Covers:
M = Sealed, has no bashed corners or creases
NM = Most cases still in shrink wrap, or just has no wear & looks as
if you just bought it from the store
VG++ = Has only the beginning signs of wear, still looks
brand new
VG+ = Has a small amount of wear, spines a little creased
from use (gate folds) may have a small pen mark (i.e. someone's name)
VG = Has noticeable wear, may allow for a pen mark &
small seam split or two
G = Record can still be housed in the cover, may have
seam splits or small amounts of tape on the spines, or
just simply have a lot of ring wear
Vinyl:
M= Sealed, or stone perfect showing no signs of
handling or play or spindle marks on the labels, no
scuffs or marks whatsoever. Rarely use this grade.
NM= May have signs of play but not much, no scratches
& may have a light scuff & still looks like you just bought
the record from the store & has a few blemishes.
VG++ = Very close to NM but may have either a couple light surface scuffs or
imperfections with a short light spindle mark or two
VG+ = Record has signs of handling & play but very well
taken care of, common LP's are still acceptable in this shape,
has no deep scratches or surface noise, may allow for a couple of small light
areas of paper scratches on each side but no deep scratches.
VG = Record has a minimum of light scratches from being removed from
the inner sleeve repeatedly, but still has gloss & sounds
great, may have light surface noise between the tracks or quiet passages.
G = Record is scratched on both sides but playable. Surface noise
can be heard more profoundly but without skips, more desirable records can be
accepted in this shape but otherwise should be donated to the
local thrift store. Anything less than G i don't sell.