In this section i cover overall condition notations.
Vinyl condition scale.
Any exceptions to this condition description will be mentioned on the product detail page.
Near mint this describes vinyl that has been opened and either never played or played very minimally.
Mint this means that the vinyl is virgin never opened never played.
An item in perfect working condition.
This means there is damage to the record phonograph.
When searching for used vinyl pay attention to the following grades.
The wear should be minimal and of course should play mint.
Discs with these ratings often have major noise issues.
The above sections with specific parts of the record phonograph cover vinyl and label.
The condition of a vinyl record is one of the primary variables for the value of the record.
They skip repeat and reveal scratching noises often.
Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at dusty groove.
There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.
Original protective wrapping may be missing but the original packaging is intact and in good condition with minor damage possible.
Mint m absolutely perfect in every way.
This will usually be followed with a notation or description about the damage.
If you purchase vinyl with a p or f rating expect badly warped material.
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.
The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times.
Grade scale with definitions of each grade.
Just like buying it brand new.
Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near within a or the grading for the vinyl.
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.
Finding the release variant can be time consuming but there is rarely any guessing involved.
In regards to the actual vinyl.
Used like new or open box.
Near mint nm the record has been on a shelf between other records.
Used very good.
This can be problematic as determining the condition is undeniably the most subjective part of the value equation.
There may be more than a few so be careful not call a record that has wear to more than 15 of the surface.
Never been played and usually sealed.
