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Help and Frequently Asked Questions

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To search: either put first or last name of Artist (e.g. Cliff or Richard, Paul or McCartney) or part of a song title, or year or similar)

Where a name of a group or singer occurs regularly in other ways (example Heart, Love, Kiss, Prince etc) try either putting a known title of a song by that artiste or certain recurring words such as Love, Kiss, Prince can be tried as Heart (group), Love (group) or Kiss (group) or Prince (singer). These artistes have been modified in our search system to eliminate the many extraneous items particularly 'Heart' , 'Love' or 'Kiss'.

If you find that a similar artiste throws up too many extra non related items then please inform us and we will try to adapt the search for that artiste accordingly.

Alternatively if you are looking for a specific label (e.g. Tamla, 2 Tone, Stiff, Blue Beat etc etc) click on ‘Labels’ which are alphabetical, so just scroll down and try various pages based on the alphabet.

Or type of pressing (Format-e.g. Picture discs, Test Pressings, Acetates, Memorabilia etc etc)

Or Genre (e.g. Reggae, Folk, Dance, Soundtracks, Punk, Heavy Metal etc etc)

Or by Year (e.g. 1965, 1968, 1990 etc etc)

Ordering and Accounts

Accounts

if you already have an account and wish to order simply log in (click ‘Your account’) then proceed to make your order.

If you wish to open an account you will need to place an order and follow instructions and COMPLETE the order

If you cancel an order you will not acquire an account until an order if fully completed.

ORDERING:

Click  ‘Add to basket’ any items you wish to buy and when you have completed your search-click ‘Checkout’ (top right of page) and follow instructions.

If you have an account then log in if not already logged in select your shipping address and submit

If you do not have an account you will need to create one-there is only one way of doing this: make and complete an order.-that is pay the invoice.

When you make an order and have correctly filled out the required fields (name/address/shipping address/email address) and the submitted/confirmed your order-then you will receive an email asking you to ‘activate your account’-you MUST open this and click the link confirming your email address..

If you do not do this your order may be delayed processing.

If you have not received the ‘Activate..’ email please check your spam/junk folder.

If there is still no sign of it then contact us immediately.

If you do not have an account and make an order and then cancel it you will not create an account and no details will be retained.

This is NOT an automated system so please wait for your invoice which will normally offer you a CHOICE of postage options and payment options.

Please note that if we have not heard from you within 24 hours of your order invoice then your entry will be deleted.

There is a card option which can be used via the 'currency transfer online' or possibly via PayPal- select either of these from the payment drop down.

You may be able to use your card to pay by bank transfer-you need to contact your bank about this.

There is an automatic 5% discount for all payment options EXCEPT PAYPAL

YOUR ACCOUNT WILL ONLY BE VALID IF YOU FILL OUT THE FORMS CORRECTLY-YOU MUST PUT NAME and ADDRESS IN !!

Payment options

There are many payment options available.

However, at present, direct payment by card (debit or credit) is NOT available EXCEPT by Foreign currency online transfer (option 6)-this method enables a 5% discount off the goods total.

We are still looking at best options.You may be able to use your card via your paypal account-you will need to enquire with PayPal-no discount is available via PayPal.

  • Paypal-Goods totalling £25 or more will require a signed for service
  • (A PayPal invoice can be issued in GBP £s, Euro** or US $**-you can request this)
  • ** payments made in non UK currency will have a small margin allowed for currency fluctuations
  • UK drawn Cheque or Postal Order in UK GBP £s
  • Online bank transfer payment: (UK bank to UK bank).
  • Online bank transfer payment {OVERSEAS}:SEPA or other Online transfer (overseas transfers-you must pay all fees-you should check with your bank about fees you may have to pay)
  • Bank payment:  Over the counter payment into our account at a UK Lloyds branch {overseas customers cannot select this option unless you have a contact in the UK to make this type of payment)
  • International Money Order or Bank draft drawn on a UK bank in GBP (£'s)
  • Cash (your own currency or GBP £s) may be acceptable but only by prior arrangement and an agreed amount).
  • Currency online transfer (very useful if you don't have a PayPal account or would like a 5% discount)-available to non UK buyers only. It may be possible to use your card with the currency site-you must enquire yourself.

Once you have selected your postage and payment options the payment page with the required details will show in your account.

If you are unsure about which payment option to use please contact us.

5% discount for set sale items are available for non paypal payments.

Postal & Packaging matters

NOTE that due to changed circumstances our posting is now collection from us. These collection days apply to weekdays only and are restricted to 2 collections though a 3rd collection may occasionally happen.

The Covid pandemic has caused many rate increases and the UK has altered these 3 times in 2020 and again Jan 2021 due to less transport capacity on planes and additional charges imposed by the host country.

The USA (only) has now been rezoned to Zone 3 (the most expensive). There has never been a zone 3 before !

Prices may be subject to more overnight changes as a consequence. If we have already invoiced you and the rate changes we will honour that rate, however if you DELAY paying we may alter postage accordingly.

POSTAGE and PACKAGING MATTERS NEW RATES will apply from April 2024 and may be slightly different to those shown.

We try to keep shipping costs to a minimum without compromising the integrity of the package.

A small packaging charge is included.

If you wish discs separating from their original sleeves you should note that a charge will normally be incurred for each item valued at less than £20.

Current rate is £0.50 per item.

We will not put discs outside their sleeves unless protected by a neutral paper sleeve-if you do not pay for these extra sleeves the discs will be sent in their original sleeves unless valued at £20 or more.

Also if adding such extra sleeves causes the weight zone to be breached you will need to pay the extra cost incurred. You will be advised if this is likely to occur and you will need to confirm that you are ok paying any extra charges thus incurred, This will be added to the invoice.

The invoice unamended should NOT be paid and you need to await the amendment to the invoice before paying if you have requested extra sleeves and been advised of the charge including any weight zone increases..

If you have paid the invoice before amendment then the extra charges will be amended to incorprate any extra fees so make sure you await the invoice amendment.

For very large orders we would normally waive any charges (at our sole discretion) except breaching the weight zone.

Bubble wrap is sometimes used as extra protection.

The object of the exercise is to get your goods safely to you at a reasonable cost.

Extra packaging, or special packaging arrangements outside of our normal standard must be notified before invoicing however adjustments can be made to the invoice BEFORE it is paid.

Basic packaging is sometimes offered where the weight zone might be breached.

An enhanced packaging rate is sometimes offered with the invoice.

Any special customs requirements should be advised as soon as possible.

You should note that we often use good quality re-cycled cardboard for the internals stiffeners which we find are superior to those supplied by packaging manufacturer’s.

 

MULTIPLE ITEM ORDERS WILL BE WEIGHED (including packaging) AND PRICE DETERMINED FROM TABLES BELOW.

As items do vary in weight the tables below are a guide. Individual items are priced as shown in listing subject to weight zone but multiple item orders will be weighed first and then invoiced. If you wish a quote before you buy then ask.

 

ALL ITEMS ARE NORMALLY SENT BY ROYAL MAIL

(Courier service may be used for higher value or larger weight orders subject to suitable quote)

 

NEW RATES FROM APRIL 2024 T.B.A.

 

Maximum compensation that Royal Mail will pay out is £20 for untracked/unsigned for

Items with a higher value will normally be assigned the appropriate signed for rate, and this is obligatory under PayPal’s terms and conditions.

 

UK

LARGE LETTER (for 1 x 7” (or possibly 2) record only)-based on thickness of package only-not weight

3-4 internal stiffeners are used + card envelope mailer or cruciform

1st - £2.45

2nd - £2.10

 

 

SMALL PARCELS UK for 2 or more 7” and all other sizes up to 12”

(up to max size):450 x 350 x 80 millimetres

(outside of this size subject to quote)

Good quality double-fluted stiffeners are used for 12”/LP/10” and Shaped discs

Good quality internal stiffeners are used for 7” discs + card cruciform mailer

 

Up to 2KG

1st  5.22  2nd 4.11

Rates for 2kg (2nd) are LOWER than last year

Maximum compensation for above is £20

ALL ORDERS over £20 require a signed for service if you use PayPal but other payment methods are available-ask.

 

UK SIGNED FOR**/*^* 1st 6.33 & 2nd 5.22

** trackable on delivery day

Please note that the above 'signed for' service does NOT add any speed to the delivery. It's advantage is that it provides full coverage up to £50 as opposed to a maximum of £20 otherwise.

 

For fully trackable use Special Delivery (see below)

 

Max compensation Royal Mail will pay out for above signed for service is £50

SPECIAL DELIVERY-SIGNED FOR*^*

Compensation up to £500

If order is over this amount then a slightly higher rate applies (£1000 & £2500 bands)

SIGNED FOR SERVICES terms

*^* ANY REFUNDS DUE TO LOSS OR DAMAGE ARE SUBJECT TO TIME LIMITS AS LAID DOWN BY ROYAL MAIL PROTOCOL

INLAND = 10 WORKING DAYS (excludes weekends) FROM DAY OF EXPECTED ARRIVAL

OVERSEAS = 30 DAYS

AFTER THOSE TIME LIMITS A CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION CAN BE MADE AND YOU WILL BE REFUNDED AT THAT POINT.

100G £ 7.30 applies to very light items only

500G £8.10 (up to 5 x 7”) or £8.44 (other sizes-1 x normal LP/12”)

1KG £9.77

2KG £11.99

10KG £16.45

20KG £20.45

PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE {rates below are UK delivery ONLY}

PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE {rates below are UK delivery ONLY}

2KG £17.70 EXPRESS 24 or £13.00 EXPRESS 48

5KG £18.70 EXPRESS 24 or £14.00 EXPRESS 48

10KG £22.20 EXPRESS 24 or £17.60 EXPRESS 48

15 KG £29.00 EXPRESS 24 .or £24.50 EXPRESS 48

weights above this quote on the day

Basic coverage is £100-(coverage up to £2,500 is available for a smallish premium)

Couriers may provide a higher coverage and this can only be determined on the day

Couriers may provide a higher coverage and this can only be determined on the day.

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NON UK SHIPPING RATES

 

SMALL PARCELS (up to 60cm)

Outside of this size subject to quote

The rates below (up to 2kg) are sent Royal Mail. Weights exceeding 2kg are normally quoted for Courier rate on the day.

EUROPE

Due to security concerns we do not ship to the Russian Federation or any ex members of the old Soviet Union

Europe has now been zoned into 3 separate rates.

Rates shown are the maximum charged for Zone 3 and the rate will usually be slightly adjusted lower for Zone 1 & 2

All Large letter rates (LL) are the same for all zones

Compensation

Lower weight band rates are slightly up . Higher weight bands are the same

Rates are for TRACKED service as this is the cheapest rate available. If you require a signed or signed/tracked service please request and this will be quoted IF AVAILABLE and these services are more expensive.

Compensation (max)

                        £20                           £50                       £250

                                                      Tracked            Tracked

250 G     £6.75 / £5(LL)       £11.05/ £9.65(LL)     £13.55          This weight band will cover an average of 1 or 2 normal 7"

500 G     £8.40 / £5.80(LL)       £12.35/ £10.35(LL)    £14.85           This weight band will cover average of 1 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

750 G     £10.30 / £6.80(LL)       £13.50/ £10.85(LL)    £16.00           This weight band will cover average of 2 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1KG       £11.65                        £14.65                            £17.15           This weight band will cover average of 3 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1.25KG  £12.60                        £15.25                        £17.75           This weight band will cover average of 4 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1.5KG    £13                           £16                            £18.50            This weight band will cover average of 4 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

2 KG      £14.80                        £16.55                       £19            This weight band will cover average of 7 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

Amount of items will vary depending on the total weight and LP and 12" reords can vary enormously depending on type of cover (gatefold/triple fold or normal) amd whether any extra are inluded suh as posters/inserts etc. 12" are usually lighter but again can vary if carrying a poster or extra inserts etc.

The rate charged will be according to the actual weight of the order (items + packaging)

 

LL = Large letter rate if applicable

** Extra items such as booklet/poster etc or gatefold or other special covers will probably tip into the next weight zone.

 

ZONE 1 (Canada/S & C America/Japan/China and similar)

Lower weight band rates are slightly up . Some higher weight bands are the same or lower since 2018.

All orders to Central & South America will be sent by insured/tracked irrespective of value.

Compensation (max)

                   £20                                         £50                                    £250

                                                                       Tracked

250 G      £8.75 / £6.15(LL)           £12.95 / £10.80(LL)               £15 45/£13.25(LL)       This weight band will cover an average of 1 or 2 normal 7"

500 G      £12.85 / £8.60(LL)         £16.60 / £12.65(LL)               £19.10/15.15               This weight band will cover an average of 1 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

750 G      £15.85 (11.30(LL)          £19.25 / £14.65(LL)               £21.75                         This weight band will cover an average of 2 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1KG        £18.65                            £21.90                                    £24.40                             This weight band will cover an average 3 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1.25KG   £20.85                            £23.75                                    £26.25                        This weight band will cover an avergae of 4 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1.5KG     £23                                 £25.15                                    £27.65                        This weight band will cover an average of 5 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

2 KG       £24.30                            £26.15                                    £28.65                        This weight band will cover an average of 7 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

Amount of items will vary depending on the total weight and LP and 12" reords can vary enormously depending on type of cover (gatefold/triple fold or normal) amd whether any extra are inluded suh as posters/inserts etc. 12" are usually lighter but again can vary if carrying a poster or extra inserts etc.

The rate charged will be according to the actual weight of the order (items + packaging)

LL = Large letter rate ** Extra items such as booklet/poster etc or gatefold or other special covers will probably tip into the next weight zone.


 

ZONE 3 (USA)

Surcharges have been imposed by the air carriers and the USPS which is why the USA has been assigned its own zone and rates are significantly different to other similar Zone countries.

NOTE: A TRACKED ONLY option is only available for Large letter rate-Signed for service is NOT available for Large letter rate.

            Tracked option on Small parcels (usual service for most packages) is £2 cheaper

Compensation (max)

                   £20                                         £50                                    £250

250 G      £11.35 / £6.20(LL)         £15.85/ £10.90(LL)/£11 £18.35 /£13(LL)/£13.40     This weight band will cover 1 or 2 normal 7"

500 G      £17.20 / £8.75(LL)         £21.45/£12.95(LL)/£18.45(tracked)        £23.95 / £15.45(LL)(£21.45 tracked)    This weight band will cover average of 1 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

750 G      £19.95 / £11.80(LL)       £23.45/ £15(LL)/£21.45(tracked)              £25.95  (£23.95 tracked)                      This weight band will cover average of 2 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1KG        £23.75                            £27.40 (£25.40 tracked)                           £29.90  (£27.90  tracked)                    This weight band will cover average of 3 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1.25KG   £27.20                            £30.85                            £33.35                              This weight band will cover average of 4 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1.5KG     £30.10                            £33.60                            £36.10                              This weight band will cover average of 5 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

2 KG       £31.45                            £34.25                            £36.75                              This weight band will cover average of 7 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

LL = Large letter rate

Amount of items will vary depending on the total weight and LP and 12" reords can vary enormously depending on type of cover (gatefold/triple fold or normal) amd whether any extra are inluded suh as posters/inserts etc. 12" are usually lighter but again can vary if carrying a poster or extra inserts etc.

The rate charged will be according to the actual weight of the order (items + packaging)

Extra items such as booklet/poster etc or gatefold or other special covers will probably tip into the next weight zone.

ZONE 2 (mainly Australia, New Zealand and similar)

Lower weight band rates are slightly up . Some higher weight bands are the same or lower since 2018

Compensation (max)

                   £20                                         £50                                         £250

                                                                         (Tracked (signed £1 xtra)

250 G      £10.65/ £7.25(LL)            £14.10 / £11.90(LL)   £16.60 / £14.40(LL) This weight band will cover an average of 1 or 2 normal 7"

500 G      £15.50/ £10.45 LL)           £19.00 / £15(LL)       £21.50                      This weight band will cover an average of 1 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

750 G      £18.60 / (£14.00)              £21.85 £17.80)         £24.70                      This weight band will cover an average of 2 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1KG        £21.85                               £25.00                      £27.50                      This weight band will cover an average of 3 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1.25KG   £24.75                               £27.40                       £29.90                     This weight band will cover an average of 4 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

1.5KG     £27.85                               £29.90                       £32.40.                    This weight band will cover an average of 5 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

2 KG       £29.65                               £31.70                       £34.20                     This weight band will cover an average of 7 x 12"/LP with normal cover**

Amount of items will vary depending on the total weight and LP and 12" reords can vary enormously depending on type of cover (gatefold/triple fold or normal) amd whether any extra are inluded suh as posters/inserts etc. 12" are usually lighter but again can vary if carrying a poster or extra inserts etc.

The rate charged will be according to the actual weight of the order (items + packaging)

Extra items such as booklet/poster etc or gatefold or other special covers will probably tip into the next weight zone.

 

LL = Large letter rate ** Extra items such as booklet/poster etc or gatefold or other special covers will probably tip into the next weight zone.

£50 & £250 columns - these are tracked and signed for services and are required for orders over £25 if using paypal**

** other methods of payment are available-ask

IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY ASPECT OF POSTING PLEASE CONTACT

Items for offers

When new stock is listed the default setting is ‘Current best offer’. Normally when the item is completed a set sale price is then assigned.

Occasionally we will place an item for best offer but almost all items are now set priced

If you wish to make an offer then simply contact us with your offer and NAME and ADDRESS and email address.

You will be advised if your offer has been logged and further advised if someone has made a higher offer.

A closing date will be notified as soon as possible.