Mint M - Perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.
Near Mint NM or M- - Shows no obvious signs of wear.
Very Good Plus VG - A Very Good Plus record shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don t affect one s listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK . The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play.
Very
Good VG - Many of the defects found
in a VG record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be
evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song s intro and
fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be
noticeable, as with light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail that
will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or
stickers or their residue attached.
Good
G , Good Plus G - A record in
Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through
without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and
visible groove wear
Poor P , Fair F - The record is cracked, badly warped, and won t play through without skipping or repeating.
