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Record Grading Guide

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ALL RECORDS LISTED ON ROCKSTUFF.CO.NZ HAVE BEEN GRADED PERSONALLY BY GEOFF. THE FIRST GRADING IS FOR VINYL, SECOND GRADING IS FOR COVER. (e.g. NM / EX means that the Vinyl is Near Mint and the Cover is Excellent).

Obviously I cannot listen to every track of every record, but give most of them a spin, to at least check out the first tracks or any area of the surface that needs attention. Others are inspected and graded visually. Grading is based on theĀ Goldmine Standard (I use EX grade in addition to Goldmine).

VINYL GRADES:

NEW: Brand New ~ Never Played (Usually Sealed).

NM: Best Possible Condition ~ Almost Perfect.

EX: Cared For Properly / Well Preserved. Minimal Light Surface Marks With No Impact On The Play Of The Record.

VG+: Some Light Surface Marks. Will Not Significantly Affect Play (No Skips/Repeats).

VG: Showing Wear From Play ~ Some Marks May Cause Surface Noise And Possibly Affect Play.

G+: Showing Considerable Wear ~ Some Marks Will Cause Surface Noise And / Or Affect Play.

COVER GRADES:

NEW: Brand New (Usually Sealed).

NM: Best Possible Condition ~ Almost Perfect.

EX: Well Cared For, But May Show Signs Of Age / Minor Wear.

VG+: Minor Blemishes, Light Ring Wear, Etc.

VG: May Have Ring Wear, Minor Discolouring / Foxing, Writing On Cover, Edge Or Spine Wear And Less Than 3″ Seam Split(s).

G+: Damaged, But Still Intact. May Have Heavy Ring Wear, Discolouring / Foxing, Writing On Cover, Seam Splits.

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