Are 8 tracks worth any money?
The 8-track edition appears on auction sites reasonably regularly but always seems to attract buyers, averaging around $500 (£300).
Does anyone still make 8 tracks?
There are even a few independent record labels issuing new music on 8-track tapes. However, there are no 8-track players being produced today. The closest you can get is a refurbished version of the iconic Panasonic RQ-830S Dynamite TNT player, available on eBay for around $250.
Is 8-track making a comeback?
Though cassettes are having a second life through sales of older albums and the DIY noise scene, 8-tracks have been out of the market since the early 1980s and haven’t really made a comeback in stores like Urban Outfitters, which sells CDs, vinyls, and cassettes.
When did they stop selling 8-tracks?
In the U.S., eight-track cartridges were phased out of retail stores in late 1982 and early 1983. However, some titles were still available as eight-track tapes through Columbia House and RCA (BMG) Music Service Record Clubs until late 1988.
When did 8 tracks go out of style?
Are 8 tracks coming back?
In a surprise twist now, though, 8tracks is back. “We are thrilled to announce that 8tracks will resume streaming from its website, in the US, effective immediately. This follows the acquisition of some of 8tracks’ assets by a new company called BackBeat Inc.
What year did they stop making 8-track tapes?
1982
In the U.S., eight-track cartridges were phased out of retail stores in late 1982 and early 1983. However, some titles were still available as eight-track tapes through Columbia House and RCA (BMG) Music Service Record Clubs until late 1988.
What replaced the 8-track?
cassette tapes
But by the mid-1980s, 8 track tapes were no longer being sold or manufactured. To 8 track’s misfortune, the new and smaller cassette tapes were seen as more convenient to consumers. Cassette tapes were also more popular worldwide.
Are 8 track tapes worth any money?
Mr. Bucks Burnett, curator of the former Eight Track Museum of Dallas Texas counts this tape as one of the most expensive titles ever, having paid nearly $1,000.00 for a sealed copy. Mr. Burnett says “It’s hard to estimate it’s true worth because they never come up for sale and that less than 10 copies are known to exist” and to date, only 3 copies have surfaced in 32 years.
Where to buy 8 track tapes?
– Is the cover art in good condition? This may not matter to you, but if you’re someone who values album art (or who intends to resell tapes), this may be – Are the parts of the tapes themselves in good shape? – Are these original tapes or bootlegs?
Are 8 track tapes worth anything?
While there really isn’t a current value guide for 8-Track Cassettes, I have sold them in the past and I can offer some advice. 8-Track Cassettes are approaching 50 years old. There are parts inside the cartridge that may need to be replaced. If you don’t have an 8-Track player to test them on, you could be selling someone a tape that doesn’t work.
When did they stop making 8 tracks?
A frequently asked question is “when did they stop making 8-tracks?” The answer is — they didn’t! OK, the major labels did finally quit producing 8-track tapes about 1988. How many songs can 8-tracks hold?