Golden Grail Record Grading
Welcome to Golden Grail's Record Grading information, where our adherence to the Goldmine Grading Standard ensures a meticulous evaluation of each vinyl's condition. We go beyond industry standards, guaranteeing a more conservative and stringent grading process.
Key Grading Information:
New & Sealed // New & Unsealed
- New records are ungraded, sealed, and have never been opened.
- New, unsealed records are marked accordingly.
Near Mint (NM)
- Description: Looks as if it just left a retail store, nearly perfect.
- Shiny, defect-free vinyl with no writing or spindle marks.
- Covers are crease-free, with no ring wear or seam splits.
Very Good + (VG+)
- Description: Close to Near Mint, with minimal flaws.
- Slight signs of wear, light scuffs, or scratches that don't affect playback.
- Covers may have minor wear, with slight seam issues or defacing.
Very Good (VG)
- Description: Obvious flaws but excellent value.
- Groove wear, scratches, and surface noise present, but not overpowering.
- Covers exhibit signs of human handling, with noticeable ring wear.
Good Plus (G+)
- Description: Some surface noise, plays through without skipping.
Good (G)
- Description: Not bad, serves as filler, significant surface noise.
- Covers show obvious signs of wear, ring marks, seam splits, and heavy writing.
Poor (P) and Fair (F)
- Records are heavily damaged and play poorly.
- Covers exhibit significant wear, cracks, and damage.
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