~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 or two very slight abnormalities. Labels are in excellent condition.

~EX (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 record, 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. The vinyl is very dull and has many surface scratches. May have chips at the edges. Labels will most likely show some wear.

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

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

~VG (Very Good) - The jacket shows some storage wear at its edges, ring and corners and may show some other signs of wear such as light stains and/or a ring mark from storage wear.

~G (Good) - The jacket shows a lot of wear from storage and age which will include storage wear at the edges and corners and may include stains, a ring mark, rips/tears, separation of edges, and /or tape residue at the edges from a previous owner.