I bought my first 45 in 1963 (Little Stevie Wonder's "Fingertips" on Tamla — 98c at the A&P!), but only really began seriously collecting records since 1967.
I have a wide range of collecting interests ... have a look at my lists: 45cat / 45worlds.
Earlier CD pressings were made at Polygram's factory in W. Germany and imported, before WEA's US factory was retooled. My copy, purchased in Aug 1985, is depicted above [image #2894858].