Side 1 Records, Tapes and Compact Discs
- Grading Metrics of Previously-Played/Used Vinyl Records, CDs and Tapes
All Vinyl/CDs are graded by Record (Side 1 then Side 2) then Cover/Artwork.
All Vinyl Records come with Cover/Paper/Picture Sleeves plus Plastic Sleeves.
Plastic Record Covers, Cassette Boxes and CD Cases are NOT graded
as these are easily replaceable.
Website Product Graphic may not be photos of the product, but may be a representative graphic
of the original product.
The playability with records with surface defects are critically dependent
on turntable-arm settings.
RECORDS/CDS/TAPES CONDITION
NEW Still sealed.
M- Like New. No wear and defects.
VG++ May have slight visible surface imperfections that do not affect play.
VG+ Good condition when played, some audible imperfections.
VG Plays with wear multiple imperfections and noticeable noise, scratches with low sheen.
VG- Sheen missing due to wear with noticeable scratches.
Fair Frisbee Level for devoute fan only.
Poor Historical value for label only.
UNK Untested tapes.
COVER/ARTWORK/PHOTOS CONDITION
NEW Still Sealed.
M- Like New. No wear and defects.
VG++ Nearly new. May have stickers or slight wear or writing.
VG+ Good, ring wear, deteriorating seams, CUT or Holes
VG Well worn, splitting seams but intact cover.
Fair Advanced stages of deterioration.
Poor Historical value only.
None Without original cover
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