I'd be guessing.

s'pose it would depend on the seller? to me it would indicate a slight amount of wear on the label, and possible hairline marks from the sleeve on the vinyl. but to some sellers it might be a way of explaining that in a previous life, the record was used as an Ice Rink

steve

God only knows

https://qis.ucalgary.ca/quantech/storage.php

dulling of label from rubbing up against other labels, light paper marks on vinyl?

Possibly also light scuffs on the vinyl from solid "dust" particles being rubbed into it by movement of other records/record sleeve against it. It looks bad, but usually doesn't affect the sound quality.

Thanks guys, I'm beginning to get a better idea now.

maybe even the odd pressing shadow when a record has been in a sleeve for years in a pile but never removed or played

Dennis - Light storage wear for me would probably comprise of a brown dustcoat and trousers. Heavier storage wear would be overalls and steel toecap boots. Fleece jacket optional with either during winter months.

Hope this helps..

Dennis - Light storage wear for me would probably comprise of a brown dustcoat and trousers. Heavier storage wear would be overalls and steel toecap boots. Fleece jacket optional with either during winter months.

Hope this helps..

That's what I thought Ste, thanks for that.