MusicStack has partnered with a vinyl to CD conversion service who will convert the LP to recordable CD for you. It will sound great with no annoying clicks, pops or background noise. All recordable CDs come in a standard jewel case with artwork printed on glossy paper.
How does this service work?
The seller will ship the LP to the digital conversion center in Arizona, USA where it will be format shifted onto a recordable CD directly from the LP only for your ears. The LP and the recordable CD will then be mailed to you. The digital conversion center will not retain any copies of the item.
What does it cost?
Price of the LP + $35 USD for the conversion to recordable CD + cost of shipping of the LP to Arizona + cost of shipping of the LP from Arizona to your location paid in advance.
ALL ALBUMS ARE CLEANED WITH THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT MACHINE 1.5 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. Here's Dave Parker-Flamenco. The vinyl is in VG condition with some scuff marks that do not interfere with the playback. (PLAY GRADED). The jacket is in VG condition overall. The bottom right corner has severe damage but the rest of the corners and edges are in VG+ condition. There is a DJ stamp on the back. Tracks include: April in Portugal, Carnaval, Malaguena, Davaquinho, La Comparsa, Bells of Sao Paulo, Bay of Monetery, Poinciana, Mirage, Southern Star and Romanza.
I grade using Goldmine Standards. Please keep in mind that all albums are VISUALLY GRADED unless otherwise stated. This means I haven't played them. They are graded cover/media Ratings: Mint-Absolutely perfect and usually still sealed. NM-A nearly perfect record. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. The sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. The jacket should have no creases, folds, seam splits, or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut out holes. VG+ The record will show 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 it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Inner sleeves will have some slight ring wear, lightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP jacket may have slight signs of wear and may be marred by a cut out hole, indentation, or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. VG: Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches that will affect the sound (deep enough to feel with a fingernail). Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers or their residue attached. The same will be true of covers. Good-Good Plus: It will play without skipping. But it will have significant surface noises and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.
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.
------------------------------------------------------------ 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.
------------------------------------------------------------ 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.
------------------------------------------------------------ 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.
------------------------------------------------------------ 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.
------------------------------------------------------------- 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
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Shipping Costs
United States: 1 vinyl record shipped US Media Mail to USA - $5.25 USD with delivery confirmation. $.50 each additional
Over 4 pounds will be calculated by weight -- Send me a quote
Return Policy
For items damaged in transit, the album must be returned before a refund will be processed. Full purchase price and 1/2 shipping costs will be refunded. If buyer orders incorrect item, buyer is responsible for returning item to seller. When I receive the album in satisfactory condition, full purchase price and 1/2 shipping costs will be refunded. If seller makes an error, full purchase price plus mailing and cost of returning item will be refunded once seller has item back in satisfactory condition.
Seller Information
Weather and illness notwithstanding, all items are shipped within 2 business days of receipt of payment. Usually quicker. If a money order is sent in payment, I will e-mail buyer notification that it has been received. All buyers will receive notification when the item is shipped. Seller requests that any opinion on the speed of delivery be judged by the ship date and not the date received. Payment is expected within 5 days of order. If this does not occur, an e-mail will be sent to buyer. If payment is not made in 3 more days, the item will be returned to inventory and negative feedback left for the prospective buyer. There are NO backorders or special orders. All items are in stock unless I made a mistake. Mistakes are refunded immediately.
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United State Postal Service: Media Mail
No Insurance, Tracking, No Signature, 3-7 days Estimated Delivery
