Vinyl & Media Grading Guide

Vinyl & Media Grading Guide

We use the internationally recognized Goldmine / Discogs grading standard for vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, reel-to-reel tapes, and collectible media.

Media / Sleeve Format

Condition is usually shown in the following format:

VG+ / EX

First grade = media condition
Second grade = sleeve / cover condition

Example:
VG+ / EX
= Vinyl is VG+ condition, sleeve is EX condition.

Grading Scale

M (Mint)
Perfect condition. Sealed or absolutely flawless. Extremely rare for vintage items.

NM (Near Mint)
Almost perfect. Very minimal signs of handling or play. Clean sound with no noticeable defects.

EX (Excellent)
Light signs of use or very minor cosmetic wear. Plays beautifully with minimal background noise. Commonly used by European collectors and sellers.

VG+ (Very Good Plus)
Well cared for item with some light signs of use. May show light scuffs or hairline marks that do not significantly affect playback. A highly collectible and enjoyable copy.

VG (Very Good)
Noticeable signs of wear and use. Surface noise or visible marks may be present, especially during quieter passages, but the item remains fully playable.

G / G+ (Good / Good Plus)
Heavily used item with obvious wear, scratches, noise, or damaged packaging. Still playable but mainly suitable as a filler copy.

F / P (Fair / Poor)
Significant damage, heavy wear, skips, or major defects. Usually considered collectible only for rarity.

Additional Notes

• Media and sleeve are graded separately.
• Vintage items may naturally show minor signs of age.
• We always try to grade conservatively and accurately.
• If you have any questions regarding condition, feel free to contact us before purchasing.

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