All of the grading is done by visual inspection. The Beatles Collection UK Box set!
Box set is full and complete! Includes all the original albums, inserts, pics etc. Everything included looks to be unused, very clean for being 39 years old.This is the perfect gift for any true Beatles fan! This is the original box set imported from the United Kingdom and released in 1978. All the albums are in perfect condition!!!
Jackets---(NM) Near Mint condition, Most are actually in Mint condition but a few of the covers have some small imperfections. Inserts/Pics/Poster---(NM) Near Mint condition! Box---(NM) Near Mint condition.
PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS. I use the Goldmine Grading Scale with a couple of extra grades. There are simply too many records that fall in between the normal goldmine scale. I do this to ensure a clear and accurate account of each albums condition.
The Scale Is As Follows. Looks as if it just came off the manufacturing line, also listed as New, Sealed, Unopened, unused. Looks as if it just came from a store and was opened for the first time. Possibly played a few times if ever, with little evidence of play/wear. Overall in like new condition.
May have a few small visible flaws that do not affect play. Labels are clean but may. Record may have some surface marks excluding it from being Near Mint. The marks are superficial and the sound quality will not be affected at all. The Jacket is just shy of Near Mint. May contain very light ring wear, shelf wear, staining or small visible flaws, seams and spine fully intact. Overall this grade implies the record/jacket is just shy of being Near Mint (NM). Labels may have one of the following: writing, names, light/little spindle marks. These records will show faint signs of wear such as light scratches/blemishes/scuffs. However the marks are superficial and they will not affect the quality of the sound too much.A Excellent record will play with little to no surface noise and will have a great listening experience. Jacket may have 2-3 of the following: light ring wear, wear on the corners/ seams, small names, stickers, notch/ corner cuts, creases, and light discoloration.
Labels may have spindle marks, small writing such as initials, and small stickers. Most collectors who want to play these records will be happy with VG+. Jacket may have a 3-4 of the following: ring wear, shelf wear, seam splits (less than 1 long), writing, creases, discoloration, names, stickers, notch/corner cuts. Labels may also have a few of the following: writing/names, stickers, some spindle marks.Record has surface noise that is noticeable in some spots but perhaps is quiet and clean in other spots. Clicks and pops may be heard, especially during a songs intro/outro but will not overpower the music. Some of the scratches can be felt with a fingernail.
The jacket can have more pronounced ring wear, shelf wear, stickers, marks, staining, seam splits on any or all 3 sides but they are still fairly intact, writing, cuts, and discoloration. Record Labels may have writing, names, stickers, and can have spindle marks. Jacket may have significant ringwear and/or staining, seam splits and all 3 sides, cuts/rips/tears. Shelf wear, stickers, and discoloration. Labels or jacket may have writing, names, stickers, be partially peeled off, and can have numerous spindle marks. The item "The Beatles Collection 14 LP Vinyl Record Blue Box Set UK MINT 1978 Original" is in sale since Thursday, December 07, 2017. This item is in the category "Music\Records". The seller is "rad-relics" and is located in Milford, Connecticut. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.