Looks to have been a New Zealand release (but manufactured in Australia)
Blue print direct to the clamshell
ZZ Top - The Best Of ZZ Top
Warner Brothers Records
Cat# M5W 3273
1977
Australia/NZ release
Clamshell is in very good condition, this is a screwed clamshell so there is access inside if it ever became necessary to relubricate or repair the tape.
Clamshell is white although it now looks a bit yellow due to sunlight fading. Clamshell has been thoroughly cleaned, remains yellowish. It does have a previous owners initials on BOTH sides.
All text is blue print direct to the clamshell
Card insert is in good condition (not damaged) but it does have a previous owners initials on the spine
Case is in very good condition, clean and clear
Test cassette machine: Nakamichi DR8
Prior to testing, tape was repacked (FF - RW - FF - RW) to ensure even tape loading. This is vital for cassette tapes that have been unplayed for considerable periods of time.
Tape media is in very good visual condition.
Guides/rollers and front pressure pad all look to be fine.
The only real way to judge the condition of magnetic tape media is to actually play it, so I have played both sides of this tape ENTIRELY.
This is an incredible compilation of ZZ Top playing great bluesy rock - play it loud.
Audio is full range and bright all of the time, plenty of high end and lows. No drop outs. No tape sticking or other transport issues which could indicate dried out lubricant. Great sound great music - turn it up loud!
Tracks: Tush, Waitin' For The Bus, Jesus Just Left Chicago, Francine, Just Got Paid, La Grange, Blue Jean Blues, Backdoor Love Affair, Beer Drinkers And Hell Raisers, Heard It On The X
A cassette must be played on a decent cassette playback machine for the listener to achieve the best possible audio result (a pro machine such as a Studer or Tascam or a Nakamichi - throw away your dodgy Sanyo!) this cassette sounds damn fine on the DR8
