Vinyl Revelations Grading Guide
We don't have time to play the thousands of records that we list but all our records are 
visually graded by 1 person to mantain consistency. 
Well you wouldn't expect a bookshop owner to have read every book he sells - same principle applies! We grade conservatively compared to most ebay record dealers. However, if you are a vinyl virgin please check our gradings because a "Good" grading is not to be taken literally!!
RECORD CONDITION
| M = Mint |
Appears new & unplayed
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NM = Near Mint
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Vinyl has been played only a few times and has a few very light scratches but there is no deterioration in sound quality.
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| EX = Excellent |
Shows signs of having been played but has been well-cared-for and sound quality is perfect. |
| VG = Very Good |
Vinyl has obviously been played many times but displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and/or light scratches. Surface noise may be evident in soft passages or during a song's intro and fade but will not overpower the music otherwise. Labels may be marred by writing, small tears or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. |
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 G = Good
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This record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated. May have significant surface noise, scratches and visible groove wear. May crackle, pop or make other annoying sounds. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached, or torn. PLEASE NOTE if you are buying a record graded as "G" OR "G+" it is going to be a risk. Some will play better than they look whilst others may play worse than you expect. |
SLEEVE CONDITION
| M = Mint |
No damage appears new |
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NM = Near Mint
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Cover has a few minor creases |
| EX = Excellent |
Cover has some slight wear and/or creasing but no tears or WOL |
| VG = Very Good |
Cover may have some creases/sticker damage/writing or small tears |
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G = Good
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The cover may suffer from spine splits, tape, writing, ring wear or other defects which will overwhelm it. |
Gradings may sometimes be fine tuned by a + or - As records rarely fit exactly into the above categories.
While most of our customers agree with our grades, we realise it is a subjective issue, and opinions can occasionally differ. When differences occur we will do our best to resolve any differences in opinion.
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