ZZ Top EL LOCO Vinyl LP Record w/inner BSK 3593 VG+

ZZ TOP

EL LOCO

VG+

Vinyl Grading System

NOTE: I grade conservatively and at most times, what I grade as VG, most others would grade it at a VG+.

Mint (M) -- Absolutely perfect in every way. Never played and usually sealed. At times, in Ninevolt's case, might be a record opened to photograph for images and delicately handled using gloves. Might also be a record that was opened to verify color. If you are buying it for its color, you want to make sure it is correct. If too much time passses between the time you open it to see that it is black, it is probably too late to purchase the color you originally ordered due to selling out because of limited pressing. You would be surprised at the number of times I order a particular color and it comes to me in black.

Near Mint (NM) -- The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and might have been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) -- Same as near mint but might tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) -- A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, maybe a little background crackle at times.

Very Good (VG) -- It has seen a bit of life but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) -- Only something really desirable in this condition is sold, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.

Poor (P), Fair (F) -- Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself could be cracked, badly warped and/or has deep scratches. The cover may be approaching death.

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PACKING VINYL THE RIGHT WAY
Tired of getting damaged records mailed in flimsy used boxes? Tired of seam splits through album covers b/c the record wasn't properly fitted in the box? I individually and meticulously package every piece by hand to ensure you receive the same album or LP in the same condition they were when I boxed them.

• I package each record like I am sending it to myself. I hate bent corners and seam splits. That is why I take the time to package each record and prepare the mailer for potential issues during transit.
• All records come in vinyl mailer boxes and packaged using bubble wrap and a 12x12 cardboard piece. When needed, bubble wrap is excluded and two 12x12 cardboard pieces are used.
• Every open record, new or used, is packaged in a 3mm soft vinyl outer sleeve. In addition, each jacket and record are packaged separate but beside one another inside the aftermarket outer sleeve.
• Heavy records or multiple record orders usually include the box mailer with extra cardboard corners applied around the outside edge of the package to prevent damage during transit.