Classic early New Orleans r&b. Stamped in the dead wax for the Paramount plant in Philadelphia. An investment in music history! I will rarely if ever use this grade. Near Mint (NM): Appears almost unplayed.
Labels will be near perfect. A very high grade record that will satisfy almost any collector.
Excellent (Exc): May have a few very light unfeelable scratches or scuffs. Retains much of it's original gloss. A high grade record that will satisfy a demanding collector. Labels will show very little wear. Very Good Plus (VG+): Will have several light unfeelable scratches or scuffs.May retain some original gloss. Labels may show light wear. Still a very collectible record.
Very Good (VG): Will have quite a few light scratches or scuffs or other issues and possibly a few feelable ones. Labels may show a fair amount of wear. Record will appear a bit worn. Still a collectible record that will satisfy undemanding collectors. Good (G): Record will have many scratches (some deep), scuffs or other issues.
Labels may show heavy wear. The lowest grade I will ever offer.