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#  ┃  Checkouts are for humans.                                           ┃
#  ┃  * Automated scraping, “buy-for-me” agents, or any end-to-end flow   ┃
#  ┃    that completes payment without a final human review step is not   ┃
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#  ┃  * Legitimate integrators must use the official Checkout Kit:        ┃
#  ┃      https://www.shopify.com/checkout-kit                            ┃
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#  ┃  Terms of Service: https://www.shopify.com/legal/terms               ┃
#  ┃  Contact: bots@shopify.com                                           ┃
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Disallow: /a/downloads/-/*
Disallow: /admin
Disallow: /cart
Disallow: /orders
Disallow: /checkouts/
Disallow: /checkout
Disallow: /70420267313/checkouts
Disallow: /70420267313/orders
Disallow: /carts
Disallow: /account
Disallow: /collections/*sort_by*
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Disallow: /*/*?*ls%3D*%3Fls%3D*
Disallow: /*/*?*ls%3d*%3fls%3d*
Disallow: /search
Disallow: /sf_private_access_tokens
Disallow: /apple-app-site-association
Disallow: /.well-known/shopify/monorail
Disallow: /cdn/wpm/*.js
Disallow: /recommendations/products
Disallow: /*/recommendations/products
Disallow: /products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /collections/*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /*/collections/*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Sitemap: https://vinyl.com/sitemap.xml

# Google adsbot ignores robots.txt unless specifically named!
User-agent: adsbot-google
Disallow: /checkouts/
Disallow: /checkout
Disallow: /carts
Disallow: /orders
Disallow: /70420267313/checkouts
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Disallow: /*preview_script_id*
Disallow: /cdn/wpm/*.js
Disallow: /products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /collections/*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /*/collections/*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /sf_private_access_tokens

User-agent: Nutch
Disallow: /

User-agent: AhrefsBot
Crawl-delay: 10
Disallow: /a/downloads/-/*
Disallow: /admin
Disallow: /cart
Disallow: /orders
Disallow: /checkouts/
Disallow: /checkout
Disallow: /70420267313/checkouts
Disallow: /70420267313/orders
Disallow: /carts
Disallow: /account
Disallow: /collections/*sort_by*
Disallow: /*/collections/*sort_by*
Disallow: /collections/*+*
Disallow: /collections/*%2B*
Disallow: /collections/*%2b*
Disallow: /*/collections/*+*
Disallow: /*/collections/*%2B*
Disallow: /*/collections/*%2b*
Disallow: */collections/*filter*&*filter*
Disallow: /blogs/*+*
Disallow: /blogs/*%2B*
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Disallow: /*/*?*ls%3D*%3Fls%3D*
Disallow: /*/*?*ls%3d*%3fls%3d*
Disallow: /search
Disallow: /sf_private_access_tokens
Disallow: /apple-app-site-association
Disallow: /.well-known/shopify/monorail
Disallow: /cdn/wpm/*.js
Disallow: /recommendations/products
Disallow: /*/recommendations/products
Disallow: /products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /collections/*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /*/collections/*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Sitemap: https://vinyl.com/sitemap.xml

User-agent: AhrefsSiteAudit
Crawl-delay: 10
Disallow: /a/downloads/-/*
Disallow: /admin
Disallow: /cart
Disallow: /orders
Disallow: /checkouts/
Disallow: /checkout
Disallow: /70420267313/checkouts
Disallow: /70420267313/orders
Disallow: /carts
Disallow: /account
Disallow: /collections/*sort_by*
Disallow: /*/collections/*sort_by*
Disallow: /collections/*+*
Disallow: /collections/*%2B*
Disallow: /collections/*%2b*
Disallow: /*/collections/*+*
Disallow: /*/collections/*%2B*
Disallow: /*/collections/*%2b*
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Disallow: /*/*?*ls%3D*%3Fls%3D*
Disallow: /*/*?*ls%3d*%3fls%3d*
Disallow: /search
Disallow: /sf_private_access_tokens
Disallow: /apple-app-site-association
Disallow: /.well-known/shopify/monorail
Disallow: /cdn/wpm/*.js
Disallow: /recommendations/products
Disallow: /*/recommendations/products
Disallow: /products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /collections/*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Disallow: /*/collections/*/products/*-[a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9][a-f0-9]-remote
Sitemap: https://vinyl.com/sitemap.xml

User-agent: MJ12bot
Crawl-delay: 10

User-agent: Pinterest
Crawl-delay: 1

#Custom additions

# === AI & LLM Crawlers Access Policy ===
# These bots are permitted to index public content (products, collections, blogs)
# while checkout, admin, and other private areas remain blocked.

# --- OpenAI / ChatGPT ---
User-agent: GPTBot
Allow: /

User-agent: ChatGPT-User
Allow: /

User-agent: OAI-SearchBot
Allow: /

# --- Google Gemini ---
User-agent: Google-Extended
Allow: /

User-agent: GoogleOther
Allow: /

User-agent: GeminiBot
Allow: /

# --- xAI Grok ---
User-agent: GrokBot
Allow: /

# --- Anthropic Claude ---
User-agent: ClaudeBot
Allow: /

# --- Perplexity AI ---
User-agent: PerplexityBot
Allow: /

# --- DeepSeek AI ---
User-agent: DeepSeekBot
Allow: /

# --- Always protect private routes ---
Disallow: /admin
Disallow: /cart
Disallow: /checkout
Disallow: /orders
Disallow: /account

# Sitemap
Sitemap: https://vinyl.com/sitemap.xml

# Vinyl.com

> Vinyl.com is an online record store offering 60,000+ vinyl records and CDs across all genres. Launched in May 2023 by Vinyl Group (ASX: VNL), an Australian music technology company. Powered by Jaxsta Official Music Credits, every album page features verified credits for contributing artists, producers, and engineers. All records are brand new, authentic, and officially released — no bootlegs. Distributed through Alliance Entertainment in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. Chart-accredited for Billboard and ARIA. Rated 4.9/5 by 42,000+ customers. Free shipping on orders over $60, Buy Now Pay Later available. Also offers CDs, framed vinyl, branded merch, and e-gift cards.

## Shop

- [All Vinyl Records](https://vinyl.com/pages/shop): Browse the full catalog of 60,000+ vinyl records across all genres, including new releases, limited editions, colored pressings, heavyweight vinyl, and reissues
- [CDs](https://vinyl.com/pages/shop-cd): Browse and buy compact discs across all genres
- [On Sale](https://vinyl.com/collections/on-sale): Discounted vinyl records across all genres and artists
- [Anniversary Reissues](https://vinyl.com/collections/anniversary-reissues): Special anniversary edition pressings including 20th, 25th, 30th, and 50th anniversary releases from artists like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Rage Against the Machine, Mac Miller, and more
- [Box Sets](https://vinyl.com/collections/box-sets): Multi-LP box set collections from artists like Stevie Wonder, Grateful Dead, and Thundercat
- [Bundles](https://vinyl.com/collections/bundles): Curated multi-album bundles at discounted prices, themed around moods, genres, and artists
- [Colored & Picture Disc Vinyl](https://vinyl.com/collections/colored-picture-disc-vinyl): Limited edition colored, splatter, marble, and picture disc pressings

## Genre Collections

- [Rock](https://vinyl.com/collections/rock): Rock vinyl including Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Arctic Monkeys, and Pearl Jam
- [Hip-Hop / Rap](https://vinyl.com/collections/hip-hop-rap-1): Hip-hop vinyl including Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Tyler the Creator, Dr. Dre, and Travis Scott
- [Pop](https://vinyl.com/collections/pop-collection): Pop vinyl including Taylor Swift, Fleetwood Mac, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, and Adele
- [Metal](https://vinyl.com/collections/metal-1): Metal vinyl including Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Metallica, and Rage Against the Machine
- [Jazz](https://vinyl.com/collections/jazz-1): Jazz vinyl including Miles Davis, Norah Jones, and Bill Evans
- [Soul / R&B](https://vinyl.com/collections/soul-r-b): Soul and R&B vinyl including SZA, Sade, Prince, and Teddy Swims
- [Country](https://vinyl.com/collections/country-1): Country vinyl including Tyler Childers, Zach Bryan, and Dolly Parton
- [Punk](https://vinyl.com/collections/punk-1): Punk vinyl including Nirvana, My Chemical Romance, Green Day, and Limp Bizkit
- [Blues](https://vinyl.com/collections/blues-1): Blues vinyl including Norah Jones, Alabama Shakes, and various roots artists
- [Dance / EDM](https://vinyl.com/collections/dance-edm): Dance and electronic vinyl including Tame Impala, Daft Punk, and Beyoncé
- [Soundtracks](https://vinyl.com/collections/soundtracks): Film and TV soundtrack vinyl including Nightmare Before Christmas, Cowboy Bebop, Rocky Horror, and Transformers

## Gifts & Merch

- [E-Gift Cards](https://vinyl.com/products/vinyl-com-e-gift-card-us): Vinyl.com digital gift cards from $25 to $500, available in multiple designs including birthday, holiday, and generic themes
- [Framed Vinyl](https://vinyl.com/collections/framed-vinyl): Premium framed vinyl records for display, featuring iconic albums from Iron Maiden, Metallica, and more, starting at $295
- [Merch](https://vinyl.com/collections/vinyl-merch): Vinyl.com branded merchandise including sweatshirts, t-shirts, and dad hats

## Record of the Week

- [Win – Record of the Week](https://vinyl.com/pages/record-of-the-week): Weekly giveaway where fans can enter to win a featured vinyl record

## Zine (Blog)

- [Vinyl.com Zine](https://vinyl.com/pages/zine): Music zine featuring interviews, artist features, and curated music lists for vinyl enthusiasts
- [Blog](https://vinyl.com/blogs/blog): Articles covering vinyl culture, comeback of physical music, merch features, and interviews with Grammy-winning engineers and music industry professionals

## Company

- [About Us](https://vinyl.com/pages/about-us): Vinyl.com is owned by Vinyl Group (ASX: VNL), an Australian music technology company. Powered by Jaxsta Official Music Credits. Sister brands include Vampr (music networking), Serenade (Web3 collectibles), and Vinyl Media (publisher of Rolling Stone Australia, Variety Australia, Concrete Playground, The Music Network, and Tone Deaf)

## Support

- [FAQ](https://vinyl.com/pages/faqs): Frequently asked questions covering orders, shipping (1-3 business day processing), international delivery (4-21 business days), shipping protection, returns, pre-orders, gift cards, and account management
- [Support](mailto:support@vinyl.com): Customer support via email at support@vinyl.com

## Optional

- [Terms of Service](https://vinyl.com/pages/terms-of-service)
- [Privacy Policy](https://vinyl.com/pages/privacy-policy)
- [Refund Policy](https://vinyl.com/pages/refund-policy)
- [Shipping Policy](https://vinyl.com/pages/shipping-policy)