Please note that we sell Rare Records, Mostly used. (FYI) There were thousand of Recording Studios that cut Vinyl from the 40s to the 80s. Many of those used inferior Vinyl, as some that you listen to have surface noise not from wear but the equipment that was used to cut the Vinil. If there are scuffs on the Vinyl, most times it does not affect the play. A deep scratch will most definately be heard. A Record that is up to 50 years old will most always have some scuff. We grade per Goldmine guid