At JHVinylShop, each record is handled with care before being listed, packaged, and shipped. Our goal is to improve presentation and playback whenever possible while preserving the originality of the record and its included materials.

Initial Inspection

When an album is received, we first assess its current condition and document important observations. This may include visible wear, sleeve condition, inserts, labels, matrix/runout details, shrink wrap, stickers, and any notable collector features.

Record Cleaning Process

Initial dry wipe: The record is gently wiped with a dry cloth to remove loose surface dust.
Manual Spin Clean: The record is manually cleaned to remove larger debris and surface contamination.
Ultrasonic cleaning: The record is placed through an ultrasonic cleaning process for deeper groove cleaning.
Rinse: The record is rinsed after cleaning.
Microfiber dry: The record is carefully dried with microfiber.
Air dry: The record is allowed to fully air dry before being sleeved and packaged.

Cover & Jacket Care

The album cover receives a light wipe with a microfiber cloth to collect dust and remove surface mess when appropriate. Care is taken not to over-clean, damage, or alter original materials.

Final Packaging

Lastly, each album is packaged with all original materials related to the record. When prepared for sale, the record is also supplied with A new paper inner sleeve and a new poly outer sleeve. The record will always be packaged seperate from the cover and on the outside to prevent any potential of the record creating seem splits during transit. We strive to provide you the utmost best experience possible.

Our process is designed to give each record a clean, protected, and professional presentation while maintaining transparency about the item’s actual condition.