Thank you for the video. Very interesting. I will be on the look for new music on 8 Tracks.

All of these really fit the format, even Elevations. Kinda wish I’d known about Maple Run Band before they sold out on the 8-track release, I want to build a small collection and that’d have been the perfect choice to start out

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

I agree. They fit the format perfectly. I stumbled upon the Maple Run album by accident, and I'm glad I did.

I bought the Cheap Trick album The Latest on 8-Track back in 2009, a really good album. I think Dolly Parton’s Rock Star had a limited release on 8-track too. That Toyo deck looks a lot like one Zenith put out back in the early 70’s. Love your channel BTW.

@spacemissing

4 ай бұрын

Zenith would have used an outsourced transport, not one they made in-house. Many do look a lot like each other.

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I found it fascinating that bands were still releasing on 8 track. I know it's mostly a gimmick nowadays, I doubt people are buying them to actually listen to them, but I think it's neat nonetheless.

Thanks for posting this! I found three '2 8-Track' sets this weekend thrifting! Now I just need the player!

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope you find a player soon.

Needlejuice Records puts out many of their releases on tape, both cassette and 8-track, they've even done a cylinder. My 2017 comedy music album "Vaudeville" (with some Dr Demento Show picks on it) was also released on 8-track.

I believe the name of the band is pronounced GEEN. As in Ed Gein the serial killer from Wisconsin in the 1950's. Makes sense - Gein and the Graverobbers since he also robbed graves. Not a fan of 8-Tracks, but cool to see that they have come back slightly like cassettes. Love the vintage gear especially.

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

Ok thanks. I didn't know the reference, so GEEN makes sense.

It not just the 8 Track media, I am working on a new 8 Track deck at the moment, with noise reduction and improved bias system for the record side. This has been a project that keep me busy for many years work through this design and getting it to high performance standards I have set.

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

I'd be very interested to hear the results of your work!

@granttaylor3697

4 ай бұрын

@@VintageElectronicsChannel I plan to make it public sometime in May of this year, with recordings as FLAC files and photos of the product.

@granttaylor3697

2 ай бұрын

The video is up at the moment called "New 8 Track Technology", the video editing is very basic, but show what is possible with 8 tracks today.

@VintageElectronicsChannel

2 ай бұрын

Just watched the video and subscribed! I'm curious to follow the progress of this project. The quality you were able to achieve is very impressive, and the machine is beautiful.

@granttaylor3697

2 ай бұрын

@@VintageElectronicsChannel Thanks

Quarter inch tape is widely available, so theoretically they could respool the cartridge with brand new tape, but my goodness I wouldn't attempt without spooling machinery!

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

Looking at them all afterward, I believe they are the original tape that's been erased and recorded over. There are some dropouts in the recordings that make me believe the tape is old.

@spacemissing

4 ай бұрын

Continuous-loop tapes need to be backcoated so the layers will slip past each other. I highly doubt there is much new old stock of it to be had any more.

In home 8-Track are pretty uncommon if I remember. But it is nice to know these are out there! This is a tough market: A: virtually all 8-Tracks need their pads replaced before playing. B: From a time of in car use before A/C so used are not like "once played Jazz cassettes". C: blank media always was far and few in comparison to cassette, circles back to in home units being rare. That being said, if a in home 8-Track unit shows up in a Goodwill, you better believe I am buying that!!

@spacemissing

4 ай бұрын

Home 8-track players were Very common. Almost all stereo consoles of the 1970s had them, or at least a space where one could be installed. Radio Shack sold add-on players in significant numbers.

@seed_drill7135

4 ай бұрын

The last still sealed 8-track I bought the splice tape had dried out and it wound up in the cartridge.

If you end up liking the Dark Surf stuff , be sure to check out DEADBOLT Some of their albums are Tiki Man, Hobo Babylon, VooDoo Trucker . I love their humor. I believe that these can still heard here on YT.

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

I'll check that out. I didn't expect to like it, but I was pleasantly surprised.

Production values are looking great.

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I noticed on ebay that new old stock sealed blank 8 tracks are still available.

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

Yes, they are. They all need a little servicing before use, like replacing pads and foil splice. I've purchased a few and had pretty good luck. I did a recent video recording onto one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIGtpsmMhsebXdY.html

BTW I believe that is a referance to Ed Gein. (I think I spelled it right anyway.)

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

Someone else mentioned that, too. I didn't catch that.

There’s a Nancy Sinatra/ Lee Hazelwood reissue on 8 track

very very interesting video! what is used for the second meter?

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

Both are VU meters. One of them is a little lazy sometimes.

Dark Surf is interesting!

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

I thought so too

10:16 you might argue, at this point, that a once played version is rarer than an unopened version. Out of all sold... how many actually have the ability TO play them?

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

Good point!

8-track. UUUCK! I never invested in it and I'm glad I didn't.

@dtracy03ss

3 ай бұрын

I don't agree, I have a high end Pioneer CT-A9X Cassette Deck that absolutely rocks it, the Tapes that sound the best are the 80s and 90s recorded with Dolby, that being said 8 Track is another format that will have some bands you may have never heard too, there are Many Many old tapes available also and there is also the chance to find awesome albums still Sealed from the best Era of Music. IMHO

Moist

Who the hell would want yo suffer through old audio technology such as 8 tracks, LP's, cassettes etc. CD, digital, or streaming is the way to go. The fact that you have to get up and put the stylus on the song you want and you can rewind or forward or shuffle with a remote makes me cringe. 😑

@nathandodge665

4 ай бұрын

The sound quality is usually better that's why

@HBO1984.

4 ай бұрын

@@nathandodge665 No. I don't think so. Before CD technology came out I could never hear Bonzo's bass kick drum squeaking on Since I've Been Loving You. 😑

@VintageElectronicsChannel

4 ай бұрын

I'll agree with both of you. Streaming is WAY more convenient. When I want to listen to a good quality version of a song quickly, that's exactly what I do. When I want more of an experience with the music, something tactile, I play tape. Just depends on my mood.

@nathandodge665

4 ай бұрын

@@HBO1984. Opinion. Why do you think they make LP records now? Because the sound is better

@jacksong6226

4 ай бұрын

Why can’t you just let people have fun

8 tracks in 2024...laughable!! 🗑️😆