OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Welcome to GADGET / Disque.JP, an independent record specialist in Japan. Since 2004, we have been selecting vinyl for collectors, DJs and music enthusiasts, with a particular interest in Japanese pressings, city pop, soul, jazz and rare grooves.
We are pleased to serve customers overseas and to arrange direct purchases from Japan. Whether you have found a special record in our catalog or are searching for a particular pressing, we welcome your enquiry.
01 PAYMENT
Credit card payments only for international orders. Payments are processed in Japanese yen (JPY). Exchange rates and any foreign transaction fees are determined by your card issuer. Card acceptance is subject to issuer approval.
02 SHIPPING METHODS
International Air Packet (tracked) — an economical tracked airmail service for eligible parcels up to 2 kg. Delivered to the recipient's mailbox where available.
EMS (Express Mail Service) — an express postal service with tracking. Recommended for higher-value or larger orders, subject to availability and any compensation limitations.
Postal availability, customs rules, declared value and package dimensions vary by country. We may recommend EMS or provide an individual quote for valuable, heavy or unusual-format records.
03 SHIPPING RATES BY REGION
Rates below are our estimated international shipping prices in Japanese yen (JPY), including standard protective packaging and handling. They reflect our existing Discogs pricing approach and Japan Post charges. The exact shipping service and final charge must be confirmed before payment while international checkout setup is being completed.
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| Region / Service | 1 record | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia (including China, South Korea & Taiwan) — Tracked Air Packet | ¥2,400 | ¥2,900 | ¥3,400 | ¥3,900 | ¥4,400 |
| Asia (including China, South Korea & Taiwan) — EMS | ¥3,200 | ¥3,850 | ¥4,500 | ¥5,150 | ¥5,800 |
| Europe, Canada, Oceania & Middle East — Tracked Air Packet | ¥2,800 | ¥3,400 | ¥4,000 | ¥4,600 | ¥5,200 |
| Europe, Canada, Oceania & Middle East — EMS | ¥4,000 | ¥5,000 | ¥6,000 | ¥7,000 | ¥8,000 |
| United States — EMS | ¥6,400 | ¥7,700 | ¥9,000 | ¥10,300 | ¥11,600 |
| Africa, Central & South America — Tracked Air Packet | ¥3,500 | ¥4,300 | ¥5,100 | ¥5,900 | ¥6,700 |
| Africa, Central & South America — EMS | ¥4,800 | ¥6,400 | ¥8,000 | ¥9,600 | ¥11,200 |
The table covers standard single-disc vinyl records with ordinary protective packaging. Double LPs count as two records. Bulky editions, multiple formats, six or more records, and packages exceeding 2 kg require a custom quote; Air Packet is limited to 2 kg. Availability depends on the destination country. For the United States, only EMS is listed in this schedule.
International checkout: These rates are estimates and are not yet active automatic checkout charges. International shipping is not yet enabled at checkout. Please contact us to confirm the available delivery service and total before placing an overseas order. Domestic Japan delivery rates are unchanged.
04 IMPORT DUTIES & DELIVERY
Import duties, VAT, customs clearance charges and other local taxes are generally the buyer's responsibility unless we expressly state otherwise in an individual quotation. Customs processing and local postal conditions may affect delivery time. Shipping prices do not include import duties.
Shipping to some destinations, including the United States, may require additional customs procedures or advance duty arrangements. We will confirm the available service before accepting the order.
05 WANT LIST / RECORD REQUESTS
Looking for a particular record? We welcome want lists and requests for specific Japanese pressings and hard-to-find titles. Please include the artist, title, label, catalog number, preferred pressing, condition requirements, approximate budget and delivery country.
We will review your request and, where possible, provide an availability update or a quotation. Requests do not guarantee availability and do not constitute an order.
RECORD REQUEST FORM
Looking for a record? Send us the details and we will check whether we can help.
Include the artist, title, pressing, catalog number, condition, approximate budget and destination country.