Parnassus Records has been selling classical vinyl LP records by mail for over 30 years. The "Select" list is a regular catalog of carefully graded rare Classical, Audiophile, Non-Classical and Jazz LPs. This catalog is available by mail aswell as on the Web.

Ordering Details

Telephone orders may be placed at 845-246-3332 at any time. When lists are active we attempt to cover the phone evenings. However, evening and weekend calls are usually answered by machine, which will allow you to leave messages of any reasonable length. We can normally handle inquiries other than catalog orders during regular business hours only, 9-5 weekends. 24 hour fax number: 845-246-6584. You can also use our e-mail address: parnassus@parnassusrecords.com

Payment Details

• Payments may be made by check or International Postal Money Order in dollars or sterling. Sterling checks must be made payable to Leslie Gerber. Sterling customers should include the exchange rate they have used.
• We also accept MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express charge orders; please provide account number and expiration date.
• You can send credit card number, expiration date and security code via fax at (+) 845 246 6584. You can call us with the details at (+) 845 246 3332. You can email us the details also. For added security, you may wish to send the details in two different messages.
• New York State customers please add appropriate sales tax for your area.

LP Shipping via insured United Parcel Service to the continental USA
1 to 5 LPs = $7.00
6 to 7 LPs = $9.00
8 to 10 LPs = $11.00
11 or more LPs = $15.00 flat rate

LP Shipping via USPS Media Mail Insured
1 LP = $4.00
2 to 5 LPs = $6.00
6 to 7 LPs = $7.00
8 to 10 LPs = $8.00
11 or more LPs = $9.00 flat rate

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INTERNATIONAL RATES The minimum insurable surface package weight rates now start at 5 pounds.
Once again we emphasize our willingness to stockpile items from several orders until a more economical package is possible.

Canada Loose Rate Guidelines 

Surface UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$4.00, add $2.00 each LP after
Air UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$6.00, add $2.00 each LP after
Surface Insured: First 6 LPs=$19.00, add $1.00 each LP after
Air Insured: First 2 LPs=$16.00, add $1.00 each LP after
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UK  Loose Rate Guidelines 
    
Surface UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$5.00, add $2.00 each LP after 
Air UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$11.00, add $2.00 each LP after
Surface Insured: First 6 LPs=$26.00, add $1.00 each LP after
Air Insured: First 2 LPs=$23.00, add $2.00 each LP after
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Western Europe Loose Rate Guidelines 
 
Surface UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$6.00, add $2.00 each LP after
Air UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$14.00, add $2.00 each LP after
Surface Insured: First 6 LPs=$24.00, add $1.00 each LP after
Air Insured: First 2 LPs=$20.00, add $2.00 each LP after
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Eastern Europe and Far East Loose Rate Guidelines 
 
Surface UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$8.00, add $2.00 each LP after
Air UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$16.00, add $2.00 each LP after
Surface Insured: First 6 LPs=$26.00, add $1.00 each LP after
Air Insured: First 2 LPs=$23.00, add $2.00 each LP after
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Japan Loose Rate Guidelines 
 
Surface UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$6.00, add $2.00 each LP after
Air UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$12.00, add $2.00 each LP after
Surface Insured: First 6 LPs=$28.00, add $1.00 each LP after
Air Insured: First 2 LPs=$25.00, add $2.00 each LP after
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Pacific Rim Loose Rate Guidelines 
 
Surface UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$6.00, add $2.00 each LP after
Air UNinsured (Max. 5 LPs): One LP=$12.00, add $2.00 each LP after
Surface Insured: First 6 LPs=$26.00, add $1.00 each LP after
Air Insured: First 2 LPs=$25.00, add $2.00 each LP after
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Uninsured parcels 4 pounds and below are sent via the Letter-Post rate (formerly "Small Packet Rate"). The post office is only responsible for the insured declared value of a package. Any package sent uninsured is not eligible for refund if lost. ********Paid***** orders may be stockpiled to reduce shipping charges. Airmail rates will be quoted on request. We guarantee receipt of all records in satisfactory condition. If customers choose to declare records at less than their full value, we can be responsible ONLY for the declared value.