Mint (M): Sealed and/or unplayed
Near Mint (NM)Near perfect record and cover. No visible flaws or defects (any manufacturing scuffs should be noted). No unexpected surface noise or other audible issues at normal listening volume.
Near Mint Minus (NM-) A very clean, lightly played record. The record shows very minor signs of use. A light scuff or smudge may be present, with no visible scratches. The cover has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
Very Good++ (VG++) (same as EX) Only a very small number of minor flaws present (ex. a couple of faint hairlines, a light scuff). No unexpected surface noise or other audible issues at normal listening volume. Cover shows no significant ring wear, nor seam splits.
Very Good+ (VG+) More slight signs of wear but still an excellent condition record that plays well. Any surface noise is very minimal and the record is still an enjoyable listen. No groove wear. Cover may show minor defects including very light ring wear.
Very Good (VG) More obvious wear. Surface noise evident on playing, especially in soft passages, and during a song's intro and fade but never overpowers the music. Ring wear and other defects evident.
Good (G) Worn. Significant surface noise throughout, scratches that produce noise, but will play through without skipping.
Poor (G), Fair (F) Worn out. Won't play through without skipping or repeating.