I use abbreviations common to the record-collecting scene. But for a better understanding, here's an alphabetical listing:
- b/w = backed with / b-side is...
- co = cut-out
- CS = company-sleeve
- CV = coloured vinyl
- G/F = gatefold sleeve
- IN = with insert
- Ltd. = limited edition
- nc = no centre (press-out centre is missing)
- NRS = not released with sleeve
- OIS = original inner sleeve
- PT = price tear
- sco = small cut-out
- sPT = small price tear
- sstoc = small sticker on cover
- sstol = small sticker on label
- stoc = sticker on cover
- stol = sticker on label
- swobc = small writing on back-cover
- swoc = small writing on cover
- swol = small writing on label
- toc = tape on cover
- wobc = writing on back-cover
- woc = writing on cover
- wol = writing on label