M = 100%, new, never used.
M Mint (100%)newM- Mint Minus (90%)
Has been opened, but is still flawless
with no damage whatsoever.
VG+ Very Good Plus (85%)
Vinyl: May have scuff marks and signs of some wear but
will still play almost perfectly throughout, with only
"barely detectable" crackles or pops. A slight noise at the
begining is allowable, but the remainder must be nearly flawless.
Cover: May only have the slightest signs of normal wear.
VG Very Good (75%)
The majority of records (worth selling) fall under this grade.
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.
If the above policy leaves any doubts, please refer to GEMM's generally accepted Grading Standard
