STORE POLICIES
NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)
NM records are shiny, with no visible defects to the playing surface. A discthat has been well cared for. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seamsplits of any kind.
EXCELLENT (EX)
EX records may have one or two minor superficial marks or scuffson the playing surface, likely inaudible. EX covers will have only theslightest signs of use.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)
VG+ records may show some visible signs of wear, including lightscuffs or light scratches. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are possible.VG+ covers have minor wear, including seam wear, a split (less than one inchlong) on the seam, or some defacing such as a cut-out marking.
VERY GOOD (VG)
VG records have more obvious flaws. They lack most of the original gloss foundon NM records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deepenough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise,and some scratches may be audible. VGcovers will have signs of handling. Ring wear is usually obvious, though notoverwhelming. More creases might be present. Seam splitting will be moreobvious than VG+.
Please do not purchase a VG or below record from us unless youunderstand what you are buying. Thereseems to be a lot of confusion about this grade. VG does not mean mint. VG records contain obvious wear.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) & Very Good Minus (VG–)
Vinyl will have significant surface noise and groove wear. Covers will have wearand damage evident.
POOR (P)
and Fair (F)
Records are cracked, warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made toplay them. Covers are heavily damaged.