An increasing number of vinyl record collectors are spending hours rummaging through records in hopes of finding the long-lost vinyl. The inaugural “One Stop Record Fair” of the year was packed with audio enthusiasts when it opened at the brand-new Greenhills Mall in San Juan City.
More than thirty vinyl record vendors, including Bunnygod Records, Tambai Records, Lennox Records, Kapitan Plaka, Musique Vibe Records, Mamsy Records, Plakatons, Ohmandys, and Perfect Day Records, were present at the quarterly music festival called “One Stop Record Fair.” Vinyl records from the 1960s to the 2020s were available for as little as 200 pesos, with discounts of up to 50%; nevertheless, you are free to haggle and request lower prices. It’s wise to remember that first pressings are frequently sold for a high price and to bring extra cash the next time.
Do you not yet own a turntable or other audio equipment? Don’t worry, though; CDs and cassette tapes were also offered at the record fair. Turntables and speakers were among the audio equipment that Audio-Technica was selling at a booth. Notable records sold at the event include “Feel like Making Love” by Bob James Trio and “The World’s Greatest Audiophile Vocal Recordings” from UG34 Music; “Buckingham Nicks (Japan Pressing)” by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham and “City Pop Avenue” by Paper Moon Project from Bunnygod Records; “Shooting Rubberbands At The Sky (US First Pressing)” by Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians and Charles Mingus’ “Mingus at Monterey (Japan pressing mono)” from New Vintage Culture, among other notable records sold.
Cubil’s wife Keiko Necesario, who is also a singer-songwriter, joined him on stage to sing their song “Una.” Meanwhile, director and actor Bobot Mortiz launched his 8-track vinyl album “Goin’ Standard,” a collection of standards popularized by Frank Sinatra, at the record fair.
“I am happy with the outcome of this event. One Stop Record Fair is indeed successful. I can say that ‘our events are always successful, and it was different from previous fair since it was more fun and more people came,'” said Sari Osorio, the organizer of the record fair.
According to Osorio, attendees are more enthusiastic this time around since they are aware of what the record fair has to offer and are eager to see what has been introduced since the last fair.
In June 2024, there will be another “One Stop Record Fair,” so get ready to start digging.
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