GOLDMINE STANDARDS
As Camel Records, we have been selling on Discogs using Goldmine Standards for years. We inspect and grade all our records one by one according to these standards, which are referred to by collectors worldwide.
These classifications are not solely Camel Records' evaluations but are based on definitions found in Discogs' official database.
The phrase "Data provided by Discogs" that you see on every product page means that we obtain technical information — such as barcode, matrix/runout numbers, place of pressing, label, release date, and licensing information — directly from Discogs' verified archive.
On the other hand, at Camel Records, we did not want to fit records into a single genre mold. Many recordings may not be "rock" or "jazz" alone; there are many hybrid examples where psychedelic rock intersects with folk, and jazz meets funk. For this reason, we consciously chose to use multiple genre and style tags to make the intersections of music visible and facilitate discovery. Even if the same recording is listed in different categories, it redirects to a single product page; stock and price management are unified. Our tagging system is designed to reflect the multi-layered nature of music and to offer you a true discovery experience rather than "single-genre" catalogs.
We also match the record images with official product photos available in the Discogs database. The photos used for each recording are visual materials approved by the manufacturer or label, and verified by Discogs moderators.
All our records for sale are automatically integrated into our website from our Discogs catalog via software; thus, all technical information, pressing details, and condition descriptions on our site perfectly match the records on Discogs. With this approach, we aim to provide not only a reliable sales infrastructure but also a transparent and verifiable archiving experience that adheres to worldwide collection standards.
Nevertheless, we wanted to build a bridge by including the 10-point grading system numbers commonly used in our country. You can find the meanings of these grades below:
💿 RECORD/SLEEVE CONDITION CHART
M (Mint) 10
Unplayed, absolutely perfect. No scratches, dust, spindle marks, surface stains. Retains its factory shine. Sleeve looks completely new. No wear, creases, color fading or holes.
NM (Near Mint) 9
May have been played very few times but has no visible wear. Slight marks might be visible when held up to the light, but do not affect playback. Plays silently, cleanly, without noise. Sleeve may have slight shelf wear or a small mark on a corner. It is a clean, neat, shiny sleeve. No writing or tape.
VG+ (Very Good Plus) 8
Slight surface scratches or occasional crackle may be heard. If there are "pops" or "clicks", they are brief and infrequent. Generally shiny and well-maintained. Sleeve may have slight wear on corners or edges. Minor color fading or a sticker mark may be present. Overall appearance is tidy.
VG (Very Good) 7
Noticeable surface wear and scratches are present. Slight crackle or background noise may be heard throughout playback. The record does not skip but has clearly been used. Noticeable wear or edge deformation may be present. Color fading, writing, tape marks may be visible. The sleeve is structurally sound.
G+ / G (Good Plus / Good) 6
Noticeable surface noise and crackle are present. May be prone to skipping or distortion. Visually worn, but still playable. Sleeve may have tears, repairs, or stains on the edge or spine. Visually tired but retains its integrity.
F / P (Fair / Poor) 5
Severe scratches, cracks, warps, or skips are present. Unplayable or very poor sound quality. Physical damage is significant. Sleeve is severely damaged, torn, or incomplete. Taped up or only front/back cover remains.
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