Vinyl Condition Terms

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Vinyl condition terms.

If you ve been looking at collecting anything albums records included you ll surely have come across terms that are used in describing the relative condition of a collectable item. 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. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete. Never been played and usually sealed.

Cover art liner notes and inclusions are in perfect condition. Music formats include vinyl magnetic tape and disc. Freight on board vinylbilt windows and doors plant. This means that the final shipment quantity make be 10 more or 10 less than the purchase order quantity that you order.

The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. Vinyl record terminology vinyl definitions slang and lingo. The jewel case cassette case or album cover has no scratches or scuffing. Errors and or omissions regarding pricing are subject to correction by vinylbilt.

Terms and conditions contained in this price book supercede all prices and terms from previous price books. In addition to the general condition guidelines the following guidelines apply. If any of these terms and conditions should be determined to be invalid illegal or unenforceable for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction then such term or condition shall be severed and the remaining terms and conditions shall survive and remain in full force and effect and continue to be binding and enforceable. This will be helpful for both novice and more experienced record collectors alike.

Though they can vary from one segment of the collectible market to another terms that are used commonly include. In the vinyl manufacturing world and in the manufacturing world in general you will see terms like 10 overrun or underrun constitutes a complete acceptable order. We have therefore created a glossary of vinyl collecting terminology to help you. The wear should be minimal and of course should play mint.

There may be more than a few so be careful not call a record that has wear to more than 15 of the surface. Prices are subject to change without notice. Below is a summary of essential definitions vocabulary abbreviations and terms used by regular collectors and audiophiles. Mint m absolutely perfect in every way.

Used like new.