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Code Description Grade - Cover Grade - Vinyl Grade - Obi
S Still Sealed Practically brand new. A sealed item, never opened. Practically brand new. A sealed item, never opened. Practically brand new. A sealed item, never opened.
M Mint- Unsealed, but unused item. Unsealed, unused item. Unsealed, but unused item.
E+ Excellent+ A flawless used item with no visible defects. A flawless used item with no visible defects. A flawless used item with no visible defects.
E Excellent Cover shows slight signs of use by a previous owner, such as minor scuffs/scratches, and/or creases. Record shows slight signs of use by a previous owner, such as minor scuffs or very light scratches. OBI shows slight signs of use by a previous owner, such as minor scuffs/scratches, and/or creases.
E- Excellent- Cover shows some wear, such as light visible scuffs, light ringwear and/or mold, creases, stains. Record shows visible scuffs/scratches. OBI shows some wear, such as light visible scuffs, light wear and/or mold, creases, stains.
VG+ Very Good+ Cover shows a wide range of defects such as scuffs, creases, seam wear, discoloration, stains, ringwear, mold. Occasionally, there may be minor splits on the side of the cover. 　 Record shows signs of wear with scuffs or deep scratches, may have slight warp. OBI shows a wide range of defects such as scuffs, creases, wear, discoloration, stains, mold. Occasionally, there may be minor splits on the OBI. 　
VG Very Good Cover is significiantly damaged, including seam or spine splits, heavy stains & mold, etc.The cover is barely usable for a record. Record shows significant groove wear, badly warped with deep scratches, PVC sleeve damage causing loud ticks and pops. (Label may be peeling off, discolored, have mold or stains). OBI is significiantly damaged, including splits, heavy stains & mold, etc.The OBI is barely usable for a record.
VG- Very Good- Cover is unusable due to significant damage. Record is unplayable due to significant damage. OBI is unusable due to significant damage.
Sub Condition
W Writing Writing appears on the cover. Writing appears on the label. Writing appears on the OBI.
ST STicker,tape Cover has stickers and/or tape. Label has stickers and/or tape. OBI has stickers and/or tape.
WD water damage Cover has stains, mold, crease or other defects due to water damage. Label has stains, mold, crease or other defects due to water damage. OBI has stains, mold, crease or other defects due to water damage.
C Corner cut Cover has a corner cut or cut-out. OBI has a cut-out.
P Punch hole Cover has a punch hole. OBI has a punch hole.
D Drill hole Cover has a drill hole. Record label has a drill hole.
SP SPlit Cover has split(s) at the seam or spine. OBI has split(s).
DJ Promotion copyy For promotional use, cover has a DJ Promo stamp and/or sticker. For promotional use, record has a DJ Promo stamp and/or sticker. For promotional use, OBI has a DJ Promo stamp and/or sticker.
CH Chip Record has a small chip on the edge of the disc that does not affect play at all.
MP Mispress Record has a pressing bubble, may affect play.
＊ All items are visually graded. There is a possibility that the record may have surface noise, regardless of the grading. Please note that all accessories such as lyric sheets, inserts may not be included. Please see photos for confirmation.
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