Vintage PlayTape 1200 Portable Player w/12 tapes
$
295
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Description
Like new Playtape 1200 Portable Player. Here is some history of the Playtape:
In 1966 the dominant formats were the 4 track reel to reel and 8 track cartridge systems. Both were large, cumbersome and not by any stretch of the imagination, truly portable. Enter "Playtape".... a neat little machine that played pre-recorded cartridges that was both light and portable. It was billed as a replacement to the transistor radio (though it was actually more of an alternative than a replacement). The small cartridges measured 2 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 1/2 inch and housed 1/8 inch tape. It was only a two track stereo system that would play in only one direction, but the cartridges were wonderfully small as compared to an 8 track cartridge. Their small size made for a compact and power efficient player. The tapes ranged from about 8 to 24 minutes in length. Sears sold the players for $19.95, and they moved like hot cakes. Playtape was an instant success ! Now for the first time, you could take the music YOU wanted to listen to anywhere ! ..... The dawn of "Micro-miniaturization" was at hand ! In today's' terminology, the Playtape could be considered the "i-pod" ® of the 60's......
The Playtape comes in original packaging, box, styrofoam, plastic bag, and instructions. This auction also includes twelve 2-track tapes. Titles include music from the Beatles, Dionne Warwick, (2) Glen Campbell, (3) Diana Ross and the Supremes, Petula Clark, Brooklyn Bridge, Bobby Goldboro, Mason Williams and The First Edition '69.
The player and tapes have been in storage for many years. Although they're in great condition and work well, I am selling these items "as is". Serious bids only. Thanks and Happy Bidding.
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