An avid record dealer who spent years in the industry staging and tour managing bands hopes to be spinning with success when the Record Fair celebrates its sixth birthday this weekend.

John Beddows owner of Backtrax Music in Sandbach Market Hall is getting ready for the biggest Record Fair to date when traders from all over the North West will be converging on Sandbach on Sunday (August 7th) for the event.

John, who is also a town councillor for Town ward, can name the Beatles' White Album top loader and Bob Marley's Catch a Fire, which comes in a Zippo lighter case among his own collection .

He said in a previous Nub News interview: "I've been involved in music for years. I used to stage and tour manage bands until I got a job at a local college.

"The records are a hobby, but a hobby that has taken over my life," said John.

He added: "This event is now in its sixth year and attracts both visitors and sellers from all over the Northwest.

"We have some new traders joining the regulars this Sunday selling quality new and pre-loved records."

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Entry is free and there is free parking nearby.