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[Sealed] Popular Sampler Series, Presented by Ampex- 4 Track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
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  • [Sealed] Popular Sampler Series, Presented by Ampex- 4 Track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • [Sealed] Popular Sampler Series, Presented by Ampex- 4 Track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • [Sealed] Popular Sampler Series, Presented by Ampex- 4 Track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • [Sealed] Popular Sampler Series, Presented by Ampex- 4 Track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
[Sealed] Popular Sampler Series, Presented by Ampex- 4 Track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
$25.00

Condition: Sealed
Description

A vintage Ampex Popular Sampler Series 4-track stereo open-reel tape showcasing a curated cross-section of popular vocal and instrumental recordings from major labels of the era. Designed as a demonstration sampler, this tape highlights the sound quality and versatility of 4-track stereo tape, with selections suited for both dancing and focused listening. Mastered and duplicated by Ampex using professional equipment, it serves as both a musical compilation and a historical artifact of early consumer reel-to-reel tape culture.
Details

Album: Popular Sampler Series

Artist:

  • L.R.B.
  • John Scott Trotter
  • Benny Goodman
  • David Rose
  • Ira Ironstrings
  • Bobby Darin
  • Margaret Whiting
  • Mel Torme
  • Eydie Gorme
  • Lynn Anderson

Label: Ampex

Year of Release: 1960

Duplicator: Ampex

Country: United States

Genre:

  • Rock

Reel: 7 1/2 IPS 7 inch Tape, 4 Track Tape

Condition Notes:

  • Box: Sealed
  • Sound Quality:
Track List

1. John Scott Trotter – Tunisian Interlude / Escape (Warner Bros.) – 2:20
2. Benny Goodman – Sound of Music / Sound of Music (MGM) – 3:30
3. David Rose – Fascination / Waltzes in Stereo (Kapp) – 2:35
4. Ira Ironstrings – Black Bottom / Stereo Goes Charleston (Warner Bros.) – 2:30
5. David Rose – Autumn in New York / Autumn Leaves (MGM) – 3:55
6. Bobby Darin – Beyond the Sea / That’s All (Atco) – 2:55
7. Margaret Whiting – I Won’t Dance / Jerome Kern Songbook (Verve) – 2:29
8. Mel Tormé – Once in Love With Amy / Swings Shubert Alley (Verve) – 3:09
9. Eydie Gormé – Tiptoe Through the Tulips / Vamps the Roaring Twenties (ABC-Paramount) – 2:10
10. The Limelighters – Malagueña Salerosa (Elektra) – 2:45
Tape Review

A short run tape series put out directly by Ampex theses were made often a a higher quality and best sounding tracks on their samplers to show off the AMPEX Quality
About Four Track Tapes

Two-track stereo reels grew out of early post-war tape, when consumer releases were mostly mono (often with a “flip the reel” second side). Once in-line two-track (half-track) became standard, big tracks at 7.5 ips made great jazz and classical sound incredibly real. The industry eventually moved to 4-track because it was cheaper and offered more playing time- learn more here.

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