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IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER

RECORD STORE DAY AND SOME OTHER LIMITED EDTION RELEASES ARE LIMITED TO ONE COPY OF EACH FORMAT PER CUSTOMER.
PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE ORDERING
Always message us first to check availability. We sell across multiple platforms and occasionally items may have gone out of stock at time of ordering.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE UK.
We only ship to the address registered with your credit card. Unfortunately we cannot ship to forwarding or other addresses.
We do not charge VAT on second hand or pre-owned vinyl records. However, these items may be subject to import duties and taxes on arrival in your country. Check your government's website to estimate the correct charges.

PACKAGING
All items are professionally packaged in strong protective card mailers to protect against damage during transit. Pre-owned records are removed from their outer sleeve and shipped alongside the outer sleeve to protect against seam splits. Brand new records are shipped in their sealed shrinkwrap but this can be removed and records shipped outside of the outer sleeve on request if you prefer.
https://www.lilpackaging.com/collections/vinyl-record-mailers
SHIPPING
DUE TO RECENT FEES INCREASES BY DISOCGS AND INTRODUCTION OF FEES ON SHIPPING CHARGES WE HAVE REGRETTABLY HAD TO INCREASE OUR SHIPING FEES AS FOLLOWS:
£5.99 to UK for 10" or 12" Vinyl + £2 for each additional item (Double LPs count as 2 items, Triple as 3 etc)
£3.50 to UK for 7", CD + Cassette plus £1 for each additional item
Tracked Shipping £20 to EU for 10" or 12" Vinyl + £3 for each additional item (Double LPs count as 2 items, Triple as 3 etc)
£10 to to EU countries (excluding Italy and Spain) for 7", CD & Cassette plus £2 for each additional item
£20 to Rest of World for 7", CD + Cassette plus £3 for each additional item
Tracked Shipping £30 to Rest of World for 10" or 12" Vinyl + £5 for each additional item (Double LPs count as 2 items, Triple as 3 etc)

RECORD CONDITION & GRADING
All pre-owned records are cleaned where neccessary using our Audio Desk Systeme Pro Ultrasonic Cleaner.
https://www.audioconsultants.co.uk/vinyl-replay.html
Mint (M)
Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
Near Mint (NM or M-)
A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. 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. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. 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 with 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. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.
Poor (P), Fair (F)
We don't list any records in this condition.
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 writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.
Generic
Within the context of grading items in the Discogs Marketplace, the term "generic" refers to a type of sleeve that is not specific to the release. A generic sleeve is either a plain sleeve or a company sleeve with standard company artwork. A sleeve that is graded as "generic" needs no further grading, as a generic sleeve generally adds little value to the item and can be easily replaced. Sellers can further specify a generic sleeve's condition in the “Item condition comment” field if needed. A seller can also note if the sleeve is a company sleeve in the “Item condition comment” field.