Vinyl Condition Ratings

An excellent ex or vg condition for vinyl will allow minor scuffs which are visible but only slightly.

Vinyl condition ratings.

The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. Look for a neutral ph. That is why a collector will pay a premium for such a disc if he or she has to have it. They skip repeat and reveal scratching noises often.

A leather conditioner with a neutral ph is less likely to negatively affect the condition or appearance of the leather. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete. In addition to the general condition guidelines the following guidelines apply. Discs with these ratings often have major noise issues.

Mint m absolutely perfect in every way. There will be no skips. Vinyl will still have good luster. This book lists values for records in near mint condition.

Cover art liner notes and inclusions are in perfect condition. Not only does it help to clean and condition the seats it leaves a deep richer color behind. The truth is that most records especially from before the 1970s are not in anything close to mint or near mint condition. Records in lesser condition are worth a fraction of the near mint prices.

Read the basic overviews of how to visually inspect and play grade a record then check the condition level summaries below to accurately determine the condition of a vinyl record. Never been played and usually sealed. If you purchase vinyl with a p or f rating expect badly warped material. Vg very good vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor surface noise but do not overpower the music.

Find vinyl record value list for sale. The wear should be minimal and of course should play mint. The jewel case cassette case or album cover has no scratches or scuffing. To determine the condition a vinyl record you must grade it visually and in most cases play grade the record to give it one of eight ratings.

Before using a leather conditioner for the first time do a spot test on an inconspicuous part of the item to make sure it won t damage or discolor the leather. Protect against sun damage. There may be more than a few so be careful not call a record that has wear to more than 15 of the surface. Music formats include vinyl magnetic tape and disc.

Used like new. When searching for used vinyl pay attention to the following grades. Labels may have minor imperfections small labels or initials etc but otherwise clean. Poor p or fair f a p or f rating reflects a vinyl of poor condition.

Near mint nm the record has been on a shelf between other records. It made the vinyl on the dash that has been exposed to the sun for over 50 years look like new again this product works.