Quarter-inch magnetic tape is the optimum medium for those who love music, have style, and possess poetry in their soul.
And what makes 1/4" so special? It is the size tape that was used in 8-track tapes in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, as well as the shorter-lived 4-track cartridges of the 60s and of course the higher-end audiophile reel-to-reel tapes that rose to prominence as a way of enjoying recordings at home in the 70s.
Eight-track tapes, especially, deserve their place in history as a good idea that was crushed by prissy consumer demands. From their earliest form in the mid 60s to their rise to dominance and subsequent widespread demise, mostly complete by 1982, to their complete disappearance around 1989, 8-track tapes were at turns efficient, frustrating, easy to use, hard to find, fun to look at, and curiously inspiring of devotion.
Devotion, these days, from hard-core music fans and sympathetic completist collectors, that is; cassette tapes won the battle over 8-track tapes among general consumers, and CDs of course beat everyone by the late 80s.
But 8-track tapes were produced of several major (and other) 80s albums; yes it's possible to find Culture Club's Waking Up With The House On Fire (1985), George Harrison's Cloud Nine (1987), Genesis' Invisible Touch (1986), and many many other albums from the 1980s on actual, official 8-track tapes thanks to record companies like Columbia House that catered, for God knows what reason, to the diminishing-cum-left-for-dead 8-track buying community.
Aside from that, though, most people who buy 8-tracks are to some degree fans of 1970s rock. When you see a box of 8-tracks at a thift store or a relative's attic, odds are that you will see Eagles, BTO, Kansas, Nazareth, and artists of that ilk. Zappa, Beatles, Pink Floyd and David Bowie if you're lucky. Elvis Costello, the Damned, Blue Cheer and Strawberry Alarm Clock if you're particularly blessed that day. Whatever you find, an album always seems to sound better on 8-track tape, and by virtue of the state of the hobby today, you do find new music to listen to. You kinda have to, as the selection available to you is based on luck rather than comprehensiveness.
Fixing 8-track tapes is nearly always a requirement -- if not for one tape, then certainly for the next one you get. Fixing them is part of the fun, and easy anyway (see our fully illustrated guide to 8-track tape repair).
This section of Quarter Inchers features stereo 8-track tapes, from all eras, for sale (or auction) currently on eBay. If you look around enough, you will probably be able to find several titles that interest you for very cheap. Note that there is no dedicated 8-track tape category on eBay; this site looks at eBay and picks out just those offers that feature 8-track tapes. If you are looking for a specific artist or tape, try the artist categories in the menu or a search of our listings.
(A note about eBay: the auction site is still the best place to find used and new 8-track tapes, as many thousands are always available, and the selection is always turning over. Don't be hesitant to buy something if you see what you like -- there is competition, and repairing is easy and fun, so look around and dive in!)
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Flash Cadillac And The Cont. Kids Sealed 8-Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $15.50 (6 bids)
i will refund your money if item arrives d. o. a. are not as described. If item arrives damaged insurance claim will have to be filed for a refund. If item is returned buyer pays return shipping.
Lot Of 8 Sealed Rock 8 Track Tapes Reo Nick Lowe.
AUCTION Current high bid: $15.51 (4 bids)
LOT OF 8 SEALED 8-TRACK TAPES TAPES ARE IN EXCELLENT FACTORY FRESH CONDITION. EACH TAPE DOES HAVE A CUT OUT DRILL MARK. BILLY THORPE - STIMULATION EDDY MONEY - SELF TITLED DEBUT THIRLD WORLD - ROCK THE WORLD DAVE EDMUNDS - D. E. 7th REO SPEEDWAGON -GOOD TROUBLE RON WOOD - 1234 JAMES TAYLOR - DAD LOVES HIS WORK NICK LOWE - NICK THE KNIFE SHIPPING IN [continued]
Dolly Parton-Wish I Felt.(8-Track Tape)Rare~Ss~1 Cent
AUCTION Current high bid: $2.00 (3 bids)
Please contact me if you're not satisfied and I will refund your purchase price, minus the shipping charge, when I receive the returned item(s).
Fantastic Four - Rare 8-Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $5.50 (3 bids)
FANTASTIC FOUR 'ALVIN STONE (THE BIRTH AND DEATH OF A GANGSTER)' This is a rare 8-track cassette from the '70s. Factory Sealed, unopened, unused. Tracks on this cassette are: Program 1 Have a Little Mercy County Line Program 2 Alvin Stone (The Birth And Death Of A Gangster) My Love Won't Stop At Nothing (Part 1) Program 3 My Love Won't Stop At Nothing [continued]
Michael Jackson Off The Wall 8 Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $2.25 (3 bids)
Michael Jackson Off the Wall 8 track tape Epic Records 1979 In good condition, No sleeve. No reserve. "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" - 6:05 "Rock with You" - 3:40 "Workin' Day and Night" - 5:14 "Get on the Floor" - 4:39 "Off the Wall" - 4:06 "Girlfriend" - 3:05 "She's out of My Life" - 3:38 "I Can't Help It" - 4:28 "It's the Falling in Love" - 3:48 [continued]
The Beatles Vintage Magical Mystery Tour 8-Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $1.54 (3 bids)
The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour 8 track tape, Capitol Records 8XT-2835. Tape has been tested & works fine but due to its age it is sold as is. $3.00 postage. Buyer to pay within 10 days of auction end.
Eagles Hotel California 8-Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $6.49 (3 bids)
Up for bids is Eagles Hotel California on 8-track Tape, This was an amazing album for the Eagles. This tape consists of Hotel California, Life in the fast lane, New kid in town, Wasted time, Victim of love, Try and love again, Pretty maids all in a row and The last resort. This tape is in good condition and I believe that it still works because the [continued]
Nigel Olsson Sealed 8-Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $3.75 (2 bids)
i will refund your money if item arrives d. o. a. are not as described. If item arrives damaged insurance claim will have to be filed for a refund. If item is returned buyer pays return shipping.
Pink Floyd Dark Side Of The Moon 8-Track Tape Dsotm
AUCTION Current high bid: $1.54 (2 bids)
Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon 8 track tape, Harvest 8XW-11163. Tape has been tested & works fine but due to its age it is sold as is. $3.00 postage. Buyer to pay within 10 days of auction end.
The Beatles Hey Jude Vintage 8-Track Tape Apple Records
AUCTION Current high bid: $1.54 (2 bids)
The Beatles Hey Jude 8-track, Apple Records 8XT-385. Tape has been tested & works fine but due to its age it is sold as is. $3.00 postage. Buyer to pay within 10 days of auction end.
8-Track Tape The Free Story 20 Tracks Excellent 1973
AUCTION Current high bid: $1.20 (2 bids)
happy for returns if items are not as i have described, thanks
The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl On 8-Track Sealed
AUCTION Current high bid: $3.25 (2 bids)
returns must be in the same shape as received.
Blue Cheer #5 Original Human Being 8 Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $3.50 (2 bids)
returns for items not as described
Led Zeppelin - In Through The Out Door, Rare 8-Track!
AUCTION Current high bid: $1.64 (2 bids)
" IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR " - LED ZEPPELIN, Stereo 8-track cassette. English issue. Previously stored in warm, dry conditions. NOT SEALED, BUT TESTED ON MY 8-TRACK PLAYER - PLAYS PERFECTLY THROUGHOUT! NOTE: as my picture shows, the card case is a little bit dirty from it's time in storage, but the tape inside is in very nice condition. Itis also worth [continued]
Quintessence - Self, Stereo Prog Rock 8-Track, Tested!
AUCTION Current high bid: $2.42 (2 bids)
" SELF " - QUINTESSENCE, Stereo 8-Track Tape. English issue. Previously stored in the warm and dry. NOT SEALED, BUT TESTED ON MY 8-TRACK PLAYER - PLAYS PERFECTLY THROUGHOUT! NOTE: The tape is in pretty good condition, but with a little bit of "label-lift" - see photo forconfirmation. Itis also worth pointing out that this tape and the vast majority [continued]
The Bee Gees Spirits Having 8 8-track Tape Tested
AUCTION Current high bid: $1.99 (2 bids)
THE BEE GEES SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN 8 EIGHT TRACK TAPE 1979 The late-'70s was an interesting time to be a Bee Gee. The trio had experienced a rebirth as disco kings via SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER even though their music at the time was closer to the Spinners than to Donna Summer. By 1979, disco's popularity had begun to wane, but this didn't affect the Gibb's [continued]
Elton John Madmen Across 8 8-track Tape 1971 Tested
AUCTION Current high bid: $1.99 (2 bids)
ELTON JOHN MADMEN ACROSS THE WATER 8 EIGHT TRACK TAPE 1971 MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER produced only a couple of minor hits, which may have something to do with the fact that its best songs are all five or six minutes long. But they're among the strongest songs in the entire Elton John catalog-especially the lovely opening track, "Tiny Dancer," which builds [continued]
Super Bad Compilation 8-Track Stereo Tape Cartridge
AUCTION Current high bid: $0.99 (1 bid)
Product Description WE RATE CONDITION AS EITHER: VERY FINE FINE EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD FAIR POOR THIS IS GOOD CONDITION UK Buyers Items are guarenteed to be sent within 5 working days but USUALLY we send within 3 Europe & International Items will always be sent via Airmail I would like payment to be made within 5 working days of either the auction [continued]
Rare John Lennon Sealed 8-Track Mind Games 2 Virgins
AUCTION Current high bid: $4.99 (1 bid)
Returns accepted if goods faulty.
Vintage Rock & Roll 8-Track Tapes With Case
AUCTION Current high bid: $9.99 (1 bid)
24 vintage rock and roll 8 track tapes and leather carry case. AEROSMITH SANTANA 111 LED ZEPPLIN -HOUSES OF THE HOLY STEAL YOUR FACE - GRATEFUL DEAD JETHRO TULL- A PASSION PLAY ANGEL- SINFUL THREE DOG NIGHT-IT AINT EASY SWEET- CUT ABOVE THE REST BEST OF THE J GEILS BAND ALICE COOPER-LOVE IT TO DEATH BEATLES- OLDIES BUT GOODIES STORY OF THE BEATLES VOL [continued]
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