</font><blockquote>Zitat:</font><hr />Original erstellt von LJ Martinez:
die Bewertung ex (=excellent) besagt, dass sie noch in sehr gutem Zustand sein sollte. </font>[/quote]Sogar etwas besser, als "sehr gut"
Vinyl Condition Grading
FACTORY SEALED: Applies only to original factory-sealed records. Naturally, it is assumed that the disc condition would be MINT, but that cannot be guaranteed. There can be very minor production flaws on even these records. While rare, it should be noted that the possibility might exist. So, these items can only be assured of being factory-sealed "new" but not necessarily "MINT" condition.
MINT: LPs described as MINT - in short, should appear as new. There are no visible scratches, marks, scuffs (no matter how light) or stains of any kind. Groove surface should have a brightness or sheen that indicates no evidence of play, and no warping of any kind. Typically, Mint describes open but un-played records.
NM: Near Mint condition records appear as mint on casual inspection, but may have one very slight, visible mark or very light scuffing or staining that would not affect the record's play. Groove surface should still be bright and appear as new or little played. Still, no visible warping whatsoever.
EX: Excellent - This is a description we use, most commonly referred to as (the confusing and vague) "VG++." It allows for more light scratches or scuffs than a "NM" record, but still not as to affect play significantly. The disc's surface would still likely appear bright as if played little. Note: A disc described as "Excellent" could also describe a record with no visible scratches, scuffs, or stains, but has been played with some regularity and has lost some of its sheen.
VG+: Very Good+ - An intermediate grade better than VG but not quite Excellent. Slight warping that does not affect sound is possible in this grade.
VG: Very Good describes vinyl condition with visible scratches or scuffs, or staining that, while may be audible, should not skip. VG could also describe a disc that has one notable scratch that may skip at one point, but all other tracks would be describe as excellent. It should be noted that whenever a track is known to skip, it is acknowledged. Slight warping may apply.
G: Records described as "Good" will have appeared to have been well played. Several scratches or scuffs are apparent or may have more than one significant scratch. Warping may apply. Disc is playable, but may skip or have noticeable audible noise.
Fair / Poor: These grades indicate a disc that was neglected and does not represent much of a listening value. Please note: records in this condition are not usually offered, with the exception of very rare items or for the cover art only. In this event, the value is assessed in relation to extreme rarity or the cover alone.