Conditions and Grading

Some of our abbreviations
s- Stereo
m - mono
woc - writing on cover
wobc - writing on back cover
sm split - one or more seam splits are on cover
stol - old stick on the record label
stoc - sticker on the cover
bb- a hole (cut out) on the cover
Large DH - a dime diameter drill hole in cover
co notch - a notch cut out of the edge of cover somewhere
cc - one corner of the cover has be cut at angle
ss - still sealed ( unopended record)
gf - gatefold record cover

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

Some of our abbreviations
s- Stereo
m - mono
woc - writing on cover
wobc - writing on back cover
sm split - one or more seam splits are on cover
stol - old stick on the record label
stoc - sticker on the cover
bb- a hole (cut out) on the cover
Large DH - a dime diameter drill hole in cover
co notch - a notch cut out of the edge of cover somewhere
cc - one corner of the cover has be cut at angle
ss - still sealed ( unopended record)
gf - gatefold record cover

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, Discover, PayPal, Cash (U.S. funds only), Postal (US Funds Only)

Shipping Methods and Costs

1 LP shipped media mail USA -6.00 add .50 cents each additional LP
1 LP shipped Priority mail USA - $10.95 plus $1.00 each additional LP. Eastern
seaborn Customers $9.95 FL. Residents $7.75
1 45 shipped first class mail USA - $4.00
1 45 shipped priority mail USA - $7.00
1 LP shipped airmail to Europe/Mexico/South America $18.00/$6 ea. add'l up to 3
1 Lp shipped airmail to Pacific Rim including Australia and NZ $18.00 and $6.00 each add'l
1 Lp shipped airmail to Canada $12.00 each add'l is $4.00 up to 4.
1 45 shipped airmail to Canada $9.00
1 45 mailed internationally is $12.00

Return Policy

We do not guarentee mail to the following countries. Russia, Italy,
any south American Country or African nations and Mexico. We do mail
alot of packages to these countries but because of their unrealiable
mail service we are not responsible for lost mail unless the item is
insured. We will consider returns for legitimate reasons only. If you
don't like the music that is not a reason for return. If you say the
condition is bad instead of you don't like the music and the record is
in the condition we stated, a 20% restocking fee will be applied. We
will accept returns on items which look in the condition sent but may
play worse than stated. Obviously we will accept all returns on items
of which we have misshipped. All return request must be placed in
writing before we will accept the item back. If a package is uninsured
and is damaged in transit, that is between you and the postal service.

Seller Information

We take all major credit cards. Visa, mc, Amex and Discover. We only accept cards with a matching billing address and a verification code on the signature strip. All money orders drawn on US Funds are accepted as is Paypal online payments. If you send cash, please send registered mail or we cannot take responsiblity for lost funds. Merchandise in the U.S. is shipped same day payment is received. International orders are shipped with 3 to 4 business days. We only ship airmail. Sorry we don't do surface mail.