Original Release, Donald Byrd, Stepping Into Tomorrow, 1975, LP, US

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Original release, Donald Byrd, Stepping Into Tomorrow, 1975, LP, Vinyl, US release. Blue Note Records with LA address. Artisan Pressing. BN-LA368-G.

Cover: Mild storage wear. Mild ring wear (VG).

Inner Sleeve: Minor folding. Splitting. (G).

Record: Mild hairlines. Mild superficial scuffing. A few superficial surface scratches. Nothing deep enough to feel (VG).

I do not test the audio. I try to give a detailed description and highlight problem areas in photographs. However, understanding that purchasing vinyl online can be a risk with satisfaction. I will promptly issue a refund if it was not what was expected or if there is dissatisfaction with play quality.

Ways of grading can be different based on the individual. Below is what I look for and what each grade means in reference to my listings. This will hopefully compensate for any difference in opinion on how something should be graded.

Mint (M): Perfect. Sealed. Never played.

Near Mint (NM): Perfect. Not sealed. Used but doesn't show it.

Excellent (E): Not perfect, but still close to flawless.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Obviously used but well kept. This can include -

Record: a minor amount of hairlines only seen in bright lighting or minor superficial scuffing nothing deep enough to feel with a light touch.

Cover: shows minor signs of storage wear but no major imperfections.

Very Good (VG): more obvious signs of wear but still decently well kept. This can include-

Record: a moderate amount of hairlines visible in any lighting, a moderate amount of superficial scuffing. Nothing deep enough to feel with a light touch.

Cover: Moderate storage including minor tears on corners and sides, ring wear, light writing, mild discoloration.

Good (G): Used with a significant amount of wear, but not to a severe extent. This can include-

Record: a heavy amount of hairlines, major superficial scuffing, or 1-2 small scratches that can be felt with a light touch.

Cover: Major wear or splitting. But still functional and intact.

(G) Is the lowest. Anything with imperfections beyond what has been described would not be listed for sale.