Afro7 sales stock and record grading.

All our vinyl listed for sale are stock copies, they have not been played (once if recorded) or been in private use. However they have been stored and moved in various ways that have deteriorated the condition overall on selected items. Usually by scuffs or scratches on the media. Dust and dirt has also made it’s way into the grooves but in most cases have been cleaned out properly before they are put up for sale. Note also that Kenyan vinyl has a bad reputation for not so good pressings, in some cases the vinyl will look clean and shiny but the audio comes with background noise because of the way it was made. In the labels overview section I have noted my experience with the different pressings of the manufacturer. Dont’ be alarmed, usually the soundclip and the grading of the record should be adequate  if you decide to buy the record or not. Please enjoy our fine selection of rare original vintage East African vinyl ..

M- (NEAR MINT or MINT MINUS) The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.
VG++(EXCELLENT or VERY GOOD ++) Disc plays near perfectly, but may have minor paper scuffs that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a hairline scratch or two but nothing that is obvious or affects play. Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked.
VG+(VERY GOOD PLUS) Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean.
VG(VERY GOOD) Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There will be no skips. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole.
G(GOOD) Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and other nasties). The record will still play through without any skips. Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged.
F(FAIR)P(POOR) Unless the record is particularly rare, I would not try to sell a record in this condition. There will be major noise, surface damage, deep scratches, and skips. Attempting to listen to these discs will be painful. These discs are basically trash unless a collector desires one to fill a space in a collection until a better one comes along.