PREFAB SPROUT - Steve McQueen
Kitchenware Records
Cat# KWC3
UK release
1985
Blue cassette packaging is in good condition, some scuff marks but no cracking.
Front cover/insert is clean and with no writing or markings - note the cut-outs for the rear fingers of the case, these have not been added later and they were designed with the cut-outs present.
Inspected the front pressure pad and side rollers, they are all fine. This is a plastic welded clamshell so if something ever went awry with the tape inside e.g in need of relube or other maintenance, then you will have a problem. Any attempt to open the clamshell is likely to totally destroy it!
Test machine, my Nakamichi 480
Before playing, I have repacked the tape (complete FF & RW cycles a couple of times), and then played both sides ENTIRELY - there are no issues with the shell or tape at all, audio is full range with no "drop outs" or high frequency loss across both sides.
TRACKS: Faron Young, Bonny, Appetite, When Love Breaks Down, Goodbye Lucille No. 1, Hallelujah, Moving The River, Horsin' Around, Desire As, Blueberry Pies, When The Angels
