Discogs Play Vinyl Grading

No matter if you re using discogs to catalog the condition of your own collection sell records or both this table should make things a bit easier for you.

Discogs play vinyl grading.

Also records are about the sound so play grading seems to me to be the only valid way to evaluate record quality. I could care less if the vinyl shows surface wear if it plays clean and i could care less if the vinyl looks pristine if there is a skip or pop when it is played. Play grading is an essential tool in ensuring that your buyers will receive their record in the most accurate grade possible. Grading vinyl records is a very difficult subject to master with guidelines that are open to interpretation.

The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. 100 0 196 ratings. Vinyl appears minty and unplayed plays with a shade of infrequent noise light warp that doesn t effect play. Original printed inner sleeve included.

When i was selling i toted that it was a subjective practice with objective expectations. Shop for vinyl cds and more from grade at the discogs marketplace. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete. The table above puts the discogs grading instructions in a format that is easier to read and reference.

Near mint nm the record has been on a shelf between other records. Never been played and usually sealed. Record grading tips all collectors should know. As much as possible i ve used the actual verbiage from their support article.

70 00 5 00 shipping 75 00 total. Grading tips part 1. Mint m absolutely perfect in every way. Discover music on discogs the largest online music database.

If that were the case you should only have one category. Jacket with mild edge and surface wear. If you feel like reading a bit more about this subject there are more resources available at discogs that will help you with any doubts that you might have while grading items for sale. According to the goldmine standard each vinyl and sleeve should be given a grade that ranges from pristine mint down to badly damaged poor fair.