NEAR MINT (NM9) Grading Qualifications
Nine (9) on a scale of perfect ten (10) . . .
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• Jacket appears nearly perfect and untouched, or slightest fingerprint.
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Jacket
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• Label appears nearly perfect, untouched, including all of its gloss and only the slightest spindle marks or discoloration.
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Label
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• Sleeve is original, appears nearly perfect; perhaps the slightest touch or crease.
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Sleeve
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• Vinyl appears nearly perfect and untouched, with only the slightest cosmetic flaw; cannot know whether or not it was ever played.
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Vinyl
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Near Mint may appear perfect; but, the record has been opened, touched or played.
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