There were some things almost every teenager at the time either had in their bedroom, if they were lucky enough, or coveted.
From posters to perfume, and fashion to furniture, these are the things you could find in a teenager’s bedroom back then.
Did you have any of these things growing up, or were there any you desperately wanted?
If you enjoyed this slice of 60s and 70s nostalgia, you might like this look back at catchphrases that were on everyone’s lips at the time.
1. A record player
Vinyl records are enjoying a comeback but back in the 60s and 70s, they were the only way to listen to your favourite artists, other than the radio or at a concert. Having your own record player in your room meant you could listen in privacy, without your parents questioning your musical taste. | Getty Images Photo: Keystone
2. Dana perfume
Dana perfume was among the most popular scents of the 60s and 70s, with Love's Baby Soft proving particularly popular with younger customers. Other big-sellers from the era included Brut, Aramis and Anais Anais. | Getty Images Photo: Chaloner Woods
3. Beatles posters
Screaming fans followed the Beatles wherever they went in the 60s, and most teenagers had a poster of the Liverpool quartet on their bedroom wall. You either wanted to be like John, Paul, George and Ringo, or you wanted to be with them. | Getty Images Photo: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive
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4. A lava lamp
The lava lamp first hit the market in 1963 and quickly became a symbol of the hippie movement. The groovy lighting accessory was a must-have for many teenagers during the 60s and 70s. | Getty Images Photo: Matt Cardy
5. An Atari games console
Video games really burst onto the scene in the 70s, with the Atari Video Computer System, later the Atari 2600, becoming one of the most popular home games consoles. Space Invaders and Pong were among the best-selling games of the time. | Getty Images Photo: Sascha Steinbach
6. Instamatic camera
The Kodak Instamatic camera revolutionised amateur photography when it was launched in 1963, with the affordable, easy-to-load point-and-shoot camera becoming one of the most sought-after gadgets. Teenagers everywhere wanted one to record their lives for posterity. | Getty Images Photo: Frank Brooks/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive