When did 8 tracks stop being popular?

Answer 1

8-track tapes began to decline in popularity by the late 1970s, primarily due to the rise of cassette tapes, which offered better sound quality, portability, and ease of use. By the early 1980s, cassette tapes had largely supplanted 8-tracks, leading to the eventual discontinuation of 8-track production. By the mid-1980s, 8-tracks were largely considered obsolete in the mainstream music market.