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What was the first LP or single you bought?

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Marydoll Thu 19-Sept-24 08:15:07

A post this morning by Infoman, has prompted me to start this thread.
The first LP I purchased was, Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits, my first single, The most Beautiful Girl in the World, by Charlie Rich.
Working over the summer as a student in the Knorr factory, enabled me to buy my first record player.
I'm getting all nostalgic! 😉

Deedaa Thu 19-Sept-24 20:34:19

The first single I bought was "Do you mind" by Anthony Newley in about 1960. My first LP was the first Shadows LP which was a Christmas present.

Catterygirl Thu 19-Sept-24 23:49:25

Not sure.
Might have been Cliff Richard but more likely Tobacco Road.

Imarocker Fri 20-Sept-24 08:31:26

The first single I bought was At the Hop by Danny and the Juniors. I still think it’s a terrific record and have to get up and dance whenever I hear it.

MissAdventure Fri 20-Sept-24 09:05:46

We used to have a teens disco here once a week, and when that time came on, all the rock and rollers would get up and dance - even the boys!! smile

Northernsoulnanna Fri 20-Sept-24 10:17:01

First ever single Love me Do by the Beatles i was 7
First LP Motown Chart Busters Vol 2.

workinglady Fri 20-Sept-24 10:52:27

My first single was "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John. It was my first pay packet from working in Littlewoods and I went to the Record Rendevous to listen to it through headphones!

I also recall my parents purchasing "Je t'aime" which I thought was quite raunchy at that time. I used to get embarassed if they played it when my brother and I were around (I was about 11 at the time)

grumppa Fri 20-Sept-24 10:59:40

Rock Around The Clock. A 78, broken long ago. The actual song plays in the car, and has been useful in teaching grandchildren to count. They ask for the "clock song".

MissAdventure Fri 20-Sept-24 11:00:57

Do you still get embarrassed? wink

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Lona Fri 20-Sept-24 11:05:06

Love Letters in the sand, Pat Boone and Fever by Peggy Lee while my best friend was a mad Elvis fan.
I’ve never been trendy 😂😂

Nurse60 Fri 20-Sept-24 11:15:26

First single - rose garden by Lyn Anderson - gift for my mum
First LP - Carole King Tapestry - still listen to it now and I'm 65

Roddi3363 Fri 20-Sept-24 11:18:11

LP was Bridge Over Troubled Water

dracool Fri 20-Sept-24 11:27:24

First single was Please stay by The Crying Shame and we didn't have a record player at the time

Carmel46 Fri 20-Sept-24 11:28:43

Single: Love Letters in the Sand by Pat Boone
LP: Songs for Swinging Lovers by Frank Sinatra

missdeke Fri 20-Sept-24 11:33:33

Blinko

An LP, The Buddy Holly Story, 28/6d with my first weeks wages.

Mine was Buddy Holly and the Crickets, bought it from my mum's Kays catalogue and paid weekly. The first single I bought was Cathy's Clown by the Everly Brothers, but I already had 78s tthat had been given to me by my aunts, including Paul Anka, Tommy Steele and Elvis.

heavenlyheath Fri 20-Sept-24 11:44:42

Could it be forever David Cassidy

Juicylucy Fri 20-Sept-24 11:45:46

Everlasting love by the Love affair

yvonnebrown29 Fri 20-Sept-24 11:46:15

Mine was Little bit me by the Monkees -also in love with Davy Jones! x

Thisismyname1953 Fri 20-Sept-24 11:46:51

The first record I bought was 54321 by Manfred Mann . I was 11 and my parents bought my brother and I a record player for both of us passing the 11 plus .

Seajaye Fri 20-Sept-24 11:56:52

First single was opy of Ride a White Swan by T Rex which came out of my uncle' s juke box in his pub. I had to have an adapter to replace the missing middle part on an ordinary record player.

First LP was Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John. It cost £3.99 as it was a double album and I earned 22.5p an hour in my Saturday job ( 4hrs in factory!) so it looks month to earn enough to pay for it. I played it for years.

Jess20 Fri 20-Sept-24 11:57:00

Snoopy and the Red Baron. It was a toss up between that and a Cat Stevens single.

Harris27 Fri 20-Sept-24 12:06:58

First album rod Stewart Atlantic crossing. First two singles ra dancer marmalade. Crocodile rock Elton John.

Mojack26 Fri 20-Sept-24 12:08:36

1st single was Petula Clark...Downtown..saved up months of pocket money..It was for my dad's birthday present. I was 9. Think mum probably gave me some money towards it...6/8d if I remember. First album Electric Warrior... T Rex

Bluecat Fri 20-Sept-24 12:14:35

The first record I bought was an EP (remember them?) It was The Universal Soldier by Donovan, and the first LP I owned was his Fairytale.

The first LP I bought with my pocket money was Sgt. Pepper by the Beatles. I bought it as a birthday present for my sister and remember being impressed by my own generosity!

Supergran1946 Fri 20-Sept-24 12:19:53

“What do you want to make those eyes at me for” by Emil Ford. It was a 45 rpm record purchased for 4/6d in late 50’s I think.

TheWeirdo Fri 20-Sept-24 12:27:10

I LOVE that song!