Conditions and Grading

example
VG+/NM FIRST GRADING FOR THE Media / SECOND FOR THE COVER.

Mint (M)
Vinyl
Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly
even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all.
CD
Perfect. No scuffs/scratches, unplayed - possibly still sealed.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Perfect. No wear, marks, or any
other imperfections - possibly still sealed.
Near Mint (NM or M-)
Vinyl
A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than
this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly
perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or
EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as
almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP
cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable
similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same
should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves
and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you
just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides.
Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and
seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book
value.
CD
Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played - but
it has been handled very carefully.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Near Perfect. No obvious wear, it
may have only the slightest of marks from handling.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Vinyl
Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus
record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled
by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show
some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches
that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do
not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or
discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole
will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP
inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners,
or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also
and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating
it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not
for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but
the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record
highly acceptable.
CD
A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handled with
good care - and certainly not abused.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slight wear, marks, indentations,
it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar).
Very Good (VG)
Vinyl
Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects
found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface
noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and
during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music
otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light
scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the
sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or
their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or
LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same
time, only two or three of them.
CD
Quite a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronounced
scratches. This has obviously been played, but not handled as
carefully as a VG+.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: More wear, marks, indentations
than a VG+. May have slight fading, a small tear/rip, or some writing.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
Vinyl
Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not
mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a
turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have
significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a
styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or
sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the
spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to
overwhelm the object.
CD
There are a lot of scuffs/scratches. However it will still play
through without problems. This has not been handled with much care at
all.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Well worn, marked, more obvious
indentations, fading, writing, than a VG - possibly a more significant
tear/rip.
Poor (P), Fair (F)
Vinyl
Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is
cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or
repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three
seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely
keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled,
and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise
unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for
no more than a few cents each.
CD
The CD (if it is included) may or may not play some or all of the
tracks.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Very worn. It may have obvious
writing on it, it may be ripped/torn, or significantly faded, or water
damaged.
Standard Jewel Cases: Standard Jewel Cases are not graded as they are
replaceable.

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