All our used items are graded using the Record collector rare record price guide, see back page of the price guide for glossary of terms.We grade sleeves first and vinyl second.
The highest grading we give to any used item is 'Near Mint'
Near Mint (NM) The record looks nearly new, no surface marks. The cover and any extra items ie lyric sheet or poster are in near perfect condition.
Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of being played. The cover and packaging maybe slightly worn.
Very Good (VG) The record shows obvious signs of being played, there will be some surface marks and maybe even a light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover without major defects.
Good (G) The record will have some mild scratches maybe even some distortion. The cover will suffer from scuffing, spine splits and discolouration.
Fair (F) The record will be in quite bad condition but still playable with a lot of surface noise, it may even jump. The cover could be torn, stained and/or defaced.
Poor (P)The record will not play properly due to scratches and bad surface noise. The cover will be badly damaged or partly missing.
Bad (B) Hopefully you won't ever see anything in our catalogue that has to be graded this low.
If the above policy leaves any doubts, please refer to GEMM's generally accepted Grading Standard