troutman Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Does Surrender74 know about this?? Cheap Trick issued a limited edition version of their album 'The Latest' on 8 Track on June 23, 2009 I do not care. That's a nice attitude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Seeing the Van Halen 8 Track brings back a very funny memory ( which I probably told here a dozen times ) Back in 1978, I heard You Really Got Me on the radio and loved it - so my Dad takes the family to Two Guys ( big dept store here in NJ in the 70s ) and he buys me the Van Halen 8 Track which had just been released .. So I get home, pop the 8 Track in, and by the time the 2nd song comes around, I am perplexed - something is wrong with the tape - it must be the tape speeding up or warped tape falling off the spools or something .. I tell my Dad, and we go back to Two Guys and exchange the "defective" 8 Track for the record When I get home, the 2nd song sounds the same on the LP as it did on tape And that was my introduction to "Eruption" You needed to be familiar with the sound effects on the TV show, "Lost In Space" from the mid sixties in order to get that sound they get on the begining of that song! It's almost exactly the sound they used to use for the 'Jupiter 2' taking off or landing. The sound is about half way through that video, and sounds like a trio of car horns being 'bent up and down' or, just listen to "Eruption" by Van Halen.....lol http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/Orange%20cone%20banana.gif 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 JD, here you go: http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?/topic/88133-photography-thread/page__st__660#entry4097330 If you like Yes, maybe you can negotiate a deal with Custom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I still have the Battlestar Galactica soundtrack on 8 Track. I just end wouldn't part with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 JD, here you go: http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?/topic/88133-photography-thread/page__st__660#entry4097330 If you like Yes, maybe you can negotiate a deal with Custom. I found the perfect tape for my new toy. A K-tel "The Rock Album" compilation album from 1980. Couldn't resist a K-tel release! Also got Kansas Leftoverture. Haven't decided on a Rush tape yet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) JD, here you go: http://www.therushfo...60#entry4097330 If you like Yes, maybe you can negotiate a deal with Custom. I found the perfect tape for my new toy. A K-tel "The Rock Album" compilation album from 1980. Couldn't resist a K-tel release! Also got Kansas Leftoverture. Haven't decided on a Rush tape yet. I remember the first K-Tel album I got, and it was a rock compilation of '70-'71 and included the song "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)" by Three Dog Night And "Let It Rain" by Clapton but those are the only two songs I remember. Now that I've read up on a couple blogs and such on the web, I would HATE to have that album again! I'm a DAMN AUDIOPHILE! I'm glad I only bought one of those 'things'.... http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/Banana%20with%20Headphones%20and%20vinyl%20album.jpeg Edited August 21, 2016 by OldRUSHfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 A friend gave me this yesterday. It actually sounds pretty darn good! Very analog! http://www.jd-photography.net/pics/IMG_3280.JPG This is where I found a home for it in my stereo stand (the only spot I could find); http://www.jd-photography.net/pics/IMG_3290.JPG Time to visit ebay for some tapes! I think I'm missing 5 or 6 Rush 8-tracks up to Grace Under Pressure. Less if you count Archives (I don't count Archives as the individual albums.) If I find Yessongs, you can throw me about $3 or $4 for postage and it's yours. I only keep Rush 8-tracks. Found them. You have first dibs if you want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 JD, here you go: http://www.therushfo...60#entry4097330 If you like Yes, maybe you can negotiate a deal with Custom. I found the perfect tape for my new toy. A K-tel "The Rock Album" compilation album from 1980. Couldn't resist a K-tel release! Also got Kansas Leftoverture. Haven't decided on a Rush tape yet. I remember the first K-Tel album I got, and it was a rock compilation of '70-'71 and included the song "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)" by Three Dog Night And "Let It Rain" by Clapton but those are the only two songs I remember. Now that I've read up on a couple blogs and such on the web, I would HATE to have that album again! I'm a DAMN AUDIOPHILE! I'm glad I only bought one of those 'things'.... http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/Banana%20with%20Headphones%20and%20vinyl%20album.jpeg I sure don't intend to do any "serious" listening through the 8 track player. It's just fun. Besides, the K-tel tape was only $2.00. First K-tel release I've ever owned. It just fits that it's on 8 track. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) I still believe 8 track system is THE STUPIDEST tape delivery system invented for commercial use. It's great for radio stations, for commercials, bits, call letter inserts, etc. but for music lovers, it's TOO STUPID. interuptions, etc. The 8-Track is probably my first venture into CURMUDGEONALITY. I wanted to take the damned thing out back and SHOOT IT TO DEATH!!! http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/banana%20Avengers%20Uma%20Thurman.gifBesides the mid-song fade-out problem, they would sometimes change the track order for time balance reasons. Check out Boston's classic debut album, 8-track version: A1 More Than A Feeling A2 Let Me Take You Home Tonight B1 Peace Of Mind B2 Smokin' C1 Rock & Roll Band C2 Something About You C3 Hitch A Ride (Part 1) D1 Hitch A Ride (Conclusion) D2 Foreplay/Long Time Edited August 21, 2016 by goose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) Zeppelin IV, 8-track mangled track listing: A1 Black Dog A2 Four Sticks B1 Going To California B2 Stairway To Heaven C1 Misty Mountain Hop C2 The Battle Of Evermore D1 Rock And Roll D2 When The Levee Breaks Edited August 22, 2016 by goose 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 JD, here you go: http://www.therushfo...60#entry4097330 If you like Yes, maybe you can negotiate a deal with Custom. I found the perfect tape for my new toy. A K-tel "The Rock Album" compilation album from 1980. Couldn't resist a K-tel release! Also got Kansas Leftoverture. Haven't decided on a Rush tape yet. I remember the first K-Tel album I got, and it was a rock compilation of '70-'71 and included the song "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)" by Three Dog Night And "Let It Rain" by Clapton but those are the only two songs I remember. Now that I've read up on a couple blogs and such on the web, I would HATE to have that album again! I'm a DAMN AUDIOPHILE! I'm glad I only bought one of those 'things'.... http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/Banana%20with%20Headphones%20and%20vinyl%20album.jpeg I sure don't intend to do any "serious" listening through the 8 track player. It's just fun. Besides, the K-tel tape was only $2.00. First K-tel release I've ever owned. It just fits that it's on 8 track. Oh, I 'get' it, but on those blogs, I learnt that not only did they sometimes 'limit' the songs to 2:30 sec, they pressed the albums with the grooves so thin it ruined the fidelity of the playback horribly! I can only guess on what they did to freaking 8 Tracks to limit their cost of production..... I still believe 8 track system is THE STUPIDEST tape delivery system invented for commercial use. It's great for radio stations, for commercials, bits, call letter inserts, etc. but for music lovers, it's TOO STUPID. interuptions, etc. The 8-Track is probably my first venture into CURMUDGEONALITY. I wanted to take the damned thing out back and SHOOT IT TO DEATH!!! http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/banana%20Avengers%20Uma%20Thurman.gifBesides the mid-song fade-out problem, they would sometimes change the track order for time balance reasons. Check out Boston's classic debut album, 8-track version: A1 More Than A Feeling A2 Let Me Take You Home Tonight B1 Peace Of Mind B2 Smokin' C1 Rock & Roll Band C2 Something About You C3 Hitch A Ride (Part 1) D1 Hitch A Ride (Conclusion) D2 Foreplay/Long Time The record companies did that with cassettes also. I noticed the difference when a friend of mine had the original MONTROSE album on cassette and I bought it on vinyl album. I like the way the group arranged the songs on the vinyl better... http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/Banana%20with%20Headphones%20and%20vinyl%20album.jpeg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) Zeppelin IV, 8-track mangled track listing: A1 Black Dog A2 Four Sticks B1 Going To California B2 Stairway To Heaven C1 Misty Mountain Hop C2 The Battle Of Evermore D1 Rock And Roll D2 When The Levee Breaks Wow.....hilarious!!! http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/GO%20BANANAS.jpg Edited August 22, 2016 by OldRUSHfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Zeppelin IV, 8-track mangled track listing: A1 Black Dog A2 Four Sticks B1 Going To California B2 Stairway To Heaven C1 Misty Mountain Hop C2 The Battle Of Evermore D1 Rock And Roll D2 When The Levee Breaks A lot of 8 tracks are like that. Kansas Leftoverture and Aerosmith Get Your Wings both have a very different playing order. So does Moving Pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Zeppelin IV, 8-track mangled track listing: A1 Black Dog A2 Four Sticks B1 Going To California B2 Stairway To Heaven C1 Misty Mountain Hop C2 The Battle Of Evermore D1 Rock And Roll D2 When The Levee Breaks A lot of 8 tracks are like that. Kansas Leftoverture and Aerosmith Get Your Wings both have a very different playing order. So does Moving Pictures.One of many reasons that it's a horrible format. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/62941309.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/62941309.jpghttp://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/62941309.jpg I've done that a couple of times....some times it didn't work.....lol http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/banana-pink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 A friend gave me this yesterday. It actually sounds pretty darn good! Very analog! http://www.jd-photography.net/pics/IMG_3280.JPG This is where I found a home for it in my stereo stand (the only spot I could find); http://www.jd-photography.net/pics/IMG_3290.JPG Time to visit ebay for some tapes! I think I'm missing 5 or 6 Rush 8-tracks up to Grace Under Pressure. Less if you count Archives (I don't count Archives as the individual albums.) If I find Yessongs, you can throw me about $3 or $4 for postage and it's yours. I only keep Rush 8-tracks. Found them. You have first dibs if you want. I sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Zeppelin IV, 8-track mangled track listing: A1 Black Dog A2 Four Sticks B1 Going To California B2 Stairway To Heaven C1 Misty Mountain Hop C2 The Battle Of Evermore D1 Rock And Roll D2 When The Levee Breaks A lot of 8 tracks are like that. Kansas Leftoverture and Aerosmith Get Your Wings both have a very different playing order. So does Moving Pictures.One of many reasons that it's a horrible format. I'd still take an 8-track over a regular pre-recorded cassette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 A friend gave me this yesterday. It actually sounds pretty darn good! Very analog! http://www.jd-photography.net/pics/IMG_3280.JPG This is where I found a home for it in my stereo stand (the only spot I could find); http://www.jd-photography.net/pics/IMG_3290.JPG Time to visit ebay for some tapes! I think I'm missing 5 or 6 Rush 8-tracks up to Grace Under Pressure. Less if you count Archives (I don't count Archives as the individual albums.) If I find Yessongs, you can throw me about $3 or $4 for postage and it's yours. I only keep Rush 8-tracks. Found them. You have first dibs if you want. I sent you a PM. I will do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 My son owns over 300 eight track tapes. He owns a lot of old stuff.He is one of the most interesting people I've ever met in my life. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I loved when a killer guitar lead faded out in mid stream and continued on another track. That was the best. :guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Hey, tick, the lab called and your brain is fixed.....gotta pick it up before 7:30 am tomorrow, though..... http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/banana%20shimmy%20shimmy%20coco%20Bop.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I loved when a killer guitar lead faded out in mid stream and continued on another track. That was the best. :guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) I loved when a killer guitar lead faded out in mid stream and continued on another track. That was the best. :guitar: I believe that was the FIRST time I used an 8-Track tape for target practice with my .44 magnum....."Go ahead! Make my day, tape!" http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/sniper%20banana.gif Edited September 2, 2016 by OldRUSHfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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