Vinyl Condition Scale

There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Vinyl condition scale. There may be more than a few so be careful not call a record that has wear to more than 15 of the surface. If you purchase vinyl with a p or f rating expect badly warped material. They skip repeat and reveal scratching noises often. This will usually be followed with a notation or description about the damage.

The condition of a vinyl record is one of the primary variables for the value of the record. An excellent ex or vg condition for vinyl will allow minor scuffs which are visible but only slightly. When searching for used vinyl pay attention to the following grades. Used like new or open box.

Original protective wrapping may be missing but the original packaging is intact and in good condition with minor damage possible. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. 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. Grade scale with definitions of each grade.

Mint m absolutely perfect in every way. Just like buying it brand new. Discs with these ratings often have major noise issues. 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.

Any exceptions to this condition description will be mentioned on the product detail page. An item in perfect working condition. Near mint nm the record has been on a shelf between other records. Used very good.

Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at dusty groove. In regards to the actual vinyl. This means there is damage to the record phonograph. The above sections with specific parts of the record phonograph cover vinyl and label.

In this section i cover overall condition notations. 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. The wear should be minimal and of course should play mint.

Never been played and usually sealed. Finding the release variant can be time consuming but there is rarely any guessing involved. With that in mind here are some basic guidelines as the rating grading system relates to vinyl l p s.