code | traduction | grading cover | grading record |
| S | still sealed | the record is still packed | the record is still packed |
| M- | mint | Cover and extra documents like lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. | The record is in brand new condition, absolutely perfect. |
| EX or VG++ | excellent | The cover and packaging might have slight wear but excellent aspect overall | The record show some signs of having been played, but there is very lessening in sound quality. |
| VG+ | very good + | Cover shows some hanling imperfection like normal wear and tear, price tag, creasing... Cover can also be in mint condition but there is a DJ or promo copy stamp or cut in the corner. | Most common condition for records. The record has been played but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, no wear despite the occasional light marks & sometimes few slight crackles or sizzlings. |
| VG | very good | Cover suffers from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration,… | Now the signs of age and handling are starting to show. You can notice some clear wear on the surface, there is some noise but no skips or major warps |