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Most have plastic sleeves, many of the LP's are still sealed. |
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Prices from: Rockin' Records Buyers-Sellers Reference & Price Guide: 2007 |
| M (Mint) When a record is truly Perfect and
flawless. Might be brand new and sealed. Rarely awarded. M- or NM (Mint Minus or Near Mint) Near perfection. Usually the highest grade. The album should have no signs of wear, Record sleeves of this grade should have only the most minor barely noticeable wear from slight handling. VG++ (Very Good Plus Plus) Superb care has been taken. In collectible condition. Only the slightest of wear that can only be noticed with scrutiny. If not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. VG+ (Very Good Plus) Great condition and well cared for. May have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect sound quality. Very minor warps that do not affect the sound are accepted at this grade. Label could have some ring wear or discoloration, but hardly noticeable. The center hole should be close to perfect. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, light corner curl, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear. VG (Very Good) Obviously previously enjoyed. Will have surface noise. Labels, sleeves and covers may be have some writing, or have tape, stickers or residue. VG cannot have all of these flaws, two or three of them max. VG- (Very Good Minus) or G+ (Good Plus) Generally not in any sort of collectible condition, unless it’s a super rare record. Most dealers and collectors avoid records in this shape or below. Will have more defined problems of VG but not too the degree of G. G (Good) Lots of wear, but still playable. The most confusing grade! Good really does not mean good. Shouldn’t skip, but will have noise, scratches and visible wear. 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. P (Poor) or F (Fair) Might be cracked, badly warped, doesn’t play through without skips or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, torn, soiled, split on all three seams and heavily marred by other wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon. WBR (Wrecked But Rare) – Otherwise known as a Starter Copy. Not cracked, but a starter copy. You may see the above record ratings applied separately to the record, sleeve and cover. This LP rating guide is based on Goldmine Guide. |
| Even though a few probably qualify for Mint grade, I only give Mint grade to sealed LP's, never 45's. Grading is subjective, however these were graded towards the lower grade rather than higher. |
