Learn how to grade records using the resources included in this post.
Discogs vinyl grading.
There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.
Grading the records you are about to sell is essential to your customer satisfaction and it will also save you some prospective headaches.
At discogs we are committed to helping you learn how to grade records.
Grading a vinyl record is inherently subjective but knowing what to look for will help you accurately determine what condition a record is in.
To visually grade a record inspect the sleeve and any inserts lyric sheets posters etc for ring wear discoloration sticker residue and seam splits.
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I applause the honest 10 who do follow the discogs grading system but sadly they are in the minority now.
Shop for vinyl cds and more from grade at the discogs marketplace.
Because i rarely buy something new.
Explore releases from grade at discogs.
Though is a rash of brand new vinyl that came out a couple of years ago that looks great but plays like it has been kept in a damp garage for ten years.
Near mint nm the record has been on a shelf between other records.
If you use discogs at some point you re going to come across the question of how to grade your vinyl records.
Never been played and usually sealed.
Discogs uses something called the goldmine standard and their support page describing how to grade your items is here.