Conditions and Grading

Record Collector's Grading System

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
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EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
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VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
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GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.
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FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
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POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
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BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
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CDs & CASSETTES: As a general rule, CDs and cassettes either play perfectly - in which case they are in Mint condition - or they don't, in which case their value is minimal. Cassette tape is liable to deteriorate with age, even if it remains unplayed, so care should be taken when buying old tapes. CDs are difficult to grade visually: they can look perfect but actually be faulty, while in other cases they may appear damaged but still play perfectly. Cassette and CD inlays and booklets should be graded in the same way as record covers and sleeves. In general, the plastic containers for cassettes and CDs can easily be replaced if they are broken or scratched, but card covers and digipaks are subject to the same wear as record sleeves

Payment Methods Accepted

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Shipping Costs All items are shipped Second Class / Airmail. If you would like to be able to track the delivery of your order, please choose the Signed-For Delivery option, as Standard Delivery does not include a tracking number. Please note: We recommend choosing Signed-For Delivery for any orders over $80, as it allows the order to be tracked. If you decide to choose 'Standard Delivery' on orders above $80 then you will be warned that Vinyl Tap cannot accept any responsibility for orders that do not arrive at their destination. There is a parcel weight limitation of 2kg (approximately 7 LPs or 25 7" records) to countries outside of the UK, so the base shipping rate will need to be paid for each 2kg parcel required in an order. We will inform you if your order does exceed this weight limitation. UK: 1 7"/CD (Standard Delivery) $2.80 + $0.80 each additional item UK: 1 7"/CD (Signed-For Delivery) $4.85 + $0.80 each additional item UK: 1 7"/CD (NEXT DAY DELIVERY) $12.30 + $0.80 each additional item UK: 1 LP/12"/10" (Standard Delivery) $5.55 + $1.55 each additional item UK: 1 LP/12"/10" (Signed-For Delivery) $7.65 + $1.55 each additional item UK: 1 LP/12"/10" (NEXT DAY DELIVERY) $12.30 + $1.55 each additional item UK: Poster (Standard Delivery) $6.15 UK: Poster (Signed-For Delivery) $8.25 EU: 1 7"/CD (Standard Delivery) $3.85 + $0.80 each additional item EU: 1 7"/CD (Signed-For Delivery) $12.30 + $0.80 each additional item EU: 1 LP/12"/10" (Standard Delivery) $6.55 + $1.55 each additional item EU: 1 LP/12"/10" (Signed-For Delivery) $15.40 + $1.55 each additional item EU: Poster (Standard Delivery) $7.70 EU: Poster (Signed-For Delivery) $15.40 USA: 1 7"/CD (Standard Delivery) $2.00 + $0.80 each additional item USA: 1 7"/CD (Signed-For Delivery) $12.30 + $0.80 each additional item USA: 1 LP/12"/10" (Standard Delivery) $4.00 + $1.55 each additional item USA: 1 LP/12"/10" (Signed-For Delivery) $15.40 + $1.55 each additional item USA: Poster (Standard Delivery) $4.65 USA: Poster (Signed-For Delivery) $15.40 Australia: 1 7"/CD (Standard Delivery) $2.80 + $0.80 each additional item Australia: 1 7"/CD (Signed-For Delivery) $12.30 + $0.80 each additional item Australia: 1 LP/12"/10" (Standard Delivery) $6.55 + $1.55 each additional item Australia: 1 LP/12"/10" (Signed-For Delivery) $15.40 + $1.55 each additional item Australia: Poster (Standard Delivery) $7.70 Australia: Poster (Signed-For Delivery) $15.40 Rest Of World: 1 7"/CD (Standard Delivery) $3.85 + $0.80 each additional item Rest Of World: 1 7"/CD (Signed-For Delivery) $12.30 + $0.80 each additional item Rest Of World: 1 LP/12"/10" (Standard Delivery) $8.50 + $1.55 each additional item Rest Of World: 1 LP/12"/10" (Signed-For Delivery) $15.40 + $1.55 each additional item Rest Of World: Poster (Standard Delivery) $9.25 Rest Of World: Poster (Signed-For Delivery) $15.40 All Overseas Orders Over 2kg - Please Ask For A Price Quote

Return Policy

If your order is lost, stolen or never arrives we will replace the order or refund your money 100%
If your order is damaged in transit we will replace the order or refund your money 100%
We accept returns in the same condition we sent them to you. Buyer pays all return shipping costs.
If we make a mistake we will pay all return shipping costs and correct the order or refund you.