Roxy Music - "Manifesto"

I just found a copy of Roxy Music's album, "Manifesto" on eBay. It was in pretty good condition, and only cost me 3 bucks. "Manifesto" was the album they made after they took a sabbatical from recording. It's a good album, and kind of hard to find on 8-track. It plays great. 

I'm also waiting for another box of broken tapes to come from my friend in Kentucky. I love getting them. They keep me busy, and when I can repair one in really bad shape, I get a good sense of accomplishment. I can't wait to get them.

All done! :)

I just finished all the repair work I had to do on that new box of 8-track tapes I received. A couple of them still need replacement front labels, but they play just fine. The ones I didn't want, or were too far gone to repair, I cannibalized for spare parts. My friends in Kentucky told me that they will have another box soon. I can't wait!

Just got a box-o-tapes in the mail!

I just received a box of tapes in the mail from a friend in Kentucky. He deals on eBay, and once in awhile he sends me tapes he can't fix, and sometimes he tosses me a bone...like a Beatles tape!
I got 22 tapes in this box. The best ones of the bunch? Ringo Starr "Ringo", Rolling Stones "Let It Bleed", Rolling Stones "Sticky Fingers" and Cheech & Chong "Cheech & Chong".
Lots of repair work to be done, but I enjoy it. I'll let you know how everything turns out. 

Lear-Jet gooey rollers

I just learned a valuable tip. You all know how we HATE the Lear-Jet rollers, that turn to goo...Well, here's a great idea. Replace them with the plastic rollers you get from old RCA carts. They are the perfect size and fit great. I had two of the Lear-Jets that I just tried it on, and they play perfectly. No problems.

Waiting for a parcel in the mail...

I'm waiting for a package to come from a friend in Kentucky. He sells 8-tracks on eBay, and he sends me damaged and broken 8-tracks that he can't fix. I work on them, and if I can fix them I have some new 8-tracks! I just pay him for the postage.
Some are really beyond hope, but some are simple fixes for me. He sent them last weekend, so I expect them any day now. 
Fixing them gives me something to do and keeps me busy. I really enjoy fixing them.

Can 8-tracks be far behind...?

I just read an article earlier today that stated vinyl record sales rose every year for the past five years.
Can 8-tracks be far behind?

8-track tape-a-saurus: Just a few random thoughts...

8-track tape-a-saurus: Just a few random thoughts...: No tape today, just a few random thoughts about me missing the 8-track tape cartridge format. A whole bunch-o-people out there collect them ...