How we grade our CDs

MINT (M)

Perfect. No scuffs/scratches, unplayed – possibly still sealed.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Perfect. No wear, marks, or any other imperfections – possibly still sealed.

 

NEAR MINT (NM or M-)

Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played – but it has been handled very carefully.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Near Perfect. No obvious wear, it may have only the slightest of marks from handling.

 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) 

A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handled with good care – and certainly not abused.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar).

 

VERY GOOD (VG) 

Quite a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronounced scratches. This has obviously been played, but not handled as carefully as a VG+.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: More wear, marks, indentations than a VG+. May have slight fading, a small tear/rip, or some writing.

 

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) 

There are a lot of scuffs/scratches. However it will still play through without problems. This has not been handled with much care at all.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Well worn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading, writing, than a VG – possibly a more significant tear/rip.

The CD may or may not play some or all of the tracks. See the seller’s comments for details.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Very worn. It may have obvious writing on it, it may be ripped/torn, or significantly faded, or water damaged.

 

POOR (P), FAIR (F)

The CD may or may not play some or all of the tracks. See the seller’s comments for details.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Very worn. It may have obvious writing on it, it may be ripped/torn, or significantly faded, or water damaged.

 

Standard Jewel Cases: Standard Jewel Cases are not graded as they are replaceable.