{"product_id":"sealed-traffic-best-of-traffic-4-track-reel-to-reel-tape-3-3-4-ips","title":"[Sealed] Traffic, Best of Traffic-4 track reel to reel tape 3 3\/4 IPS","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraffic – Best of Traffic (Sealed Reel-to-Reel Tape) – United Artists UST 5500-B – 3¾ IPS 4-Track Stereo\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA sealed, original United Artists reel-to-reel issue of Traffic –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest of Traffic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea killer snapshot of the band’s early psychedelic \/ blues-rock run with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis copy is factory sealed and unplayed. The shrink is still present but has a few tears\/splits from age and handling, and there is a cut-out drill hole in the box (common for discounted\/overstock retail inventory). A very strong collector copy especially sealed with the usual honest shelf-life marks clearly disclosed. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details (Specs)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Traffic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest of Traffic\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: United Artists Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog \/ Spine: UST 5500-B (UAS 5500 series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: ¼\" Reel-to-Reel, 4-Track (Quarter-Track) Stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed: 3¾ IPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade\/Manufactured by: Bell \u0026amp; Howell Magnetic Tape Company (Irvine, California, USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease type: Compilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide One\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper Sun (3:23)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaven Is In Your Mind (4:02)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Face, No Name And No Number (3:30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoured Rain (2:44)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Can All Join In (3:12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHole In My Shoe (2:48)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedicated Goo (2:38)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForty Thousand Headman (3:19)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeelin’ Alright (4:10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShanghai Noodle Factory (5:04)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDear Mr. Fantasy (5:32)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:  Overall:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed \/ Unplayed (with noted packaging flaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape: Presumed Mint (sealed—cannot visually inspect reels\/leader or test-play while sealed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox\/Jacket: VG+ to EX\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrink wrap present with multiple small tears\/splits (notably near edges\/corners)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-out drill hole through the package (visible on back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight shelf wear\/handling marks consistent with age; some visible surface scuffing on the back panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esealed reels like this are increasingly scarce; the shrink tears and cut-out hole are the only real knocks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePacked stiff + secure (reinforced mailer, padding, and protective outer wrap). We ship with collector-grade care.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ReelHifi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998020718812,"sku":"2038","price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1022\/7676\/files\/IMG_1272.webp?v=1765745160","url":"https:\/\/reelhifi.ca\/products\/sealed-traffic-best-of-traffic-4-track-reel-to-reel-tape-3-3-4-ips","provider":"ReelHifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}