To visually grade a record inspect the sleeve and any inserts lyric sheets posters etc for ring wear discoloration sticker residue and seam splits.
Discogs vinyl grading.
Mint m absolutely perfect in every way.
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Learn how to grade records using the resources included in this post.
Never been played and usually sealed.
Near mint nm the record has been on a shelf between other records.
Because i rarely buy something new.
Shop for vinyl cds and more from grade at the discogs marketplace.
Though is a rash of brand new vinyl that came out a couple of years ago that looks great but plays like it has been kept in a damp garage for ten years.
There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.
Explore releases from grade at discogs.
If you use discogs at some point you re going to come across the question of how to grade your vinyl records.
The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times.
Grading a vinyl record is inherently subjective but knowing what to look for will help you accurately determine what condition a record is in.
I applause the honest 10 who do follow the discogs grading system but sadly they are in the minority now.
Discogs uses something called the goldmine standard and their support page describing how to grade your items is here.