I purchased this album as new and it remains sealed.  There is nominal wear in the corners upon close inspection, most noticeably on the top right where there is a very small bump. On the top spine there is also very light wear, small almost incidental indentations again visible only on close inspection.  Beyond that I saw no other issues and numerically score the cover a 98. Vinyl is assumed to be mint as it has remained sealed since the pressing and is being sold in collector quality condition. Album will be mailed between cardboard in a Whiplash mailer. If you have any other questions please let me know and thanks for looking!