[RobRoy]

In 1970 I bought my first tape deck for my car. It was cassette while all my friends had 8-track. I just couldn’t stand the idea of switching tracks IN THE MIDDLE OF A SONG, as well as the short life of tapes due to the twisting of the tape over itself to create an endless loop.

Meanwhile I bought about 30 8 track tapes a few weeks ago for $2 and an Akai 8 track recorder for $40 last week. It’s actually fun to play them, especially the Elvis live in Memphis tape.

[Dr. Sivana]

as well as the short life of tapes due to the twisting of the tape over itself to create an endless loop.

Don't forget the glue drying up under the foil tape and snapping! I spent many a frustrting hour repairing 8 Tracks with either cellophane and Reynolds wrap or the special Radio Shack repair tape.