Used Vinyl Grading Standards
VINYL GRADING
MINT – Album & cover are as new, no marks of any kind.
NEAR MINT – Album & cover appear almost new, may have slight marks or blemishes in vinyl, but should sound perfect (no surface noise).
VERY GOOD – Album & cover have marks, but should play well (slight
surface noise).
GOOD – Album & cover have lots of marks, record may have ‘pops’ &
‘clicks’ but should play through without skipping.
FAIR – Album & / or cover are in very poor condition, record may skip.