Conditions and Grading

All vinyl graded visually and deep cleaned before grading. All A sides and many B sides are play graded. Sleeves/covers graded separately. Company sleeves pictured. If not shown, generic paper sleeve included.

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

PayPal, Cash (USD), Postal Money Order (US$, USPS, Wal-Mart, etc. accepted)

Shipping Costs 45s, CDs and LPs are shipped USPS Media Mail. Tracking provided. 12" (which are LP sleeves) and memorabilia (Other category) are shipped USPS First Class. Tracking provided on first group, but not on the second. Once we deliver the item to the Post Office, it is out of our hands, and we can not control what happens to your purchase. We recommend insurance if you are worried about not receiving your item. We will not refund for USPS lost items. 45s: US Media Mail - $6 for first, $.50 each additional LPs: US Media Mail - $7 for 1st, $1 for each additional CDs: US Media Mail - $6 for first, $.50 each additional 45rpm Picture (includes Company) Sleeves: USPS First Class - $3 for first sleeve, 50 cents for each additional 12" (which are LP company sleeves): USPS First Class - $6 for the first, $.50 for each additional

Return Policy

Since beginning on line record sales in 2003, I have only had a handful of return requests. If item is not as described due to a defect I may have missed, please contact me prior to completing feedback on MusicStack. I will work with you in this situation. Buy with confidence!

Seller Information

Orders are processed daily, and shipped next business day. Combined shipping offered. Contact me for information on combined shipping.