Abbreviations for grading records on Intoxica web site Abbreviations and grading at Intoxica Record shop London's collectors' record shop. We try not to put records up for sale if they jump or stick, BUT this does not account for differences in turntable set up, so if you find a record jumps or sticks on your turntable we will refund you. The quality of vinyl used, especially in USA pressings, can vary considerably. Some records, which may look mint, sound crackly due to the quality of vinyl used or the recording. This has been taken into consideration in grading.
Mistakes do happen.
If a record is graded as New , it may only have one grade even though it has a picture sleeve, because the record comes as new therefore is complete in its original format. In perfect condition. The record has no marks, or audible faults. Has probably been played once or twice by a careful owner. The record has no marks or audible faults.