POOR - Unlikely to play without skipping, distortion, and heavy wear. A place holder.

FAIR - Will have many marks and scratches which cause noise, skipping possible.

GOOD- Will have many marks and scratches which cause noise. Skipping unlikely but possible due to variances in playback equipment.

VERY GOOD - Average condition. Can have minor marks or small scratches but will generally play well with a strong sound.

VERY GOOD (+) — Great condition, little to no visible defects on record. Will play excellent and satisfy most.

NEAR MINT — Close to new condition, played sparingly, carefully, or not at all. This is generally our top grade.

MINT — New, or unplayed copy.

*all items visually graded unless noted*

GOOD — Worn, not very presentable.

VERY GOOD — Average, no significant issues.

NEAR MINT — Close to new, may show small signs of handling/use.

MINT — Clean, sharp, no defects. New

We are experienced, conservative graders who listen and evaluate with the audiophile’s experience in mind.

All Items ship direct from our Brick and Mortar location in Des Moines.

We always ship safe and secure, removing the LP from the sleeve to prevent seam splitting, if applicable. We always pack in sturdy record mailers with filler pads and add extra corner protection.