Having 2 older brothers (by 9 & 10 years) my musical education that caught my attention, was Bach and Manhattan Transfer from the oldest and The Who, Hendrix and very early Elton John from the other.
Melody, harmony, production, songwriting, excitement, balls and great bass playing was my staple diet growing up as a young kid.
When I started buying my own records
Hot Love
Rock n Roll pt 1&2
Slade in Flame sound track.
were the first 3 vinyl purchases.