LAST year local businesswoman Ros Sidaway took a gamble when she re-located her record shop out of town to Headless Cross.

But, 12 months on retro record specialists Vintage Trax, on Birchfield Road, is going from strength to strength.

The store is preparing to celebrate its first birthday, as the popularity of vinyl records continues to grow.

And it’s not just Redditch people who are supporting the shop.

Customers are coming from Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Alcester, Stratford, and Birmingham to dig through the crates of preloved LPs and 7”/12” singles encompassing most music genres.

“It was definitely a risk worth taking,” said Ms Sidaway.

“Record shops are destination shops – vinyl record buyers are prepared to travel to find what they want. We are on a main road, just two minutes off the A448 dual carriageway, and on the 47/48 Redditch bus route so access is very good - and there is free on road parking.”

The store is holding a special birthday event from 10.30am to 5pm on Saturday, February 27 which includes refreshments and special offers,

Customers will also be able to view the recently set up John Bonham – Local Lad to Global Rock Star display.

For further information, visit vintagetrax .co.uk.