【Music Box Recycle Log】 "Days Gone By" on the Streets of Mong Kok: The Story of a Leslie Cheung Farewell Collection
Just after the Lunar New Year,Mong Kok in early spring carried a slightly cool and damp,nostalgic atmosphere. At 3 PM,our reclamation shop welcomed a scheduled customer—Mr. Ho. He carefully held a heavy package wrapped in a waterproof canvas bag. When the bag was opened,inside was a remarkably well-preserved 4LP vinyl box set of "Leslie Cheung Farewell Concert Greatest Hits."
As a reclamation specialist at "9Box Music," I've handled countless vinyl records,but every time I see an early original record of Gor Gor (Leslie Cheung),my heart is always stirred. This isn't just a transaction; it's a piece of the puzzle from the best era of Hong Kong pop music.
Behind the Sacrifice: The Weight You Can't Take,The Love That Lingers
【Seller Profile】
- Name: Mr. Ho (62 years old,retired secondary school teacher)
- Reason for Selling: Preparing to emigrate overseas with his children; luggage weight restrictions and the local climate and living environment are not suitable for maintaining a large collection of physical records.
"I've moved three times with this set of records,and each time,I kept it in the most moisture-proof cabinet," Mr. Ho gently stroked the marble-patterned record box cover. In the photo,Gor Gor was wearing a suit,raising his hand,full of vigor. "Now I'm old. After this year,I'm going to Toronto to take care of my grandchildren. Vinyl records are too heavy to take with me. Rather than leaving them to gather dust and mold in a mini-storage,it's better to give them to knowledgeable people like you to find them a new owner,and let Gor Gor's voice continue to sing."
Mr. Ho's tone showed reluctance,but more so,a sense of relief. This is also the philosophy we have always adhered to: reclamation is not an end,but the continuation of a musical life cycle. Many older collectors,when faced with moving,emigrating,or decluttering,fear that their cherished items will be sold off as junk or discarded. What we can do is provide these historical treasures with the fairest assessment and the most respectful home.
