GRADING
Grading Reference
Grading is primarily based on visual inspection.
Additional notes or audio samples may be provided when necessary, however not every detail can always be fully covered.
If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us before purchasing.
GRADING : JACKET
Grade
Description
S
Sealed / unopened. Please check photos carefully.
Even sealed items may have stains, mold or shelf wear due to age.
Any major issues will be noted separately.
Even sealed items may have stains, mold or shelf wear due to age.
Any major issues will be noted separately.
EX+
Extremely clean condition. Looks barely handled and very well preserved.
EX
Very clean overall with only minimal signs of wear or aging.
EX-
Light stains, aging, ring wear or minor damage may be present, but still in nice condition overall.
VG++
Standard used condition. May show light tears, scuffs, scratches or fading.
VG+
Noticeable wear including larger tears, scratches, scuffs, fading or general signs of use.
VG
Heavy signs of use such as tears, seam splits, fading, scratches or other visible damage.
Please review photos carefully and feel free to ask questions.
Please review photos carefully and feel free to ask questions.
G
Poor condition with major damage, heavy wear, large tears or severe deterioration.
Please ask any questions before purchase if unsure.
Please ask any questions before purchase if unsure.
GRADING : DISC
Grade
Description
S
Sealed / unopened record. Vinyl cannot be inspected.
Please understand there may be risks such as warping, pressing marks or factory defects.
Returns cannot be accepted once opened.
Please understand there may be risks such as warping, pressing marks or factory defects.
Returns cannot be accepted once opened.
EX+
Near mint condition with almost no visible scuffs, scratches or surface noise.
EX
Very clean condition with no major scratches and only very light signs of handling.
EX-
Good condition with a few light scratches or scuffs.
VG++
Standard used condition with light scratches and scuffs from normal use.
VG+
Some surface noise may be present during playback.
No skipping, but scratches, marks or discoloration may exist.
No skipping, but scratches, marks or discoloration may exist.
VG
Noticeable scratches and noise. Deep scratches or heavy scuffs may affect playback quality.
Please check the audio sample if available.
Please check the audio sample if available.
G
Heavy scratches, strong noise or serious playback issues.
Please listen to the audio sample carefully due to possible skipping.
Please listen to the audio sample carefully due to possible skipping.