DropTheNeedle

Vintage Vinyl Record Albums, Collectable LP Records

San Francisco, California 7351 Sales On Etsy since 2010

5 out of 5 stars (1660)

DropTheNeedle

Vintage Vinyl Record Albums, Collectable LP Records

San Francisco, California | 7351 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (1660)

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  • Top Gun Vinyl Record Soundtrack LP "Top Gun" Tom Cruise Vinyl Movie Soundtrack (1986 CBS w/"Danger Zone", "Playing with the Boys")

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  • Grateful Dead Vinyl "LIVE:Steal Your Face" Record Album (1976 Gatefold 2LP White Label, Grateful Dead Records with "Sugaree", "Casey Jones")

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  • Woodstock Vinyl Record Album 1960s Jimi Hendrix Jefferson Airplane CSNY Peace & Love Festival "Woodstock" (Original 1970 Cotillion 3LP

    $41.39 $45.99 (10% off)
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  • Gilda Radner (Saturday Night Live) Vinyl Record Album 1970s Stage & Screen Laughter Comedy Skits LP "Live From New York"(1979 WB Records)

    $22.95 $25.50 (10% off)
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  • Duran Duran Vinyl Record Album LP Vintage 1980s Pop Rock and Roll Dance Party Simon LeBon "Rio" (1982 Harvest w/"Hungry Like The Wolf")

    $17.99 $19.99 (10% off)
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  • Top Gun Vinyl Record Soundtrack LP "Top Gun" Tom Cruise Vinyl Movie Soundtrack (1986 CBS w/"Danger Zone", "Playing with the Boys")

    $22.50 $25.00 (10% off)
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  • Grateful Dead Vinyl "LIVE:Steal Your Face" Record Album (1976 Gatefold 2LP White Label, Grateful Dead Records with "Sugaree", "Casey Jones")

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    Announcement    Welcome to DropTheNeedle.etsy.com! Thanks for stopping in to check out the shop. New items are added regularly, so check back often. Let me know if you're looking for a particular album.

    Here you'll find a variety of vintage vinyl records, collectibles, books and more. I've been an avid record collector and music enthusiast for over 35 years. Have a look around and feel free to contact me with any questions.

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    Last updated on May 31, 2019

    Welcome to DropTheNeedle.etsy.com! Thanks for stopping in to check out the shop. New items are added regularly, so check back often. Let me know if you're looking for a particular album.

    Here you'll find a variety of vintage vinyl records, collectibles, books and more. I've been an avid record collector and music enthusiast for over 35 years. Have a look around and feel free to contact me with any questions.

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      I've been an avid record collector and music enthusiast for more than 35 years. Have a look around and feel free to contact me with any questions.

    Shop policies

    Last updated on October 18, 2017
    Welcome! Thanks for checking out my shop.

    Accepted payment methods

    Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
    Returns and exchanges
    I gladly accept returns and exchanges
    Contact me within: 5 days of delivery
    Ship items back within: 21 days of delivery
    I don't accept cancellations
    But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
    The following items can't be returned or exchanged
    Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
    • Custom or personalized orders
    Returns and exchange details
    I want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Items are described as closely as possible; records are graded by industry standard. Please see the "Additional policies" section below for record grading descriptions and refer to these when making your record purchase(s). If you're dissatisfied with a purchase, please contact me upon receipt of the item(s).
    Payment
    Payments are accepted via PayPal or Etsy Direct Checkout (credit card) and are due at the time you place your order.
    Shipping
    All items are carefully packaged to reach you safely.

    *** NOTE: During the Christmas holiday season, the below shipping timing may not apply. Refer to my shop banner for delivery date cutoffs or contact me to see what upgraded shipping options are available. ***

    Domestic shipments (within the United States): Records and books are shipped via USPS Media Mail (Delivery time: 7-10 business days within the US). You will receive a shipment confirmation with tracking information when your order ships. All other items ship USPS First Class.

    International shipments (outside the United States): USPS First-Class Mail International (delivery time varies by destination, but generally allow a minimum of 2-3 weeks). Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duties and customs charges that may be incurred.

    Need your shipment sooner? Please contact me before placing your order for additional shipping options.

    IMPORTANT: Orders that are unable to be delivered and are returned to me can be re-shipped; however, the buyer is responsible for the additional shipping fees incurred to have the package delivered a second time. Please use the tracking information provided to ensure you receive your package in a timely manner. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
    Additional policies and FAQs
    Vinyl Record Grading

    **Mint (M)
    Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.

    **Near Mint (NM or M-)
    A nearly perfect record. 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 almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, cut-out holes, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like.
    Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

    **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. 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. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly 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 corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
    In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. Most collectors find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.

    **Very Good (VG)
    Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG record. 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, only two or three of them.

    **Good (G), Good Plus (G+)
    Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus 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.
    A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

    **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 writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.
    Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition will not be found in my shop.

    Other Considerations

    A separate grade is assigned to the record and it's sleeve or cover. In each listing, a record's grade is listed first, followed by that of the sleeve or the cover.

    More information

    Last updated on Dec 2, 2018
    Frequently asked questions
    What does vinyl grade and jacket/sleeve grade mean?

    Vinyl record and jacket/sleeve grading are detailed in my Shop Policies under "Additional policies and FAQs." I do my best to photograph and describe each album's condition, but feel free to contact me with questions before purchasing.