JHVinylShop Vinyl Grade Estimator JHVinylShop Grading Tools Vinyl Grade Estimator Use a careful visual inspection and playback test. The same 33-point methodology is used for media, packaging, and completeness. Estimate only. This is not professional grading, authentication, appraisal, or certification. 1Setup 2Media 3Package 4Result Assessment setup Is the item factory sealed and apparently unopened?Factory sealedMedia condition is presumed and cannot be verified.OpenedEvery included disc can be inspected. How thoroughly was the media play-tested?Full play testEvery included side was played completely.Spot-testedRepresentative quiet and loud passages were played.Not play-testedThe estimate will have limited playback confidence. Number of included discs1234Each disc receives a separate media grade. The overall media grade is their equal average. Continue to Media Media inspection Presumed Mint (Sealed)The record cannot be inspected or played. Continue to packaging and completeness. Disc 1 Overall surfaceExceptionally clean; no visible wearFaint sleeve marks or very light scuffsNoticeable light scratches or marksHeavy wear or numerous obvious marksCracked, gouged, or visibly unplayableGloss and groove wearFull gloss; grooves appear unwornVery slight loss of glossNoticeable dulling or moderate groove wearHeavy dulling or obvious groove damageSeverely worn or damaged groovesMost serious scratchNone visibleVery faint and not feelableVisible but not feelableFeelable scratch or deep markGouge, crack, or catastrophic damageDust, residue, or contaminationClean after normal inspectionLight dust or fingerprints; readily cleanableModerate residue requiring thorough cleaningHeavy grime, staining, odor, or uncertain contaminationMold or severe contaminationWarp and edge conditionFlat with a clean edgeVery slight warp with no effect on playNoticeable warp or small edge defect; playableWarp affects playback or edge is badly damagedSeverely warped, chipped, or unplayableLabels and spindle areaClean with little to no spindle wearFaint spindle trails or minor handlingNoticeable wear, writing, or label marksHeavy staining, writing, or label damageMissing, torn, or severely compromised labelContinuous surface noiseClean and quiet where expectedVery light noise in occasional passagesNoticeable background noise below the musicHeavy noise frequently competes with musicSevere noise overwhelms playbackPops and clicksNone beyond isolated staticA few light, isolated clicksRecurring clicks that do not overpower musicFrequent loud pops or repeating clicksSevere repeated impact noiseSkips, sticks, and trackingPlays through without issueOne very minor tracking concern; no skipOne isolated skip, stick, or notable concernMultiple skips, sticks, or serious tracking eventsCannot play through normallyClarity and groove distortionStrong, clear, and stableSlight loss of clarityNoticeable wear or reduced fidelityDistortion or significant groove wearUnlistenable or severely damaged playbackCenter hole and centeringClean, sound, and properly centeredFaint spindle contactNoticeable wear or mild centering concernHeavy wear, damage, or off-center playbackSeverely damaged or unusableSpecialty vinyl integrityNot applicable; standard black vinylNo specialty-format defects observedMinor harmless cosmetic variationNoticeable cosmetic or edge imperfectionDefect affects handling or playbackSevere manufacturing or structural defectManufacturing or pressing defectsNone observedVery minor harmless variationNoticeable defect with little playback effectDefect materially affects playbackSevere pressing defect or unusable mediaLead-in, runout, and cueing areasClean with no notable concernsVery light handling marksNoticeable marks or cueing wearHeavy damage or tracking concernSevere damage prevents normal use Disc 2 Overall surfaceExceptionally clean; no visible wearFaint sleeve marks or very light scuffsNoticeable light scratches or marksHeavy wear or numerous obvious marksCracked, gouged, or visibly unplayableGloss and groove wearFull gloss; grooves appear unwornVery slight loss of glossNoticeable dulling or moderate groove wearHeavy dulling or obvious groove damageSeverely worn or damaged groovesMost serious scratchNone visibleVery faint and not feelableVisible but not feelableFeelable scratch or deep markGouge, crack, or catastrophic damageDust, residue, or contaminationClean after normal inspectionLight dust or fingerprints; readily cleanableModerate residue requiring thorough cleaningHeavy grime, staining, odor, or uncertain contaminationMold or severe contaminationWarp and edge conditionFlat with a clean edgeVery slight warp with no effect on playNoticeable warp or small edge defect; playableWarp affects playback or edge is badly damagedSeverely warped, chipped, or unplayableLabels and spindle areaClean with little to no spindle wearFaint spindle trails or minor handlingNoticeable wear, writing, or label marksHeavy staining, writing, or label damageMissing, torn, or severely compromised labelContinuous surface noiseClean and quiet where expectedVery light noise in occasional passagesNoticeable background noise below the musicHeavy noise frequently competes with musicSevere noise overwhelms playbackPops and clicksNone beyond isolated staticA few light, isolated clicksRecurring clicks that do not overpower musicFrequent loud pops or repeating clicksSevere repeated impact noiseSkips, sticks, and trackingPlays through without issueOne very minor tracking concern; no skipOne isolated skip, stick, or notable concernMultiple skips, sticks, or serious tracking eventsCannot play through normallyClarity and groove distortionStrong, clear, and stableSlight loss of clarityNoticeable wear or reduced fidelityDistortion or significant groove wearUnlistenable or severely damaged playbackCenter hole and centeringClean, sound, and properly centeredFaint spindle contactNoticeable wear or mild centering concernHeavy wear, damage, or off-center playbackSeverely damaged or unusableSpecialty vinyl integrityNot applicable; standard black vinylNo specialty-format defects observedMinor harmless cosmetic variationNoticeable cosmetic or edge imperfectionDefect affects handling or playbackSevere manufacturing or structural defectManufacturing or pressing defectsNone observedVery minor harmless variationNoticeable defect with little playback effectDefect materially affects playbackSevere pressing defect or unusable mediaLead-in, runout, and cueing areasClean with no notable concernsVery light handling marksNoticeable marks or cueing wearHeavy damage or tracking concernSevere damage prevents normal use Disc 3 Overall surfaceExceptionally clean; no visible wearFaint sleeve marks or very light scuffsNoticeable light scratches or marksHeavy wear or numerous obvious marksCracked, gouged, or visibly unplayableGloss and groove wearFull gloss; grooves appear unwornVery slight loss of glossNoticeable dulling or moderate groove wearHeavy dulling or obvious groove damageSeverely worn or damaged groovesMost serious scratchNone visibleVery faint and not feelableVisible but not feelableFeelable scratch or deep markGouge, crack, or catastrophic damageDust, residue, or contaminationClean after normal inspectionLight dust or fingerprints; readily cleanableModerate residue requiring thorough cleaningHeavy grime, staining, odor, or uncertain contaminationMold or severe contaminationWarp and edge conditionFlat with a clean edgeVery slight warp with no effect on playNoticeable warp or small edge defect; playableWarp affects playback or edge is badly damagedSeverely warped, chipped, or unplayableLabels and spindle areaClean with little to no spindle wearFaint spindle trails or minor handlingNoticeable wear, writing, or label marksHeavy staining, writing, or label damageMissing, torn, or severely compromised labelContinuous surface noiseClean and quiet where expectedVery light noise in occasional passagesNoticeable background noise below the musicHeavy noise frequently competes with musicSevere noise overwhelms playbackPops and clicksNone beyond isolated staticA few light, isolated clicksRecurring clicks that do not overpower musicFrequent loud pops or repeating clicksSevere repeated impact noiseSkips, sticks, and trackingPlays through without issueOne very minor tracking concern; no skipOne isolated skip, stick, or notable concernMultiple skips, sticks, or serious tracking eventsCannot play through normallyClarity and groove distortionStrong, clear, and stableSlight loss of clarityNoticeable wear or reduced fidelityDistortion or significant groove wearUnlistenable or severely damaged playbackCenter hole and centeringClean, sound, and properly centeredFaint spindle contactNoticeable wear or mild centering concernHeavy wear, damage, or off-center playbackSeverely damaged or unusableSpecialty vinyl integrityNot applicable; standard black vinylNo specialty-format defects observedMinor harmless cosmetic variationNoticeable cosmetic or edge imperfectionDefect affects handling or playbackSevere manufacturing or structural defectManufacturing or pressing defectsNone observedVery minor harmless variationNoticeable defect with little playback effectDefect materially affects playbackSevere pressing defect or unusable mediaLead-in, runout, and cueing areasClean with no notable concernsVery light handling marksNoticeable marks or cueing wearHeavy damage or tracking concernSevere damage prevents normal use Disc 4 Overall surfaceExceptionally clean; no visible wearFaint sleeve marks or very light scuffsNoticeable light scratches or marksHeavy wear or numerous obvious marksCracked, gouged, or visibly unplayableGloss and groove wearFull gloss; grooves appear unwornVery slight loss of glossNoticeable dulling or moderate groove wearHeavy dulling or obvious groove damageSeverely worn or damaged groovesMost serious scratchNone visibleVery faint and not feelableVisible but not feelableFeelable scratch or deep markGouge, crack, or catastrophic damageDust, residue, or contaminationClean after normal inspectionLight dust or fingerprints; readily cleanableModerate residue requiring thorough cleaningHeavy grime, staining, odor, or uncertain contaminationMold or severe contaminationWarp and edge conditionFlat with a clean edgeVery slight warp with no effect on playNoticeable warp or small edge defect; playableWarp affects playback or edge is badly damagedSeverely warped, chipped, or unplayableLabels and spindle areaClean with little to no spindle wearFaint spindle trails or minor handlingNoticeable wear, writing, or label marksHeavy staining, writing, or label damageMissing, torn, or severely compromised labelContinuous surface noiseClean and quiet where expectedVery light noise in occasional passagesNoticeable background noise below the musicHeavy noise frequently competes with musicSevere noise overwhelms playbackPops and clicksNone beyond isolated staticA few light, isolated clicksRecurring clicks that do not overpower musicFrequent loud pops or repeating clicksSevere repeated impact noiseSkips, sticks, and trackingPlays through without issueOne very minor tracking concern; no skipOne isolated skip, stick, or notable concernMultiple skips, sticks, or serious tracking eventsCannot play through normallyClarity and groove distortionStrong, clear, and stableSlight loss of clarityNoticeable wear or reduced fidelityDistortion or significant groove wearUnlistenable or severely damaged playbackCenter hole and centeringClean, sound, and properly centeredFaint spindle contactNoticeable wear or mild centering concernHeavy wear, damage, or off-center playbackSeverely damaged or unusableSpecialty vinyl integrityNot applicable; standard black vinylNo specialty-format defects observedMinor harmless cosmetic variationNoticeable cosmetic or edge imperfectionDefect affects handling or playbackSevere manufacturing or structural defectManufacturing or pressing defectsNone observedVery minor harmless variationNoticeable defect with little playback effectDefect materially affects playbackSevere pressing defect or unusable mediaLead-in, runout, and cueing areasClean with no notable concernsVery light handling marksNoticeable marks or cueing wearHeavy damage or tracking concernSevere damage prevents normal use BackContinue to Package Packaging and completeness Physical cover condition and included-component completeness are assessed separately. Overall outer cover or boxExceptionally clean with minimal handlingLight shelf or corner wearNoticeable wear, creases, or agingHeavy wear, staining, or deteriorationSevere damage or compromised structureSeams and constructionFully intactLight rubbing with no splitOne small split or noticeable wearLarge or multiple splitsMajor structural failure or missing sectionsSpine and printed textClean, intact, and fully legibleLight rubbing; text remains clearNoticeable wear with some text lossHeavy deterioration or mostly illegibleSpine failed or missingRing wearNoneFaintNoticeableHeavySevere; artwork or text substantially obscuredCorners and edgesSharp and cleanMinor wearNoticeable wear, creasing, or soft cornersHeavy crushing, wear, or separationSevere damage or missing materialWriting, stickers, stains, or discolorationNoneOne small cosmetic markNoticeable writing, staining, fading, or sticker damageHeavy writing, staining, or extensive damageWater, mold, or severe contaminationOdor and storage exposureNo notable odor or exposureFaint storage odorNoticeable musty or smoke odorStrong persistent odor or moisture exposureActive mold or unsafe contaminationArtwork, lamination, and print surfaceClean and completeMinor rubbing or laminate liftNoticeable fading, peeling, or print lossHeavy deterioration or large damaged areaArtwork severely compromised or missingOriginal shrink-wrap conditionNo shrink or not applicableIntact and cleanMinor opening or light handling wearPartial shrink with noticeable tearsLoose, heavily torn, or deterioratedShrink has caused or conceals serious damageGatefold, interior panels, and pocketsNot applicable; standard sleeveClean, intact, and functionalMinor interior or pocket wearNoticeable wear, separation, or stainingHeavy damage or structural failureSeverely compromised or unusableBox, slipcase, or outer enclosureNot applicableClean, square, and soundMinor shelf or corner wearNoticeable rubbing, crushing, or separationHeavy damage or structural weaknessMissing or severely compromisedCut-out, drill hole, saw mark, stamp, or promo alterationNone or not applicableDocumented mark with no added damageMinor clean alterationNoticeable alteration or related wearAlteration causes substantial damageSevere structural loss or identification concern Individual disc sleevesDisc 1 sleeve conditionNot included or not applicableClean and intactMinor handling wearNoticeable wear or small splitHeavy wear, staining, or large splitSeverely damaged or contaminatedDisc 2 sleeve conditionNot included or not applicableClean and intactMinor handling wearNoticeable wear or small splitHeavy wear, staining, or large splitSeverely damaged or contaminatedDisc 3 sleeve conditionNot included or not applicableClean and intactMinor handling wearNoticeable wear or small splitHeavy wear, staining, or large splitSeverely damaged or contaminatedDisc 4 sleeve conditionNot included or not applicableClean and intactMinor handling wearNoticeable wear or small splitHeavy wear, staining, or large splitSeverely damaged or contaminated Accessories and completenessOriginal inner sleeveNot expected or not applicablePresent, complete, and cleanPresent with minor wearPresent with noticeable damageSignificantly damaged or incorrectExpected item is missing or unusablePosters, inserts, booklets, and extrasNone expected or not applicableAll expected pieces present and cleanPresent with minor handling wearNoticeable damage or one minor item absentImportant component damaged or missingMajor advertised components absentHype stickerNot expected or not applicablePresent and cleanMinor edge lift or wearNoticeable wear, fading, or partial liftHeavily damaged or only partly presentExpected sticker is missingOBI stripNot expected or not applicablePresent, clean, and intactMinor handling wearNoticeable crease, fading, or small tearHeavy damage or significant tearExpected OBI is missingEdition completenessNo edition-specific accessories expectedAll documented components match this editionComplete with minor component wearOne nonessential component absent or substitutedImportant component absent, incorrect, or damagedSet is materially incomplete or mismatched Specific observationsRecord track-specific defects, signatures, unusual markings, missing pieces, or edition distinctions.Add Observation Reason for regrade BackCalculate Estimate Calculated resultUntitled collection estimateUnofficial estimate OVERALL MEDIA--OUTER COVER / PACKAGE--COMPLETENESS-- Why this estimate Customer-facing condition noteCopy Condition Note Estimate only: Results depend entirely on the observations entered. 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