The Cars in analog glory!
THE CARS - Candy O
Elektra Records
Cat# 61118-4
19xx (Originally released on Cat #M5E5E 507 but this release is a reissue under the "Original Masters" series)
Australian release
Clear cassette clamshell is in very good condition, outer case has some handling scuff marks. The major differences with this release are the catalogue number, overprint on the front "Original Masters" and completely different layout, colour scheme (light purple all over) of the wrap around inner sleeve.
Before playing I repacked the tape, and visually inspected carefully the clamshell, rollers and head pressure pad - no visible issues with the shell or tape at all
This is a clear plastic welded clamshell so if ever it was required to "get inside" to relube, etc then this is going to be difficult, more often than not when you try to open such clamshells you will end up destroying it.
** SMALL ISSUE ALERT!***
I have then played this tape entirely, crisp clean sound on all tracks EXCEPT I noticed what sounded like a quick, barely noticeable "drop out" of high frequencies on Side B Track 1 (Nightspots) - it only happened very briefly and then back to normal. I examined the tape in this area and cannot see anything that could have physically caused the issue (no twists or crinkling) and no further problems the remainder of the tape. This is not a major issue (in my opinion) and the album sounds really great off the tape but ...
TRACKS: Let's Go, Since I Held You, It's All I Can Do, Double Life, Shoo Be Doo, Candy-O, Nightspots, You Can't Hold On Too Long, Lust For Kicks, Got A Lot On My Head, Dangerous Type
