Vinyl junkie in Te Awamutu for weekend fair

Brian Wafer checks out at record at Mount Record Fair last year.

A self-described "record junkie" is bringing his travelling fair back to Te Awamutu for the third time in 10 years.

Brian Wafer runs record fairs around the North Island and is hosting one at the Scout Hall on Saturday.

The New Plymouth man has been collecting records for more than 50 years.

The New Plymouth man has been collecting records for more than 50 years.

The first song he ever listened to on vinyl was All My Loving by The Beatles at the age of 10.

"It was one of the only ways to listen to music back then," Brian says.

"It's still the best way to listen to music now."

Brian estimates he now owns around 10,000 records.

"Not a day goes past that I won't buy a record," he says.

"Every town I visit in New Zealand I'll see if I can buy one. Op shops are my favourite places to find them."

Brian says he loves the sound of records playing, having something tangible to hold and the quirky works of art on record covers.

His record fair is coming to Te Awamutu Scout Hall, Scout Lane on Saturday, July 14 from 10am to 4pm. Free entry.

If you'd like to register as a vendor contact Brian on 022 633 0405.

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