Grading for vinyl:Our grading is mainly based on "Goldmine Standard" .
Please check more thorough coverage as shown below.
we do our best to be accurate but will make mistakes sometimes!
we will usually notify you prior to shipping if we graded something wrong.
SS Still Sealed
Never opened. Flawless, with no damage whatsoever.
M- Mint Minus
Has been opened, but is still flawless
with no damage whatsoever.
VG+ Very Good Plus
The record has some marks of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality . A slight noise at the
begining is allowable, but the remainder should be nearly flawless.
Cover: NOT GRADED /PLEASE E-MAIL IF IMPORTANT.
VG Very Good
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches, but it shouldn't skip while playing.
Vinyl May crackle, pop or make other annoying noises, but only
occasionally
Cover: NOT GRADED /PLEASE E-MAIL IF IMPORTANT.
G-Good
The record can't be played properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, jumps, etc.
The record is still playable but has not been cared for properly and displayed considerable surface noise; it may even jump.
Vinyl May have continuous crackles, pops, etc...
Cover:NOT GRADED /PLEASE E-MAIL IF IMPORTANT.
If the above policy leaves any doubts, please refer to GEMM's generally accepted Grading Standard