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Title: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 18, 2011, 08:26:34 AM What the heck. Rain day, don't feel like straying far, so I thought "why not post some pictures of tapes, I haven't done that in a while".
I would expect most of these to be pictured in the BBs price guide( should it ever see the light of day), but til then you can see them here. Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 18, 2011, 08:44:06 AM Very strange. All the pics are scanned the same, but some show up smaller. when I try and edit them all to the same size, some change for the better and some that I'm not editing also change for the worse. What the heck?? is there a size limit? if so, how does the programming decide what to change?
OK, so I give up trying to edit. Every time I do, something changes besides the ones I'm editing... Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 18, 2011, 09:18:45 AM Gotta love it, different again; oh well, no more editing tries for me...
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 18, 2011, 09:41:56 AM Bouncing around...
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 18, 2011, 10:14:58 AM warner
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: metal flake paint on October 19, 2011, 03:05:59 AM Thanks for sharing, bgas. That's one helluva collection!
Does the Wild Honey tape include the song title Good Lord How She Boogalooed It? I remember seeing it on the board awhile back, perhaps on an 8 Track. Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 19, 2011, 03:15:37 AM Thanks for sharing, bgas. That's one helluva collection! Does the Wild Honey tape include the song title Good Lord How She Boogalooed It? I remember seeing it on the board awhile back, perhaps on an 8 Track. NOpe. Good Lord is only on the 4 track! Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 19, 2011, 01:55:08 PM bootlegs, gasp!
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 19, 2011, 03:33:06 PM the boy and the dyke
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 19, 2011, 03:39:58 PM Who's in UK?
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 19, 2011, 03:40:13 PM UK tapes
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 19, 2011, 03:54:10 PM More UK ;
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 19, 2011, 03:57:40 PM Here we have what, exactly?
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 19, 2011, 04:03:31 PM Oh Canada Dry!
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 19, 2011, 04:13:10 PM Canada Dry, continuing;
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Custom Machine on October 19, 2011, 10:59:09 PM Really cool stuff, bags! Thanks for posting. Looking forward to seeing your 4 tracks too. And then reel to reels after that! Then cassettes, and then ...
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: SMiLE Brian on October 20, 2011, 12:01:09 PM Bgas, have you ever played any of the counterfit beach boys tapes to see how awful they are?
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Will C. on October 20, 2011, 02:32:39 PM This is all very very excellent. Many thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 20, 2011, 04:14:49 PM Bgas, have you ever played any of the counterfit beach boys tapes to see how awful they are? Uhh, I can't remember actually playing ANY of my tapes. This IS my collection, after all. Would I go out and spend a brilliant uncirculated coin? Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: SMiLE Brian on October 20, 2011, 04:22:41 PM Bgas, have you ever played any of the counterfit beach boys tapes to see how awful they are? Uhh, I can't remember actually playing ANY of my tapes. This IS my collection, after all. Would I go out and spend a brilliant uncirculated coin? Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 20, 2011, 04:35:06 PM Bgas, have you ever played any of the counterfit beach boys tapes to see how awful they are? Uhh, I can't remember actually playing ANY of my tapes. This IS my collection, after all. Would I go out and spend a brilliant uncirculated coin? Hey, Thanxx for pointing that out! I don't think I really looked at that close enough to tell. I SHOULD listen to hear the grandiose versions, and if possible, upload them somewhere. ( Have to rekindle my memory as to how, tho) Something for me to think about , fer sure. Along with 4 tracks and reels and cassettes( I don't think I have enough time left for all the cassettes, but I may try and make the effort) I should document them for somebody I suppose. We'll see what I can get to. Next up, the last of my BBs 8's, the record club tapes. ( there are also a bunch of tapes with the BBs as guests, but I hadn't planned on doing them... ) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 20, 2011, 04:45:12 PM OK.
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 20, 2011, 04:45:43 PM Columbia
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 20, 2011, 04:54:09 PM club
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 20, 2011, 04:58:10 PM a big capitol club
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 20, 2011, 06:18:17 PM Wouldn't you know it! Sitting right in front of me, on my desk, another 8 Track I recently picked up( and had blanked on).
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 26, 2011, 03:55:30 PM Got some new tapes today!! A special benefactor sent me a box of tapes, and a whole bunch of them are new to my collection.
WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Say, does anyone else here collect the Beach Boys on tapes , or am I the only one? THAT would be a lonely feeling! ( But I can deal, if it's true) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: metal flake paint on October 28, 2011, 12:39:42 AM Got some new tapes today!! A special benefactor sent me a box of tapes, and a whole bunch of them are new to my collection. WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Say, does anyone else here collect the Beach Boys on tapes , or am I the only one? THAT would be a lonely feeling! ( But I can deal, if it's true) Well, I have Surf's Up and Love You on 8 track (both sealed). Fascinated by your collection, BTW! Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Lonely Summer on March 14, 2012, 01:29:57 PM I had a few 8 tracks, but no Beach Boys. Still have many cassettes, though, including CATP/PS, Ultimate Christmas, and both of Carl's solos.
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: ahoutman1 on April 05, 2012, 01:36:18 PM i bought a sealed Love You 8track off Ebay awhile back. just got around to opening the box it was shipped in. Sad to say that the plastic coating kinda pealed off durring shipping and is extremely fragile to the touch. Oh well, at least its a great condition 8 track
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: smile-holland on April 08, 2012, 07:03:58 AM (http://i42.tinypic.com/6od4bb.jpg)
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: metal flake paint on April 18, 2012, 02:42:17 AM Bgas, I noticed that you hadn't uploaded The Beach Boys 1985. Probably just an oversight as I'm sure you have it in your collection.
(http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q476/marcus1970/BeachBoys85.jpg)(http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q476/marcus1970/BeachBoys85back.jpg) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on April 18, 2012, 12:20:08 PM Bgas, I noticed that you hadn't uploaded The Beach Boys 1985. Probably just an oversight as I'm sure you have it in your collection. Yeah. One would think that, but they'd be wrong. How I didn't even think about not having this is beyond my realm of understanding! ( I'm slipping, obviously) Now I must find a copy; yours looks very excellent. I hope I'll find one at least as nice. If you find another one, please let me know! Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: metal flake paint on May 22, 2012, 03:00:36 AM A few more to add to the repository...
(http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q476/marcus1970/SurfinUSA8track.jpg)(http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q476/marcus1970/FunFunFun8track.jpg)(http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q476/marcus1970/DanceDanceDance8track.jpg) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on May 22, 2012, 04:30:56 PM A few more to add to the repository... (http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q476/marcus1970/SurfinUSA8track.jpg)(http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q476/marcus1970/FunFunFun8track.jpg)(http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q476/marcus1970/DanceDanceDance8track.jpg) Wow, I missed posting some more? I'm really slipping it seems... Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: metal flake paint on May 23, 2012, 02:10:16 AM Perhaps they just "slipped on through". ;D
Here's another recent acquisition (http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q476/marcus1970/TheBeachBoysCapitol8TrackStereo8X2L8134.jpg) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: metal flake paint on June 02, 2012, 10:11:15 PM deleted
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on June 04, 2012, 07:17:56 AM Nice to see you keeping up the interests!
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: metal flake paint on November 01, 2012, 08:22:40 PM Another Holland variant:
(http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q476/marcus1970/Holland8track.jpg) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Letsgoawayforawhile on February 12, 2013, 04:45:10 PM Really beautiful collection!
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Magic Transistor Radio on February 25, 2013, 08:54:40 AM I have never heard an 8 track before. For those a little older than me, what is better quality: an 8 track or a cassette tape?
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Steve Mayo on February 25, 2013, 09:34:03 AM you have not lived until you hear the distintive clunk of an 8 track tape player changing programs while driving down the road. it usually happened halfway thru a track. plus one has to experience a player eating the tape after hitting a bump or pot hole.
short answer....cassette sounded much better to me Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on February 25, 2013, 02:53:11 PM you have not lived until you hear the distintive clunk of an 8 track tape player changing programs while driving down the road. it usually happened halfway thru a track. plus one has to experience a player eating the tape after hitting a bump or pot hole. short answer....cassette sounded much better to me I guess the actual tape width used would be about the same for either one. The best sound came from 4 Track cartridges, which had twice as much space to work with, hence greater sound quality; problem being, of course, they were invented to have the roller in the machine, not the cartridge, which effectively killed the format. Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Magic Transistor Radio on February 28, 2013, 08:07:58 AM you have not lived until you hear the distintive clunk of an 8 track tape player changing programs while driving down the road. it usually happened halfway thru a track. plus one has to experience a player eating the tape after hitting a bump or pot hole. short answer....cassette sounded much better to me I guess the actual tape width used would be about the same for either one. The best sound came from 4 Track cartridges, which had twice as much space to work with, hence greater sound quality; problem being, of course, they were invented to have the roller in the machine, not the cartridge, which effectively killed the format. I remember making my first SMiLE versions on cassette tape. Record a section, pause, record a section, pause. It sounded like crap. Good to have first rate digital editors now. :) Did the tipical 8 track player have a record button? Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on February 28, 2013, 01:07:56 PM you have not lived until you hear the distintive clunk of an 8 track tape player changing programs while driving down the road. it usually happened halfway thru a track. plus one has to experience a player eating the tape after hitting a bump or pot hole. short answer....cassette sounded much better to me I guess the actual tape width used would be about the same for either one. The best sound came from 4 Track cartridges, which had twice as much space to work with, hence greater sound quality; problem being, of course, they were invented to have the roller in the machine, not the cartridge, which effectively killed the format. I remember making my first SMiLE versions on cassette tape. Record a section, pause, record a section, pause. It sounded like crap. Good to have first rate digital editors now. :) Did the tipical 8 track player have a record button? Nope. Initially they only played; later you could get ones that did record, but the most common units were play only. At least from my experience Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Magic Transistor Radio on March 01, 2013, 06:58:18 AM you have not lived until you hear the distintive clunk of an 8 track tape player changing programs while driving down the road. it usually happened halfway thru a track. plus one has to experience a player eating the tape after hitting a bump or pot hole. short answer....cassette sounded much better to me I guess the actual tape width used would be about the same for either one. The best sound came from 4 Track cartridges, which had twice as much space to work with, hence greater sound quality; problem being, of course, they were invented to have the roller in the machine, not the cartridge, which effectively killed the format. I remember making my first SMiLE versions on cassette tape. Record a section, pause, record a section, pause. It sounded like crap. Good to have first rate digital editors now. :) Did the tipical 8 track player have a record button? Nope. Initially they only played; later you could get ones that did record, but the most common units were play only. At least from my experience Sounds like a CD in that you could only play them at first. Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: leggo of my ego on March 22, 2013, 06:42:15 AM Ha ha I actually played tbese in my car in HS. This was it for car stereo besides the radio. Hissy as all bell and the track changes more often than not, jarring.
When a tape would fail we would hang on to tape and throw the shell out the window. Good Times! Oh yeah you can record on them...Id look for factory blanks though. The quadraphonic players and tapes sell for decent money. Some of the top of the line units sound okay. No where good as open reel tapes or cassette. Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Letsgoawayforawhile on March 22, 2013, 02:28:56 PM The drawing cover is hilarious. Mike looks like Mike. That's it.
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Shane on March 27, 2013, 11:59:13 PM My only tape from Holland: (http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww302/bgasnow/scan0052.jpg) This cracks me up. Yup, that is definitely an album. Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: MBE on March 28, 2013, 04:27:00 AM Like any format it depended on the pressing mostly. I came in on the very end of the 8-track era. Generally I didn't find the sound worse than cassette, but I found them much harder to work with because our players had no rewind or fast forward. The track changing thing would happen too.
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: smile-holland on March 31, 2013, 12:43:41 PM My only tape from Holland: (http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww302/bgasnow/scan0052.jpg) This cracks me up. Yup, that is definitely an album. This was a Dutch follow up Best Of comp, after a release called "The Definite Album". So the name choise isn't that strange. The tracklist is though, only containing songs from the Sunflower and Surf's Up albm. Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on October 15, 2013, 12:55:12 PM Huh!
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: leggo of my ego on November 29, 2013, 09:36:51 AM Picked up an interesting "Beach Boot" 8trk the other day. Will post some pics later.
It has tracks from Surfs Up. and even plays. ;) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on July 06, 2015, 12:23:07 PM coolio
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: SMiLE Brian on July 06, 2015, 12:35:25 PM What's next on the list? ;D
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on July 06, 2015, 01:02:19 PM What's next on the list? ;D As in what do I want to find? ( Most of what I'd like to find, I'm not certain really exist) Cuz I don't have any other great 8 finds lately to post ( almost two years since the last post in this thread) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: SMiLE Brian on July 06, 2015, 01:17:15 PM I mean in general BBs rarity collecting. Loving the BBs SS cardboard cutouts in the profile picture.... ;)
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on July 06, 2015, 01:46:45 PM Hopefully someone else will bring on some exquisite rarities for viewing!
It'll be a while before I post pics of brian, carl, and dennis smiley stand-ups. Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Custom Machine on July 23, 2015, 01:00:30 AM Hopefully someone else will bring on some exquisite rarities for viewing! It'll be a while before I post pics of brian, carl, and dennis smiley stand-ups. How about starting a new thread posting photos of your 4 tracks? Was 20/20 the last BB album to be released on 4 Track? Or maybe Good Vibrations? Or is it possible that some 4 track cartridges of Sunflower exist? Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on August 06, 2015, 08:43:59 PM Hopefully someone else will bring on some exquisite rarities for viewing! It'll be a while before I post pics of brian, carl, and dennis smiley stand-ups. How about starting a new thread posting photos of your 4 tracks? Was 20/20 the last BB album to be released on 4 Track? Or maybe Good Vibrations? Or is it possible that some 4 track cartridges of Sunflower exist? I did that! Only it was back in October 2011; Sunflower is the last 4 track( shown) that I've found. http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,11345.0.html I also did Playtapes( even though you didn't ask) http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,9862.0.html never have done cassettes.... Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: LeeDempsey on August 24, 2015, 11:16:26 AM It's not very often I get to post something tape-wise that Chris hasn't posted...
Stand-alone versions of Good Vibrations - Best of the Beach Boys, and Holland: (http://i57.tinypic.com/v4o3er.jpg) (http://i58.tinypic.com/35aj9g4.jpg) (http://i62.tinypic.com/xkw1p2.jpg) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: LeeDempsey on August 24, 2015, 11:40:09 AM Capitol Record Club Sunflower and Surf's Up? Note the TA 6xxxxx catalog number for Sunflower. Not sure whether the 9xxxx number for Surf's Up is the standard 8-track catalog number or not.
(http://i57.tinypic.com/2ql74nm.jpg) (http://i62.tinypic.com/ev4cvl.jpg) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: LeeDempsey on August 24, 2015, 11:44:56 AM Black shell versions of Shut Down, Vol. II and Surfer Girl with the Capitol dome logo.
(http://i60.tinypic.com/4j57h1.jpg) But interestingly, the back shells have the Capitol "C" logo: (http://i61.tinypic.com/15dxr92.jpg) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: LeeDempsey on August 24, 2015, 11:47:14 AM Wand release of the Hite Morgan tapes, and another Pickwick title:
(http://i57.tinypic.com/33xfwug.jpg) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: LeeDempsey on August 24, 2015, 11:53:29 AM And maybe I missed it, but I didn't see '69 Live in London:
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2m3lqc4.jpg) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on August 24, 2015, 03:52:21 PM Capitol Record Club Sunflower and Surf's Up? Note the TA 6xxxxx catalog number for Sunflower. Not sure whether the 9xxxx number for Surf's Up is the standard 8-track catalog number or not. (http://i57.tinypic.com/2ql74nm.jpg) (http://i62.tinypic.com/ev4cvl.jpg) YES!!!!!! Capitol Club Tapes Definitely. I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are incredible finds. I wonder if I'll ever get lucky and find copies.... And yes, the TA catalog number on Surfs Up is The Capitol club ## 93920. Tho the Sunflower number is very strange. I wonder why they used a 6xxxx series. You want to part with these? ( he said dreamingly) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on August 24, 2015, 04:24:36 PM It's not very often I get to post something tape-wise that Chris hasn't posted... Stand-alone versions of Good Vibrations - Best of the Beach Boys, and Holland: Just checked to find I do have this Holland version, but NOT the GV Best Of. You just gotta love variations!! Got to be more diligent in searching these variations!! And maybe I missed it, but I didn't see '69 Live in London: You are correct, I didn't post a pic. Wand release of the Hite Morgan tapes, and another Pickwick title: You've got me with all of these great pics ! Don't know if I didn't have these two when I posted the other pics, or if I just blanked on them! ( because I definitely have them sitting on the shelves) Black shell versions of Shut Down, Vol. II and Surfer Girl with the Capitol dome logo. But interestingly, the back shells have the Capitol "C" logo: (http://i61.tinypic.com/15dxr92.jpg) There are probably other variations of the Capitol tapes previously posted, that are also not shown. Just as with Lps and 45s, there are variations OH! Now I see those logos at the top of the carts. They're hard to spot being black on black Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on August 24, 2015, 08:01:01 PM And here's my latest acquisition, to tie in with the GV Best of and Holland tapes you posted, Lee.
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Alan Smith on August 25, 2015, 03:25:52 AM And here's my latest acquisition, to tie in with the GV Best of and Holland tapes you posted, Lee. Stand-alone version of 20/20 & Wild Honey( I suppose that means there's a Friends & Smiley Smile to look for also): How do they sound? Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: LeeDempsey on August 25, 2015, 05:55:07 AM And yes, the TA catalog number on Surfs Up is The Capitol club ## 93920. Tho the Sunflower number is very strange. I wonder why they used a 6xxxx series. If I recall, the 6xxxx denoted a release on a label within the Capitol family, and the 9xxxx denoted a release on another label. Maybe someone didn't get the memo that the Beach Boys had left Capitol... Lee Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on August 25, 2015, 07:28:23 AM And yes, the TA catalog number on Surfs Up is The Capitol club ## 93920. Tho the Sunflower number is very strange. I wonder why they used a 6xxxx series. If I recall, the 6xxxx denoted a release on a label within the Capitol family, and the 9xxxx denoted a release on another label. Maybe someone didn't get the memo that the Beach Boys had left Capitol... Lee Yes, that makes sense(What an idiot I am!!! I've got two Club tapes pictured as the last post on Page 1, 63090 and 63160) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Rob Dean on August 25, 2015, 08:22:55 AM Hi guys, I adore this and associated thread (and the pics) from a few years ago - It's facinating as us Brits never really harnessed the 8 Track format
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on August 25, 2015, 04:25:30 PM Alright!! (This might be too anal for some, so don't look if it bothers you...) If you want to also all the Beatles 8 tracks, visit Frank daniels super site here:
http://www.friktech.com/btls/tapes/8tks.pdf This description is taken from his site and applies generally, to the Beach Boys also: >>Starting August 13, 1966, Capitol's earliest eight tracks had white shells. By 1969, they had determined that the machines left marks on the tapes, so they made black‐shelled eight tracks for their stereo eight tracks afterward. In April, 1969, Capitol announced that they had redesigned the tape slicks so as to put all of the information on the front slick. Some of Capitol's eight tracks were prepared with Lear's "Lear Jet" cartridges, while some were assembled with Audiopak cartridges, made by Audio Devices, Inc., a Capitol Industries subsidiary. Later (70's) eight tracks simply state that they were manufactured by Capitol, with no mention of other licensing<< Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: Custom Machine on August 25, 2015, 10:31:35 PM Hopefully someone else will bring on some exquisite rarities for viewing! It'll be a while before I post pics of brian, carl, and dennis smiley stand-ups. How about starting a new thread posting photos of your 4 tracks? Was 20/20 the last BB album to be released on 4 Track? Or maybe Good Vibrations? Or is it possible that some 4 track cartridges of Sunflower exist? I did that! Only it was back in October 2011; Sunflower is the last 4 track( shown) that I've found. http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,11345.0.html I also did Playtapes( even though you didn't ask) http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,9862.0.html never have done cassettes.... Chris, thanks for the link to the 4 track photos. I do recall the PlayTape thread, (and posted some questions in it), but had missed the four track photos and discussion. And thanks again to you and Lee for the 8 track photos in this thread. Next up, how about reel to reel tapes? Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: LeeDempsey on August 26, 2015, 09:30:20 AM I've personally never ever seen a Beach Boys LearJet cart( also called Flat-paks--credited to yours truly) so the first BBs 8 tracks Capitol released were white Audiopak carts with red( Concert and the twofer-LDC/SD2 had greengreen) back/end labels... Chris, here's a white-shell 20/20 without the Audiopak notation on the back, and a different shell shape than the Audiopaks: (http://i58.tinypic.com/1o7eok.jpg) (http://i62.tinypic.com/v4z244.jpg) Is this a Lear? Lee Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on August 26, 2015, 10:59:15 AM I've personally never ever seen a Beach Boys LearJet cart( also called Flat-paks--credited to yours truly) so the first BBs 8 tracks Capitol released were white Audiopak carts with red( Concert and the twofer-LDC/SD2 had greengreen) back/end labels... Chris, here's a white-shell 20/20 without the Audiopak notation on the back, and a different shell shape than the Audiopaks: (removed for space) Is this a Lear? Lee It's not a Lear that I know of; I'd have to defer to a higher 8T authority to find a definite brand. I checked to find I have two BBs like that, one in isdentical shell and one slightly different; I couldn't see any logos anywhere on either. Here's a link to top and end view of a typical cart, courtesy of Dan Gibson @ Kate's Track Shack: http://www.katestrackshack.com/flatpack.htm Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on August 26, 2015, 01:02:11 PM here's the slip covers as they were sold originally.
1st issue, front and back: (http://i62.tinypic.com/24dg176.jpg) (http://i60.tinypic.com/28wf3pi.jpg) 2nd Issue, front and back: (http://i59.tinypic.com/2q02jbs.jpg) (http://i60.tinypic.com/34g1309.jpg) Later issue somewhat generic front with two variations on the back; in release order, I think: (http://i60.tinypic.com/359e0df.jpg) (http://i61.tinypic.com/oifbp.jpg) (http://i62.tinypic.com/34o1rfq.jpg) The Canadian tapes that didn't come with a song titles cover( shown on Page 1 of this thread) had the same front as the one above, with one of these two back covers: (http://i62.tinypic.com/vulv6.jpg) (http://i61.tinypic.com/iw4zmr.jpg) Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on September 04, 2015, 09:59:41 AM one I didn't have until today's mail arrived
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on September 16, 2015, 06:27:48 AM ain't online fun?
Title: Re: 8 Track Tapes Post by: bgas on September 30, 2015, 03:01:59 PM No great shakes, added another tape to the collection today.
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