Mint (M)  Brand New unplayed item

Near Mint (NM)  May have been played previously. Vinyl will be like new with no marks. Sleeve will be like new. There may be possibilities of the slightest mark or small crease but those will be described.

Excellent Plus+ (EX+)  Close to NM-. May have superficial signs of use that don't affect play.

Excellent (EX)  A used copy that may show light signs of play. Vinyl will have original gloss and will play like EX+

Very Good+ (VG+)  Plays well without issues. May shows signs that it was played and handled in good care. Any defects are of a cosmetic nature and do not affect playback. Vinyl should still have glossy surface by may show slight scuffs or very slight scratches that do no affect playback. May have minor signs of handling such as telltale marks around the center hole. Cover should have only minor wear marks or seam splits. May have some defacing such as a cut out marking. May have slightly turned-up corners. May be some very light ring wear or discoloration.

Very Good (VG)  Media May have some blemishes to labels or marks and surface noise is present, Sleeve will have wear to edges and possible ring wear. May have minor writing, tape, or a sticker. 

Good+  (G+)  Media will have heavy marks and surface noise will be present and overpowering the audio but without skipping, Sleeve will have heavy wear to a point of splitting or small tears but overall intact

Good (G)  Media will have heavy marks and skipping can be present, Sleeve will be heaviliy worn and a large rip, split of tear will be present that means the media cant be contained in sleeve