Code

Note

Grading Record

S

Still Sealed

Still sealed and never been opened.

M

Mint

Like new. The record barely have visible scratches.

EX

Excellent

There are some light surface scratches. There may be slight surface noise.

EX-

Excellent Minus

It is worse than the above. There are light surface scratches here and there. There may be some surface noise.

VG+

Very Good Plus

There are light scratches here and there and a few of them can be felt by touch. Those scratches may cause click noise especially in quieter sections. But it does not have a profound influence on the whole record.

VG

Very Good

It is worse than the above. There are light scratches overall and a few deep scratches which cause click noise for a while. But no needle jumps. 

VG-

Very Good Minus

It is worse than the above. There is conspicuous noise throughout the record. There may be needle jumps.

Code

Note

Grading Cover / Label / Obi stripe

S

Still Sealed

Still sealed and never been opened.

M

Mint

Like new. The cover does not have any lines / folds / scratches / cracks / brown spots / wear / bumps, or similar faults.

EX

Excellent

The cover has slight lines / folds / scratches / cracks / brown spots / wear / bumps, or similar faults.

EX-

Excellent Minus

The cover has light lines / folds / scratches / cracks / brown spots / wear / bumps, or similar faults. 

VG+

Very Good Plus

It is worse than the above. The cover has lines / folds / scratches / cracks / brown spots / wear / bumps, or similar faults. The cover may be a little dirty. The cover / label / obi stripe may have a few small tears.

VG

Very Good

It is worse than the above. The cover has more lines / folds / scratches / cracks / brown spots / wear / bumps, or similar faults. The cover may be dirty. The cover / label / obi stripe may have a big tear and some small tears.

VG-

Very Good Minus

It is worse than the above. The cover has striking lines / folds / scratches / cracks / brown spots / wear / bumps, or similar faults. The cover may be dirty. The cover / label / obi stripe may have some big tears.

Code

Note

Other Abbreviations

W

Writing

Writing on cover / label / obi, etc.

ST

Sticker, Tape

Stickers, Tapes, or sticker / tape residue on cover / label / obi, etc.

WD

Water Damage

Cover / label / obi, etc. is dry wrinkled.

CC

Corner Cut

Corner cuts on cover, etc.

SP

Split

Seam split on cover / obi, etc.

P

Punch Hole

Small holes on cover, etc.

D

Drill Hole

Small holes with rough edge on cover, etc.

DJ

Promotion Copy

Used for promotion.