GRADING GUIDE FOR RECORDS AND MAGAZINES
Please print out this grading guide for reference when checking products in different categories.

ALBUM COVERS, PICTURE SLEEVES, RECORD LABELS, MAGAZINES AND COMICS

M    = original gloss, no markings, no bends, no tape
NM    = some slight imperfection that detracts from MINT
VG+ = shows some wear
VG    = shows average wear, bends, creases, repaired rips
G    = very worn (but worth having in any case)

RECORDS

M    = no extraneous sounds, no markings
NM    = some slight imperfection that detracts from MINT
VG+ = some noise but does not detract from listening pleasure
VG    = noise level about equal with recording sound
G    = noise level louder than recording sound

NOTES

2P/3P = second or third pressing by original label
BOOT = bootleg or reproduction (also REPRO)
C/O = cut out hole in record through label
CRACK = split in vinyl, may affect play
IMP = import
LBLRIP = tear in label
REPRO = reproduction of original label design
REPRINT= legal reproduction by original label (also Reissue)
RI = legal reproduction by original label (also Reprint)
RING = circle worn onto sleeve. Degree of wear follows grading.
SCR = scratch in vinyl which does affect play
SCUFF = abrasion of record surface, does not affect play
SOC = number sticker or name or address sticker on cover or sleeve
SOL = number sticker or name or address sticker on label
TOS = tape on side (record sleeve or cover) or spine (magazine)
WARP = ripple in vinyl - does not affect play
WOBC = writing on back cover
WOC = writing, letters, stamp markings on cover or picture sleeve
WOL = writing, letters, stamp markings on label
XOL = "X" marked on the label