M – New York, London, Paris, Munich (LP)

Grading guide

Every second-hand record is played and graded by hand using the Goldmine standard, the same scale as Discogs.

M

Mint. Sealed or never played, perfect.

NM

Near Mint. Nearly perfect. Played rarely and cared for.

VG+

Very Good Plus. Light signs of play that don't affect listening.

VG

Very Good. Some surface noise and light scuffs, still a great listen.

G+

Good Plus. Plays through with noticeable noise. Priced to match.

G

Good. Heavy wear, for completists and crate-filler bargains.

F

Fair. Plays with constant noise or some skips. Mostly for the sleeve or rarity.

P

Poor. Badly damaged, sold as is for collectors.