M- Perfect copy we seldom use this grade E+ A choice copy with no wear whatsoever E Excellent only minimal traces of use E- Above average record with only a slight degree of groove wear V+ Noticeable graying in the grooves V Very well worn expect surface noise to be significant V- Poor condition only the very rarest would be of any interest
Extra pluses and minuses are used to more accurately describe records
ALBUM SET GRADING
Excellent + Close to new
Excellent Minor wear
Very Good Moderate wear
Good Moderate to Heavy wear
Fair Heavy Wear
ABBREVIATIONS
CR Crack CS Cloudy surface DJ Disc jocky copy COE Chip on edge GR Grainy LBL Label LAM Lamination crack NAP Not affect play ND Needle drop NR Needle run RAS Rough area swishes RS Rough start SCF Scuff SCR Scratch SF Spindle flake SOL Sticker on label SS Single-sided TOL Tape on label TRL Tear on label VE Victor Electric WOL Writing on label WRP Warp