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The first record I bought was "Only 16" by "Craig Douglas" in 1959.
What was the First record that you bought and in what year did you buy it?
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Is that you? I always had you down as being male!
1st single was "Go Now" by Moody Blues, 1965 I think
1st album "Best Of The Beach Boys" in 1966
1st CD "Brother In Arms" - Dire Straits
therealducati
08-May-13, 17:40
"Hot Love" by T-Rex in 1971.
Is this just a subtle way of finding out how old we all are?
orkneycadian
08-May-13, 18:31
"Stop yer ticklin Jock" by Harry Lauder.
There that should confuse them.... :lol:
"Enter sandman" by Metallica was my first purchase, I was however given "do the Bart-man" as a gift a few years before.
the leader of the pack by the shargri las in 1964
This....
http://davidthursfield.tripod.com/DavidsMusicCollective01/pictures/Meat_Loaf/meat_loaf_dead_ringer_2005_retail_cd-front.jpg
Only the Lonely , 1960 by Roy Orbison
George Brims
08-May-13, 19:44
Have never bought a single!
First LP "Peter Sarstedt", 1969
First CD Eric Clapton "Journeyman"
secrets in symmetry
08-May-13, 19:49
What's a record? Is it like a black CD?
How come the young woman in the photo is using a mobile phone in 1959?
Is it Dadie's mum?
I think it may have been, Puppy Love. I would have been 13 or 14.
Mine was Puppy Love too Shazzap. Dates us I think, sigh!
orkneycadian
08-May-13, 21:31
Sewing must be pretty dull tonight.... ;)
Mine was Puppy Love too Shazzap. Dates us I think, sigh! :lol: ...................
Sewing must be pretty dull tonight.... ;)Lol.... I HATE sewing. But I am being paid for this work so I need to get it done. I should have put my laptop away earlier.... No willpower, thats me sigh
First single = Jeepster - T.Rex, First LP = Quo - Status Quo, First Cassette = New York Dolls Greatest - New York Dolls, First CD = Chris Rea - Road to Hell, First mp3 = Whole Wide World - Wreckless Eric... Angel
I saved my tokens and got FAME from wheatabix on cassette tape....
The 2nd tape I got was from Mcallans on a promotion....for so much spent etc..you got a stamp for a tape!
Think I still have the wheatabix tape ...but nothing to play it on...
As for 1st lp it was Bat out of hell...Meatloaf ..
1st cd ..not sure ...
MP3 def not sure as added loads at the same time ..mostly oldies I love...
changilass
08-May-13, 23:33
Substitute - Clout
cptdodger
09-May-13, 01:10
Shakin' Stevens - "You drive me crazy" 1981 I think. Strange, as that was the only thing he did I liked !
Picture of you by joe brown and the bruvvers in 1962. Bought it from Woolies
Kevin Milkins
09-May-13, 04:22
Twenty Tiny Fingers, the Stargazers.
Alice Cooper - Killer. Bought in a store in Ottawa in 1972. Still have it and still play it.
Green_not_greed
09-May-13, 08:58
Schools Out by Alice Cooper, 1971 I think. My mother was mortified!
Tugmistress
09-May-13, 09:08
Paranoid, by Black Sabbath
Tom Dooley - Kingston Trio in Toronto 1958
Schools Out by Alice Cooper, 1971 I think. My mother was mortified! Nah, it would've been 1972. Was also the first (but nowhere near the last) Alice Cooper thing that I bought. Very first single I bought was 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' by The Animals. 1965 ? Think I got it with a birthday record token. I was just a young thing at the time.
Happy Talk by Captain Sensible :eek: x
Tom Dooley - Kingston Trio in Toronto 1958 The year I was born. Good year that was. ;)
Two "singles" , cost me 99p each from Woolies !
Adam and The Ants - Ant Music
Madness - Embarassment
Think the year was about 1981/2 ?
David Banks
10-May-13, 13:55
Question of balance, the Moody Blues
Didn't by singles. My first LP was Santana still got it. The sleeve is just brilliant
A small prize for the first to admit to Snoopy verses The Red Baron...oh!.....that will be me then. :lol:
I can't remember what the first singles or LP's I bought were, but I did go on to buy 3000+ singles and 500+ albums which were well played in my days as a DJ but I sold almost all of them when I gave it up to get a real job. Great days indeed, which I look back on fondly, but I don't have the stamina now for burning the candle at both ends.
johnny north
10-May-13, 22:29
I bought 2 - Ally's Tartan Army by Andy Cameron & Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M. Thankfully I developed some musical taste with age!
cullpacket
11-May-13, 06:02
My ding a ling by Chuck Berry, it is not played much on the radio !!Still buy records usually one a week, just pre booked Primal Screams new single yesterday.
Herb Alpert - Tijuana Brass.
billmoseley
11-May-13, 19:21
four seasons o what a night
In the summer time when the weather was hot..Mungo Gerry..1971-ish!
Don't think I ever bought a single but my first LP (I like value for money) was of a pianist. Deeved my parents by playing it so much.... can't even remember his name now!
Could it be either Richard Clayderman or Russ Conway?
Thanks Kodiak for Russ Conway, it was bugging me because I couldn't remember his name. I doubt it was Clayderman that Torvaig bought, she's 'ahem'...no spring chicken, (No offence T).
essex boy
11-May-13, 22:35
With risk of shame, it was one of 'the smurf' records in the late 70s. But I would have only been about 5 so maybe you'll let me off!
Thanks Kodiak for Russ Conway, it was bugging me because I couldn't remember his name. I doubt it was Clayderman that Torvaig bought, she's 'ahem'...no spring chicken, (No offence T).
The Russ Conway Recordings that I remember was "Side Saddle" and "Roulette" both of which were No 1 Hits in 1959. If you want to hear what Side Saddle was like click on the link below :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4_tLFHrdig
I also remember his Big Grin that he was famous for, Like below :-
http://i.imgur.com/uMDMaCi.jpg
Could it be either Richard Clayderman or Russ Conway?
No, it was an Irish fellow who wasn't as famous as the two above. I found it in the classical selection, gave it a whirl and splashed out my meagre stash of birthday cash on it! Wish I still had it....
Thanks Kodiak for Russ Conway, it was bugging me because I couldn't remember his name. I doubt it was Clayderman that Torvaig bought, she's 'ahem'...no spring chicken, (No offence T).
Who you talkin' 'bout man? Huh!
Torvaig - could it have been Phil Coulter?
Green_not_greed
12-May-13, 18:53
No, it was an Irish fellow who wasn't as famous as the two above. I found it in the classical selection, gave it a whirl and splashed out my meagre stash of birthday cash on it! Wish I still had it....
Gerry Adams playing The Sash ?
Torvaig - could it have been Phil Coulter?
No Pat but thanks for the suggestion! This fellow wasn't a famous charts topper, he was a classical player..... no matter, not important.....
What about Reg Hall, or Billy Tipton, or Antony Byrne, or Charles Lynch, or Philip Martin.
patrick_boo
13-May-13, 00:20
Saved up money I made taking Dandelion & Burdock bottles back to the newsagents for my dad until I had 89p to go to Woolies. I bought 'Oblivious' by Aztec Camera - looking at it now (which I am) brings back lots of memories.
What about Reg Hall, or Billy Tipton, or Antony Byrne, or Charles Lynch, or Philip Martin.
Nope Kodiak but thanks for trying!
2little2late
13-May-13, 01:58
The first record (45 rpm) I bought was Whispering Grass by Don Estelle and Windsor Davies way back in the 70's. The first album I bought was Hotter Than July, Stevie Wonder. To this day I think it is still a classic album. Quite a diverse choice.
Aaldtimer
13-May-13, 02:27
Michael O'Sullivan perhaps?
rob murray
13-May-13, 10:22
It dont come easy : Ringo Starr c 1970
Michael O'Sullivan perhaps?
Depends on his age Aaldtimer! I am sure I bought the LP in the sixties when I left school and started earning some dosh. We didn't even have a record player at the time but that didn't matter; I had a record!
Torvaig - could it have been Phil Coulter?
Pat, I have just had a look through a dusty collection of LPs and it is amazing what you find! I have found "Phil Coulter's IRELAND" but I am not convinced that it was my first record. It is dated 1985 and I am sure I bought my first long before then, ahem....
In my search for my first album I also came across "The BEATLES" white album cover with a copy of "STRINGS FOR PLEASURE PLAY JOHN, PAUL, GEORGE AND RINGO" 1975 and two copies of "THE BEATLES" from 1968.
I only bought them recently and had forgotten all about it.
There is also a poster with the words of 28 songs on one side and many photographs of the famous four (colour and black and white) on the other along with a wee sketch of a couple, presumably John and Yoko.
Must play them sometime.....:lol:
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