Excellent (EX) ~ These records will show faint signs of wear such as light scratches/blemishes/scuffs. However, the marks are superficial for the most part should not affect the quality of the sound too much. An Excellent record will play with little surface noise (if any) and will have a great listening experience. The jacket may have 2-3 of the following: light ring wear, wear on the corners/ seams, small names, stickers, notch/ corner cuts, creases, and light discoloration. Labels may have spindle marks, small writing such as initials, and small stickers.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) ~ Shows signs of wear, light scuffs or scratches may be present but they should not affect playback significantly. Nothing felt by the fingernail. The jacket may have a 3-4 of the following: ring wear, shelf wear, seam splits (less than 1” long), writing, creases, discoloration, names, stickers, notch/corner cuts.

VERY GOOD (VG) ~ These records show more obvious signs of wear and handling. The record has surface noise that is noticeable in some spots but perhaps is quiet and clean in other spots. Clicks and pops may be heard, especially during a song’s intro/outro. Some of the scratches can be felt with a fingernail. The jacket can have more pronounced ring wear, shelf wear, stickers, marks, staining, seam splits on any or all 3 sides but they are still fairly intact writing, cuts, and discoloration.

GOOD PLUS (G+) ~ Significant and obvious wear and handling including surface noise throughout, audible scratches which cause clicks and pops and crackle but no skips or repeated grooves. The jacket may have significant ring wear and/or staining, seam splits and all 3 sides, cuts/rips/tears. shelf wear, stickers, and discoloration. The jacket may have writing, names, stickers, be partially peeled off, and can have numerous spindle issues.