Mint
Never been played or item still sealed.
Near Mint
In brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover and contents nearly perfect.
Excellent
Shows
some signs of being played but very little lessening in sound quality.
Cover and contents might have slight wear and/or creasing.
Very Good +
Better
than Very Good: Obviously been played but no significant deterioration
in sound quality despite light surface marks. Very little wear and tear
on cover and contents, no major defects.
Very Good
Obviously
been played many times but no major deterioration in sound quality
despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal
wear and tear on cover or contents, no major defects.
Good +
Better
than Good: Sound quality has deteriorated but with no distortion. Light
scratches and occasional mild scratch. Cover and contents suffer from
folding, scuffing of edges but not spine splits or discoloration.
Good
Sound
quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion. Mild
scratches. Cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges,
spine splits, discoloration etc.
Fair
Still
just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays
considerable surface noise - it may even jump. Cover and contents will
be torn, stained and/or defaced.