| S (Sealed) | The record is still sealed and has never been played. |
| M (Mint) | The record is like new, with no visible light scratches or cracks. |
| EX (Excellent) | The record shows minor scuffs or very light scratches. |
| EX- (Excellent Minus) | The record shows visible scuffs and scratches. (Goldmine Grading considers this to be a VG+ rating.) |
| VG+ (Very Good Plus) | The record has some flaws but no needle jumping. There may be some noise. |
| VG (Very Good) | The record has significant issues, such as heat damage, needle jumping, or PVC burn with accompanying noise. |
