We recognize grading vinyl records is a very subjective art; we strive to provide informed, critical, and experience-based visual grading of each item without overcomplicating the process.
- Gradings are displayed with 2 variables (for example): EX/EX (Media grade/Sleeve grade) First for media second for sleeve.
We chose to err on the side of caution when visually grading vinyl.
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Vinyl Vault Grading system |
Occasionally we will also put (+) or (-) after the grade to emphasize if it is high or low on our spectrum. |
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M (Mint) |
Item is SEALED and perfect. |
| NM (Near Mint) |
A fantastic copy; media looks unplayed, but may have a little dust. |
| EX |
Media looks to be near mint aside from superficial "paper marks" or scuffs from sleeve. |
| VG+ |
A mid-grade visual copy, plays well, but may have a few light not feel-able scratches or scuffs. For most casual listening a fine copy. |
| VG | Media should play through enjoyably, but not without a level of background noise: light pops, ticks, or distortion may be present in a tolerable level. |
| G+ | This is NOT a nice play copy. It will have deep or dense scratching - a filler copy. |
Example 1: VG cover