I couldn't be without one! But yes. I remember queuing for singles... if you were really lucky you could get coloured vinyl picture discs, or at least a regular one with a picture sleeve, because they didn't cost any more than the normal ones. The going rate for them for what seemed like YEARS was 50p, with LPs being around £3.99 and 12" singles (also with different colour vinyls/pictures) around £1.99.

Those were the GOOD days. :D