When buying Vinyl Records directly from ourselves simply email your order to MonarchMusicMedia@gmx.co.uk or post a comment here on our website.
Please ensure that you have acknowledged and understood the Goldmine Grading Standard (GGS) so that you are aware of the condition of the vinyl record or CD you are purchasing.
Goldmine Grading Standard - Vinyl Records
Mint Condition (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
Near Mind Condition (NM) - Nearly perfect. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. No obvious sign of wear. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
Very Good Plus (VG+) - Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. 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.
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.
Good (G) - A record in Good 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. 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.
Poor/Fair (P/F) - 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.
For orders of more than one item the price of postage and packaging is calculated on the total weight so in many cases can work out cheaper than buying the items individually. If you're after more than one item please email your order to MonarchMusicMedia@gmx.co.uk or post a comment here on our website so that the correct shipping rate can be calculated in order for you to get the best deal. We currently use Royal Mail for this service.
Shipping Rates - Single Items
Format
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UK
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Europe
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Rest of the World
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Vinyl 12" Single / LP
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£4.50
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£6.50
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£9.00
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CD Single / Album
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£2.00
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£4.50
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£5.50
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DVD
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£2.00
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£4.50
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£5.50
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PC / Console Game
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£2.00
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£4.50
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£4.50
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