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GRADING

We use RECORD COLLECTOR grading standards , with the addition of +/- to be as precise as possible....so,

  • Mint : The only time this is used is if the LP is still sealed (S/S) . Mint- is used for albums that are in pristine condition but are not sealed.
     

  • Excellent : The record shows some signs of being played , but there is very little lessening of sound quality . The cover might have slight wear/creasing.
     

  • Very Good : The record has obviously been played many times , but displays no major deterioration in sound quality , despite noticeable marks & light scratches. Normal wear & tear on the cover but without major defects.      
     

  • Good : Vinyl will only be put on sale in this condition if it is of exceptional interest or rarity;  & all defects will be noted.

    Cover graded 1st/LP 2nd.

 

RARITY

Call them luminaries, sages, or just stoned old acid heads; but the authors of the following vinyl reference guides have a pretty good idea of what constitutes a rare record. So for your entertainment, we thought we should quote them; where applicable, (hope they don't want royalties!).

 

HANS POKORA : RECORD COLLECTOR DREAMS 1001 , 2001 , 3001 & 4001

  • 1* : INTERESTING.
     

  • 2* : RARE.
     

  • 3* : VERY RARE.
     

  • 4* : CONGRATULATIONS , YOU OWN A TRUE RARITY.
     

  • 5* : BABY , YOU'RE A RICH MAN.
     

  • 6* : THE CROWN JEWELS OF VINYL.
     

  • <> : A MASTERPIECE.

(his descriptions , not mine)

 

 

                                                                   VERNON JOYNSON : FUZZ ACID & FLOWERS , A TAPESTRY OF DELIGHTS... DREAMS , FANTASIES & NIGHTMARES.

  • SC : SCARCE.
     

  • R1 : RARE.
     

  • R2 : VERY RARE.
     

  • R3 : EXTREMELY RARE.
     

  • R4 : ULTRA RARE.
     

  • R5 : VERY FEW COPIES PRESSED & SELDOM OFFERED FOR SALE.

 

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

  • WOF/B/I/C :- Writing on front/back/inner cover.
     

  • T/BSS :-Top/bottom seam split.
     

  • PH :- Punch hole.
     

  • RW :- Ring wear.

 

  • TOF/B/I/C :- Tear on front/ back/inner cover.
     

  • AUT :- Autograph.
     

  • CC :- Cut corner.
     

  • SIS :- Still in shrink.

 

POSTAGE & PACKING

UK : 1st Class : £3.50

Europe : £6

Rest of the world : £9

REGISTERED (UK £1 / World £2.50 ) & INSURED AT COST

 

 

 

PAYMENT

We accept cash in a registered letter (£, $ & euros)

UK cheques

I.M.O (international money order)

Bank Transfer

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PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTERED MAIL IS REQUIRED  & ALL DISCOUNTS THAT ARE OFFERED DO NOT APPLY IF PAYPAL IS USED.