My vinyl record rating guide: vinyl / sleeveNMINT- outstanding gloss, should have no surface scuffing at all / strong spine with clear, legible print, should be close to perfectEX outstanding gloss, a few light superficial surface scuffs, should play great with crisp, clear analog sound and the possibility of a little light background noise famil...iar to vinyl lovers most likely during the dead wax spots between tracks / strong spine with clear, legible print, may have a little light age wear to the cover or the cornersVG+ superb gloss, some light superficial surface scuffing, should play great with crisp, clear analog sound and some light occasional background noise possible / strong spine but the print may be compromised somewhat, some light age wear, but no seam splits or writing on the jacket unless noted in the descriptionVG nice gloss, multiple light superficial surface scuffs, should still play well but with a little more background noise possible, should still be an enjoyable listening experience and I will usually play rate these and make it known on the listing / cover should be functional but may have some seam splits or writing, I will note all splits or writing in the descriptionGOOD good gloss, numerous scuffs, should play though but will have background noise, I will play rate these to make sure that the record plays through without skips, I will not list a record that skips, there may be a "click" on a few rotations, but I will note these in the description, I usually only list records that are more collectable at this rating / cover should be functional but will have some seam splits or writing, I will note all splits or writing in the descriptionFAIR I will only list these records if they are highly collectable and will describe each one individuallyNOTE: Keep an eye out for some great LPs up for auction in the near future and check my store for more great records.This Listing ~ARTIST(s): Pearl JamTitle: VitalogyLabel: 1994 Epic records original double album release E-66900 Sleeve: NMINT- (still sealed in the original shrink wrap, the shrink wrap is torn along the spine, gatefold, but it is obvious to me that the shrink has never been off and the records have not been played)Vinyl: MINT (unopened and unplayed)NOTE: We have bought a collection of LP's from a local DJ who played the majority of these LP's once and recorded them and the vinyl is pristine, most are still in the shrink wrap and there are quite a few that are still sealed. I will be listing these collectable LP's over the couple of months, keep an eye out, there are some great finds and rare and top copies in this batch, one of the top collections I have ever found! all records visually graded, except when noted*Returns are handled on a case by case basis, but I need to be notified that you want to return the item within a week of delivery inventory purposes only