Grading

Description

SS Still Sealed

This means that the CD or vinyl is still covered in plastic. It has never actually been touched!

M Mint

New. Flawless, with no damage whatsoever. (this is the standard condition for titles)

M- Mint minus

New, but not perfect/mint. This could be some kind of freight damage or similar.

EX Excellent

Almost new. Shows some sign of use. Thumbs, very small damage or similar

VG Very Good

CD: Visible scratches but plays perfectly all the way through.

Vinyl: May crackle, pop or make other annoying noises, but only occasionally,never continuously, and not more loudly than the music being listened to

Cover: Normal used cover wear such as ring wear and split seams. If there is abnormal damage such as tears or markings, but the seller still feels that it qualifies as a "VG", the damage must be described in comments attached to the item.

G Good

"Good" actually means "trashed" in collector circles!

CD: one or more tracks skip.

Vinyl: May have continuous low level crackles, pops, etc... but not so loud as to make the music completely unlistenable or unenjoyable to the casual listener. Might also have "nasty little scratch" causing popping on one or two more songs, with the rest of record playing fine.

Cover: More than normal wear and tear.

F Fair

P Poor