The Shadows 20 Golden Greats, original EMI cassette tape from 1977.
Surprisingly good condition - has been properly tested on a good hi-fi system.
Some blurring on one side of tape (blue lettering) where I tried to clean it with isopropyl alcohol. Few age-related marks as per pics.
Has my address written hidden inside for some reason (I was very young!)
Please do bear in mind this is a very old cassette tape and tape does degrade more than other mediums over time.
Tips:
I've owned cassettes for decades - tapes and cassette players require a lot of maintenance, so here's some tips:
New to Cassettes?
Please be aware the sound is very warm and organic and not as sharp and clear as you will be used to with CD or streaming!
Maintenance & Cleaning:
Cassette tape needs fussing over and regular maintenance - tape can leave oxidisation and other residue on the tape heads in the player and this MUST be cleaned off regularly or the sound will be muffled - use a cotton bud and isopropyl alcohol with a high alcohol percentage.
You might need to do this after every play or even every couple of songs at first with old tapes, and in general cleaning should be done after every 15 hours of play or so - see last pic, and this link for more info:
** SENSIBLE DELIVERY TIMES**
Please note, eBay auto-estimated delivery times are way off - despite what the buyer is told, delivery is as follows as per UK Royal Mail info:
UK - posted within 2-3 working days: expect your item in a week or so.
UK - courier service (large items) - I need to arrange a courier to collect, so please allow around 2 weeks, though most items are received before then.
International Standard Delivery:
Europe - posted within 2-3 working days: you must allow up to a month, though items are most often delivered before then.
USA / Rest of the World - posted within 2-3 working days: you must allow up to 6-8 weeks, though items are most often delivered before then.
Please be patient - thank you.