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About
Tokyo Music
Catalogue
Information & Abbreviations
Sleeve
& Disc Gradings
Promos,
Samples & the Obi
Discounts
About
Shipping
How
To Order & Payment
Mailing
List & Homepage Updates
ABOUT TOKYO MUSIC
Tokyo Music was started in 1994 and specialises in
supplying Japanese issue promotional, deleted and rare
CDs and vinyl by all major artists. In addition, we
also stock a vast range of tour books, original music
videos and laserdiscs, memorabilia and other related
rarities. Currently we have almost 7000 items in stock,
and new items come in every day. We are mail order only
and can be contacted as follows:
Tokyo Music,
203 Grandmeil Haga
1-9-26 Takadanobaba
Tokyo 169-0075
JAPAN
e-mail: sales@tokyomusicjapan.com
Fax: +81 (3) 5285 0907(24 hours) - please press START
on your fax immediately after dailing our number, and
the fax will be received automatically.
Due to problems with the international time difference
(Japan is GMT +9 hours), telephone enquiries can only
be accepted by mutual arrangement - please e-mail for
full details.
CATALOGUE INFORMATION
ALL items listed on the homepage at each update are
currently in stock (we don't advertise items we don't
have!!) Occasionally listed items may already be reserved
by a customer, but as soon as payment is received and
the item sent out the item is deleted from the homepage
so the site is kept totally up-to-date.
We list as much detail as we can about the items we
stock. Common abbreviations on the column headings are
CAT (catalogue number), FORM (format), SLV (sleeve grading),
DSK (disc grading) and XTRA (extra info such as new
in stock, photo or track listing (where available).
In the notes section of the description we also use
JAP (Japanese pressing), TRK (tracks), P/S (picture
sleeve), SLD (sealed/unopened).
PROMO, SAMPLE & the OBI
PROMO ONLY items: Items listed as 'promo' in the format
column of the homepage are PROMOTIONAL ONLY items. These
are the rarest issues of all and are made in tiny quantities
ONLY for distribution to DJs, writers and other industry
people - they are never available commercially. Promo
only items often have totally unique promotional only
sleeves and track listings and are the jewels in any
serious collection!
DJ PROMO / SAMPLE items: These are promotional copies
of commercial releases. The sleeve and tracks are usually
the same as the standard store versions, but ALL our
DJ promo/sample include EXTRA text factory printed somewhere
on the disc label (eg. 'sample' or 'not for sale' in
English and/or Japanese text). For many vinyl items,
the label colour on promo copies is also different (usually
white). In addition, all promo items include a small
numbered promo sticker, usually on the back inlay.
The OBI - The obi is a small piece of thin card or
paper unique to Japanese releases. This usually rests
along the left side of the jewel case (for CDs) or wraps
around the left side of the picture sleeve (for 12"
and LPs). The obi includes release & price information
regarding the item and is part of the packaging - it
usually discarded by Japanese buyers when they unwrap
an item from new, but we try to stock items that include
the obi wherever possible - if an obi is included, it
is usually mentioned in the notes section (for sealed
items, these are unopened so if an obi was issued it
is always included). Some items NEVER include an obi
originally, including ALL promo only items, 7 inch singles
and 3"CD singles.
SLEEVE & DISC GRADINGS
The condition of the sleeve and disc is stated for
each item. Used items are graded strictly according
to the UK Record Collector magazine guidelines as stated
below.
SLD = SEALED. The item is brand new and has never been
opened, and includes the original factory cellophane
or outer wrapping. All contents are in perfect/unplayed
condition.
M = MINT. The item looks to be as good as new!
EX = EXCELLENT. The item is in excellent condition,
average or better for a used item. There will be some
wear or slight damage such as creases on the CD booklet
or light surface marks on the disc surface. Not mint
but still in very nice shape!
VG = VERY GOOD. Condition is OK but not great. Sleeves
may have creases or other noticable flaws, discs may
have several visible scratches (but all items are guaranteed
to play without problem unless otherwise stated!).
We also use the symbols - and + to indicate more detailed
gradings within each level. For example a very near
mint item would be listed as M- and a better than excellent
item may be graded as EX+
Each item is graded individually and with care, but
if you have any absolute condition requirements please
e-mail for further detail. Prices are adjusted according
to condition, a CD in VG condition will be priced considerably
lower than the same CD in mint condition.
DISCOUNTS
We hope that prices are fair for the items in our catalogue,
and the listed price + shipping is the price we usually
charge. However for larger orders we will try and offer
an additional discount where possible - this depends
entirely on the rarity of the items and the artists
in question though and is generally not possible for
promo only items by major artists! Some items are currently
on special offer 30% off the listed price - that is
an EXTRA 30% to be reduced from the price you see on
the homepage. In addition we have a wide range of limited
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS, full details can be found via the
SPECIAL OFFERS link located
on the main CATALOGUE A-Z page.
ABOUT SHIPPING
As shipping rates depend on where in the world you
live, the postal service required and the final weight
of the parcel it is impossible to list all shipping
rates. We will always confirm the full shipping charges
with you at the time of ordering before payment. Almost
all our orders are shipped within 24 hours of payment
being received and we will do everything possible to
ensure you receive your goods as fast as possible.
Orders will be shipped by standard airmail unless otherwise
stated or requested at the time of ordering. While this
service has been fantastically reliable for us over
the years, ** it doesn't include any insurance in the
(very rare) case of loss or delay **. We cannot be responsible
for any missing parcels sent by standard/non insured
mail and would recommend that more valuable or rarer
items be sent by REGISTERED or insured EMS for extra
security. Please ask for quotes if you would prefer
these additional services.
For further details on shipping & the various services
available please refer to our 'How
To Order' page.
MAILING LIST & HOMEPAGE UPDATES.
Sold items are deleted from the homepage the same day
they are sent out, and so we endeavour to keep the homepage
as up-to-date as possible. The supply of new items is
irregular but we try to add items as often as possible
(at least once a week). In addition we have a MAIN UPDATE
usually every 3 weeks when an average of 350-450 new
items are listed in the 'new items' section of the homepage.
These items also appear on the full catalogue and are
indicated by a 'new' icon in the XTRA column.
Customers who have ordered from us in the past will
usually be added to our MAILING LIST. This is an e-mail
sent out after each MAIN update (ie. once every 3 weeks)
to inform customers that the new items have been added
to the homepage, and this helps to ensure that regular
customers have the first chance to buy the newly listed
items. Mailing list subscribers will also receive occasional
special offers not available to other customers! If
you don't currently receive this information, please
e-mail and we would be happy to include you on our lists.
The information is used only for this purpose and is
not given out to any other companies or organizations.
It is possible to 'unsubscribe' at any time by e-mailing
us with a removal request, after which we will permanently
delete your details from our database. As new items
are added to the website continually (not just for the
main update) it is impossible to e-mail after every
smaller update and so we would always recommend checking
the homepage regularly if you have the chance!
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