First album you ever purchased?

**MacFalic** · 06-11-12 at 06:53 PM

I remember I bought the old thick 78 of Spike Jones, that included "William Tell Overture".

I purchased a few 45 singles of early Elvis, Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, etc.

The first, more modern era, I was anxious to buy, and did, was "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". If not first release was pretty damn close. I still have it but in storage.

**dormin** · 06-11-12 at 08:11 PM

Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto 45

No old jokes please.

**PhoenixBSD** · 06-11-12 at 08:15 PM

I bought this one...

The Fab Four was just gaining popularity in the US and this Vee-Jay label album came out just before Meet The Beatles on the Capital label. Memory is a crazy thing. I clearly remember that magical period when the airwaves were full of this wonderful new and very unique British band. My buddy Charlie and I went out and bought this album at Woolworth's. He paid $3.77 for his stereo copy and I paid $2.77 for the monaural version since I didn't have a stereo record player. As it turned out both were stereo.

It's ironic that I can't remember what I had for breakfast yesterday, but can remember ancient trivia. Go figure.

**cazmajor** · 06-11-12 at 08:40 PM

Bad by Michael Jackson on tape.

First record I ever owned was The Aristocats (full story was narrated) and boy did I cherish that!

This is the exact record I still have (but don't listen too :P) today!

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**MacFalic** · 06-11-12 at 09:00 PM

@PhoenixBSD
I know what you mean! I clearly remember watching the Beatles 1st Ed Sullivan show, and Elvis' Jailhouse Rock, only shown from the waist up while he was moving. We had to watch at my Grandparents because we didn't have a TV. More memorable were my Grandfather's comments!

On the other hand...I didn't realize until a few minutes ago that this is Monday evening, not Tuesday!

ByteMonster · 06-11-12 at 09:38 PM

First 8-Track - Harry Nilsson - Nilsson Schmilsson
First LP - Deep Purple - Machine Head
First cassette - Elton John - Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player
First concert (bracing for laughter) - ABBA

Gscept · 06-11-12 at 09:42 PM

Bone thugs n Harmony East.1999----classic

philemmons · 06-11-12 at 10:07 PM

1984 ratt - out of the cellar!! ..."round and round"... lol

JuicySquirrel · 06-11-12 at 10:41 PM

Seal, kiss from a rose... from the Batman film soundtrack

**philfree0** · 06-11-12 at 10:45 PM

The Dead Milkmen- Metaphysical Graffiti

**stasw** · 06-12-12 at 12:20 AM

David Bowie: Ziggy Stardust. Cassette 1973.

y2jd · 06-12-12 at 12:46 AM

Live - Secret Samadhi

wayshway · 06-12-12 at 02:01 AM

My first vinyl album I bought was Rick James "Street Songs"

Notorious_dog · 06-12-12 at 02:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixBSD

I bought this one...

The Fab Four was just gaining popularity in the US and this Vee-Jay label album came out just before Meet The Beatles on the Capital label. Memory is a crazy thing. I clearly remember that magical period when the airwaves were full of this wonderful new and very unique British band. My buddy Charlie and I went out and bought this album at Woolworth's. He paid $3.77 for his stereo copy and I paid $2.77 for the monaural version since I didn't have a stereo record player. As it turned out both were stereo.

It's ironic that I can't remember what I had for breakfast yesterday, but can remember ancient trivia. Go figure.

That's because in ancient times, your memory was good, but yesterday clearly (well, maybe not so clearly for you) your memory was bad.

06-11-12 at 08:40 PM	#18
cazmajor Elite Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,681	Bad by Michael Jackson on tape. First record I ever owned was The Aristocats (full story was narrated) and boy did I cherish that! This is the exact record I still have (but don't listen too :P) today! Code: Select All http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Walt-Disney-Aristocats-Record-Vinyl-LP-Full-Color-Story-Book-L-K-/360439801898

06-11-12 at 09:38 PM	#20
ByteMonster Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 306	First 8-Track - Harry Nilsson - Nilsson Schmilsson First LP - Deep Purple - Machine Head First cassette - Elton John - Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player First concert (bracing for laughter) - ABBA Last edited by ByteMonster; 06-11-12 at 09:40 PM.

06-11-12 at 06:53 PM	#15
MacFalic Sleeps with Kuune Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land of Cunning Sheep Posts: 875	I remember I bought the old thick 78 of Spike Jones, that included "William Tell Overture". I purchased a few 45 singles of early Elvis, Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, etc. The first, more modern era, I was anxious to buy, and did, was "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". If not first release was pretty damn close. I still have it but in storage.

06-11-12 at 08:11 PM	#16
dormin Illuminati Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 3rd Rock Posts: 2,503	Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto 45 No old jokes please.

06-11-12 at 08:15 PM	#17
PhoenixBSD Luminiferous Ether Sailor Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Thailand Posts: 1,698	I bought this one... The Fab Four was just gaining popularity in the US and this Vee-Jay label album came out just before Meet The Beatles on the Capital label. Memory is a crazy thing. I clearly remember that magical period when the airwaves were full of this wonderful new and very unique British band. My buddy Charlie and I went out and bought this album at Woolworth's. He paid $3.77 for his stereo copy and I paid $2.77 for the monaural version since I didn't have a stereo record player. As it turned out both were stereo. It's ironic that I can't remember what I had for breakfast yesterday, but can remember ancient trivia. Go figure.

06-11-12 at 09:00 PM	#19
MacFalic Sleeps with Kuune Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land of Cunning Sheep Posts: 875	@PhoenixBSD I know what you mean! I clearly remember watching the Beatles 1st Ed Sullivan show, and Elvis' Jailhouse Rock, only shown from the waist up while he was moving. We had to watch at my Grandparents because we didn't have a TV. More memorable were my Grandfather's comments! On the other hand...I didn't realize until a few minutes ago that this is Monday evening, not Tuesday!

06-11-12 at 09:42 PM	#21
Gscept Novice Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 196	Bone thugs n Harmony East.1999----classic

06-11-12 at 10:07 PM	#22
philemmons Newcomer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: cali-for-n-i-a Posts: 27	1984 ratt - out of the cellar!! ..."round and round"... lol

06-11-12 at 10:41 PM	#23
JuicySquirrel Newcomer Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 82	Seal, kiss from a rose... from the Batman film soundtrack

06-11-12 at 10:45 PM	#24
philfree0 Conspiracy Realist Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 239	The Dead Milkmen- Metaphysical Graffiti

06-12-12 at 12:20 AM	#25
stasw Expert Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wherever the oppressed need a champion Posts: 645	David Bowie: Ziggy Stardust. Cassette 1973.

06-12-12 at 12:46 AM	#26
y2jd Newcomer Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	Live - Secret Samadhi

06-12-12 at 02:01 AM	#27
wayshway Newcomer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Creek, CA, USA Posts: 58	My first vinyl album I bought was Rick James "Street Songs"

06-12-12 at 02:07 AM	#28
Notorious_dog Elder Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,974	Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixBSD I bought this one... The Fab Four was just gaining popularity in the US and this Vee-Jay label album came out just before Meet The Beatles on the Capital label. Memory is a crazy thing. I clearly remember that magical period when the airwaves were full of this wonderful new and very unique British band. My buddy Charlie and I went out and bought this album at Woolworth's. He paid $3.77 for his stereo copy and I paid $2.77 for the monaural version since I didn't have a stereo record player. As it turned out both were stereo. It's ironic that I can't remember what I had for breakfast yesterday, but can remember ancient trivia. Go figure. That's because in ancient times, your memory was good, but yesterday clearly (well, maybe not so clearly for you) your memory was bad.