Conditions and Grading

Strict grading using Goldmine Magazine Standards. The highest grade that we give a record is Near Mint.

NM: Near Mint
A record that is otherwise mint but has one or two tiny, inconsequential flaws that do not affect the play or the appearance is "NM" . Similarly, LP and EP covers should still be close to perfect with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident; slight ring-wear; minor denting to a corner; writing on the cover should all be noted properly.

VG+:Very Good Plus
Sometimes referred to as "Excellent." A record that has been handled and played either infrequently or very carefully. That is, an item obviously not perfect, but not too far from it.

VG:Very Good
Used but not abused. A very good record will display visible signs of handling and playing. When played, surface noise will be evident. Good The record is well played with any number of defects

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

Strict grading using Goldmine Magazine Standards. The highest grade that we give a record is Near Mint.

NM: Near Mint
A record that is otherwise mint but has one or two tiny, inconsequential flaws that do not affect the play or the appearance is "NM" . Similarly, LP and EP covers should still be close to perfect with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident; slight ring-wear; minor denting to a corner; writing on the cover should all be noted properly.

VG+:Very Good Plus
Sometimes referred to as "Excellent." A record that has been handled and played either infrequently or very carefully. That is, an item obviously not perfect, but not too far from it.

VG:Very Good
Used but not abused. A very good record will display visible signs of handling and playing. When played, surface noise will be evident. Good The record is well played with any number of defects

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. currency (send cash at your own risk), Personal Check (U.S. currency), Postal (U.S. currency)

Shipping Methods and Costs

1 LP shipped media mail to USA-$4.95 USD
2 LPs shipped media mail to USA-$4.95 USD
3 LPs shipped media mail to USA-$5.50 USD
4 LPs shipped media mail to USA-$6.00 USD
5 LPs shipped media mail to USA-$6.00 USD
6 LPs shipped media mail to USA-$6.00 USD
7 LPs shipped media mail to USA-$6.00 USD
8 LPs shipped media mail to USA-$8.00 USD
9 LPs shipped media mail to USA-$8.00 USD
10 LPs shipped media mail to USA-$9.00 USD
1 LP shipped priority mail to USA-$12.00 USD
2 LPs shipped priority mail to USA-$14.00 USD
3 LPs shipped priority mail to USA-16.00 USD
4 LPs shipped priority mail to USA-$18.00 USD
5 LPs shipped priority mail to USA-$20.00 USD
6 LPs shipped priority mail to USA-$20.00 USD
7 LPs shipped priority mail to USA-$22.00 USD
8 LPs shipped priority mail to USA-$22.00 USD
9 LPs shipped priority mail to USA-$23.00 USD
10 LPs shipped priority mail to USA-$24.00 USD
1 LP shipped air mail Asia $20.50 USD
2 LPs shipped air mail Asia $26.00 USD
3 LPs shipped air mail Asia $29.50 USD
4 LPs shipped air mail Asia $33.30 USD
5 LPs shipped air mail Asia $37.00 USD
6 LPs shipped air mail Asia $41.00 USD
7 LPs shipped air mail Asia $55.65 USD
8 LPs shipped air mail Asia $59.00 USD
9 LPs shipped air mail Asia $60.00 USD
10LPs shipped air mail Asia $64.00 USD
1 LP shipped air mail Australia $20.50 USD
2 LPs shipped air mail Australia $26.00 USD
3 LPs shipped air mail Australia $29.60 USD
4 LPs shipped air mail Australia $33.30 USD
5 LPs shipped air mail Australia $37.00 USD
6 LPs shipped air mail Australia $41.00 USD
7 LPs shipped air mail Australia $55.65 USD
8 LPs shipped air mail Australia $59.00 USD
9 LPs shipped air mail Australia $60.00 USD
10LPs shipped air mail Australia $64.00 USD
1 LP shipped air mail Europe $20.50 USD
2 LPs shipped air mail Europe $26.00 USD
3 LPs shipped air mail Europe $29.60 USD
4 LPs shipped air mail Europe $33.30 USD
5 LPs shipped air mail Europe $37.00 USD
6 LPs shipped air mail Europe $41.00 USD
7 LPs shipped air mail Europe $55.65 USD
8 LPs shipped air mail Europe $59.00 USD
9 LPs shipped air mail Europe $60.00 USD
10LPs shipped air mail Europe $64.00 USD
1 LP shipped air mail to Canada $15.00 USD
2 LPs shipped air mail to Canada $16.50 USD
3 LPs shipped air mail to Canada $19.50 USD
4 LPs shipped air mail to Canada $22.00 USD
5 LPs shipped air mail to Canada $25.00 USD
6 LPs shipped air mail to Canada $26.75 USD
7 LPs shipped air mail to Canada $39.50 USD
8 LPs shipped air mail to Canada $40.75 USD
9 LPs shipped air mail to Canada $41.75 USD
10 LPs shipped air mail to Canada $44.00 USD
1 LP shipped air mail to Mexico $18.00 USD
2 LPs shipped air mail to Mexico $22.00 USD
3 LPs shipped air mail to Mexico $25.00 USD
4 LPs shipped air mail to Mexico $27.70 USD
5 LPs shipped air mail to Mexico $30.70 USD
6 LPs shipped air mail to Mexico $34.00 USD
7 LPs shipped air mail to Mexico $46.00 USD
8 LPs shipped air mail to Mexico $49.00 USD
9 LPs shipped air mail to Mexico $51.00 USD
10 LPs shipped air mail to Mexico $53.00 USD
1 LP shipped air mail South America $20.50 USD
2 LPs shipped air mail South America $26.00 USD
3 LPs shipped air mail South America $29.60 USD
4 LPs shipped air mail South America $33.30 USD
5 LPs shipped air mail South America $37.00 USD
6 LPs shipped air mail South America $41.00 USD
7 LPs shipped air mail South America $55.65 USD
8 LPs shipped air mail South America $59.00 USD
9 LPs shipped air mail South America $60.00 USD
10LPs shipped air mail South America $64.00 USD

Return Policy

Every record we sell is carefully inspected and graded before it is shipped. If you are not satisfied with the condition of a record, please contact us about the problem within seven days of receipt. We will gladly refund the purchase price or give credit toward future purchases. Any returned items must be well packed and arrive in the same condition as shipped to you. We are not responsible for return postage.

Seller Information

All records are shipped via United States Post Office. Orders are mailed out within three days of payment. Purchases made by personal check must clear the bank before they are shipped out.