My Dad's Used Records and LP Vinyl Albums

Record Conditions

WE SELL USED RECORDS!
The price listed for each record in our store reflects the condition of the album. Unlike most online used record stores, we post an actual picture of the album for sale. This picture is of sufficient size so you can see any imperfections in the cover. We usually note any conditions on the reverse side that warrant a mention.

On the whole, unless otherwise noted in the description area, our albums are GOOD condition. This means they show evidence of wear and tear, and that no protective care was given to the record. Records in GOOD condition should play through without skipping. Virtually, the only time you will see MINT is if the album is sealed in it's original package. Therefore, the highest rating for a USED record will be NEAR MINT.

10 Point Grading System

10:	Mint
9:	Near Mint
8:	Better than VG but below NM
7:	Very Good
6:	Better Than G but below VG
5:	Good
4:	Better than Poor but Below Good
3:	Poor
2:	Really tough shape
1:	More useful as a Frisbee

In some album description areas, you will see a 2 digit condition number like "74". The first digit is the cover condition, the second digit is the vinyl condition. Therefore, a condition of "74" means the cover is "7" or Very Good, but the vinyl is "4", or Better than Poor/but below Good. If there is no 2 digit indication of condition, both the cover and vinyl are Good.

The actual (vinyl) record has been visually inspected for scratches and wear, but we cannot listen to all of them. Also, many jazz enthusiasts are very "organized". We have acquired several collections that have inventory stickers a corner of the cover and/or label. We do not attempt to remove them as you will see in our photos.

You will see the "(C)" designation at the end of the album description area on some albums. This means the record was a "Cutout". A cutout refers to a small physical mark or cut on the album cover. It can be a small hole or slit in the album cover, but it does not affect the actual record. These records were "leftovers" produced by the record company and sold at a discount to retailers. Cutouts are priced no higher than "Better than Poor but Below Good" (4) condition, but they could have a "99" condition rating.

Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed at My Dad's Records. So you can make your purchase knowing if an album is not what we have described, your purchase (less shipping and handling) will be refunded.