Grading
We try to grade our products as honestly as possible. As a result, we have over 16,000 positive customers on our Discogs . Important note: The pictures of the records on our website come from a different source. The condition + possible comments can be seen by clicking on the record in question!
We grade our products according to the Goldmine standard:
Mint (M)
Brand new, never played, never used and mostly sealed.
Near Mint (N)
VINYL: The record is nearly perfect and can have very minor signs of wear. Hairlines/scuffs and very little wear appears on the vinyl.
COVER: The cover looks close to perfect with only minor signs of wear
Very Good Plus (VG+)
VINYL: The record is in nice condition but may have some signs of use. Some background noise/pops might be there but this will not overpower the music and total music expierence.
COVER: The cover looks in nice condition with only small signs of use or other imperfections (bumped corners) etc. price stickers and writings can be
Very Good (VG)
VINYL: The record has some marks, scuffs or scratches. These can cause some surface noise or background noise. Overal a 'VG' record is strongly used but in 'acceptable' condition.
COVER: The cover has some signs of use. The corners or edges can be damaged. Also a tear or damage spot (from for example a sticker rip off) can be there.
Good or Good Plus (G / G+)
VINYL: The record can be played without skipping. The record will have significant surface noise, scratches and visible groove wear.
COVER: The cover has strong signs of use. Seams splits or strong damage spots can be visible.
Poor or Fair (P/F)
VINYL: Record is cracked or badly warped. The record can't play normally without skipping. Most people only buy Poor or Fair records for the collection. Not for playing.
COVER: The sleeve is heavily damaged.
Generic
COVER: Generic means a neutral sleeve so not the original picture sleeve!