Centurion vinyl fair attracts music collectors
Collector of 15 000 vinyl records opens his cupboards for others to enjoy.
Music collector and vinyl records fan, Era Muller, hosted a chilled vinyl fair at the Capital Craft Centurion restaurant in Centurion on Saturday.
Muller, who owns more than 15 000 vinyl records, brought out his crates out for others to enjoy.
“Three years ago, my wife and I decided to have a vinyl fair when we saw that our collection was way too big,’’ he said.
“We decided that we would host a fair to spread the happiness.’’
Muller also invited other vinyl collectors to showcase at the fair, bringing out a vast number of records across many music genres.
“We have rock, jazz, pop, soul, funk and disco,’’ said Muller.
“Everybody has their niche of what they like and we wanted to cater for various music lovers.”
Muller said the quality of music on vinyl made him to buy even more records.
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“There is always something new to discover in vinyl, I grew with the recording medium and other music media such as CDs got introduced over time.
“However, I found myself back to vinyl because of the good sound quality it offers; it is different from any other medium,’’ he said.
Music collectors from around Pretoria gathered at the fair to buy something they did not already have on their record shelves.
Mahure Mamabolo, Ntuteng Mogotsi and Tshepo Raphahlelo from the Pretoria Soul, Funk and Jazz club were among the collectors at the fair.
Mamabolo said their passion to collecting good quality music that they could never find on the radio birthed their love for vinyl.
Father and daughter duo Matthew and Meghan de Jongh showcased their mix of records, but specialised in local South African music.
“It’s our first time showcasing at the fair and so far it has been great to meet people who have the same love for vinyl as we do,’’ Meghan said.
Monthly fair regular Peter Farrands said his love for vinyl was not just tailored to the quality of music, but the beautiful artistic presentation of the music.
“Vinyl has lasted for generations and one can repair them when they are broken unlike CDs and other recording technologies,’’ Farrands said.
Vintage car lover Dean Saayman was impressed by the collection.
He said he found it difficult to choose what to buy, but his favourite band, English rock band Led Zeppelin, won out yet again.
Vinyl paper sleeves crafter Lehutso Mphahlele sold sleeves designed to protect precious vinyl records.
“To many vinyl owners, their records are important to them; so I offer something that will protect them so that they can last even longer,’’ he said.
He said the sleeves were handmade and collectors bought them especially if they wanted to move.
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Vinyl collectors Matthew de Jongh and Era Muller at the vinyl fair event in Centurion , Saturday.
Music fans Francois Lotter and Dean Saayman at the vinyl fair in Centurion , Saturday.
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