Vinyl is gently used and Ultrasonically cleaned. Shiny black with little visual defect. Well taken care of by previous owner. Played on our technics SL-D3, some light pops on side 1 that did not overpower music, reflected in price. Moderate creasing and stress accumulation along spine and corners of sleeve. Heavy ring visible. Bottom right edge taped together. Old price sticker on front. Ships in a whiplash mailer and anti static inner.