We didn't have a record player at home,but I bought one with practically my first salary cheque after leaving university: I bought 2 LPs (never bought singles) Jazz at the Philharmonic ( a concert recorded at the tour I'd seen in Birmingham) and a Sidney Bechet. I would have bought the Armsatrong Hot 5s and 7s but the shop didn't have it. Went on to buy far too many LPs, CDs, piano rolls and cassettes since (according to the current Mrs S.),new and second hand, from shops, by post and online. I CAN be cured, send conmtributions NOW!

RtS