Mint - I very rarely grade something as Mint unless I am absolutely sure it has not been played
Mint Minus - Label and Vinyl looks perfect and plays perfect
Excellent - Vinyl is shiny with virtually no blemishes . Plays Perfect. Label may have a small sticker.
VG++ - Has the odd superficial mark but plays without any surface noise or pops or skips. Very close to Excellent. May have sticker
VG+ - Same as above but may have more marks.But still plays without any pops skips and little if any surface noise.
VG - Has more noticeable marks than a VG+ but has no skips or jumps. May have surface noise.
VG - Has more noticeable marks than a VG but has no skips or jumps. Will have surface noise.
ALL RECORDS REGARDLESS OF CONDITION PLAY