Grading Scale I Use To Give My Opinion of Condition:
NM - Like New. Vinyl & sleeve should have no noticeable imperfections
NM- - Almost New. Vinyl may show a slight imperfection, such as, a mild scuff that does not affect play, a bit of spindle wear. Sleeve may show very light shelf wear
EX - Exceptional record. Vinyl shows very light play & sleeve shows very light shelf wear
VG+ - Used but not abused. Vinyl may have light marks/ scratches, but still a good player. Sleeves will have typical/ normal shelf wear
VG - More visible wear than VG+. Vinyl will show more defined flaws, such as scratches or mild background noise that is overcome by music. Sleeves will have more moderate wear, such as mild yellowing, ring wear, edge wear, creasing, seam splitting
VG- - Slightly more visible wear than VG
G - Vinyl & sleeves show moderate to heavy wear. Vinyl shows significant surface wear, scuffing and/or scratches that may affect play, skipping will be notated. Sleeves show may show water wear, tears and/ or substantial creasing/ splitting.
Fair/ Poor - For rare records in which vinyl may be unplayable, heavily damaged, but still desired by collector.