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Standards for the condition of vinyl records
The Popsike.com Rating System
Standards for the condition of vinyl records
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MINT
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The record itself is in brand
new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.
The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster
are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should
be Mint.
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EXCELLENT
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The record shows some signs of having
been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover
and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
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VERY
GOOD
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The record has obviously been played many
times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable
surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on
the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
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GOOD
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The record has been played so much that
the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion
and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing
of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
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FAIR
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The record is still just playable but
has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise;
it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
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POOR
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The record will not play properly due
to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly
damaged or partly missing.
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BAD
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The record is unplayable or might even
be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler. |
Source: RECORD COLLECTOR, London
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