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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD TWO TRIBES/ONE FEBRUARY FRIDAY (VG+) 7-99695 45 RECORD RECORDS ARE IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION UNLESS NOTED 45 SLEEVES ARE NOT GRADED I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING ON RECORDS BOUGHT IN THE SAME 5 DAY PERIOD EACH ADDITIONAL RECORD IS 50 CENTS MORE PLEASE REQUEST TOTAL BEFORE PAYING TO GET DISCOUNT I USE RECORD MAILERS WITH CARDBOARD BACKERS HERE IS THE GRADING THAT I USE FOR MY VISUAL INSPECTION Near Mint (NM or M-) A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won’t give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly)that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value. Very Good Plus (VG+) A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don’t affect one’s listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are „OK“. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable. Very Good (VG) Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white).