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Monday, 6 June 2011


My collection of working 8-track stereo recordings

Akai CR-80 Stereo Recording 8 Track Record Japan 1970
Specifications
One micron Gap Head, universal voltage selector, and four ICs.
Type: 2 heads, one bridge
Track system: 8-track, 2-channel stereo
Belt speed: 9.5cm / s
Heads: 1 x record / playback, 1 x erase
Frequency Response: 50Hz to 16kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: 47dB
Wow and Flutter: 0.25%
Dimensions: 345 x 135 x 250 mm Weight: 8.9 Kg 
https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/akai/cr-80.shtml



Akai/CR-80T Stereo Recording Sinto-Ampli AM/FM Tuner 1970
Type: 2-head, Single Deck Track System: 8-track, 2-channel stereo Tape Speed: 9.5 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase Motor: 1 x 2 speed induction  Frequency Response: 50Hz to 16kHz  Signal to Noise Ratio: Better Than 41dB
Wow and Flutter: Lees Than 0.35% Total Harmonic Distortion: 4%
Input: Better 55mV (line), 0.5mV (mic)
Output: 1.228V (line), 10W (speaker)  Dimensions: 490 x 140 x 270mm  Weight: 11.4kg 



Akai Mod.GRX 82 Stereo Recording 8 Track Record Japan 1974-75 Glass X'Tal & Ferrite Head  2 Channel 
Specifications
Type: 2-head, single deck  Track System: 8-track, 2-channel stereo  Tape Speed: 9.5 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: 1 x 2-speed induction  Frequency Response: 50Hz to 16kHz  Signal to Noise Ratio: 47dB
Wow and Flutter: 0.25%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 3%
Input: 50mV (line), 0.5mV (mic)  Output: 1.228V (line), 5W (speaker)  Dimensions: 346 x 135 x 266 mm  Weight: 8.4kg
https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/akai/gxr-82.shtml



Japan 1970s 8-Track Car Stereo
Ground Mod.707
Frequency Response 80 Hz To 10.000 Hz

Inside Of The Cartridge


Eight-Tracks Were Installed In Ford Vehicles

More Information About The 8 Tracks 
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The Rolling Stones 8 Track Decca & London, Rolling Stones Records.

Made In Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, USA, UK. 

Playing The Duration Of Vinyl On Stereo  8 Tracks Has Always Been A Problem For Distribution Companies Because The Songs Had To Match The Duration Of The Four Programs, Each Program Was About 10 Minutes Or A Few More Seconds But Never Had To Exceed 11 Minutes.
Sometimes They Had To Split The Song Into Two Segments, Part 1 And Part 2, To Match The Tempo of The Four Programs.

DECCA RECORDS

 

Big Hits (High Tide And Green Grass) ( 1966 Decca ETXC 101 UK) 

 
 

               ROLLING STONES RECORDS

The Rolling Stones Records 8 Track
Made In Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, USA, UK. 


Still Life ( 1982 USA TP 39113 Atlantic )


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  1. Unknown26 October 2020 at 02:45

    Hi Everyone, My name is Chris from NJ, USA. I'm a "picker" and always looking for cool 8-Track Tapes. I came across a Rolling Stones 8-Track that is labeled "Goats Head Soup" 174. The cover shows who I think is Ron Wood from behind playing guitar in front of a live audience. I cannot find another image of this 8-track anywhere! The title actually reads: The Rolling Stones "Goats Head Soup" 174. There is record label even mentioned. On the rear it lists all the track names from the Goats Head Album. Plus it says "174" again as well. I would think if anyone can ID this 8-track for me it would be someone from this blog. I want to know what label it came out on, what year and if it really is something rare. I'm assuming it is because I've searched the internet high and low and cannot find another image of it. What do you guys/gals think? Please email me regalbeaglerelics@gmail.com or even text me 2016798518. I'd like to send someone a photo of the 8-track too. Thanks for everything.
    Chris Sims

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  2. Unknown26 October 2020 at 02:46

    I meant to say "There is NO record label even mentioned".

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    1. Emilio Giovanetti5 November 2020 at 09:45

      Hi, if you send me a photo I can tell you more about the 8 track.

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