If you’re having a clear-out of all those old LPs and singles
from the 1980s and before then children’s charity Barnardo’s
would love to receive them.
It
has reported a surge in demand for ‘vintage vinyl’
records at its nation-wide network of stores, and, as a result,
stocks at Barnardo’s are running low, and the charity is
urging people to donate their unwanted discs to meet the demand.
John
Ellis, Head of Retail Development at Barnardo’s explains:
“Music is a big part of our retail business and as you would
expect, demand for CDs has far outstripped that of vinyl in the
past 15 years. However, in recent months, we have noticed a distinct
up-turn in vinyl sales, and many of our shop managers are deluged
with requests for certain artists and records.
“It
appears that records and albums from the seventies and eighties
are proving most popular, and we think that it’s part of
a wider trend for all things nostalgic, as we find that retro
toys and games from the same period also sell particularly well.
Vinyl
trends at Barnardo’s stores also indicate regional differences
in demand. In Wales for example, there is a huge demand for eighties
artists such as Madonna and Prince, while vinyl addicts in the
Midlands and South West prefer bands from the seventies such as
the Clash and Pink Floyd. Interestingly, those in the North West,
support their home-grown talent, and request albums by the Beatles
and the Happy Mondays, while the Scots seem to be big Bowie fans.
Barnardo’s Top 10 Requests
