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Condition tool
Rare record condition score
Screen six areas. This does not replace standard marketplace grading.
Visual vinyl condition
1 — severe damage
2 — heavy scratches or warp
3 — visible wear
4 — light wear
5 — excellent
Playback condition
1 — skips or severe noise
2 — major noise
3 — audible wear
4 — minor noise
5 — excellent playback
Jacket condition
1 — severe water or structural damage
2 — major splits or wear
3 — moderate wear
4 — light wear
5 — excellent
Spine, seams and corners
1 — major loss
2 — severe splits
3 — moderate wear
4 — minor wear
5 — sharp and readable
Original inserts and completeness
1 — major original material missing
2 — incomplete
3 — basic complete package
4 — nearly complete
5 — complete and excellent
Cleaning and alteration history
1 — damaging or unknown treatment
2 — concerning treatment
3 — uncertain
4 — careful routine cleaning
5 — documented safe care
Calculate score
Grade the record and jacket separately when selling.
