Due to the coronavirus outbreak worldwide global demand for some personal protective equipment ppe is exceeding supply.
Nm grade vinyl.
When starting a new project the most important question to ask is if you are using the right grade for the task at hand.
In addition manufacturing of ppe and many other wound care and infection prevention products have been impacted by global response to coronavirus.
I do not use this grade as even the act of inserting the disc or removing it from the paper sleeve may cause scuff marks on the vinyl.
May have one or two visible imperfections sleeve scuffs faint scratches or other superficial marks will not affect play.
These codes define the condition of the record and its cover.
Near mint nm the record has been on a shelf between other records.
Contentsthe vinyl grading systempoor p or fair f good g very good vg very good plus vg excellent e near mint nm mint m when shopping for used records understanding the way vinyl is graded is important.
Nm or m near mint or mint minus this is highest grade that i will assign to opened handled records.
Jacket sealed shut in shrink wrap.
How i grade vinyl.
In fact it s essential to your collection piece s quality.
Manufactured for durability and heavy use commercial or contract grade vinyl upholstery is about 1 16 to 1 8 inch thick and is more of a foam like material.
The vinyl is virtually flawless bright and shiny.
The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times.
Vinyl grading isn t an exact science but it s certainly a useful metric.
We seldom use this grade.
To determine the condition a vinyl record you must grade it visually and in most cases play grade the record to give it one of eight ratings.
Vinyl records are graded with codes such as s m nm ex vg vg vg vg g b na.
Grade actually refers to the cost to make the fabric.
Mint m absolutely perfect in every way.
Never been played and usually sealed.
It s hard to find consistency within the vinyl fabric grading process because each manufacturer has their own grades.
There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.
Go commercial for heavy use furniture.