Art Blakey`s Jazz Messengers w/ Thelonious Monk (self-titled) LP/Album (1972 SA press) VG+/VG+

1972 SA press, Atlantic, ATC 9523

Disc: Very Good Plus

Cover: Very Good Plus

This item was visually graded

VINYL GRADING:
EX (Excellent): Pretty much like a new LP but it isn't sealed.
VG+ (Very Good +): Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
VG (Very Good): May exhibit minor surface marks with some mild surface noise that does not affect or overpower the music.
VG- (Very Good - ): Readily playable but may have numerous light scratches or marks that will affect music quality.
G (Good): Heavier wear and surface noise, but will still play.

COVER (SLEEVE) GRADING:
EX: Like new.
VG+: May have light corner bumps or very minor scuffmarks.
VG: Rougher corners, creasing to cover and may have some light splitting at the seams and ringwear with possible light tape repair.
VG-: Heavier tape repair, split seams, significant ringwear - defects described under VG are exacerbated.
G: Not really good enough - significant tears, water damage, stains etc.