Conditions and Grading

All items are new, unless stated otherwise.

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

All items are new, unless stated otherwise.

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

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Solo, Switch, Maestro, Delta, Diners Club, Connect, Electron, Eurocard

Shipping Methods and Costs

Please note that all the shipping charges are subject to the exchange rate.

All items across the world are sent FIRST CLASS, and all foreign orders are always sent by AIRMAIL. If you would like to have insurance on your package, we can send your parcel REGISTERED, which is an additional £6.00 for both the UK and overseas. We use top quality packaging for all sizes, including jiffy bags, padding, cardboard stiffeners, 7" and 12" mailers, and strong cardboard boxes. Please remember that 12"s and LPs are much heavier to send than 7"s and CDs, therefore costing more to post. All international orders are sent by 1st Class Airmail via the Royal Mail (if the order weighs less than 2kg), or by Parcel Force (if the order weighs more than 2kg). Doubles count as 2 items (e.g. 2xLP = LP + LP) (Gatefold vinyl also counts as a Double)
UK / Northern Ireland postage rates
FORMAT 1st ITEM THEREAFTER
10"/12"/LP £2.00 £1.00
7"/CD/TAPE £1.00 £0.50
VIDEO/DVD/T-SHIRT/MAGS £2.00 £1.00
BOX SETS/MISC please enquire please enquire

EEC Europe
FORMAT 1st ITEM THEREAFTER
10"/12"/LP £3.00 £2.00
7"/CD/TAPE £1.60 £0.60
VIDEO/DVD/T-SHIRT/MAGS £3.00 £2.00
BOX SETS/MISC please enquire please enquire

Rest of the World postage rates + Iceland / Norway / Switzerland postage rates
FORMAT 1st ITEM THEREAFTER
10"/12"/LP £4.00 £2.00
7"/CD/TAPE £3.00 £1.25
VIDEO/DVD/T-SHIRT/MAGS £4.00 £3.00
BOX SETS/MISC please enquire please enquire

Return Policy

If goods are faulty please e mail for returns authorisation.

Seller Information

all items across the world are sent first class, and all foreign orders are always sent by airmail. if you would like to have insurance on your package, we can send your parcel registered, which is an additional £3.75 for both the UK and overseas. we use top quality packaging for all sizes, including jiffy bags, padding, cardboard stiffeners, 7" and 12" mailers, and strong cardboard boxes.
we always weigh overseas parcels before they are sent, therefore if the actual postage cost is cheaper than what you have calculated, we will credit you the difference (or alter the postage fee if you are paying by credit card). please remember that 12"s and lps are much heavier to send than 7"s and cds, therefore costing more to post.
all international orders are sent by 1st class airmail via the royal mail (if the order weighs less than 2kg), or by parcel force or united carriers (if the order weighs more than 2kg). please remember these tables are guides to postage charges and we weigh each package individually so you pay the lowest possible postage cost.
doubles count as 2 items (e.g. 2xlp = lp + lp) (gatefold vinyl also counts as a double).
I'm afraid we have had to enforce a minimum order amount. We cannot accept orders lower than £2.99 (excluding postage and packaging) because of bank charges that are charged to us per sale.