Condition grading

We describe the condition of vinyl records and sleeves using the Goldmine system — the industry-standard grading scale. For each item, the condition of the media (the record itself) and the condition of the sleeve (the cover) are stated separately.

We use five grades, from best to worst:

• Mint (M) — as new. Perfect condition, with no signs of use. Usually a sealed copy.
• VG+ (Very Good Plus) — very good. Minimal signs of careful use, barely noticeable; they do not affect playback.
• VG (Very Good) — good. Noticeable signs of use (light scuffs, small scratches), but the record plays cleanly.
• G (Good) — fair. Heavy wear, visible scratches; the record plays but with background noise.
• P (Poor) — poor. Significant damage; playback is difficult or has substantial defects.

Whenever an item’s condition differs from “as new”, this is always stated on the product page. If you have any questions about a specific copy, write to us — we will clarify the details before purchase.