{"product_id":"chuck-jackson-maxine-brown-hold-on-we-re-coming-wand-wdx-678-sealed-4-track-stereo-3-3-4-ips-reel-tape","title":"[Sealed] Hold On, We’re Coming!!, Chuck Jackson \u0026 Maxine Brown- 4 Track Stereo Reel to Reel Tape, 3 3\/4 IPS","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA sealed, time-capsule soul reel from the Wand\/Scepter world—loaded with dancefloor-ready grooves and big vocals that Northern Soul collectors still chase. Expect punchy midrange, silky top end, and that smooth tape saturation that can make classic R\u0026amp;B feel more alive than many vinyl copies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chuck Jackson and Maxine Brown\u003cbr data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold On, We’re Coming!!\u003cbr data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wand (Scepter Records Inc., New York)\u003cbr data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e WDX 678\u003cbr data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 3\/4 IPS\u003cbr data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Track Quarter Track Stereo (consumer pre-recorded reel)\u003cbr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eNotes on box:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Automatic recording signals” for continuous play on Ampex-style reversing circuitry\u003cbr data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eDuplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mastered and quality-audited by Ampex, duplicated by Ampex (Elk Grove Village, Illinois, U.S.A.)\u003cbr data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory sealed in original shrink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLmvQzGNjflbRUwV0tRmhvzD5ogq7ulu9G\" title=\"Chuck Jackson \/ Maxine Brown \/ HOLD ON, WE'RE COMING\"\u003eYoutube playlist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eAbout this tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eThis one sits right in the sweet spot where 60s soul, club energy, and deep-collector culture overlap. Chuck Jackson and Maxine Brown are both heavy hitters in classic R\u0026amp;B and soul, and this album is stacked with the kind of material that later became catnip for the Northern Soul crowd: big melodies, driving grooves, and performances that feel built for a dancefloor even when the tempo drops. Wand is a serious label for this era too—part of the Scepter family—known for putting out records that punch above their weight and keep getting rediscovered by DJs, collectors, and crate diggers decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eSound and listening notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eBecause this tape is factory sealed, it has not been opened for play testing. That said, this is the kind of pre-recorded reel that can sound shockingly good when everything lines up: a fresh, unplayed tape path, wide stereo presentation, and that smooth “tape glow” that often makes horns, vocals, and rhythm sections feel more natural than many consumer pressings. The back cover notes Ampex mastering\/quality auditing and Ampex duplication, which is exactly what you want to see on a vintage consumer reel—consistent transfer, consistent levels, and a clean, stable copy when stored well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eReview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eFactory sealed and unplayed (not opened for test). Based on the format and the Ampex duplication notes, a strong example should deliver a smooth, saturated soul tone with excellent vocal presence, big midrange body, and the kind of easy, non-fatiguing flow that makes tape so addictive. On a good deck, it’s very common for sealed vintage reels like this to come across more relaxed and “continuous” than the equivalent vinyl playback—especially on vocals and dense passages—without the clicks, groove wear, or stylus fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"3314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003eWhy this music still matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003eNorthern Soul didn’t just preserve rare singles—it preserved an attitude: emotional vocals, relentless groove, and songs that hit hard at 2 a.m. in a room full of dancers. This album’s track selection lives in that universe. Even the familiar titles here aren’t museum pieces; they’re working music—call-and-response hooks, deep pocket drumming, and arrangements that move. If you’re building a soul tape shelf, this is the kind of sealed reel that feels like a time capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003ePlayback compatibility note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003eThis is a 4 track quarter track stereo consumer reel at 3 3\/4 IPS. It’s intended for standard home reel-to-reel machines that play 4-track pre-recorded tapes. If you’re unsure about your deck, send us the model and we’ll help confirm compatibility before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003eTrack listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3636\"\u003e1 Hold On I’m Coming\u003cbr data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3659\"\u003e2 Something You Got\u003cbr data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3681\"\u003e3 Shake a Tail Feather\u003cbr data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3706\"\u003e4 C.C. Rider\u003cbr data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3721\"\u003e5 Maybe\u003cbr data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003e6 I Need You So\u003cbr data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3749\"\u003e7 Daddy’s Home\u003cbr data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3766\"\u003e8 Tennessee Waltz\u003cbr data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3786\"\u003e9 Never Had It So Good\u003cbr data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3811\"\u003e10 Let It Be Me\u003cbr data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3829\"\u003e11 Love Is a Hurtin’ Thing\u003cbr data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3858\"\u003e12 Let’s Go Get Stoned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"4121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3895\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3898\"\u003eFactory sealed in original shrink and presents near mint overall. Light age wear to the outer box may be present from decades of shelf storage (please see photos), but it remains sealed and clean with strong display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4147\"\u003ePacking and shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4147\" data-end=\"4150\"\u003eShips well protected with stiffeners and padding to help prevent corner dings and crush damage. Combined shipping available on multiple tapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ReelHifi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47427885039836,"sku":"2060","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1022\/7676\/files\/Front_cover_Chuck_Jackson_Maxine_Brown_Hold_On_We_re_Coming_Wand_stereo_reel_tape.jpg?v=1767907359","url":"https:\/\/reelhifi.ca\/products\/chuck-jackson-maxine-brown-hold-on-we-re-coming-wand-wdx-678-sealed-4-track-stereo-3-3-4-ips-reel-tape","provider":"ReelHifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}