Grade scale with definitions of each grade.
Vinyl condition scale.
The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times.
Used very good.
When searching for used vinyl pay attention to the following grades.
An item in perfect working condition.
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.
In regards to the actual vinyl.
Used like new or open box.
This means there is damage to the record phonograph.
This can be problematic as determining the condition is undeniably the most subjective part of the value equation.
There may be more than a few so be careful not call a record that has wear to more than 15 of the surface.
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.
There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.
Finding the release variant can be time consuming but there is rarely any guessing involved.
Just like buying it brand new.
Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near within a or the grading for the vinyl.
Original protective wrapping may be missing but the original packaging is intact and in good condition with minor damage possible.
Poor p or fair f a p or f rating reflects a vinyl of poor condition.
Mint this means that the vinyl is virgin never opened never played.
Never been played and usually sealed.
Near mint this describes vinyl that has been opened and either never played or played very minimally.
Any exceptions to this condition description will be mentioned on the product detail page.
The above sections with specific parts of the record phonograph cover vinyl and label.
Near mint nm the record has been on a shelf between other records.
If you purchase vinyl with a p or f rating expect badly warped material.
With that in mind here are some basic guidelines as the rating grading system relates to vinyl l p s.
In this section i cover overall condition notations.
This will usually be followed with a notation or description about the damage.
The wear should be minimal and of course should play mint.
An excellent ex or vg condition for vinyl will allow minor scuffs which are visible but only slightly.
Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at dusty groove.
Mint m absolutely perfect in every way.
