Vinyl Condition Scale

An excellent ex or vg condition for vinyl will allow minor scuffs which are visible but only slightly.

Vinyl condition scale.

The condition of a vinyl record is one of the primary variables for the value of the record. The above sections with specific parts of the record phonograph cover vinyl and label. This means there is damage to the record phonograph. Grade scale with definitions of each grade.

If you purchase vinyl with a p or f rating expect badly warped material. In regards to the actual vinyl. Discs with these ratings often have major noise issues. The wear should be minimal and of course should play mint.

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. Finding the release variant can be time consuming but there is rarely any guessing involved. Mint this means that the vinyl is virgin never opened never played. Near mint this describes vinyl that has been opened and either never played or played very minimally.

Poor p or fair f a p or f rating reflects a vinyl of poor condition. Mint m absolutely perfect in every way. When searching for used vinyl pay attention to the following grades. This can be problematic as determining the condition is undeniably the most subjective part of the value equation.

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. Never been played and usually sealed. Just like buying it brand new.

The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. In this section i cover overall condition notations. There may be more than a few so be careful not call a record that has wear to more than 15 of the surface. This will usually be followed with a notation or description about the damage.

Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near within a or the grading for the vinyl. Any exceptions to this condition description will be mentioned on the product detail page. An item in perfect working condition. 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.

They skip repeat and reveal scratching noises often. Used very good. Near mint nm the record has been on a shelf between other records.