34th Mega Record & CD Fair
Famous pop photographers exhibit at the Mega Record and CD Fair in Holland
Rare albums, autograph sessions, valuations and live performances
On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of November 2010 the Mega Record and CD Fair will take place at the Jaarbeurs convention centre. This fair, which will be held for the 34th time, joins music lovers from all over the world in finding records, enjoying live performances or gazing at music related exhibitions.
This autumn a huge collection of 100 images will be shown by 7 of the worlds leading photographers of artists like the Clash, Madonna, David Bowie and Iggy Pop. The Austrian top-collector Hans Pokora will show and autograph his latest encyclopaedia of rare albums. Vinyl is a good investment, fanatic collectors are looking forward to the presentation of the Rare Record Price Guide 2012 and valuation by compiler Ian Shirley
Photo exhibit Masters of Light
The American photographer George Dubose is the proud owner of a huge collection original images by famous photographers. At the fair he will show over 100 photo’s among some of which are by Mick Rock, well known for his work with David Bowie and REM, and Curtis Knapp, who shot the first magazine cover of Madonna. Apart from these two George Dubose will show images of his work with the Ramones and there are many photos of Chip Simons (Counting Crows), Adrian Boot (Bob Marley), Jeffrey Newbury (Lou Reed) and Josh Cheuse (the Clash).
More information about the Masters of Light and see also: www.george-dubose.com
Record Collector Dreams presentation
At the Mega Record and CD Fair a very special book compiled by Hans Pokora will see daylight for the first time. This encyclopaedia contains an overview of rare and unique Folk, Beat, garage and psychedelic albums from the 60’s and 70’s. Pokora has collected albums from this period for over 40 years and his book, named 6001 Record Collector Dreams, is the sixth and last one from his reference series for music lovers. Hans Pokora will be available for valuations and interesting chats about the best period of pop music in the last century.
Rare Records, a valuable investment
While the stock market has plummeted prices of unique and wanted albums have gone into orbit. Collectors are willing to pay huge amounts for extremely rare items in mint condition. A very good guide to these is the Rare Record Price Guide 2012. This is a catalogue with a price guide of rare vinyl - from Pink Floyd’s debut album to the most sought after albums of the underground scene, through to the Beatles special export albums, the rarest of the fab4. Author, crate digger, and expert Ian Shirley, journalist of the British magazine Record Collector will explain his method, sign his book and is also available for valuations at the fair.
See also: www.rarerecordpriceguide.com
Liquid Light Show repeats
Due to the success at the last fair the Liquid Light show will do a live performance at the stage. Feel the sixties coming back alive with this spectacular vintage light show.
See also: www.universalcolors.nl
Showroom
New!! On Recordplanet.nl-showroom a new page has been created where visitors can have a look at special items which will be for sale at Utrecht. Check the showroom regularly because we expect daily updates by most dealers all year around!
Mega Record & CD Fair November 2010, Jaarbeurs Utrecht, The Netherlands
The Mega Record and CD fair with more than 500 stalls from over 45 different countries is a true happening for all music lovers. Open Saturday November 20 from 09.00 until 17.00 hours and Sunday November 21 from 10.00 until 17.00 hours.
For more information call 00 31 0229 213891 during office hours or email: info@recordplanet.nl
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