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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Pick Any One Soundtrack On 8-Track Tape For Just $2.00
SALE Buy now for $2.00
THIS AUCTION IS FOR ONE 8-TRACK TAPE FROM THIS LIST FOR $2.00. THESE TAPES HAVE ALL BEEN TESTED AND THE SPLICES HAVE BEEN REINFORCED TO HELP PREVENT BREAKAGE. YOU CAN BUY AS MANY AS YOU WOULD LIKE. JUST EMAIL ME YOUR SELECTIONS BY CLICKING ON ASK SELLER A QUESTION. WHEN YOU CLICK ON BUY IT NOW, ENTER THE QUANTITY OF DESIRED TAPES. THE COST TO SHIP IS [continued]
27 8 Track Tapes Elo Bowie Beach Boys Cheech Chong War
AUCTION Current high bid: $17.25 (10 bids)
Returns only if the item is damaged.
Huge 8-Track Tape Lot 280+ Tapes Rock And Roll Others
AUCTION Current high bid: $46.75 (9 bids)
For any reason you may return item as long as it is in the allotted time frame of 1 week.
6 Lot Sealed 8 Track Easy/Pop Tape Cartridge Plus4 More
AUCTION Current high bid: $31.00 (8 bids)
Auction for 6 sealed 8 track tape cartridges of Easy Listening/Pop/Rock by various artists. Plus 4 others with partially broken seals. (But virtually certain never removed from sleeves) 1. " Christine McVie, Christine McVie" (first solo album after Fleetwood Mac), Columbia House/Warner Bros, #w8-25059 2. " Neil Diamond, 12 Greatest hits, Volume 2 ", [continued]
The Who "Tommy" Original Soundtrack 8-Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $2.00 (4 bids)
Tommy Soundtrack 8-track Tape. PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE BEFORE YOU PAY THANKS A 8 track tape of Tommy the movie original soundtrack. The tape is in its original card cover fully working & in excellent condition. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE OTHER 8TRACK TAPES I WILL BE LISTING. POSTAGE WITHIN UK FOR ONE TAPE FIRST CLASS (NOT RECORDED) IS £1.70 + 50P FOR [continued]
8-Track Cartridges X7 Beatles, Tony Christie, Carpenters
AUCTION Current high bid: $3.75 (3 bids)
If the item does not meet my description I will happily provide a refund less any postage costs upon its safe return.
Star Trackin' 76 (20) Original Artists 8-Track Tested
AUCTION Current high bid: $2.01 (3 bids)
STAR TRACKIN 76', (20) ORIGINAL ARTISTS, (20) ORIGINAL HITS, 8-track tape cassette. If you need a song list I'll provide one upon request. Tested and works. Looks to be in good condition. I have a very large collection of old 8 track tapes I recently aquired. I will be listing these tapes for sale/auction as I sort through them. I am now able to test [continued]
39 Old 8-track 8-Track Rock Tapes
AUCTION Current high bid: $10.50 (3 bids)
The buyer has 7 days to return the item (the buyer pays shipping fees). The item will be refunded.
Lot Of 5 Mip Blank Maxell 8-Track Tapes Sealed 64 Min.
SALE Buy now for $14.99
LOT of 5 MIP Blank Maxell 8-TRACK TAPES Unused Sealed Click to Enlarge LOT of 5 Maxell 8-Track Cartridge Tapes "8T-300" (ONE LOT = 5 OF THE INDIVIDUAL 8-TRACK TAPES) Tapes are unused - Sealed in Original Packaging - Unopened. ~ Playing time 64 min. - 300 ft. (93m) ~ For Hi-Fi Stereo Recording! PayPal Preferred If buying more than one item - please WAIT [continued]
Pick Any One Rock 8-Track Tape From This List $4.00
SALE Buy now for $4.00
Kiss Gene Simmons 8-Track Compelation
AUCTION Current high bid: $1.25 (2 bids)
These are used appartently found in a box at a garage sale. I don't have an 8 track player so there are no guarnatees some might work some might not.
Beatles Abbey Road 8 Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $3.24 (2 bids)
Abbey road. Good condition hasn't been played in years has been stored away. I also have many other titles posted here. All items sold as is. paypal payment due at end of auction. Shipment to be released upon payment posting.
AUCTION Current high bid: $3.50 (2 bids)
HERE IS AN 8-TRACK FOR ADULTS TITLED SEX LOVE STORY. IT HAS BEEN TESTED ON MY PLAYER AND WORKED FINE BUT SOLD AS-IS WITH NO RETURNS. WILL BE SELLING OFF MY LARGE COLLECTION OF 8-TRACKS IN THE COMING MONTHS. I DO COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS. THANKS FOR LOOKING.
Unopened Ricky Skaggs 8 Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $2.25 (2 bids)
UNOPENED 8 track tape of country boy Ricky Skaggs! includes 'Country Boy'.'Rendezvous'. and 'Baby I'm In Love With You'. NO RETURNS. will ship when payment is recieved.
Tom Petty Damn The Torpedoes 8 Eight-Track Mcat-5105
AUCTION Current high bid: $1.04 (2 bids)
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ~ Damn the Torpedoes 8 Eight-Track Cartridge MCAT-1505 1979 - Backstreet Records SONGS INCLUDE: Refugee Here Comes My Girl Louisiana Rain You Tell Me Don't Do Me Like That What Are You Doin' in my Life Century City Even the Losers Shadow of a Doubt DESCRIPTION: This 8-Track has been stored away in a box FOREVER ago & [continued]
The Byrds'-Greatest Hits-Eight 8-Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $2.24 (2 bids)
Returns accepted and refund given if item is significantly misrepresented in listing. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Boston-Boston-Boston-8-Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $4.02 (2 bids)
Returns accepted and refund given if item is significantly misrepresented in listing. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Pink Floyd-The Dark Side Of The Moon-8-Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $1.25 (2 bids)
Returns accepted and refund given if item is significantly misrepresented in listing. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Bruce Springsteen-Born To Run-8-Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $0.95 (2 bids)
Returns accepted and refund given if item is significantly misrepresented in listing. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Pink Floyd Animals Import 8-Track Tape
AUCTION Current high bid: $2.26 (2 bids)
Up for auction is Pink Floyd Animals Import 8-Track TapeWITH Slipcase. EMI/Harvest 8X-SHVL815. Item is used and untested. Because this item can be copied, item is being sold AS IS. Shipping 3.00. Paypal Only. Continental U. S. bidders only. Zero and private feedback please email me before bidding. Payment requested within 3 days of auction ending. I [continued]
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