This is a digitized version of an in-store reel to reel tape that was played within a Kmart store in December 1974. The opening Kmart jingle is interesting at the beginning of both hours, and there are theft deterrent security pages and store policy announcements between every few songs. This must have been in attempt to discourage shoplifting.
This is a Tape-Athon product perhaps in their early days - see the attached pictures. There also was an insert within the reel to reel box stating that the recording was made on a state of the art system -- and to possibly adjust volume levels.
The recording contains both sides, which are 1 hour long each, totaling 2 hours. This tape is in good shape and was recorded on the 3¾ speed. This was transferred to digital using my Akai GX-4000D which is in excellent operable condition, and I cleaned the heads between plays as the tape did leave residue.
Special Thanks to Tom Schwarzrock who provided this very rare tape to me so that it can be added to the archive collection.
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