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The Art of Grading Vinyl Records with John Manship

For over 55 years, John Manship’s clear and consistent vinyl grading practices has shaped his perspective as a legendary vinyl vendor.

UK record dealer John Manship discusses the art of grading vinyl for Discogs.

For the past 55 years, the U.K.’s John Manship Records. A Discogs seller since 2009, Manship’s keen eye and attention to detail in the record collecting world is undeniable, particularly when it comes to setting the standard for record grading.

“Every time you list a record, you have a chance to build a relationship,” says Manship. Naturally, John Manship has created thousands of relationships within the vinyl collecting community.

This video chronicles his involvement in establishing clear and consistent grading practices, and how visual grading has shaped Manship’s own vinyl buying and selling, from labels to imperfections to sleeves.

In Manship’s own words, “Grade it as if you’re going to buy it.”

Video by https://www.weareblood.co.uk/

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