Safe, Secure Shipping — Packed Like We'd Want Ours Packed

Fast, careful, and obsessive about the details. It's the shipping reputation we've built one record at a time.

At GOOD TASTE Records, the record leaving our shop matters just as much as the record on our shelves. We're an independent store in Boston's historic North End, and we treat every online order the way we'd want our own collection handled: packed properly, shipped quickly, and tracked from our door to yours. It's the part of the business we're quietly proudest of, and it's the thing our customers mention most.

How we pack your records

Every order ships in heavy-duty, double-walled mailers built specifically for vinyl. No flimsy envelopes, no records rattling loose in an oversized box. We size the packaging to your order, whether that's a single LP, a stack of new releases, or a multi-disc box set, so your records arrive flat, snug, and protected against the bumps of transit. CDs and cassettes, and hardware get their own purpose-built mailers too.

This isn't an afterthought for us. Properly packed records are the whole point, and it's why "seam splits" and "corner dings" almost never show up in our inbox.

How fast you'll get it

We ship every single day that USPS runs and ship out Monday through Saturday. Place your order before 1pm ET and it typically goes out the same day. We genuinely love the USPS and we've built our whole fulfillment routine around getting your music moving as fast as possible.

Where we ship and what it costs

We primarily ship across the United States and Canada through both USPS, and different parts of the world where we can ship safely and securely. You choose your shipping speed and carrier at checkout, so you're always in control of cost versus delivery time. USPS Media Mail is our most popular option and usually runs between $5 and $8 within the U.S.; faster services and added insurance adjust the price accordingly. Orders are all shipped with insurance to add additional safety in the event something unexpected occurs in transit. 

A couple of things worth knowing:

• Buy 4 or more new albums and save 10%, online or in store. It's our standing thank-you to the people building real collections.
• Local to Boston? Skip shipping entirely and choose in-store pickup at our North End shop. Pick-up options appear in checkout.
• 30-day refund policy for peace of mind on every order.

Why collectors trust us with their shipping

We don't just say we ship well. Our reputation for fast, secure shipping is the single thing customers bring up again and again in our reviews. We have hundreds of glowing reviews on Google and on our own site from first-time buyers and longtime regulars alike, and a recurring theme runs through them: orders arrive quickly, packed with care, exactly as promised.

•  My online order was delivered quickly and in a new, quality, LP mailer. The records were in perfect condition. I will not hesitate to order more records from this shop - Jim, 5 Star Review
• bought a vinyl online it shipped fast, and came with no damages. would buy again. they also wrote a little thanks which was cool - Bruno, 5 Star Review
•  Great record shop! Shipping was quick and easy! Definitely will cop more exclusive vinyl from the people over at Good Taste! - Matthew, 5 Star Review

Don't just take our word for it. Read our reviews on Google and see why collectors keep coming back.

Questions about an order?

If anything ever arrives less than perfect, reach out and we'll make it right. We're a small shop run by people who actually answer the messages, and a smooth experience matters to us as much as the music does.

Browse this week's new arrivals and let us get something great into your hands.

It's all in GOOD TASTE.