All records visually graded and briefly played for sound quality.S/S Still Sealed: Unopened in original packaging.
M Mint: Flawless, pristine. I rarely use this grade.
M- Mint Minus: Nearly flawless in appearance and play.
VG++ Very Good Plus Plus: light surface wear, most likely inaudible, but may sound occasionally. Otherwise plays nicely.
VG+ Very Good Plus: more surface wear, some noise but not to adversely affect play. A record that should be acceptable to most collectors.
VG Very Good: Moderate surface wear, obviously played will produce noise but not to distraction.
VG- Very Good Minus: Well worn. Constant noise, clicks and pops but does not overwelm music.
G Good : Is not so "good". Clicks, pops and noise compete with music. Good as filler for hard to find records. I will not list many in this condition.
F Fair: Beat. May or may not play through. Would only list an exceptionally rare record in this condition.
N/A: Not available.
Any defects such as wol, sol #ol etc. will be noted seperately.
wol: writing on label ..... woc: writing on cover
sol: sticker on label ..... soc: sticker on cover
#ol: number on label ..... #oc: number on cover
tol: tape on label ..... toc: tape on cover
rsol: rubber stamp on label .... rsoc: rubber stamp on cover
lbl: label .... cvr: cover
re: reissue .... 2nd: second pressing
wlp: white label promo .... dh: drill hole
cc: cut corner .... rw: ring wear
sm: saw mark .... sm: small
p/s: picture sleeve .... slv: sleeve
djts: dj timing strip on cover .... dj: promo copy other than white label
h2o: water damage .... mdw: mildew damage
dnap: does not affect play
If the above policy leaves any doubts, please refer to GEMM's generally accepted Grading Standard