Portishead’s Oxfam shop has seen an increase in vinyl sales as they mark their 75th anniversary.
The shop’s manger, Helen Mason, is eager to meet the challenge of rising demand head on: “our challenge is the meet the growing demand for second-hand vinyl with a steady stream of donations. We love finding new homes for neglected vinyl while generating income to support Oxfam’s work around the world”.
Oxfam’s vinyl sales is reflected nationwide. A year on from hitting a 30-year high, UK record sales hit £116.8 million in 2022, next to CD sales of £98.3 million.
Andrew Hadley, a vinyl enthusiast volunteering at Portishead’s Oxfam shop, explained how the vinyl is carefully restored: “we use a special vacuum cleaner and bespoke cleaning solutions before playing each record so it can be graded."
This ensures that the vinyl sold is of high quality.
More information on donations can be found here.
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