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Charity shop’s call for more vinyl records

Oxfam shop runs out of stock

Glamorgan Star news 29/04/2022

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More and more people are rediscovering the attraction of vinyl records. NOTE: Sadly, these two classic albums are still in a private collection.

Charity shop’s call for more vinyl records

The unexpected recent rise in the popularity of vinyl records has meant that the Oxfam shop in Penarth has run out of stock.

The shop, which is proud of its music section, has built up a reputation for selling good quality second hand records at fair prices. This is only the second time in the last eight years that the shop has no vinyl to put out for sale.

The shop sells records of all genres- pop, rock, folk, jazz, easy listening, punk and classical. They welcome vinyl in all formats – LPs, singles and 12 inch.

Caroline Mumford, the shop manager, said “We are so grateful to all those local people who have made music donations over the years and without their support we could not offer our loyal customers such a choice. Unfortunately, at the moment our donations have dried up so we are appealing to anyone who has records that they no longer use – or which are upstairs in the loft – to consider donating them to Oxfam here in Penarth.”

The shop has a small dedicated and experienced team of music volunteers. They have the expertise to ensure that any donations that are received achieve the best possible price. Donations of sheet music, small musical instruments (working or broken), pre-recorded cassettes, gig posters, programmes and tickets, CDs and old music magazines are also most welcome.

Anyone who wants to donate vinyl or other related items can take them to the shop at 8, Windsor Road, Penarth, CF64 1JH. Please ring the shop on 029 20706358 before making a special journey as there is parking at the rear of the shop which can be accessed by prior arrangement.

🌟 This article first appeared in the printed edition of the Glamorgan Star on 21.04.22