The Grading System:

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Grading symbols will be as follows:  (G) = Good,  (VG) = Very Good, (M) = Mint, with all grades having +  or –, if better or less than standard grades.  

Other grade coding info as follows;

                        wol = writing on label             DJ = radio station, DJ copy

                        sol = sticker on label             Promo = promotional/audition                                                                                             

                        tol = tape on label                  WLP= white label promo

xol = X on label                      ST = stereo

nol = number  on label           S/M = stereo/mono

bb = bb size hole in label       EP = extended play

sch = small center hole         33  =33 1/3 rpm

chd = center hole damage    PS, PC = picture sleeve or cover

slt = small label  tear             RI = reissue

mlt = medium label  tear       CR = crack-does not affect play

lr = label ring                          EC = edge chip = does not affect play   

tm = tape mark                     EW = edge warped = does not affect play                                 

  Foreign copies:

 Can. = Canada    Hol. = Holland    U.K. = England    It. = Italy, etc.

 EP covers and picture sleeves are graded second in all cases.  Happy hunting to all!