Mint Record is unplayed, in perfect condition and possibly sealed
Near Mint Record is as new (perfect) but has been played
Very Good++ Record has very minor blemish but no major marks and/or sleeve has minor blemish but no splits or tears
Very Good+ Record has some light surface marks and/or sleeve has minor blemish
Good Record has more light marks bu little surface noise and/or sleeve has split, tear or minor damage
I normally grade records by sight rather than by playing them.
Bromberg’s range of material, based in the folk and blues idioms, continually expanded with each new album to encompass bluegrass, ragtime, country and ethnic music, and his touring band grew apace.