The CD is in excellent condition. The information on the disc is presented in Adobe Acrobat File. A self extracting copy of Acrobat Reader is included on the disc. It comes in its original case with liner notes. Invaluable for those studying Manchester and Salford's social history, or anyone tracing their family roots. It will also will have some nostalgic value for those who know, or knew the area. Please see photographs as they will help form the items description.