If you have a question about a Watson Records product or service, you may find the answer you need in our frequently asked questions. Please select one of the links to the left for specific FAQ questions.
All records are graded and we only select the best items to list. Only records, which are rare and valuable, are listed in less than perfect condition.
Condition Codes:-
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MINT |
sealed and unused |
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MINT- |
played between 0-5 times |
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NM |
near mint condition that may have a few very light marks which will not sound. This should satisfy most collectors |
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NM- |
slightly less than NM |
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EX+ |
more marks and/or some wear, there may be sounding marks |
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EX |
even more marks that will sound, exoect the record to have ticks |
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VG |
many marks, scratches and wear. Only used for rare records |
For UK expect the record within one week of ordering
For outside UK expect to receive the record within three weeks (we only use airmail shipping)
Yes – return the record within 28 days of receiving for a full refund. You will have to pay the return shipping post and please use original packaging.
No. If there are items of interest please use the contact form to send the enquiry through. Prices vary according to condition
Yes. You will receive a 12 month guarantee
We want to offer what we believe is the best sounding equipment which matches perfectly with vintage records.
We pay different amounts according to the item and condition.
Yes. Provided there are things of interest to us or the collection is greater than 500.
The most important information is the catalogue number, without this we can only provide an estimate based on the information provided to us.
Yes. We will pay and arrange for all transport
Only if the collection appears to be of significant interest
Yes we buy single rare items.
Records from the 1950s & 1960s on the major labels with the most collectible artists e.g. Decca SXL2000 series Columbia SAX series HMV ASDxxx series. Collectible artists: Martzy, Rabin, Kogan, Neveu, De Vito, Haendel etc.
No. We only buy collectible vintage equipment. Please browse the Hi Fi Corner to see examples of sought after items.
No. We only service vintage audio equipment like the items listed in Hi Fi Corner
No. We will try to provide an accurate estimate. If the costs are going to be significantly more we will advise prior to starting work
We use our audio lab in Japan which we believe is one of the best in the world.
We try to use only original parts where possible. We do not make any modifications or “improvements”
Yes. We specialise in old Ortofon cartidges
Yes. These are available in minimum quantities of 10,000LPs