NM | the record is in great shape, with lots of shine, and plays perfectly.

VG | the disk plays through perfectly and may have occasional surface noise (but no pops or sounds that get in the way of your listening experience.)

G | the record is in poor shape, yet plays through but with surface noise and some pops. We only sell G's if we feel they're hard to find or very important.

Pretty simple, right? We always hit the mark. It's guaranteed.