GRADING: (Description / Abbreviations):

Record Gradings (All records are graded visually only unless otherwise stated.) NOTE: All records with vinyl gradings of VG+ or better should play without any significant fault, although use of a record cleaning machine is recommended). MINT (M): Record as new and still sealed or unplayed. NEAR MINT (NM): Both sleeve and vinyl appear in superb condition with no visual damage. VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+): Sleeve may have some very slight wear and vinyl may have some very slight surface marks. VERY GOOD (VG): Sleeve will have some normal wear and tear without any major defects and vinyl will have noticeable surface marks and the occassional light scratch. GOOD (G): Sleeve and contents will suffer from folding, scuffing and/ or edge splits, discoloration etc. Vinyl will have numerous surface marks/ light scratches. FAIR (F): The sleeve has serious damage- major tears, staining etc. Vinyl will have serious damage- deep scratches etc. Records in this condition will be collection-fillers only. The symbols (+) or (-) are used to indicate condition somewhere inbetween the above categories. For the gradings in the catalogue, the condition of the sleeve is graded first and the vinyl second. For instance a record graded as VG/VG+ will have a sleeve in VERY GOOD condition and vinyl in VERY GOOD PLUS condition according to the above grading categories.

COVER: (L) = LIGHT, (M) = MODERATE, (H) = HEAVY AB- Age browing or yellowing (foxing) BC - Bumped (dented) corner(s) BSS- Bottom edge seam split CO- Cut-out notch to sleeve CC - Corner cut off sleeve DPS- Damage to front sleeve where price sticker removed DRPS- Damage to rear sleeve where sticker removed DSC- Discolouration/ fading to sleeve GFS- Gatefold sleeve HP- Hole punched through sleeve LAS- Laminate separation LL- Laminate lifting LOS- Label on sleeve SSS- Spine seam split ST- Sleeve tear TRS- Tape repair to sleeve TSS- Top edge seam split WM- Water/moisture mark to sleeve WOS- Writing on sleeve WOFS- Writing on front sleeve WORS- Writing on rear sleeve' RECORD / LABEL: (F) = a few, (M) = moderate amount, (H) = heavy amount DWP - mild dish warp (not affect play) EWP- Edge warp (should not affect play) LS- Light scratch(es)/hairline(s) NAP- Does not affect play NSSM- Non-sounding surface marks (scuffs) PLOL - Paper loss on label RWR - ring wear or light soiling SOL- Sticker on label WOL- Writing on label WSM- Wispy surface marks (sleeve impressions)

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ABOUT US:

American Oldies Records has been in business since 1977 and our  EBAY accounts "WAXPAPER" (mostly records and music/movie memorabilia), and "OLDIESVA" (compact discs) have been active since 1998, both with 100% positive feedback!!  

"OLDIESVA" has now become "Waxbuildup", our revised  account specializing in mostly SET SALE  and  EBAY Store  offerings of  45 and 33 1/3 RPM records, with the possibilty of memorabilia (posters, magazines and movie stills, etc) in the near future.   We have hopes of listing more than 100,000 items in the coming year!!

Bid with confidence  -  we have a 34 year track record of excellent products and customer service.  When in Virginia, please visit our 3,000 sq/ft retail store:  

American Oldies Records

14333 Warwick Blvd

Newport News, Va 23602.

(757)877-6877

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