"Superfly" Eight Track Tape, 1972
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The 8-track tape is an endless-loop, magnetic-tape sound recording technology developed in the mid-1960s. Inventors initially conceived of the 8-track tape and player to provide music in automobiles--its portability was an attractive feature. An 8-track tape also offered long playing times, but other features could hinder listening pleasure. Improved cassette tapes and new compact disc technology displaced the 8-track in the early 1980s.
The 8-track tape is an endless-loop, magnetic-tape sound recording technology developed in the mid-1960s. Inventors initially conceived of the 8-track tape and player to provide music in automobiles--its portability was an attractive feature. An 8-track tape also offered long playing times, but other features could hinder listening pleasure. Improved cassette tapes and new compact disc technology displaced the 8-track in the early 1980s.
Artifact
8-track cartridge
Date Made
1972
Creators
Creator Notes
Performed by Curtis Mayfield, manufactured by Curtom Records and distributed by Buddah Records.
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time
Object ID
99.232.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 3.875 in
Inscriptions
on end: Curtis Mayfield / Superfly / CUR / M 88014 on front: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Written & Performed by / CURTIS MAYFIELD / THE / SIG SHORE / PRODUCTION / Super / Fly / DIRECTOR / GORDON PARKS, JR. / STARRING / RON O'NEAL / CARL LEE / JULIUS HARRIS / SHEILA FRAZIER / CHARLES McGREGOR / SIG SHORE PRODUCER / PHILLIP FENTY SCREENPLAY / CURTOM / Curtis Mayfield / Superfly / CUR / M 88014
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