EXCELLENT: The record shows
some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound
quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record
has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in
sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light
scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major
defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has
been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps
with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from
folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is
still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays
considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be
torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will
not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and
contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.