V.E.A.R.S. Abbreviation and Rating Guide
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Abbreviations |
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DJ/PROMO |
Disc Jockey/Promotional |
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L/S |
Long/Short Version |
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PS/PC |
Picture Sleeve/Cover |
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TS/TC |
Title Sleeve/Cover |
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TOC/TOS/TOL |
Tape on Cover/Sleeve/Label |
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CO |
Cut Out |
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WOC/WOS/WOL |
Writing on Cover/Sleeve/Label |
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M+I |
Music and Inverviews |
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Condition/Grading |
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SS |
Still Sealed |
Factory sealed from manufacturer |
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M- |
Mint - |
Record or Sleeve should show no obvious signs of wear. No more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. |
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VG+ |
Very Good + |
A record or sleeve that will show slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or light scratches that do no effect play. |
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VG |
Very Good |
Surface noise will be evident and groove wear will start to be noticeable. Light scratches will effect sound. |
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G |
Good |
Significant surface noise, scratches and groove wear |
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F |
Fair |
Either heavy surface noise with or without record skipping, could be warped or cracked. |
Formats |
10 |
10" Vinyl |
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12 |
12" Vinyl |
CD |
Compact Disc |
LP |
Long Play Vinyl |
45 |
45 RPM Vinyl |
BOOK |
Books and Magazines |
CLOTH |
Clothing and Attire |
ITIN |
Itineraries |
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JWL |
Jewelry |
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MEM |
Other Memorabilia |
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PAPER |
Paper Goods, Press Kits or Sheet Music |
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POST |
Posters |
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TAPE |
8 Track, Cassette or Reel to Reel |
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TICK |
Tickets |
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TPRGM |
Tour Programs |
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VIDEO |
VHS, Beta, DVD or Video Disc |