THE EVASIONS SON OF SURF BASIL WOLVERTON PICTURE DISC VINYL LP RICK GRIFFIN
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Description
ALBUM: NM
COVER: NMVinyl Record Grading Scale
Mint (M)
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Record: Perfect. Sealed or unplayed. No scuffs, scratches, warps, spindle marks, or signs of handling.
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Sleeve: Flawless. Sharp corners, no seam splits, ring wear, or discoloration.
?? Very few records truly qualify as Mint unless sealed.
Near Mint (NM or M-)
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Record: Played rarely, if ever. Surfaces are glossy with no visible marks. Sound is clean, with no audible surface noise.
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Sleeve: Crisp and clean. Very minimal wear from handling (tiny corner ding or faint crease possible).
Excellent (EX / VG++)
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Record: Still shiny and well-cared-for. May have light paper scuffs or faint marks that don?t affect playback. Plays close to NM with only minimal surface noise in quiet passages.
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Sleeve: Light shelf wear, a faint ring impression, or very small edge wear. Still attractive overall.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Record: Shows some signs of play and handling. Light scratches or scuffs are visible but not deep. Some surface noise, especially in quiet passages, but still a good listening copy.
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Sleeve: Moderate wear, small seam splits, light ring wear, or minor writing/labels. Still structurally sound and collectible.
Very Good (VG)
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Record: Noticeable signs of wear. Surface has scuffs, scratches, or groove wear that produce background noise. Music still plays through without skips, but sound is less dynamic.
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Sleeve: Heavier wear such as seam splits, significant ring wear, larger creases, writing, or staining. Still intact but clearly worn.
Good Plus (G+)
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Record: Heavy play wear. Surface noise is present throughout, with clicks, pops, or distortion. May have minor warping that doesn?t affect play. Still playable, but only as a filler copy.
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Sleeve: Major defects like seam splits, heavy ring wear, tears, or tape. Artwork still identifiable.
Good (G)
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Record: Very rough condition. Significant scratches, groove wear, and heavy noise throughout. May skip in spots. Generally only valuable if extremely rare.
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Sleeve: Very worn?torn seams, writing, large stains, or water damage.
Poor (P) / Fair (F)
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Record: Unplayable or nearly so. May be cracked, warped, or heavily scratched.
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Sleeve: Barely intact?missing parts, heavy water damage, or falling apart.
?? Records in this grade are usually only kept for historical or sentimental value, or as placeholders for rare items.
? Vinyl Record Sleeve Grading Scale
Mint (M)
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Absolutely flawless.
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Still sealed in shrink-wrap, no corner dings, seam splits, ring wear, or discoloration.
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Very rare ? almost never used unless factory sealed.
Near Mint (NM or M-)
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Looks almost brand new.
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Bright colors, no ring wear, no writing, no tears.
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Corners may have the tiniest touch of wear but not obvious unless inspected closely.
Excellent (EX / VG++)
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Very light handling wear.
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May have faint ring wear, a tiny crease, or slight corner rubbing.
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No major splits, stains, or writing. Attractive and collectible.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Some shelf wear visible.
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Minor ring wear or slight edge/corner wear.
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A small seam split (1?2") or light writing/sticker is acceptable.
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Still solid and presentable.
Very Good (VG)
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Noticeable wear and aging.
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Heavier ring wear, more obvious edge/corner rubbing.
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Several small splits or one longer split.
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Writing, price tags, or discoloration more common.
Good Plus (G+)
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Heavily worn but intact.
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Large ring wear, significant seam splits, heavy edge damage.
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Tears, tape, or larger stains may be present.
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Artwork is still identifiable, but sleeve is rough.
Good (G)
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Very worn and damaged.
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Major seam splits (possibly all three sides).
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Extensive writing, heavy water damage, or missing chunks.
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Only kept for rarity ? not for display.
Poor (P) / Fair (F)
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Sleeve is barely holding together or incomplete.
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Missing panels, destroyed artwork, severe water/fire damage.
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Usually not collectible except for extremely rare records
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