M (mint)
record is new, shiny, like just went out from factory, played only a few times or never at all; cover as new or new, sometimes record is still sealed
NM (near mint)
record is like new, probably played a few times, but it doesn't effects on the quality of a sound; cover has small or none lack
EX (excellent)
record in great shape, may have light marks, played more than a few times but low in surface noise; cover may be little bend on corners and edges and have a little fade in colors or price stickers
VG+ (very good plus)
record has been played more times, it has more marks and surface noise, it doesn't skip; cover has a little fade in color, and has more damage on the corners or edges
VG (very good)
record has been played many times, may be more surface noise, but it shouldn't skip while playing; cover has more cuts on corners and edges, or little writing or little stickers, and more fading in colors.
G (good)
record or cover are in bad condition, this is worth only for archive items - just to have that until you find better, but please be aware that first pressings are very well recorded, especially singles, so good condition can sound much better!
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