February 2015

Mission Statement

GIVEN OUR PASSION FOR, AND DEDICATION TO VINYL RECORD COLLECTING VRCA WILL:

Recognize and honour collectors who have significantly contributed to our fraternity;

Plan and execute events, which celebrate vinyl record collecting;

Make contributions primarily to institutions which promote music and education;

Globally promote and sustain vinyl record collecting;

thus ensuring the longevity of VRCA.

Our History

In 1998 (USA) Memorial Weekend Sunday May 24 when Michael Neysmith decided to host a “Sit in”amongst Vinyl record collectors and their close friends in Philadelphia, the seed of our organization was planted. This initial event took on added meaning when it was decided to brand it as a commemorative event for Astley George Pessoa affectionately known as “Chunnie” himself a collector.

Wild Bunch Disco

Gladstone ”Gladdy” Parker has been in the music business as owner, operator and selector of Wild Bunch Disco and an avid record collector for the past 50 years.

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