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Q: Why were 8 track tape players popular?
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Could you order cassette in Ford Thunderbird in 1965?

Cassette tape players didn't appear till much later, however 8 track tape players was offered in 1966 Thunderbirds.


What did people listen to music on in the eighties like an eight track how do you spell that?

8-track players lost popularity in the Seventies. Cassette tape players (especially "boom boxes") and vinyl record players were much more common in the Eighties.


Is 8 track tape different from reel to reel tape?

The formulation for the tape is the same. Reel to reel tape may actually have 8 tracks on it, although it usually has 4. There are many different magnetic coating formulations for magnetic tape, so it is important to use the type designated for your machine. Some more advanced reel players can change their bias and equalization to accommodate different tape types.


What is a tape deck?

an electronic item that plays cassette tapes. A "tape deck" is a device used to play cassette or 8-track tapes. They are fairly obsolete now, but until CDs became the rage, tapes were used regularly. There were also 4 track tape decks. Magnovox was a leader in producing tape decks. You would get them installed in your car just as you would CD players.


How much did an 8 track tape cost in 1970s?

$2.00


How much is a kiss 8 track tape worth?

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In the mid 1970's Buick gave an 8 track tape to buyers who got a tape player in the car In 1976 one of the songs on the tape was Alabama Jubilee Does anyone know what band recorded that song?

Jerry Reed had an 8 track tape in 1976 with that as the first song


What replaced 8 track tapes?

When I bought an 8-track player for my '79 Jeep CJ7, some of my friends made fun of me because they were all getting cassette players for their cars. Loved that Jeep. Loved that 8-track cranking out Jessi Coulter, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.It was the cassette tape that replaced the 8-track, and cassettes had a good long run until the CD took over.


How many reels does a 8-track tape have?

8-track tapes have one reel . . . that is why they can keep on playing without having to turn them over.


When is Carrie Underwood going to make an 8-Track Tape?

When I go to Carrie Underwood's Concert on March 27, 2008, Carrie Underwood will make an 8-Track Tape, so Wal-Mart can sell these Carrie Underwood 8-Track Tapes. I doubt anybody makes 8 tracks anymore.


Where were 8 track tapes made?

When I bought an 8-track player for my '79 Jeep CJ7, some of my friends made fun of me because they were all getting cassette players for their cars. Loved that Jeep. Loved that 8-track cranking out Jessi Coulter, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.It was the cassette tape that replaced the 8-track, and cassettes had a good long run until the CD took over.


How many reels of tape in an 8 track cartige?

buy one and see.