General FAQ

Ordering and formats

  • All purchases on this site are digital by default. Every product purchase grants immediate access to the digital CD (MP3 320 kbps and FLAC where available).

  • Physical CDs are not selectable at checkout and must be requested after you buy the digital edition.

  • If you have questions about stock, please email us at vbaley@aol.com.

How do I buy a recording?

Purchase any title through the site; every purchase grants immediate access to the digital CD.

What format do I receive?

All purchases are digital by default. Downloads are provided as WAV when available.

Are digital purchases refundable?

Digital downloads are non‑refundable except for unresolved technical delivery failures we cannot fix.

About TNC Recordings

TNC Recordings is a specialist label dedicated to preserving and reissuing rare, out-of-print, and archival performances across contemporary classical, chamber music, and jazz. The label’s catalog brings together historic live performances, studio rarities, and curated projects that connect performers, scholars, and collectors to otherwise inaccessible recordings

Connect with us

TNC Recordings grew out of Troppe Note Recordings’ affiliation with Cambria Master Recordings in the 1990s and has since operated as a focused imprint for carefully curated releases and archival projects

Virko Baley — composer, conductor, producer

Virko Baley (born 1938) is a Ukrainian‑American composer, conductor, pianist, and former Distinguished Professor of Music whose long career spans composition, conducting, and record production. Through TNC and related partnerships he has produced a series of compact discs documenting rare performances — notably archival recordings of Sviatoslav Richter and projects featuring the Cleveland Chamber SymphonyWikipedia. Baley’s work as a recording co‑producer was recognized with a Grammy Award in 2007

Signature catalog and artists

TNC’s discography covers a wide range of repertoire and performers, from contemporary chamber cycles and modern violin repertory to jazz and orchestral releases. The label’s listings include multi‑volume projects and single‑artist anthologies by names such as Oleh Krysa, Valentin Bibik, the Kiev Camerata, and numerous jazz artists, alongside curated releases documenting historic broadcasts and live concerts.

Mission and services

TNC’s mission is to preserve musical legacies and make them available in durable physical editions and immediate digital formats. The label supports collectors, educators, and institutions with verified-condition CD sales, archival discovery services, educational licensing, and instant digital downloads for many titles.

Contact Us Today

For catalog inquiries, licensing, or collector services, visit our catalog page or contact our orders team for availability, restored masters, and archival research assistance.

4150 E. Pinecrest Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89121

FAQ — Physical CD Shipping

Purchase flow for physical CDs

To streamline orders and confirm demand, please purchase the digital CD first and then request a physical copy.

  • Buy the digital CD at checkout to receive immediate access and confirm your purchase. You can contact us to request availability before ordering.

  • After purchase, email vbaley@aol.com with your account name and order number and request the physical CD.

  • Physical requests are fulfilled based on current inventory; submitting a request does not guarantee availability.

  • If a physical copy is available we’ll reply with condition notes, shipping cost, and estimated ship date.

  • If we’re out of stock we’ll offer to place you on a priority waitlist or suggest an alternative edition.

Why this helps

  • Guarantees you immediate access via download.

  • Allows us to verify demand before allocating limited physical stock.

  • Speeds processing for collectors (we already have your order details and payment on file).

How do I order a physical CD

  • Buy the digital CD first at checkout to secure your purchase and get immediate access.

  • After purchase, email orders@tncrecordings.com with your account name and order number and request the physical CD.

  • Requests are processed in the order received and depend on current inventory.

Why must I buy the digital CD first

  • Purchasing the digital edition guarantees immediate access and confirms demand.

  • It lets us verify payment and customer details before allocating limited physical stock.

Inventory, availability, and waitlists

  • Physical requests are fulfilled only if stock is available.

  • If a copy is available we will email you with condition notes, additional shipping cost details, and an estimated ship date.

  • If out of stock we will offer to place you on a priority waitlist or suggest alternative editions.

Shipping timelines, tracking, and costs

  • We process physical requests within 1–3 business days; most CDs ship within 5–7 business days after you confirm the additional shipping details we email.

  • Once we ship, you will receive a shipping confirmation and tracking number to the email on your account.

Priority collector handling

  • To request priority handling for collector-condition copies, include PRIORITY COLLECTOR in your request email.

  • Priority requests receive manual review for condition verification and expedited handling when possible. Priority does not guarantee availability.

Address changes, cancellations, and returns

  • Contact us immediately if you need to change the shipping address or cancel; changes can usually be made before fulfillment.

  • Returns accepted within 30 days for unopened CDs. Opened discs are eligible only if defective; digital downloads are non-refundable except for unresolved technical delivery failures.

Lost, damaged, or incorrect items

If a CD arrives damaged or incorrect, email photos and your order number. We will replace or refund after verification and, if needed, open a carrier inquiry.

International orders and duties

International customers are responsible for any customs, import duties, or local taxes assessed by their country.

Need help?

Create your account, add shipping details, purchase the digital CD, then email vbaley@aol.com with your account name and order number to request a physical copy or condition verification.

Collectors, condition verification, and institutional orders

Do you verify CD condition and edition?

Yes. Request condition notes in your physical request email and we’ll respond with provenance and edition details when available.

How do I request priority collector handling?

Include PRIORITY COLLECTOR in your request email. Priority flags the order for manual review but does not guarantee availability.

Do you accept bulk or institutional purchases?

Yes. Contact us for tailored pricing, licensing, and invoicing.

Accounts, licensing, and support

Do I need an account?

Creating an account and adding shipping info speeds physical requests and is required to request CDs.

How do I license tracks for classroom, broadcast, or performance?

Email vbaley@aol.com with “LICENSING” in the subject and include intended use, audience, and territory.

Who do I contact for help?

For orders, inventory, licensing, or collector services email vbaley@aol.com with your account name and order number for fastest service.