A Mighty Selection

Our Item Gradings

Our standards are high! Quality control and fair pricing are tops on our list. Because of this attention to quality we utilize a conservative version of the Goldmine Standard when grading our items.

When viewing items on our site you will see a grade such as EX/NM. This grades the cover (EX) and then the record (NM).

You may use the listings below to interpret the various gradings of our items.

SS - Still Sealed
Still sealed, and therefore in mint condition unless noted.
M - Mint
Flawless, with no damage whatsoever. Often brand new.
NM - Near Mint
Almost new, without aural imperfections or cover wear. Also NM+, NM-
EX - Excellent
May have scuff marks or some signs of wear. Also EX+, EX-
VG - Very Good
May make the occasional crackle, pop or other annoying noise. Cover shows signs of wear. Also VG+, VG-
G - Good
Playable, may have writing on labels/cover, and/or above average scuffing.

Other Grading and Notation Codes

  • autog - autographed (usu. on cover)
  • bklt - booklet insert
  • cc - Cut Corner
  • co - cutout cover
  • coh - cutout hole in cover
  • dh - drill hole in cover
  • DJ - Promo Copy
  • djl - dj promo label
  • djs - dj stamp on cover
  • djts - dj timestrip on cover
  • Gtfld - gatefold cover
  • h2o - water damage on cover
  • lbl - label
  • ltd ed - limited edition
  • nap - does not affect play
  • obc - on back cover
  • oc - on cover
  • ol - on label
  • OOP - Out of Print
  • OST - original soundtrack
  • osw - original shrinkwrap on cover
  • prst - promo sticker on cover
  • re - reissue
  • rssoc - radio station sticker on cover
  • rssol - radio station sticker on label
  • rw - heavy ring wear on cover
  • S/T - self titled or Same
  • s - used at beginning means small
  • sm - sawmark
  • smspt - seamsplit
  • soc - sticker on cover
  • sol - Sticker On Label
  • srw - slight ring wear on cover
  • sst - song sticker on cover
  • toc - Tear On Cover
  • tol - tape on label
  • tos - Tear On Seam
  • tpc - Tape On Cover
  • trl - tear on label
  • VA - various artists
  • wdc - Water Damaged Cover
  • wlp - white label promo or dj label
  • woc - Wear On Cover
  • wol - wear on label
  • wrc - Writing On Cover
  • wrl - writing on label