We run a buyer-friendly site here: all the records we sell are guaranteed to be as advertised, and come with the original paper liners whenever possible. We mail your records right away, with the record in a separate sleeve outside the cover in plastic outersleeve inside sturdy record mailers. M- (mint minus) Record is like new, probably played a few times, but it doesn't effect the quality of the sound. A Mint- cover would be nearly flawless, with only traces of wear. EX (excellent) Record in great shape, may have light marks, played more than a few times but little or no surface noise. An EX cover would show light wear, but nothing major. VG+ (very good plus) Record has been played more times, it has more marks and surface noise, but no skips. A VG+ cover would show some wear. VG (v.