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2015年11月12日 · Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle. Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches.
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2021年8月9日 · Good (G) What Does “Good” Vinyl Condition Mean? A Good rating is misleading. Because in vinyl records, when something is labeled G, its value should be seriously questioned and the vinyl record quality is most likely poor. You’ll likely experience distortions in the sound quality and notice visible scratches.
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Very Good (VG) The item’s defects will be more pronounced. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and fade, but will not overpower the music. Wear will start to be noticeable, such as with light scratches on vinyl (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
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2010年6月22日 · Very Good (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies.
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2022年6月8日 · GOOD (G) – (May also include Good Plus ‘G+’ or Very Good Minus ‘VG–’) At this grade, records often go for 10 to 15 percent of the Near Mint value. The record condition is acceptable and still plays through without skipping.
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2022年5月18日 · Very Good (VG) VG records have the same issues VG+ records have, but more drastic. These vinyl records can be great for the record collector on a budget as they typically are worth 25% of the near mint value. VG records generally will have more obvious flaws than their VG+ counterparts.
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2023年3月24日 · Good (G) Vinyl: These records aren’t terrible but show clear signs of decay. A G-rated record can have large amounts of surface noise, particularly in soft passages and the song’s intro.
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Very Good (VG) A VG-rated vinyl has experienced a lot of use. It’s still useable, but it’ll carry a few distortions. Ranked above a G-rated record, a VG-rated record often carries light pops and clicks. It might have light visible scratches, and it may have split edges.
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VERY GOOD (VG) VINYL - A very good record still plays from start to finish but has more pronounced wear than VG+. The vinyl may include a combination of defects such as groove wear, scratches (with one deep enough to feel), more prominent surface noise or light pops.
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2024年6月25日 · VERY GOOD (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ Record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a an NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because moost of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies.