This is how we at Sound It Out Records grade our goods for sale to you, our descriptions of the item may have more information on a specific record. Where needed we will grade the record and the sleeve as themselves. If you have any queries about a specific item, please get in touch with us on 01642 860068 or email us on info@sounditoutrecords.co.uk.
Vinyl:
MINT: Never opened, still sealed or history known of the record to ensure it's condition.
EXCELLENT/NEAR MINT: Opened and may have been played once or twice, no obvious wear on the record/sleeve.
EXCELLENT: Played but some signs of wear.
VERY GOOD: Obviously played and enjoyed with possible surface marks and/or wear to the sleeve.
GOOD: Gap fillers for collectors, with definite signs of wear on the record and the sleeve.
We test all CDs before selling them.
CDs/DVDs
MINT: Still sealed or unplayed with all other incidental items (if applicable) intact.
EXCELLENT PLUS : Second hand but with no obvious signs of play.
EXCELLENT: Played with a couple of surface marks.
GOOD: Obvious surface marks but still plays, usually bought to fill gaps in ones collections before finding a better condition item.
Other objects are graded on a per item basis.