As for EARLY bands getting this obsession started for me, primarily only
one.....KISS! (in fact ~6 months ago I purchased the 70's KISS catalog
reissues when Columbia House was selling 'em $1.99/each. I'm still
listening to them.) I mowed many a lawn to earn funds to buy KISS vinyl @
Pink Panther Records Store.

then later:
The Beatles
R.E.M.

Take care!
-Jeff Brenneman

NP: Windbreakers: Electric Landlady (Anxiously awaiting the new
Windbreakers Best Of on Paisley Pop Records with a couple of new tracks.
What's the street date on this Bobby? Track listing?)