~M (Mint) - Visually the vinyl and labels look new. There are no signs of wear.

~NM (Near Mint) - Visually the record looks new, but may show one slight abnormality. Labels are in excellent condition.

~Exc (Excellent or Very Good++) - A very nice record with all or nearly all of its original gloss but may have a couple of light surface scratches. Labels are in excellent condition.

~VG+ (Very Good+) - A nice specimen, but a used record that may have a series of light scuffs or scratches....still glossy with a lot of life left in it. Labels may show light wear.

~VG (Very Good) - An acceptable, well-played record (many scratches and vinyl that has dulled a bit). Labels may show light wear.

~G/P (Good/Poor) - Not good at all. Is very dull and has many surface scratches. May have chips/cracks. Labels show wear.

~M (Mint) – Visually the jacket looks new.

~Exc (Excellent) – The jacket shows only a couple of very light & minor signs of storage wear at the edges and corners.

~VG (Very Good) – The jacket shows some storage wear at its edges and corners and may show some other signs of wear which will be noted in the condition description.

~G (Good) – The jacket shows a lot of wear from storage and age (specifics will be noted in the condition description).