quality description / condition of sound carriers ( grading system )

M   Mint The record and cover is like new or truly new EX Excellent Few signs of wear, slight deterioration in sound quality. The cover is slightly worn. VG VeryGood Small scratches, slight noise may occur. The cover may have tears, but is still usable. G Good The record has lost quality. Has severe scratches. The cover shows damage. F Fair The record is just about playable, but with a very strong loss of quality. Practically only archival value. The cover is very badly damaged. W Worn At this quality level, the bad records start. They are played above average. Scratches and noise are clearly audible. The cover of this quality is badly damaged, often torn or very dirty.

More descriptions for common abbreviations
Cover = record sleeve
Label = label in the middle of the plate

+/- Plus minus The abbreviations + (plus) or - (minus) are appended to one of the above quality levels if the record (the cover) cannot be clearly assigned to any of the quality levels. Example: If a record is slightly better than VG, but not closer to Ex, the correct rating in this case is VG+. However, if the quality of the record is more in the Ex area than in the VG area, the correct rating is Ex-. CO cutout Cover/Vinyl with either a short cut, a cut at an angle on a corner, or a hole punched through. These are leftovers from the record industry or trade. FLC covers Company hole cover FOC Fold Out Cover LC covers plain white sleeve RI release Re-release, re-press WOC Written on cover Writings or stamps on cover WOL Written On Label Writings or stamps on label

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