Gareth O'Callaghan: The biggest mistake I ever made? Letting go of the soundtrack of my life

A lifetime vinyl collection once mapped the soundtrack of youth — until one impulsive decision sent it all away

Browsing in a second-hand record shop, Gareth O'Callaghan made a shock discovery that catapulted him back to the 1970s and the start of his love for vinyl records. Picture: iStock

Imagine if you could travel back in time briefly and reverse a decision you made at some point that you still regret, what would it be? 

I was asked that question recently. For me, it’s something that still nags at me many years later. It had nothing to do with work choices, or bad investments, or buying a ridiculous sports car when I could least afford to. No, it’s something far more bittersweet.