Vinyl Grading:

SEALED   Jacket is sealed shut in shrink wrap.

NM (NEAR MINT) Record appears un-played; it will have no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches.

EX (EXCELLENT)  Record will show one or two visible cosmetic imperfections (light scratches, sleeve scuffs or other superficial marks) that will not affect play.

VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS) Record will show a few visible imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, superficial marks, light scratches.

VG (VERY GOOD) Record will show several of the kinds of visible imperfections found on VG+ records. The record will not have scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail.

G+ (GOOD PLUS) Record will show many visible imperfections including light scuffs/scratches. Also, one scratch deep enough to be felt with a fingernail will be graded G+.

G (GOOD) Record will show many visible imperfections including light scuffs/scratches. Also, multiple scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail will be graded G.

Sleeve & Inlay Grading:

M (MINT) Only given this grade when sealed.

NM (NEAR MINT) Cover will appear as though brand new and will display no imperfections, wear, or signs of handling.

EX (EXCELLENT) Cover will show one or two superficial imperfections; very light wear to the corners/seams. May have cut-out markings such as a cut corner, hole punch, or saw cut.  There will be no splits to the seams or spine.

VG+ (VERY GOOD PLUS) Cover will show a few signs of wear and handling, but they will be neither prominent nor numerous. May include a single split to the seams or spine not exceeding 1" in length, light stains /discoloration, small crease marks, and faint wear (shelf or ring).

VG (VERY GOOD) Cover will show several of the same signs of wear and handling present on a VG+ cover. Splits to the seam or spine will not exceed 5" in length. The presence of a single pronounced flaw, such as extremely prominent shelf or ring wear, marking, staining, writing, or discoloration will cause an LP cover to be graded VG, as will the presence of an appreciable number of minor flaws.

G+ (GOOD PLUS) Cover will show many minor imperfections, and multiple pronounced flaws such as prominent shelf or ring wear, marking, staining, writing, or discoloration. Splits to the seams or spine will not exceed 8" in length.

G (GOOD) Cover will show heavy wear and/or several of the pronounced flaws described above. Splits to the seam or spine may exceed 8" in length.