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Sep 19, 2023 · It's all about 8-tracks in this video. I talk about why the songs are usually in a different order than the record version, why they sometimes fade in and o...
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The 8-track tape (formally Stereo 8; commonly called eight-track cartridge, eight-track tape, and eight-track) is a magnetic-tape sound recording technology that was popular [2] from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s, when the compact cassette, which pre-dated the 8-track system, surpassed it in popularity for pre-recorded music. [3] [4] [5]
Feb 13, 2022 · Many are surprised to learn they weren’t released in the 60s. This is because while the format gained commercial success around this time, earlier versions of the 8 track were actually invented in the 40s and 50s. First released in the late 1940s but rising in popularity throughout the 50s and 60s, the 8 track tape was a game changer for ...
The Eight Track tape recording system was popular from 1965 to the late 1970s. While today it has become an icon of obsolescence, it was a great commercial success and paved the way for all sorts of innovations in portable listening. The eight track tape consisted of an endless loop of standard 1/4-inch magnetic tape, housed in a plastic cartridge.
May 16, 2021 · In this video we tackle the much maligned 8-track format and look at it's history, sound quality and how to repair its infamous weak point. We also unbox som...
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Jan 19, 2017 · Madmen, King Lear, TV dynamite, Kurt Cobain, and the 8-track mystery. The 8-track cartridge, aka the Stereo 8, first appeared at trade shows in 1964, just 18 months after the cassette, and it did ...
Jul 6, 2023 · Plus, 8-track cartridges were relatively cheap with most costing around $2 to $3. The most expensive 8-track in 1970 was the Beatles Greatest Hits cartridge that had a $4.97 price tag. More and more albums began to be released on 8-track and the analog format hit peak popularity during the mid to late 70s. Transition from Vinyl to 8-Track
