Led Zeppelin IV 4 Track Stereo 3 3/4 ips Reel Tape Atlantic ALM 7208 TESTED
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Now working through another well cared-for collection of mostly classic rock tapes with some real gems in it.
Many of these tapes are at the upper end of the price scale; they get described as rare. Most are not rare, but they're in very high demand in good condition, driving prices up, I suspect for the very good reason that it's a completely different experience listening to good used tapes compared to most used records. What a delight listening to these essentially noiseless tapes.
All have been played on both sides on a quality deck, checking for sound quality, good winding and no tape edge distortion. Rock tapes in particular are checked right to the end, given our tendency to ffwd to a favorite track, increasing the risk of little accidents part-way through a tape that a quick check at the beginning will miss. I mean it..... Stairway to Heaven is at the end of side 1 on Led Zep IV, isn't it?
Tapes will be shipped properly packaged.
You can chose Media Mail, First Class (for single tape orders only) or Priority Mail (for one or two tapes). Additional tapes cost 50c each by Media and $1 by Priority. Given the time of year, I'll work with you on rapid shipping and aim to mail same day if purchased by 1 pm Mountain time. For multiple tape orders, let me know before purchase what your need date is and I'll get back to you quickly with the cheapest shipping solution that will meet your needs. Please also be assured that these valuable tapes will be insured at my expense.
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This is the big one of this collection, in very good shape. Because of the value, this has had an extra thorough check out, track by track against my venerable LP copy and I managed to play through track 4 side 1 on each without picking a guitar up and joining in. So it's wonderful to listen to that track without a hint of surface noise and this tape has been well looked after, no issues at all from careless play. IN terms of sound quality, I edged the balance to the left a notch and treble up a notch, to compare to the record, not unreasonable for a 3 3/4 ips tape. For reference, I'm checking this batch of tapes on a TEAC X-2000R. You may want to adjust a shade more or less on your deck.
This is on Atlantic ALM 7208, recorded in 4 track stereo at 3 3/4 ips, all in great shape and very collectable.
I'll be honest. If I had unlimited funds, I'd buy the 7 1/2 ips version that was just listed, duplicated by Magtec, it doesn't get better than that in my opinion, but this 3 3/4 ips tape is great value. ----------------------------------
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Shipping quoted is for US lower 48. Other US territories including US Military, please check for shipping before bidding. I ship internationally only via ebay Global Shipping.
Thank you for looking.
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