Did you know that if you place an order for $150 or more of Folkways products, you are entitled to a 15% discount?
All of the recordings on the Smithsonian Folkways label are available for sale. For your convenience, there are a variety of ways to order our recordings.
Online
Purchase our recordings online over a secure server. Browse or search our catalogue or our new releases, and add the recordings you wish to purchase to your cart. When you have finished browsing and would like to submit your order, select your Shopping Cart and proceed with check out.
Phone
Order recordings by telephone using Discover, Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. Call our toll-free order line at 1-800-410-9815 or 1-888-FOLKWAYS; International customers please call 1-202-633-6450.
Orders can be taken 24 hours a day.
Mail
Send your order via mail using this order form. Include shipping information and check, money order, or credit card info to:
Smithsonian Folkways Mail Order
PO Box 37012, MRC 520, CG 2001
Washington, DC 20013-7012.
USA
Fax
Fax your order with shipping information to 1-800-853-9511. International customers please dial (001) 202-633-6477.
Shipping and Handling Information
Orders usually ship within 2-3 business days, please allow more time for custom disc orders.
Shipping costs will be totaled at time of purchase.
International orders ship via air freight:
Please pay by credit card (Master/ Visa / Discover). Credit cards will be charged for actual shipping cost plus $1.50USD for handling.
Other shipping options available upon request.
Special Discounts
Customers ordering $150 or more through Smithsonian Folkways Recordings receive a 15% discount on their purchase.
Members of the Smtihsonian Institution are entitled to a 10% discount on their Smithsonian Folkways Recordings purchases. For more information on becoming a Smithsonian member, please visit www.si.edu/membership.
If you order on-line, your discount(s) will be reflected on your final invoice and your credit card statement.
Download Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Many of our recordings are available for purchase at digital download retailers such as iTunes, MSN, and eMusic. Also, check out Smithsonian Global Sound, our own digital download site where you can purchase tracks for 99 cents each from archives all over the world in MP3 or FLAC format. Tracks are accompanied by extensive information at no charge including liner notes, images, and commentary. Enjoy free features such as Radio Global Sound and Global Sound Live videos.
Questions
For questions about your order, please call 1-888-FOLKWAYS or email at smithsonianfolkways@si.edu. (This email address is for informational requests only! Do not place orders through this address, as it is not secure.)