STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED:
bb = bb hole punched in cover (indicats promo or cutout)
cc = cutcorner (indicates promo or cutout)
inner = original inner sleeve
gfold = gatefold (open-up) cover
wofc, wobc, wol = writing on (front cover, back cover, label)
SS = still sealed
PS = picture sleeve
7PS = 7" vinyl with picture sleeve
12PS = 12" vinyl with picture sleeve
PD = picture disc (LP, 12" or 7") = LPPD, 12PD, 7PDGRADING:
SS Still Sealed
Never opened.
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NM = "Near Mint"
Has been opened, but is still flawless
with no damage whatsoever.
NM- "Near Mint Minus"
Vinyl: May have scuff marks and signs of some wear but
will still play almost perfectly throughout, with only
"barely detectable" crackles or pops. A slight noise at the
begining is allowable, but the remainder must be nearly flawless.
Cover: May only have the slightest signs of normal wear.
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VG+ Very Good Plus
The majority of records (worth selling) fall under this grade.
Vinyl: May crackle, pop or make other annoying noises, but only
occasionally,never continuously, and not more loudly than the
music being listened to.
Cover: Normal used cover wear such as ring wear and split seams.
If there is abnormal damage such as tears or markings,
but the seller still feels that it qualifies as a "VG",
the damage must be described in comments attached to the item.
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VG Very Good
Vinyl: May have continuous crackles, pops, etc... but not so loud as to
make the music completely unlistenable or unenjoyable to the
casual listener.
Cover: More than normal wear and tear.
If the above policy leaves any doubts, please refer to GEMM's generally accepted Grading Standard