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SEALED, Genesis A8-80116, 8-Track Stereo Tape Cartridge, Club Edition, US, 1983 For Sale

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SEALED, Genesis A8-80116, 8-Track Stereo Tape Cartridge, Club Edition, US, 1983:
$499.99

VINYL TITLE — ARTIST (YEAR) • CATALOG

  • Artist: Genesis

  • Album: Genesis (Self-Titled)

  • Format: 8-Track Stereo Tape Cartridge

  • Edition: Club Edition (Columbia House)

  • Release Year: 1983

  • Label: Atlantic / Columbia House

  • Catalog Number: A8-80116

  • Country: USA

    • 💿 DESCRIPTION

    This is the scarce Columbia House Club Edition of Genesis’ 1983 self-titled masterpiece. By the early 1980s, the 8-track format had been largely abandoned by retail chains. As a result, major labels like Atlantic typically only produced these tapes for "Record Clubs" like Columbia House to satisfy the small number of members who hadn't yet switched to cassette or CD.

    This release features the iconic "Shapes" cover art and includes the band's biggest hits of the era, such as "Mama," "That’s All," and "Illegal Alien." Because this was a Club-only release, the production numbers were significantly lower than standard retail versions of previous albums.

    💎 CONDITION tape:Presumed MINT (unplayed) sleeve:Factory-sealed, never opened 🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS

  • This is a Club Pressing. For 8-track enthusiasts, "Club Editions" from 1983 and later are the most highly prized items in the hobby.

    • The Rarity of 1983: 1983 was essentially the final year of meaningful production for the 8-track format. Finding a sealed Club Edition from this late in the format's life cycle is a rare opportunity for a high-end collection.

    • Club Exclusive: This specific A8-80116 catalog number and slipcase design were exclusive to Columbia House members and were never available in standard record stores.

    • Investment Potential: Sealed late-era 8-tracks have seen a significant increase in value as they represent the "end of an era" for analog tape formats.

    • 🔍 MATRIX / LABEL DETAILS

  • Catalog Number: A8-80116 (Printed on the spine, front, and back).

  • Label: Atlantic "Circle A" logo present on the back program guide.

  • Programs: 4-program stereo layout as per the original 8-track mastering.

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