Grading Scale

Grading Scale Below... 

(M) - PERFECT RECORD, CLEAN GLOSS, NO MARKS, BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY WAY VERY FEW RECORDS WILL EVER MAKE MINT. 

(M-) - LIKE NEW. A GREAT RECORD FOR MOST COLLECTORS. 

(VG+) - LIGHT SCRATCHES ONLY, NICE GLOSS, SHOULD PLAY AND LOOK VERY NICE. 

(VG) - STILL A NICE RECORD, LOOK A BIT USED, LIGHT SCRATCHES NO GOUGES, STILL PLAYS WELL, MAY PLAY WITH SOME SURFACE NOISE. 

(VG-) - A BIT ROUGH BUT WILL PLAY OK, FILLS THE COLLECTION. 

(G) - PLAYS ROUGH, HAS MULTIPLE SCRATCHES, WHAT A BARGAIN!

 

 

The VJM Record Grading System

N (78) As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78) Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78) Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E (78) Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.

V+ (78) V+ is an average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced.

V (78) Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.

G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.