Boston, CBS Master Sound, Half Speed Mastered Recording LP, M

$

179

Mint!! I am original owner of this record. Bought it new in the mid 1980's, played just a little of the album once, then shelved it for good in it's original packaging. Photos are of actual item.

MINT (M): Perfect! This record looks like it has just left the manufacturer, with NO flaws what so ever. It looks as though it had never been handled. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains. No stickers address labels, writing on the covers or labels. No tears or seam splits. No wear to the cover or record period! Age of the record has nothing to do with it. 

NEAR MINT or NM, M- : this record appears virtually flawless. Any minor scuffs are very hard to see. The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and or age. Minor impressions to the cover may be acceptable.

EXCELLENT or EX or VG++ : minor scuffs which are only very slightly visible. There may also be a few scuffs on the cover. Artwork is still as close to perfect as can be. May also have some minor outer ring wear. Some slight creases to the corners but not obtrusive to the eye. No seam splits, writing on the cover or taped repairs. 

VERY GOOD PLUS or VG+ record shows some minor wear and surface scuffs. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye.  A virtually clean cover, but may have some slight aging. Some minor wear to the edges or spine. The corners can be slightly dog eared yet no major bends.

VERY GOOD or VG: this record is a record that is good enough. It's not really going to look perfect. If play tested it may have some minor surface noice but not distracting to the music or the dynamics. A VG record will appear well have been played but still have some luster. VG covers will look somewhat worn, used. Some edge and corner wear. There may be some minor seam splitting in places. There will be some ring wear. It will look aged. Still it should be decent. 

GOOD or G: A good record will look very well played, dull and possibly abused but it should still play. It will have some distracting surface noise, crackles and some hiss. A Good cover will have just about everything wrong with it. It may have seam splits, obvious corner and edge wear.