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XTONES
Archiving the epic tones in Japan
Item Description
Attention classic rock collectors and audiophiles! This is your chance to own a highly sought-after Japan Domestic Pressing of one of the most influential albums in rock history: The Velvet Underground & Nico (the iconic \"Banana Album\" designed by Andy Warhol).What makes this release truly special for overseas collectors is the inclusion of the authentic Japanese \"OBI\" strip. Japanese pressings are globally renowned for their pristine manufacturing quality, and having the complete package with the OBI significantly elevates its collectible value. Secure this pristine Japanese edition for your collection today!
About XTONES
XTONES (pronounced \"Cross Tones\") is a Nagano-based creative studio bridging Japan’s sonic culture with collectors around the world—an intersection where tradition, craft, and sound meet.
Personally curated and shipped from Nagano by the founder, Satoshi.K.
Shipping & Packaging
Shipped from Nagano City, Nagano, Japan
Each item is personally inspected and sent via trackable international shipping.
Why Expedited
We use Expedited shipping to shorten transit time and reduce stress on vinyl in transit.
Packaging
Records are secured between protective boards on both sides, packed in a dedicated vinyl mailer, then protected with bubble wrap and a FedEx Extra Large pack.
Save on Shipping When You Buy Multiple Records
Add two or more records to your cart and checkout together—shipping is charged once, so you save on every additional record.
We ship within the stated handling time. Thank you for the kind response on our shipping—we do our best to deliver quickly and safely. Questions are always welcome.
International Buyers - Please Note:
We ship worldwide from Nagano, Japan.
Shipments to the United States
For U.S. orders under USD 2,500 (item price, excluding shipping), we ship Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Applicable import duties and standard carrier customs / import processing fees are handled on our side. You should not be asked to pay extra import charges after checkout. Sales Tax collected at checkout, if any, is separate from customs / import fees.
Shipments to the European Union
From 2026, the EU applies new import rules for low-value parcels.
Item value €150 or less (excluding shipping): We ship with Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Import duties and standard customs processing for eligible low-value shipments are handled on our side, so you should not need to pay extra import charges at delivery.
Item value over €150 (excluding shipping): Import duties, taxes, and related charges are not included and are the buyer’s responsibility, as before.
The United Kingdom is not part of this EU low-value rule.
Other countries
Import duties, taxes, and related charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost and are the buyer’s responsibility.
Return & Trouble Policy
Our Guarantee:
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or significantly not as described, please message us right away. We will take full responsibility and work with you quickly and fairly to resolve it.
Returns:
We do not accept returns for change of mind or buyer’s remorse.
Customs & Unclaimed Packages:
Where import duties are the buyer’s responsibility, items returned due to unpaid customs duties or being left unclaimed will not receive a full refund. Any return shipping costs and resulting loss in value may be deducted from a possible refund. U.S. DDP orders and eligible EU low-value DDP shipments are excluded from this unpaid-duty case.