Vinyl Condition Scale

If there is significant divergence from the condition of the vinyl or specific flaws these will be noted in the comments section of the item.

Vinyl condition scale.

In regards to the actual vinyl. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete. This can be problematic as determining the condition is undeniably the most subjective part of the value equation. Original protective wrapping may be missing but the original packaging is intact and in good condition with minor damage possible.

Used very good. Mint m absolutely perfect in every way. In this section i cover overall condition notations. The wear should be minimal and of course should play mint.

Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at dusty groove. Grade scale with definitions of each grade. Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near within a or the grading for the vinyl. Poor p or fair f a p or f rating reflects a vinyl of poor condition.

The above sections with specific parts of the record phonograph cover vinyl and label. If you purchase vinyl with a p or f rating expect badly warped material. There may be more than a few so be careful not call a record that has wear to more than 15 of the surface. With that in mind here are some basic guidelines as the rating grading system relates to vinyl l p s.

Just like buying it brand new. The condition of a vinyl record is one of the primary variables for the value of the record. They skip repeat and reveal scratching noises often. Near mint this describes vinyl that has been opened and either never played or played very minimally.

An item in perfect working condition. When searching for used vinyl pay attention to the following grades. This will usually be followed with a notation or description about the damage. Finding the release variant can be time consuming but there is rarely any guessing involved.

This means there is damage to the record phonograph. Never been played and usually sealed. An excellent ex or vg condition for vinyl will allow minor scuffs which are visible but only slightly. A list of vinyl record grading scale descriptions for the accurate description of the condition and attributes of a vinyl record and its cover and contents.

Near mint nm the record has been on a shelf between other records. Discs with these ratings often have major noise issues. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times.