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Record Grades

All records are described in detail and graded according to the table below. It is always a good idea to check conditions and grades of records before you actually purchase them.
 

Conditions

NEW: Brand new
MINT: As new, barely played
EX+: Nearly mint
EX: Light marks plays as new
VG++: Few marks, little if any surface noise
VG+: Exceptional for a used record
VG: Average used record with some surface noise
VG-: More surface noise, but is redeemed by the music
G: Audioable surface noise and possible hiss

 

Grades

HWOL: Heavy Writing On Label
LWOL: Light Writing On Label
SLD: Slight Label Damage
HLD: Heavy Label Damage
SLTP: Slight Warp ( Does not affect play )
CPM: Centre Punch Disc Missing (on UK press)
SCD: Slight Cover Damage (LPs)
HCD: Heavy Cover Damage (LPs)
WOC: Writing On Cover (LPs)


 



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