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RECORD GRADING AS PER RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE
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MINT
Therecord itself is in brand new condition
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EXCELLENT
The record shows some signs of being played but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
The cover may have slight wear &/or creasing.
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VERY GOOD
the record has obviously been played manytimes,but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks & the occasional light scratch.
Normal wear & tear on the cover or extra items ,without any major defects is acceptable.
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GOOD
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated , perhaps with some distortion & scratches.
The cover & contents suffer from folding ,scuffing, spline splits, discoloration etc.
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FAIR
The record is still just about playable but has not been cared for, displays considerable surface noise & may even jump.
The cover & contents will be torn , stained & defaced
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ABBREVIATIONS
(XOL) cross mark on label
(R.I) re-issue
(W.O.L ) writing on label
(S.O.L) sticker on label
(I.O.L) initials on label
(M.O.L) mark on label
(N.O.C) no original centre
(D.N.A.P ) does not affect play
(N/R) new release
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