MINT:

The CD itself is in brand new pristine condition without any surface marks visible or any deterioration in sound quality.

The cover and any extra items such as the inner sleeve, lyric sheet, booklet or poster etc are in perfect condition. CDs advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT:

The CD shows some signs of having been played, with some very light surface marks, light fine hairlines and indicates that it has been well cared for.

The cover and packaging/inserts etc might have very light age related storage wear - mostly near the edges and / or very light creasing, plus/or very light ring wear.

VERY GOOD+:

The CD will have light surface marks/very light scratches - there should be no skips or jumps.

Sleeve with general storage wear - some light distinct creases & light wear around the edges, CD ring wear. No writing on sleeve, tears or any deface-ments.

VERY GOOD:

The CD has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and some light scratches, but no skips or jumps.

Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, (as per VG+) without any major defects, will also include scuff marks, light indentations, light foxing No sleeve tears or any defacements.

GOOD:

A CD in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. Many light scratches will be visible throughout.

A cover or sleeve will have more distinctive defects, such seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine, tape, tape residue, writing, more pronounced CD ring wear, extreme wear on the edges, more noticeable/deep creases, and other defects might be present, as well as the above. It may not be possible to read the text on the spine. There might be some damage/wear to the artwork