Conditions and Grading

We are realistic in our descriptions and grade all items conservatively. All records are shipped in a strong and secure heavyweight corner-protected cardboard mailer to ensure safe delivery of your records, none of those flimsy envelope style mailers here. All used vinyl is professionally cleaned prior to dispatch, giving you a static-free and good-as-can-possibly-be quality.

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

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Shipping Costs All orders are sent via Royal Mail 2nd Class, or Recorded Delivery for orders over £60. All our orders are shipped out in a strong and secure double-fold corner-protected cardboard mailer to ensure safe delivery of your records; there's nothing worse than damaged records due to flimsy packaging. Every one of our used records is also professionally cleaned prior to dispatch so that they arrive clean, static-free and ready to play. After cleaning, each used 7", 12" or LP is given a brand new clear poly outer sleeve to protect it and keep it looking fresh. For LPs we also remove the inner sleeves from the outer sleeve and put them both inside the new poly outer sleeve before shipping, this is to prevent damage to seams during transit. Any records listed as missing their original sleeves are stored and shipped out in generic/plain sleeves/disco bags for their protection. - Secure double fold cardboard mailers - Professional ultrasonic cleaning process - New clear poly outer sleeve for every used record UK: Up to 199g Total Weight - £2.99 (Up to three 7" singles) UK: 200g - 1kg - £3.99 (Up to four LPs or seven 12" singles) UK: 1kg-2kg - £4.99 UK: 2kg + £9.99 EUROPE: Up to 1kg - £12.99 - Fully tracked service required EUROPE: Up to 2kg - £16.99 - Fully tracked service required

Return Policy

If you have any issue at all with your order please get in touch with us and we will endeavour to fix the problem quickly and without fuss.
Any returned items must be sent back 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.

Seller Information

Keeping your record safe is our top priority.
We dispatch all orders in a high-quality heavyweight cardboard mailer designed to protect the corners and prevent any movement during transit.
All LP's are shipped with the vinyl housed within its sleeve and/or jacket. We think this is the best way to protect your records, however, if you prefer to have your items shipped outside of their sleeves/inners then just leave us a message with your order and we'll be happy to oblige.