I distinctly remember listening to 78 rpms- the only one which comes to mind is "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" from the Nutcracker! Tho I know there were others.
And below the turntable was the book- A Scarlett Pimpernel! After that, I have fond memories of singing "Stewball Was a Racehorse"- Peter Paul and Mary, with my Father! Can't believe he even liked it. First albums of my own were a compilation of the times- The Ventures, etc. Then Chubby Checker- The Twist, and Tommy Mottola, as well as Connie Francis ;-0 Sweet memories! Best, Stephen in Vancouver NP: Laura Nyro- New York Tendaberry