Our grading system is used to describe the condition of both the record cover and the actual record. The grade (condition) of the cover will be shown first followed by the record's grade.
e.g. ex/m = Cover is excellent and the record is in mint condition
| Grade | Cover Condition |
|---|---|
| g | shows major tear or creasing on sleeve |
| g+ | some creasing and cover wear |
| ex- | minor creasing and slight edge wear |
| ex | maybe some slight blemishes |
| ex+ | completely clean, no creases |
| m | mint |
| Grade | Record Condition |
|---|---|
| g | record has been played regularly; shows noticeable wear and surface scratching |
| g+ | shows some very slight surface scratches |
| ex- | has been played but was well taken care of; no noticeable defects |
| ex | no visible marks, probably played very rarely |
| ex+ | slightly less than mint |
| m | mint |
| Grade | Cover Condition |
|---|---|
| b/let | Booklet included |
| Box | Box set of LP's usually more than 1 LP |
| c/c | Corner of cover cut |
| c/v | Clear Vinyl |
| g/f | Gatefold cover |
| g/v | Green Vinyl |
| hic | Hole in cover |
| ins | Special insert included |
| l/e | Limited Edition |
| l/i | Lyric insert included |
| l/s | Lyric record sleeve included |
| pic disc | Picture disc |
| poster | Poster included |
| Grade | Cover Condition |
|---|---|
| promo | Promotional item , considered rarer |
| p/s | Picture sleeve |
| r/v | Red Vinyl |
| sealed | Never opened, unplayed |
| signed | Signed by Artist |
| woc | Writing on cover |
| wol | Writing on record label |
| wor | Writing on record or disc |
| 78 | 78 rpm record |
| 1 side | 1 sided 78 record |
| x2 | 2 records |
| x3 | 3 records |
| x5 | 5 records |
