- Mint - I very rarely grade something as Mint unless I am absolutely sure it has not been played
- Mint Minus - Label and Vinyl looks perfect and plays perfect
- Excellent - Vinyl is shiny with virtually no blemishes . Plays Perfect. Label may have a small sticker.
- VG++ - Has the odd superficial mark but plays without any surface noise or pops or skips during playing area. Very close to Excellent. May have sticker
- VG+ - Same as above but may have more marks.But still plays without any skips or surface noise.
- VG Has more noticeable marks than a VG+ but has no skips or jumps. May have SLIGHT surface noise.
- VG- Has more noticeable marks than a VG but has no skips or jumps. Will have surface noise.
ALL RECORDS REGARDLESS OF CONDITION PLAY WITHOUT SKIPS OR JUMPS UNLESS STATED