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What was the first album you ever owned? Would you still listen to it now?

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IAcceptCookies · 29/12/2022 19:56

I was reminded of my first album recently, so had a listen on Spotify... interesting experience! Some of it was exciting and great, some utter crap. It was - going all the way back to 1981- Kings of the Wild Frontier by Adam and the Ants. I was 12.

What was your first album, and do you still like it?

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FLOWER1982 · 29/12/2022 19:57

Mine was a bit later. 1991 and my first cassette album was Now that’s what I call music volume 23. There’s some classics on there!

IAcceptCookies · 29/12/2022 19:59

I had a few Nows in my collection over the years, @FLOWER1982 !

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MarshaBradyo · 29/12/2022 19:59

I think it was Violent Femmes and yes still love Blister in the Sun when it plays

Also Eurythmics

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LivingDeadGirlUK · 29/12/2022 20:00

Bon Jovi - Crossroads, its still got some tunes on it tbf even if I've not listened to them in decades.

Badger1970 · 29/12/2022 20:01

Mine was Rio by Duran Duran.

Still love it many many many years later!!

IAcceptCookies · 29/12/2022 20:02

Ah, I remember "Add it up" being played at all my student parties in the late 80s, @MarshaBradyo ... I still have a few VF songs on my 80s playlist on Spotify.

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theparkisrising · 29/12/2022 20:04

@IAcceptCookies that was an excellent first album

Mine was Herman's Hermits. I'm a bit older than you!

Axlcat · 29/12/2022 20:05

Kate Bush The Whole Story. Absolutely listen to it now (although it’s a compilation so listen to the proper albums now)

devildeepbluesea · 29/12/2022 20:05

Grease soundtrack. Still listen to it all the time. Well, you would wouldn’t you.

SuffolkBargeWoman · 29/12/2022 20:06

First album I owned
Pinky and Perky's hit parade
I would rather tear my own ears off

First album I chose
Specials Too much too young
Still listen from time to time

StickyCricket · 29/12/2022 20:07

Mine was Nik Kershaw - Human Racing on cassette.

DH re-bought it for me on vinyl a few years ago and yes I still listen to it now and then.

Hobbi · 29/12/2022 20:07

Kings of the Wild Frontier was my second. First was Boy, by U2.

Dancingbea · 29/12/2022 20:08

Tiffany. I think, imaginatively, it was called Tiffany.
no.

IAcceptCookies · 29/12/2022 20:08

Some great stuff on here. I also had that Kate Bush album; wasnt wild about the new version of Wuthering Heights, but otherwise excellent. And Rio! Roger Taylor was my DD crush!

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sageandrosemary · 29/12/2022 20:09

Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This

I still listen to some songs occasionally

BamBamBilla · 29/12/2022 20:09

Red hot chili peppers blood sugar sex magik. Excellent album.

RichardMarxisinnocent · 29/12/2022 20:11

Wham! - Fantastic. Still listen to it every so often and still love it.

evilharpy · 29/12/2022 20:12

I really can't remember my very first album. I had a Pye brand cassette walkman, and before that my parents had a music centre with record and cassette. I don't think I ever actually owned my own records till I was older but I do remember some of the first tapes I owned being Guns N Roses albums.

The Christmas I got my first ever CD player, Santa brought Beautiful South Carry On Up The Charts and Bon Jovi Crossroads.

I'd still listen to all of the above.

Kangarude · 29/12/2022 20:12

Hot Chocolate by the group of the same name (in the 70's Xmas Blush)
I haven't heard it for years but may have a listen tomorrow

benfolds5 · 29/12/2022 20:12

The Very Best of Elton John (1990 compilation, my dad advised me, age 10, to buy it!). Yes I'd listen to it now if I had a cassette player, it's a cracking album 😂

Anjo2011 · 29/12/2022 20:13

Neneh Cherry, Raw like Sushi. Still a great listen.

Giggorata · 29/12/2022 20:13

Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and yes, still listen to it.

AtomHeartMotherOfGod · 29/12/2022 20:13

Now That's What I Call Music 2 and it's awesome. Whenever my random play generates 'Break My Stride' I love it 😂

Radio Gaga
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Michael Caine
My Guy's Mad at Me
Only You
Get Out Your Lazy Bed
Wouldn't It Be Good
What Is Love
Hold Me Now
99 Red Balloons
Relax
What Difference Does it Make

Those are some others I remember 😁

The first album I bought was Seven by James and I do still love it.

ThePoshUns · 29/12/2022 20:15

Kids From Fame. Still like a bit of 'Starmaker' .

IAcceptCookies · 29/12/2022 20:15

Nice to see most of these first album loves still listened to occasionally!🤗

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