0

Cart

0

Your cart is empty.

Go to store page

Reach Us

Say Hello.

Questions about an order, a sale, or just want to talk vinyl? We're around.

Get in Touch

Drop us a line.

Have a question about an order, a record you're looking to sell? In the mood to talk shop? We usually get back within a day or two. Email us at hello@thevinylcut.com.

This page describes a fictional business as part of a non-commercial portfolio demo. Messages sent through this page are not monitored as part of a real support process.

Just the FAQs

Good Questions.

Is this a real store?
No — The Vinyl Cut is a fictional portfolio demo. No real orders are placed or fulfilled.
Do you buy records?
Yes — see Sell Your Records for how it works.
Where do you ship?
Flat-rate, across the Mountain West and Pacific Coast. Full details on Shipping & Returns.
How do you grade used vinyl?
By hand, against the same scale every time — see our .
Can I return something?
Depends what you bought — used records are sold as-graded, new pressings can go back unopened. Full policy on Shipping & Returns.
Can I listen to a record before I buy it?
Bring it to the counter and we'll point you to the listening station right next door. Headphones are already plugged in.
Can you hold a record for me?
Yes, for 48 hours — just ask at the counter. After that, it's back in the crates for the next person to find.
Do you participate in Record Store Day?
Every single one since it began in 2008. Check our socials closer to the date for our RSD lineup and any doorbuster drops.
Do you sell turntables, sleeves, or other accessories?
Not currently — we're all about the records themselves. For gear and accessories, your local audio shop's got you covered.

Get Directions

Come on by.

Right on Hawthorne, Portland's record-row strip — swing by, dig through the crates, and take your time.

Address

SE Hawthorne Blvd.

Portland, OR 97214

Street parking + small lot behind the building.

Hours

MonClosed
Tues – Sun11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Contact

(503) 555-1984

hello@thevinylcut.com

The address, hours, and phone number above are fictional, provided as part of this non-commercial portfolio demo. The Vinyl Cut is not a real, visitable location.

Don't Just Wait Around.

We'll get back to you soon — no reason not to browse in the meantime.

Browse The Crates

The Vinyl Cut is a non-commercial portfolio demo. All payments run through Stripe in test mode — no real transactions occur. Album artwork and metadata are used for demonstration purposes only, with no affiliation to the artists or labels shown.

© 2026 Narciso Lobo. All rights reserved.

The Scale

How We Grade

No guessing games. Here's exactly what each grade means.

GradeDescriptionScale
M

Mint

Perfect, unplayed condition.

NM

Near Mint

Minimal signs of handling, no noticeable wear.

VG+

Very Good Plus

Light wear, plays with minimal surface noise.

VG

Very Good

Noticeable wear, audible but not distracting surface noise.

G

Good

Significant wear, playable with clear surface noise.

Every used record in our crates is graded by hand against this same scale — what you see here is what lands in yours.