- Mint (M): Perfect, factory-sealed, and completely unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Looks brand new with zero to minimal handling wear; glossy vinyl.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, light scuffs, or minor handling marks that do not hinder the listening experience.
- Very Good (VG): Noticeable surface wear, light scratches, and mild background noise during soft parts, but no skips.
- Good (G) / Good+ (G+): Heavy wear, deep scratches, and continuous surface noise, though it still plays through without skipping.
- Fair (F) / Poor (P): Severely damaged, warped, or cracked; heavily compromised playback or unplayable.