"JAPANESE DRUMS"

4 CHANNEL Q.M. SOUND

TOSHIBA RECORDS STEREO TP-9518Z    MADE IN JAPAN

Practically all writing are in Japanese.  Played a couple of times.  The vinyl and 2 inserts are contained in a box.  The playing surfaces and inserts are in NEAR MINT condition.  The front of the box has a small mark from removal of a sticker; box shows sign of aging, otherwise in VERY GOOD+ condition.   The vinyl has been vacuum cleaned and contained in anti-static record sleeve.  

 For further details, see “Background”, “Grading”, and “Guarantee”.

NOTE:  The box counts as 3 LPs for the purposes of packaging and postage.

NOTE:  PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT VINYL(S) WILL NOT BE DESPATCHED UNLESS THE CORRECT SHIPPING, PACKAGING AND HANDLING COST ARE PAID.   E-MAIL ME IF YOU NEED CLARIFICATION.

BACKGROUND: 

Now that I have sold my Linn LP12/Ittok/Sumiko turntable system and VPI 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine, I have no good reason to keep my estimated 2,500 12” 33 RPM vinyls.  They will be auctioned through ebay over the next 9 to 12 months starting from June 2008.

The vinyls are collected over a 20-year period, during the 70s and  80s.  They are primarily music of the 60s, 70s and 80s and to some extent 50s as well.  There are practically no music/vinyls of the 90s and 2000s in the collection.  In respect of genre, the vinyls are primarily pop and rock (est. 700); country/country-rock (250); classical (200); soul/RnB (200); jazz (200); folk/folk-rock (200); instrumental - string, piano, brass (150); orchestral music/easy listening (150); blues/blues-rock (100); soundtrack (100); Latin (100)  and others – world music, opera, vocals, swing, ambient, crooner, etc (150).

The overwhelming majority (95%) of the vinyls are bought new and only an estimated 120 are bought second hand.  These will be specified in the “Description”.  Approximately 300, primarily classical and opera (Decca and associated labels), have never been played before (I found out too late I was never interested  in classical or opera after buying a collection of these vinyls!).  Of those played before, an overwhelming majority have been played only once or twice, primarily for recording purposes.  Similar to the reason for selling my turntable system and VPI Record Cleaning Machine, I am selling these vinyls as I have completed the conversion, of selected vinyls and tracks that I enjoyed, into digital.

To protect the vinyls, and more importantly the cartridge, I never played my vinyls without vacuum cleaning them first through the VPI Record Cleaning Machine.  The cartridge is given a LAST stylus treatment after each side of play.  Vinyls that I valued, which are the majority, are then placed in Nagaoka Anti-Static Record sleeve to prevent static built-up.  Any unique inner sleeves, information sheets, etc are retained within the cover.

GRADING:

Under the US Goldmine grading system, the playing surface of  vinyls purchased new (95% of the collection) are graded NM- (near mint minus) or better grades.   However,  covers or outer sleeves are generally graded one grade lower than the playing surface.  Variation to this grading for any particular vinyls will be highlighted in the “Description” above.

I will be conservative in my grading.

GUARANTEE:            

With the exception of the 120 or vinyls which were purchased second hand, or any defects that are mentioned in the “Description”, I am glad to offer an absolute guarantee, without any reservation, for a full refund, should you find any scratches, unplayable track or background noise which interfere with your listening pleasure, provided the item is returned in its original condition within 14 days from the date of posting by the seller.  Please advise seller first before return of the item.

NOTE:  PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT VINYL(S) WILL NOT BE DESPATCHED UNLESS THE CORRECT SHIPPING, PACKAGING AND HANDLING COST ARE PAID. E-MAIL ME IF YOU NEED CLARIFICATION.

SHIPPING, PACKAGING & HANDLING

• For extra protection, all vinyls will be packed in sturdy cardboard record mailer.
• All items will be sent through Registration Post within Australia and Registered Post International for international (overseas) buyers.  However, buyers within Australia could request item be sent through standard post at your own risk (saving of A$2.70).
• Within Australia, cost of packaging and Registration Post are as follows:

-             1 LP:            A$10.50 to all Australian states

            -        2-3 LPs:       A$13.50 (NSW); A$15.50 (Vic); A$17.50 (Qld/SA/Tas); A$19.50 (WA)

-             4-7 LPs:      A$15.50 (NSW); A$17.50 (Vic); A$19.50 (Qld/SA/Tas); A$21.50 (WA)

Buyers within Australia could pay A$1.20 per A$100.00 for additional insurance over the A$100.00 provided under Registration Post. 

• International (overseas) buyers will pay the following cost for packaging and Registered Post International (proof of posting is provided; item will have to be signed for upon receipt; and insurance up to A$100.00):

-   New Zealand:           A$18.00 for 1 LP and add A$3.50 for each additional LP to maximum of 7 LPs

-   Asia/Pacific:             A$20.00 for 1 LP and add A$5.00 for each additional LP to maximum of 7 LPs

-   USA/Can/Middle East: A$22.00 for 1 LP and add A$6.00 for each additional LP to maximum of 7 LPs

-   Rest of the World:      A$25.00 for 1 LP and add A$7.50 for each additional LP to maximum of 7 LPs

• It is your responsibility to advise me as soon as possible that you are bidding for more than 1 LP and, therefore need to combine them in one posting.  I will not take responsibility once posting have already been made.
• Locals are welcome to pick up the LP(s) and to preview my collection.  

Note:  Each cardboard record mailer could take a maximum of 7 LPs.  Double LPs are counted as 2 LPs for packaging and cost of postage calculation. 

PAYMENT & TERMS OF SALE

• Payment through:

·        PayPal or

·        Direct Bank Deposit

·        Items will be sent within 5 working days of payment being cleared.

·        Buyers to contact seller within 3 working days of auction ending.   Payment is required within 7 days of auction ending.