Discogs Play Vinyl Grading

I could care less if the vinyl shows surface wear if it plays clean and i could care less if the vinyl looks pristine if there is a skip or pop when it is played.

Discogs play vinyl grading. Shop for vinyl cds and more from grade at the discogs marketplace. Grading tips part 1. The table above puts the discogs grading instructions in a format that is easier to read and reference. Mint m absolutely perfect in every way.

If that were the case you should only have one category. Jacket with mild edge and surface wear. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete. Vinyl appears minty and unplayed plays with a shade of infrequent noise light warp that doesn t effect play.

If you feel like reading a bit more about this subject there are more resources available at discogs that will help you with any doubts that you might have while grading items for sale. 70 00 5 00 shipping 75 00 total. When i was selling i toted that it was a subjective practice with objective expectations. Never been played and usually sealed.

Grading vinyl records is a very difficult subject to master with guidelines that are open to interpretation. Record grading tips all collectors should know. Discover music on discogs the largest online music database. 100 0 196 ratings.

To determine the condition a vinyl record you must grade it visually and in most cases play grade the record to give it one of eight ratings. Near mint nm the record has been on a shelf between other records. Play grading is an essential tool in ensuring that your buyers will receive their record in the most accurate grade possible. Buy and sell music with collectors in the marketplace.

As much as possible i ve used the actual verbiage from their support article. Also records are about the sound so play grading seems to me to be the only valid way to evaluate record quality. According to the goldmine standard each vinyl and sleeve should be given a grade that ranges from pristine mint down to badly damaged poor fair. Explore releases from grade at discogs.