SS
(STILL
SEALED) Sealed at factory and never opened. Disc is assumed to be
undamaged and mint, but this cannot be proven until the album is
actually opened and the disc examined.
M
(MINT)
Perfection, no flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being
handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline scratches or other marks
disqualify discs from this category.
NR MINT
(NEAR MINT
MINUS) The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor,
barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The
disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and
unmarked.
VG++
(VERY
GOOD ++) Disc plays near perfectly, but may have minor paper scuffs
that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a
hairline scratch or two but nothing that is obvious or affects play.
Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and unmarked.
VG+
(VERY
GOOD PLUS) Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs,
but minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good
luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials,
etc.) but otherwise clean.
VG
(VERY
GOOD) Vinyl will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that cause minor
surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There will be no skips.
Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears,
tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible.
G
(GOOD)
Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing
distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and other nasties). The
record will still play through without any skips. Labels may be
significantly defaced or damaged.