Old Vinyl Factory
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The Old Vinyl Factory is a complex of buildings formerly owned by the British music company EMI in Hayes, within the London Borough of Hillingdon. The site was originally purchased by Gramophone and Typewriter Ltd and the buildings were designed by Wallis, Gilbert and Partners in the early 20th century.
The Old Vinyl Factory | |
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Former names | EMI Laboratories |
Alternative names | EMI Buildings |
General information | |
Address | Blyth Road |
Town or city | Hayes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 51.505278°N 0.425833°W / 51.505278; -0.425833 |
Groundbreaking | 9 February 1907 |
Renovation cost | £250m (projected) |
Design and construction | |
Architecture firm | Wallis, Gilbert and Partners |
Renovating team | |
Renovating firm | U + I Group |
Website | |
The Old Vinyl Factory |
While used by EMI, the site was responsible for the production of many thousands of shellac and vinyl records by 20th century musical acts, as well as radios and other broadcasting equipment.
In April 2011 the site was purchased for redevelopment by a joint venture of Cathedral Group PLC and Development Securities plc (now U + I Group). Under plans for £250 million of works, the site, covering 17 acres (6.9 ha),[1] is to include commercial and residential units and a university technical college.