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A word about Grading...

We grade on a basic scale from VG+ to G.  My more sophisticated brethren in the collecting fields would prefer to grades - one for the cover and one for the album itself.  The single grade is complicated enough for me.  Here's how it breaks down (HT: Craig Moerer). 

VG+ Very Good Plus - close to like new with only superficial signs of use that don’t affect play. Only well cared for records will grade out to VG+. Will satisfy all but the most demanding collector.

VG   Very Good - a used, reasonable copy. There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility of light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, but still quite nice.

VG- Very Good Minus - significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise.

G+   Good Plus. In the record world, 'Good' is not good! From here on down (Fair, Poor), we're talking about beat-up records.

G     A beat-up record that might have a song or two scratched beyond redemption but might still have many intact.  These live in The Cutout Bin.
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