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Grading & Abbreviations
Grade Abbreviating   |   Other Abbreviating

All vinyl is visually graded.
Jackets are usually in a slightly lesser condition than vinyl and ring wear is not always noted.
Have questions or need clarification on anything please contact us.

Grade Abbreviations Explained

Grade
Explanation
#
number of copies available
BB
bb hole in label
CO
cutout - clipped corner, saw cut, bb hole in jacket
DJ
disc jockey or promo copy
DJTS
disc jockey timing strip on jacket
M
mint - nearly new
M- / M--
couple of scuffs / mars possible
NJ
no jacket
RE
reissue
SS
still sealed
TOJ
tear or tag(s) on jacket
TOL
tear or tag(s) on label
VG++
scuffs / mars
VG+
light scratches, mars / scuffs
VG
rough, noise when played
WOJ
writing on jacket
WOL
writing on label
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Other Abbreviations Explained

Abbreviations
Explanation
Abbreviations
Explanation
BK
Booklet included
1 side
1 sided 78 record
BOX
Box set of LP's usually more than 1 LP
12"
12 inch single
GF
Gatefold cover
33 / LP
vinyl record
GV
Green Vinyl
45 / EP
7 inch
INS
Special insert included
78
78 rpm record
LI
Lyric insert included
cass
cassette tapes
LS
Lyric record sleeve included
HBK
hard back books
PD
Picture disc
PBK
paper back book
PS
Picture sleeve
signed
signed by artist
LE
Limited Edition
VHS
video tapes
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