Buy both the LP Test Pressing and a CD backup copy
MusicStack has partnered with a vinyl to CD conversion service who will convert the LP Test Pressing 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 Test Pressing to the digital conversion center in Arizona, USA where it will be format shifted onto a recordable CD directly from the LP Test Pressing only for your ears. The LP Test Pressing 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 Test Pressing + $35 USD for the conversion to recordable CD + cost of shipping of the LP Test Pressing to Arizona + cost of shipping of the LP Test Pressing from Arizona to your location paid in advance.
A1 Can't Spare You Time A2 Pressure A3 Early Warning Sign A4 Having A Good Time A5 Don't Try It A6 Justice For The Cottbus Six B1 Stand Proud B2 Land Of Ice B3 Paranoid B4 Johnny Joined The Klan B5 The Snow Fell B6 Backstabber B7 Sweet Home Alabama B8 Glory
(These standards have been expanded to include definitions of CD specific gradings)
Mint [M]
Vinyl: 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.
CD: Perfect. No scuffs/scratches, unplayed - possibly still sealed.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Perfect. No wear, marks, or any other imperfections - possibly still sealed.
------------------------------------------------------------ Near Mint [NM or M-]
Vinyl: 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.
CD: Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played - but it has been handled very carefully. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Near Perfect. No obvious wear, it may have only the slightest of marks from handling.
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good Plus [VG+]
Vinyl: 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.
CD: A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handled with good care - and certainly not abused. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar).
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good [VG]
Vinyl: 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.
CD: Quite a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronounced scratches. This has obviously been played, but not handled as carefully as a VG+.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: More wear, marks, indentations than a VG+. May have slight fading, a small tear/rip, or some writing.
------------------------------------------------------------ Good [G], Good Plus [G+]
Vinyl: 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.
CD: There are a lot of scuffs/scratches. However it will still play through without problems. This has not been handled with much care at all. Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Well worn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading, writing, than a VG - possibly a more significant tear/rip
------------------------------------------------------------- Poor [P], Fair [F]:
Vinyl: 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.
CD: The CD (if it is included) may or may not play some or all of the tracks. See the seller's comments for details.
Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Very worn. It may have obvious writing on it, it may be ripped/torn, or significantly faded, or water damaged.
------------------------------------------------------------- Standard Jewel Cases: Standard Jewel Cases are not graded as they are replaceable.
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Shipping Costs
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LPs:
TO UNITED KINGDOM 1-3 LPS PROOF OF POSTING FIRST CLASS 4 GBP
TO UNITED KINGDOM 1-6 LPS REGISTERED DELIVERY TRACK AND SIGNED 7 GBP
TO EUROPE 1-6 LPS REGISTERED DELIVERY TRACK AND SIGNED 15 GBP
TO EUROPE 2 KG - 5 KG LPS REGISTERED DELIVERY TRACK AND SIGNED 25 GBP
TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 1-3 LPS REGISTERED DELIVERY 20 GBP
TO USA 1-3 LPS REGISTERED DELIVERY 25 GBP
TO USA 4-6 LPS 30 GBP
TO USA OVER 2 KG MAXIMUM 5 KG 45 GBP
LIMITED EDITION CD WOODBOX MEDIA BOOK TIN CD USA 18 GBP
EUROPE 15 GBP
CDs:
TO UNITED KINGDOM 1-5 CDS NORMAL LETTER STANDARD DELIVERY 2.00 GBP
TO UNITED KINGDOM 1-5 CDS REGISTERED DELIVERY 3.50 GBP
TO UNITED KINGDOM 6-12 CDS REGISTERED DELIVERY 7 GBP
TO EUROPE 1-10 CDS REGISTERED DELIVERY 10 GBP
LIMITED EDITION CD WOODBOX MEDIABOOK ETC REGISTERED DELIVERY TO EUROPE 14 GBP
TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 1-3 CDS REGISTERED DELIVERY 12 GBP
TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 4-7 CDS REGISTERED DELIVERY 16 GBP
TO USA 1-3 CDS REGISTERED DELIVERY 12 GBP
TO USA 4-8 CDS REGISTERED DELIVERY 18 GBP
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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.
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