Stevie Wonder "Songs in the Key of Life" Eight Track Tape, 1976
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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
1976
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, California, Hollywood
United States, Indiana, Terre Haute
Creator Notes
Performed by Stevie Wonder, manufactured by Columbia House and distributed by Motown Record Corporation.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time
Object ID
99.235.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 3.875 in
Inscriptions
on end: "SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE" / STEVIE WONDER / T15-340-ET VOL.II on packaging: Columbia / House / 8-Track Stereo Tape Cartridge / Songs In The Key of Lif / Stevie Wonder / T15-340ET / TET 15-340-2
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