We never expected Len of LD Fabrications to need a second roller shutter especially for this purpose!
Did you Know?
- The average cost of someone in the UK 's music collection is £15,000! 1 in 10 people have over 500 albums. (Readers Digest September 2005, Barclay Research).
- The UK's most expensive record ever bought was produced in 1958 by three of the original Beatles who at the time called themselves the Quarrymen the record was called 'That'll be the day' and cost just 90p to produce. It cost the buyer £100,000. (www.femalefirst.co.uk, November 2004)
Len was just as shocked about the most expensive record fact as we were. We were expecting him to say he owned it having seen his mini outside! (top of the range)
Len has what he calls an acquired taste in music, he enjoys listening to American Mo-town, Northern soul music from the 60's. The records he collects have not been chart toppers, and are produced by small unknown labels from the 60's. Len pointed out that Mo-town originated in Detroit so it has the American cultural influence behind it. Of all of the Mo-town music his favourite type is Mid-tempo Northern soul.
Len first developed an interest in this style of music at the age of 14 when he was into Scooters. The first record he ever bought was called 'Nothing but a house party', by the Show Stoppers, and produced by Beacon Records. This was when Len began to DJ which only encouraged his collection of soulful vinyl's.
Len has been collecting Mo-town records since 1984 yet has no particular favourite record or band. 'As you grow up you go through stages-liking certain songs, bands, records. They remind you of parts of your life so I could never pick just one as my favourite.'
Len's interest for music grew so did his love for his DJ interest. Len now DJ's for a Northern Soul night in Wellingborough's Embankment Club.
He's been a DJ in Italy doing similar types of soul nights. Len wanted to be able to play the type of music he liked, this opportunity was available at the Embankment Club .
Len has around 4000 vinyl records, 'The value of Len's records is more sentimental than anything else. Although some are quiet sort after' . One of the vinyl's he owns is one of only eight ever made. Lens most valuable record on a sentimental level is by Patti Austin called 'He's good enough for me', this was produced by Coral Records. He sees his record collection as an investment, because of this Len chose to protect his collection with a lockable roller shutter door from the Stanair range, which provides protection against theft and offers a solution for secure storage.
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The white shutter closed, blends in with the colour of the room, this keeps the room comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. |
Len informed us that 'there are a lot more collectors around now, people tend to obsess over collectors items. All it takes is for someone to find out where I live, if they know what collectors records I have. This roller shutter will slow them down if nothing else'.
Len's original contact with Stanair was through his business-LD Fabrications, where he had a door installed. Len had used the sticker from this door to enquire about a roller shutter for his collection. When he rang up Mary Hill answered the phone, Len recognised her from previous business done.
Len states 'Stanair are friendly and offer a good service it makes a difference when choosing a service. The engineers came and did the work, they were there until 7 at night ensuring it was finished. Stanair work together with the customer to provide a good service'.
Our final question to Len was 'Over all did the Stanair experience delight you?' his response - 'Absolutely!'
If you want to find out more about the products and services Stanair Industrial Doors offer please contact us.
Stanair Industrial Door Services Ltd,
Unit 2,
Henson Way ,
Telford Way Industrial Estate,
Kettering ,
Northants,
NN16 8PX
Tel: 01536 482187
Fax: 01536 411799
Email: Info@Stanair.co.uk
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