Mint (M) |
Perfect. No scuffs or scratches, unplayed - possibly still sealed. Jewel Case / Insert / Inlay / Booklet / Sleeve / Digipak: Perfect. No wear, marks, or any other imperfections - possibly still sealed. |
Near Mint (NM or M-) |
Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played - but it has been handled very carefully. Jewel Case / Insert / Inlay / Booklet / Sleeve / Digipak: Near Perfect. No obvious wear, it may have only the slightest of marks from handling. |
Very Good Plus (VG+) |
A few minor scuffs or scratches. This has been played, but handled with good care - and certainly not abused. Jewel Case / Insert / Inlay / Booklet / Sleeve / Digipak: Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar). The jewel case may have external labels on it. |
Very Good (VG) |
Quite a few light scuffs or scratches, or several more-pronounced scratches. This has obviously been played, but not handled as carefully as a VG+. Jewel Case / Insert / Inlay / Booklet / Sleeve / Digipak: More wear, marks, indentations than a VG+. May have slight fading, a small tear or rip, or some writing or the jewel case may be cracked. |
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) |
There are a lot of scuffs or scratches. However it will still play through without problems. This has not been handled with much care at all. Jewel Case / Insert / Inlay / Booklet / Sleeve / Digipak: Well worn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading, writing, than a VG - possibly a more significant tear or rip or the jewel case may be broken. |
Poor (P), Fair (F) |
The CD (if it is included) may or may not play some or all of the tracks. Jewel Case / Insert / Inlay / Booklet / Sleeve / Digipak: Very worn. It may have obvious writing on it, it may be ripped or torn, or significantly faded, or water damaged. The jewel case will have heavy wear and / or be broken. |