I purchased this new and watched it only once. I have confirmed that the entire program plays to the end. There are no scratches or stains, but there may be some minor scuffs. It will be shipped without the plastic case. Nostalgic Showa DVD, all 8 volumes, featuring popular songs and images Volume 1: Showa 1-5 (1926-1930) - Showa Begins with the Depression - 55 minutes Volume 2: Showa 6-12 (1931-1937) - Showa Towards Fascism - 57 minutes Volume 3: Showa 13-20 (1938-1945) - Showa of War - 54 minutes Volume 4: Showa 21-24 (1946-1949) - Showa of Ruins - 54 minutes Volume 5: Showa 25-30 (1950-1955) - Showa of Independence - 54 minutes Volume 6: Showa 31-35 (1956-1960) - Showa of Prosperity - 54 minutes Volume 7: Showa 36-40 (1961-1965) - Showa of Development - 51 minutes Volume 8: Showa 41-47 (1966-1972) - Showa Genroku - 57 minutes