MINT NEW - 100 - A completely new, never-used record without any defects. Envelope, tabs and related attachments if any are also in perfect condition.

NEAR MINT NM - IDEAL 90 -100 - Almost perfect condition. The disc may have light traces of storage on the surface that do not distort the sound mainly on US-made disks . There are no clicks or noises in pauses. The envelope is new, it can have almost imperceptible scuffs and slight bruises from storage.

EXCELENT EX - EXCELLENT 70 -90 - The record is in excellent condition, it may have traces of playback and surface scratches that do not distort the sound. In pauses, slight cracking may be heard. On the envelope, as a rule, there are cracks, slight abrasions and bruises from storage.

VERY GOOD VG - GOOD 50-70 - The record is in good condition, has signs of use, without distortion of sound. In quiet places and pauses, a slight crackle may be heard. Visible scratches are allowed. Rare clicks are possible without jamming. Abrasions, minor tears, cracks without serious flaws, small breaks from stickers are allowed on the envelope.

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