Grading scale: NM / EX / VG+ / VG / Good. We use a grading system based on the Goldmine Grading Guide to rate the records we sell. All open records are professionally cleaned and we play grade all our records on quality equipment and make every effort to grade all media/sleeves accurately. LP LOTS are cleaned and visually graded. We offer a money back guarantee that condition is not as described. I have summarized it below.

Near Mint (NM) ? Nearly perfect. Vinyl has no visible defects. Cover has no signs of wear. (I don't grade anything NM)

Excellent (EX) - Except for a few minor things, it would be NM . Vinyl imperfections are purely cosmetic. Cover has only minor signs of wear.

Very Good + (VG+) - A few more light scuffs and scratches than on an Excellent record, but the listening experience is still very nice. An occasional light pop or crackle may occur. Cover may have a defect or two (a cutout, for instance) but is otherwise very nice.

Very Good (VG) - Scratches/scuffs are more prominent, so surface noise is more frequent. Cover has many signs of human handling.

Good - Plays without skipping, but has significant surface noise. Cover imperfections are distracting.