Conditions and Grading

"Goldmine Standard" grading:
SS Still Sealed
Never opened. Flawless, with no damage whatsoever.
M- Mint Minus
Has been opened, but is still flawless
with no damage whatsoever.
VG+ Very Good Plus
Vinyl: May have scuff marks and signs of some wear but
will still play almost perfectly throughout, with only
"barely detectable" crackles or pops. A slight noise at the
begining is allowable, but the remainder must be nearly flawless.
Cover: May only have the slightest signs of normal wear.
VG Very Good
The majority of records (worth selling) fall under this grade.
Vinyl: May crackle, pop or make other annoying noises, but only
occasionally,never continuously, and not more loudly than the
music being listened to.
Cover: Normal used cover wear such as ring wear and split seams.
If there is abnormal damage such as tears or markings,
but the seller still feels that it qualifies as a "VG",
the damage must be described in comments attached to the item.
G+ Good Plus
Vinyl: May have continuous crackles, pops, etc... but not so loud as to
make the music completely unlistenable or unenjoyable to the
casual listener.
Cover: More than normal wear and tear.

Goldmine Grading Standard:

Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
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Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
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Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
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Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
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Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
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Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

Conditions and Grading

"Goldmine Standard" grading:
SS Still Sealed
Never opened. Flawless, with no damage whatsoever.
M- Mint Minus
Has been opened, but is still flawless
with no damage whatsoever.
VG+ Very Good Plus
Vinyl: May have scuff marks and signs of some wear but
will still play almost perfectly throughout, with only
"barely detectable" crackles or pops. A slight noise at the
begining is allowable, but the remainder must be nearly flawless.
Cover: May only have the slightest signs of normal wear.
VG Very Good
The majority of records (worth selling) fall under this grade.
Vinyl: May crackle, pop or make other annoying noises, but only
occasionally,never continuously, and not more loudly than the
music being listened to.
Cover: Normal used cover wear such as ring wear and split seams.
If there is abnormal damage such as tears or markings,
but the seller still feels that it qualifies as a "VG",
the damage must be described in comments attached to the item.
G+ Good Plus
Vinyl: May have continuous crackles, pops, etc... but not so loud as to
make the music completely unlistenable or unenjoyable to the
casual listener.
Cover: More than normal wear and tear.

Goldmine Grading Standard:

Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
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Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
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Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
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Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
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Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
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Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon. Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.

Payment Methods Accepted

PayPal, Cash (US Funds), Postal Money Order ( Money Order & International Money Order ), Interac Email Money Transfer (Canadian Customers only )

Shipping Methods and Costs

1 to 3 LPs shipped to Canada $13.00 to $20.00 approx.(not including remote areas)
LP shipped to USA air mail $11.50
LP shipped to USA Tracked Parcel Air $17.25
LP shipped to Mexico air mail $19.00 to $24.00 approx
LP shipped to Europe air mail $19.00 to $24.00 approx
LP shipped to Australia air mail $20.00 to $25.00 approx
LP shipped to south America air mail $19.00 to $24.00 approx
2-3 LPS - Canadian $13.00 to $20.00 approx.
2-3 LPS - USA destination air $16.25
2-3 LPS - USA TRACKED PARCEL air $20.00
2-3 LPS - Europe destination $36.00 to $43.00 air approx
2-3 LPS - Australia destination $36.00 to $43.00 air approx
2-3 LPS - South America destination $36.00 to $43.00 air approx
2-3 LPS - Mexico destination $36.00 to $43.00 air approx
More than 3 lps Canadian shipping $20.00 approx.
More than 3 lps USA shipping - Expediated $15 - $28 approx.
More than 3 lps International- ask for details
CD - 1 CD Canadian destination $2.60.
CD - 1 CD USA desintation $6.50.approx
CD - 1 CD Europe air mail destination $9.40 to $12.00 approx.
CD - 1 CD Mexico air mail destination $9.40 to $12.00 approx.
CD - 1 CD South America air mail destination $9.40 to $12.00 approx.
CD - 1 CD Australia air mail destination $9.40 to $12.00 approx.
Cassette - 1 Cass Canadian destination $2.60
Cassette- 1 Cass USA destination $3.00 approx.
Cassette - 1 Cass Europe destination $6.50 approx.
Cassette - 1 Cass Mexico destination $6.50 approx.
Cassette - 1 Cass South America destination $6.50 approx.
Cassette - 1 Cass Australia destination $6.50 approx.

Return Policy

All LP's. CD's and 45's, sealed and used, sold as is.
Legitimate returns of any defective product will be replaced with like titles. Shipping amount is NOT an option in refund situations.No returns on items due to musical content.

Seller Information

All prices including shipping listed on our site are in US funds.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS DURING THE ORDERING PROCESS PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY SO WE CAN DETERMINE AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THANKS!

CDR PURCHASES - Please note we do offer CDR's along with the original vinyl, both items sold together under category OTHER in our inventory. A CDR is a backup copy of the vinyl ordered put onto CD that can be played anywhere you now play a CD. The CD is cleaned up, with surface noise, pops, crackles removed and tracked. Excellent quality! Keep in mind, especially on some of the very old recordings on vinyl, if they were of poor quality in the first place we cannot perform a miracle when making the cd backup. We do the best we can with what we have to work with.Also we NEVER sell a CDR by itself, in order to purchase these items legally, you must purchase original music and copy together.


One to four day delay in shipping for CDR orders as we have to make the CD after the order is paid for.

We always ship air mail, both air and surface are quoted in the drop down menu for shipping. Make your shipping selection and if you prefer surface shipping state that in customer comments. Note to international customers - Surface mail takes AT LEAST 8 weeks to arrive.

NOTE: No mail pick up or delivery in Canada on Saturdays and sundays.
Also please note: some vinyl/record covers are heavier than others which could put you into a higher shipping bracket. Also when we state 4-7 records the cost is approx as the cost of shipping depends on actual weight not on # of items. Keeping in mind a double record, for shipping purposes counts as 2 records for weight.