UNSPOOLED: An Adventure In 8-Tracks

A MUSIC BOOK like no other! UNSPOOLED is a must-read for music collectors and a first-of-its-kind for the beloved 8-track. With a FOREWORD by acclaimed music historian — and author of over 150 music books — MARTIN POPOFF!UNSPOOLED…An Adventure in 8-Tracks IS YOUR GUIDED TOUR through the eyes of a collector! If you collect music —whether it’s vinyl, CDs, cassettes, reel-to-reel, or yes, 8-track tapes —you’ll enjoy this in-depth deep dive into the crazy world of collecting.You will learn the answer to questions like: What box set was released on vinyl, cassette, compact disc AND 8-track tape?How did people get music in the mail prior to the world wide web?What made 8-track tapes and players tick?Do musicians actually autograph 8-track tapes for fans?Which all-time best-selling albums came out on 8-track?And most curiously.. does the ribbon inside an 8-track actually taste... like chocolate?WHAT'S INSIDE UNSPOOLED:196 FULL COLOUR, 8.5 x 11 PAGESEye-popping photos of 8-track tapes from the author's personal collection and well-known collectorsStories from published authors, musicians, former record store employees, and stories from people just like you!A list of every 8-track RCO that is known to exist from the 1980s: UPDATED FOR THIS AMAZON EDITION to include the most up-to-date lists. What's an RCO? You'll just have to read to find out!Almost a year in the making, UNSPOOLED is a wonderful 196 page book and is author TIM DURLING's first book project! Read more