At Heavy Heads Records, we fully understand that when it comes to collecting vinyl records, condition is king! We want you to know that anything you order from us is guaranteed to be in the condition listed, and will play all the way through without skipping! If you’re unfamiliar with how records are graded, please take a moment to read through our condition guide. 

NM (Near Mint) - A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear.

VG+ (Very Good Plus) - A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present.

VG (Very Good) – Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Record will play all the way through without skipping. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Outer Sleeve may have writing such as a name of a previous owner, but should not be completely marked up.

We only ship records with outer sleeves that are in VG condition or better!!