Conditions and Grading

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 (GBP), Personal Check (GBP)

Shipping Costs Wholesale preferred. Pick up encouraged. Viewing storerooms recommended. We are the dealers dealer and prefer not to post small parcels. Bulk orders sent tracked @£50 or pick up form storerooms.

Return Policy

If the order is lost in the post:
Post is always 2nd class unless registered is requested and paid for. We must allow 28 days for delivery before contacting Royal Mail regarding any lost items. Royal Mail will only issue a partial refund and will not cover packing materials, PayPal fees or handling costs.
If the order is damaged in transit:
As above but minus the 28 day clause.
If you ordered the wrong item:
We'll talk
If we made an error with your order:
We'll talk
Return shipping will be paid by:
If you order an item that you no longer require then you must return it in the condition that it arrived in, wrap it well and keep proof of postage. The buyer will pay return postage for these items.
If there has been an error with the order then as above but the seller will pay return postage.

Seller Information

LPs and 12" singles are all either already clean,or will be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and distilled water prior to post unless you request these raw.
7's are offered cheap without the added care and cost of extra cleaning before post.
7inch discs marked as 'no cover' means no original company or printed sleeve - it does not mean no cover - all records have a cover of some sort. 7's marked as 'generic' are housed in a company issued sleeve.
Ex jukebox 7's come without spindle adaptor.
Spindle adaptors are available at .25p each.