Compact discs our one of our biggest selling items. At the Great Escape, we sell only the highest-quality used CDs which we gather from many sources. You can shop with confidence because we guarantee that all of our used cds will play without skips (regardless of grade). In addition, if you have any specific questions about the condition of a particular CD (record club issue, etc), please feel free to email or phone us.

Sealed
CDs graded as 'Sealed' are sealed when we receive them. Most 'Sealed' CD's have a stickered strip across the top as a 'New' CD would, though import and indy labels generally do not use this strip. The Great Escape Online does not under any circumstance re-seal CDs. In some cases, a 'Sealed' CD will have a hole punched in the bar code, a small mark on the UPC code, or be issued by a record club. For information about a specific title please email us with the partnumber or the artist/title/price.

Like New
CDs graded as 'like new' have no visible scratches. In addition, all the artwork (both front and back cover) will be intact and free of tears, water damage, or excessive fading. Basically, this CD will look and play as well as a new one. In some cases, a 'like new' CD will have a hole punched in the bar code, a small mark on the UPC code, or be issued by a record club. For information about a specific title please email us with the partnumber or the artist/title/price. Frequently a 'Like New' CD may still be sealed. The Great Escape does not under any circumstance re-seal CDs

Lgtscratch (Light Scratch)
CDs graded as 'Lgtscratch' have some visible scratches, but is still guaranteed to play without skipping. All the artwork (both front and back cover) will be intact and free of tears, water damage, or excessive fading. Basically, this CD will play as well as a new one and look great. In some cases, a 'Lgtscratch' CD will have a hole punched in the bar code, a small mark on the UPC code, or be issued by a record club. For information about a specific title please email us with the partnumber or the artist/title/price.

Promostamp
CDs graded as 'Promostamp' have no visible scratches, but will have a gold promotional stamp or an irremovable sticker on the front of the artwork. All the artwork (both front and back cover) will be intact and free of tears, water damage, or excessive fading. Basically, this CD will look and play as well as a new one. In some cases, a 'Promostamp' CD will also have a hole punched in the bar code, a small mark on the UPC code, or be issued by a record club. For information about a specific title please email us with the partnumber or the artist/title/price. Frequently a 'Promostamp' CD may still be sealed. The Great Escape does not under any circumstance re-seal CDs

Advance
CDs graded as 'Advance' have no visible scratches, but will generally be one of the following - 1) the full release in a carboard sleeve; 2) the full release in a jewel case with no front cover, or 3) the full release with a front insert different from the official release. In most cases an 'Advance' title will not have the liner notes that a regular CD contains. The specific details of an 'Advance' release will be found on the description page by clicking the 'more info' button. This CD will look and play as well as a new one, though the artwork as mentioned above will be different. For information about a specific title please email us with the partnumber or the artist/title/price.