JOURNEY Greatest Hits In Shrink NM- / VG+ Journey's Vinyl 44493

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For your consideration is this original vinyl pressing, of Journey's greatest hits.   This is the Columbia release OC 44493.  

Grading is via the Goldmine standard (see below) and is visually graded, unless noted otherwise see grading details at bottom. 

COVER   NM-

Cover is in shrink, and in great condition. Presents beautifully. If you would like additional images, please let me know.

RECORD   VG+

Good gloss, and sheen.   Visual graded, which will carry over to audio experience.  

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GOLDMINE GRADING STANDARDS:

Mint | Near Mint | Very Good Plus | Very Good | Good/Good Plus | Poor/Fair

Mint [M]: often rumored, but rarely seen.  Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.

Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.

An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.  Modest background noise can be evident, but not prevalent.  

The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely.  noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.

In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.

Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.

Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.

A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.

Fair (F) or Poor (P):  these records are really beat up, and probably not playable. Collection place holders only, until a better copy becomes available.

Still Sealed (SS): often times the Holy Grail of collectors, but buyer beware; unscrupulous folks can reseal records! It's almost impossible to tell if you have the pressing you think you have, without opening it (and that defeats the purpose for many, though not all, buyers of sealed records).  Even if it is the pressing you think it is, there's no guarantee it won't have warped over time.  Can be the ultimate prize for a collector, or can be a crushing disappointment.