Grading of vinyl

disc grades (Vinyl/CD) are done (mostly) by eyesight!

Example: vg/g means: vinyl vg / cover g

mint            the record is in absolutely perfect condition,
                   maybe still sealed

very good   the record has minor scuffs and hairline
                   scratches but plays with no audible noise or skips,
                   a vg- might have surface scratches.

good           the record does have scuffs and minor scratches,
                   occasional noises like scratches will appear.   

album cover grades

mint             Cover is in top condition, maybe still sealed

very good    Cover may show slight wear, small cutout and
                    ringwear, minor seam wear.

                    Corners may have small creases or fraying.

good            the cover may have seam splits, damaged
                    corners, tears, cuts, big cutouts,

                    significant ring wear and large marker writing  

+ and -         for greater accurateness + or - will be used