Covers/Sleeves
Unless stated otherwise, most of our records will be shipped in plain white paper sleeves.SS New and still sealed.
N New in original sleeve. Opened but no signs of play.
M Mint
Maybe played once or twice. In like New condition but not in original sleeve.
No markings on label.
M- Mint Minus
Has been played once or twice but is still flawless with no damage whatsoever. May have a small mark on the label.
VG+ Very Good Plus. Labels may have markings.
May have scuff marks and signs of some wear but will still play very good throughout, with only "barely detectable" crackles or pops. A slight noise at the beginning is allowable.
VG Very Good. Expect to see markings on label. Maybe/Maybe not. Friction marks.
May crackle, pop or make other annoying noises, but only occasionally, never continuously, and not more loudly than the music being listened to.
VG- (Non Standard Rating) Not quite good enough to be a VG but almost!
G+ (Non Standard Rating) Keep this around in case your dog eats your VG copy.
G Hey, what can we say. If you don't have one this will work until you find a record of better grade. NOTE: Please, PLEASE, Don't order a G graded record and expect it to play like a new one. It Won't! They go round & round and they play. They will sound scratchy and the label might be missing or torn. If you order a G graded record and leave poor feedback, you will be added to our "Do Not Sell To List!". We have many repeat Customers that order G graded records that are very satisfied.
F Usually VG+ to M- on the side listed. Flip side not graded, maybe unplayable
NFS= Not For Sale JBO=JukeBox Only DJC=Disc Jockey Copy DJO=Disc Jockey Only RSUO=Radio Station Use Only PS=Picture Sleeve
Note: If you see a listing as:PS that means that the record is complete with the picture sleeve. We do not sell picture sleeves separate.A grading of VG/VG+ means that the record has a picture sleeve graded at VG and the record is graded as VG+.
NOTICE: We have thousands of records in our warehouse. It is possible that the record you order is no longer available in which case we will email you.
Our records are "Visually Graded". While it is possible that we could "Play Grade" every record we have, audio systems vary greatly. Turntables, stylus, amplifier, speakers even acoustics will make a big difference in sound reproduction.
Please email us if you have any questions.
If the above policy leaves any doubts, please refer to GEMM's generally accepted Grading Standard