Led Zeppelin "Led Zeppelin" Eight Track Tape, 1973

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

8-track cartridge

Date Made

1973

Creator Notes

Performed by Led Zeppelin, manufactured by Atlantic Recording Corporation and distributed by WEA Records.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time

Object ID

99.233.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 5.25 in
Width: 3.875 in

Inscriptions

on end: ATLANTIC / LED ZEPPELIN / K8 40031 / STEREO on front: Led Zeppelin / LED ZEPPELIN / A / ATLANTIC / 1 YOUR TIME IS GONNA COME / BLACK MOUNTAIN SIDE / I CAN'T QUIT YOU BABY / BABE I'M GONNA LEAVE YOU / YOU SHOOK ME / 3 YOU SHOOK ME / DAZED AND CONFUSED / COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN / 4 GOOD TIMES BAD TIMES / HOW MANY MORE TIMES