Moseley Record & Book Fair

My first experience of the Moseley record and book fair happened completely by random. I was visiting a friend who had recently moved to the area and we decided to go for a stroll.
I hadn’t been to such a fair since I was younger and my Dad took me to look for some new records for his 12 inch record player! It was a really nice blast from the past and I could really feel the enthusiasm and passion for music from the sellers on each stall. They really appeared to love being there and sharing their knowledge with potential buyers.
Although the name suggests it’s just records and books for sale, you’ll also find everything from classic magazines, comic books, and music memorabilia.
If you get a little peckish between exploring what’s on offer, head to the café and get yourself a slice of handmade Victoria sponge! Yum.

As a community very proud of its independent shops and cultural life, Moseley is certainly a step forward to others and Moseley Record & Book Fair is a good example of how to do it well.
The Saint Columba church is holding this nice book fair, since 2010. The event occurs every first Sunday of each month, attracting not just the residents.
I have been to the Moseley Record & Book Fair some times and have found some very good titles for extraordinary prices, including a brand new edition of The Scarpetta Factor for only £ 1. If you fancy vinyls there are plenty of options ad it’s possible to find some rare records, of course. Among other items, you can also find dvds, comic books, fanzines and cakes, obviously.
In addition to the memorabilia found there has a café running during the event as well, but the most important thing to highlight here is that events like this not just keep the a very friendly environmental, a featur of Moseley, but also replaces the gap left by several records shops closed around the country.
It definitely is worth visiting. The Moseley Record & Book Fair is a free admission event.

Moseley Record & Book Fair is one of the greatest places for me to go to, and I think it’s something that I’d truly miss if I moved out of Birmingham. I am literally addicted to coming every month, and spending every penny that I have on vinyl. The fair happens every first Sunday, but often changes dates, so keep your eyes peeled on the website for updates.
Every stall holder has something I want to buy, with an extensive list of vinyl, CDs, books and comics, visitors literally lose themselves in mooching through everything. It’s great to come into contact with so many like minded people, who hold a love for the physical format of music, and strive to searching for those rarities, no matter what the cost. I, myself, have fallen victim to these pricier, ‘sought-​after’ items, which have emptied my pockets many times. (Especially limited edition Progressive Rock records).
The more you attend the fair, the more you learn about each stall holder themselves, and it’s great to hear their interests and recommendations. From running a techno club, to meeting musicians, to running a film society, to attempting to organise a tribute to Frank Zappa in Birmingham, the stall holders are rooted in the knowledge and love of music. And so they should be!