Depends on the record as to whether MINT CONDITION is even relevant. If the record is an old Beatles or Stones or Dylan Mono you absolutely won't find any MINT examples. And if it's a MINT Barbra Streisand who cares? Nothing against Barbra Streisand.
Record grading, Using "Mint" as a grade for opened vinyl.
I have a very good friend who regularly calls me to update me on his latest vinyl finds. Almost every time, he claims to have found a "Mint" copy of a record.
I have noticed that he's far from unique in his very liberal use of the "Mint" grading designation.
I am interested in others' thoughts on using mint as a grade for opened vinyl.
Does "Mint" mean "as pressed", or does it mean absolutely flawless, which would exclude even some sealed copies that have imperfections?
On a side note, in many cases, when I hear a collector saying they found a "Mint" record, I am tempted to ask them if it is peppermint or spearmint... :)
I have noticed that he's far from unique in his very liberal use of the "Mint" grading designation.
I am interested in others' thoughts on using mint as a grade for opened vinyl.
Does "Mint" mean "as pressed", or does it mean absolutely flawless, which would exclude even some sealed copies that have imperfections?
On a side note, in many cases, when I hear a collector saying they found a "Mint" record, I am tempted to ask them if it is peppermint or spearmint... :)