National Eight Track Tape Day
On April 11th, National Eight Track Tape Day honors an era that has come and gone in a matter of fewer than 20 years. Nonetheless, on eight-track tapes, it is a day to recall listening to great music from the sixties and seventies.
Eight-track tapes, which have been in use from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s, are a common recording method.
Bill Lear of Lear Jet Corporation, Ampex, Ford Motor Company, GM, Motorola, Motorola, Motorola, and RCA created the eight-track tape in 1964. The first player, also known as Stereo 8, was released in 1965.
Ford Motor Company introduced factory-installed and dealer-installed eight-track tape players as an option to buyers on three of its 1966 models – the Thunderbird, Mustang, and Lincoln – in September of 1965. In addition, Ford also included an eight-track tape player in all of its cars as an upgrade to the 1967 model. In several automobiles and trucks throughout the 1980s, optional eight-track players were included in many cars and trucks.
By late 1982, eight track cartridges were phased out in the grocery stores in the United States. However, some titles were still available as eight-track tapes through various mail-order clubs until late 1988.
Today, many of the late period eight-track tape releases are extremely collectible.
How to track #eighttrackday
- Listen to your eight-track tapes
- Share your favorite songs
- A memory of playing eight tracks has surfaced
- Describe your ardent admiration for eight tracks and what makes them so popular
- Do you know someone who would enjoy this holiday? Be sure to let them know by posting #EightTrackDay on social media
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Eight track FAQ
Q. Is it still make eight-track tapes?
A. No, there are currently no suppliers of eigh-track tapes.
Q. Where can I buy eight-track tapes?
A. Secondhand shops, antique stores, and some music stores may sell eight-track tapes. Several online stores now sell eight-track tapes for purchase. Other options include used book stores, garage, and estate sales.
