Funny you bring up the warped LP. I left my first Permanent Waves record on top of the turntable in my freshman dorm room back in 1982. So bummed when I came back from class and saw the potato chip on the turntable bringing on a whole new meaning to the term - permanent waves. Not to fear, Moving Pictures was in the on deck circle. Those years, 1981-1983 were peak RUSH for me.
I was in college the same time period.
Graduated HS in 81. College 81-85. Moved to NH for job in August 85. Been here since.
Had the Technics Turntable(still do). The Nakemichi tape deck(gonzo). The JBL speakers (also gonzo, should have repaired). I now have a Dennon 80 watt amp, Yamaha receiver and the Sony carrasell CD player. A pair of Altec Lansing speakers I bought at a yard sale for $20.
I still have the Panasonic 10W/channel Receiver with built in 8 track and the Thrusters speakers in my garage. I got that when I was 14. The 8 track does not work, but the AM/FM receiver still does.