 |
 Insignia DVD Recorder Video Cassette Recorder NS DRVCR $39.99 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 52m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Vintage Nakamichi CR 2A 2 Head Cassette Deck Player Recorder NO Reserve $31.10 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 51m |
 TASCAM CC 222 Integrated CD Cassette Recorder NICE $250.00 Time Remaining: 2h 10m |
 Insignia NS DRVCR Video cassette recorder tested $39.99 Time Remaining: 6d 15h 45m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Innovative Software ITRR 501 Cabinet wBelt Drive Turntable CD Cassette Record NR $49.99 Time Remaining: 38m |
 Pioneer CT W910R Dual Auto reverse and record Cassette deck parts repair $55.00 Time Remaining: 2h 5m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 Qty 25 NOS Polyline NEW C30 Blank Recordable Cassette Tapes Media Very nice $10.95 Time Remaining: 4d 2h 3m Buy It Now for only: $10.95 |
 PIONEER CT W404R Dual Auto Reverse Cassette Recorder Perfect Bi direction Record $127.83 Time Remaining: 5h 8m Buy It Now for only: $146.51 |
 Pioneer Dual Cassette Recorder Model CT W630R Original Owner VG++ No Reserve $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 4h 27m |
 Eiki 3279A Audio Cassette Player Recorder $9.99 Time Remaining: 6d 22h 25m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Technics M224 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck 1 Touch Record EXTREMELY CLEAN NR $19.99 Time Remaining: 1h 51m |
 JVC HR 2650U Portable VHS Video Cassette Recorder with remote and charger $29.00 Time Remaining: 1h 5m |
 5x Maxell MC 90UR Micro cassette tape For dictaphones portable recorder $13.29 Time Remaining: 14d 6h 33m Buy It Now for only: $13.29 |
 SONY TC WR97ES DUAL CASSETTE DECK RECORDER HX PRO $79.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 3h 23m |
 NICE Magnavox MWD2205 DVD Player VHS VCR Combo w Remote Video Cassette Recorder $44.95 Time Remaining: 29d 20h Buy It Now for only: $44.95 |
 SHARP RT W 500 Stereo Cassette Deck Dual Player Recorder $37.98 Time Remaining: 3h 59m |
 SONY TC WE405 Brand New Dual Cassette Player Auto Reverse Recorder $20.00 Time Remaining: 4d 3h 48m |
 Lot of 6 Sony HF Recordable 90 Min Audio Cassette $11.49 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 12m Buy It Now for only: $11.49 |
 tdk sony sa 90 high bias blank cassette recording tapes sealed $14.99 Time Remaining: 1h 2m |
 VINTAGE YAMAHA K 65 STEREO DUAL CASSETTE DECK PLAYER RECORDER $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 28m |
 LG RC897T DVD RECORDER VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER COMBO PLAYER DIGITAL TUNER $94.89 Time Remaining: 6d 1h 53m Buy It Now for only: $94.89 |
 Working Magnavox MWD2206 DVD Player VCR Combo w Remote Video Cassette Recorder $39.95 Time Remaining: 22h 10m Buy It Now for only: $44.95 |
 Pyle Classical Turntable with AM FM Radio CD Cassette USB Recording $189.99 Time Remaining: 5h 20m |
 TEAC LP R550USB CD Recorder Burner Cassette AM FM Radio Turntable Record Player $339.95 Time Remaining: 12d 5h 6m Buy It Now for only: $339.95 |
 Sharp RD 473UM Cassette Tape Recorder New In Box Vintage $29.99 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 15m |
 PANASONIC VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEL PV V4520 W MANUAL REMOTE $39.95 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 35m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 sharp stereo cassette deck player and recorder with dolby system rca jacks $15.00 Time Remaining: 4h 11m |
 Sony 90 min HF Audio Cassette NEW purple in a slide case for CD recording $0.99 Time Remaining: 2h 6m Buy It Now for only: $1.50 |
 Kenwood KX 78CW Dual Cassette Tape Recorder Player $9.99 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 42m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Memorex Nostalgic Stereo Turntable Cassette AM FM CD Recorder Black Model 9295 $75.00 Time Remaining: 3h 11m |
 QUASAR OMNIVISION MODEL VHQ 40M VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATORS OWNER MANUAL $3.99 Time Remaining: 5h 46m |
 NICE Sylvania DVD Player VHS VCR Combo W REMOTE Video Cassette Recorder DVC860C $38.21 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 44m Buy It Now for only: $38.21 |
 Memorex Nostalgic Stereo Turntable CD Player AM FM Cassette Recorder With Stand $89.00 Time Remaining: 3h 22m |
 Memorex Nostalgic Stereo Turntable Cassette AM FM CD Recorder Black Model 9295 $95.00 Time Remaining: 3h 22m |
 Lot of 5 Fuji DR 1 Recordable 90 Min Audio Cassette $9.49 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 10m Buy It Now for only: $9.49 |
 Encore Model 9408 3 CD Bookshelf Stereo Turntable Dual Cassette Recorder AM FM $75.00 Time Remaining: 3h 11m |
 NAKAMICHI CR 1A 2 HEAD CASSETTE TAPE DECK PLAYER RECORDER $39.99 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 55m |
 MAGNAVOX DUB OLD VHS VCR CASSETTES to DVD RECORDER CONVERTER DUBBING COMBO HDMI $174.80 Time Remaining: 24d 23h Buy It Now for only: $174.80 |
 Encore Model 2656 CD Burner Recorder Stereo Turntable Cassette AM FM w Headphone $75.00 Time Remaining: 3h 22m |
 Kenwood KX W6050 Stereo Double Dual Cassette Tape Deck Player Recorder + Manual $49.99 Time Remaining: 29d 2h 21m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 4 TDK Blank Recording Cassette Tapes MA 90 Metal Type Lot Made In Japan $16.60 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 54m |
 A NICE USED PAIR OF RECORD KNOBS FOR A CARVER TD 1400 CASSETTE PLAYER RECORDER $4.50 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 50m |
 ZENITH 13 COLOR TELEVISION TV VCR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER COMBO TVBR1342 $69.99 Time Remaining: 20d 20h 29m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Encore 6 in 1 Stereo 2691 Turntable CD Cassette Music System RECORD TO PC $55.00 Time Remaining: 3h 11m |
 SHARP REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER $6.00 Time Remaining: 3h |
 USB Audio Capture MP3 WMA WAV OGG Converter Recorder Vinyl Cassette To CD MP3 $24.00 Time Remaining: 27d 10h 3m Buy It Now for only: $24.00 |
 RCA VR529 VHS VCR 4 Head Video Cassette Player Recorder w Remote Works Great $30.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 22h 54m |
 SONY BETAMAX VCR SL 2700 BETA Video Cassette Recorder Player $35.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 18h 34m |
 Coby CX244 Portable Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder $21.58 Time Remaining: 10d 14h 15m Buy It Now for only: $21.58 |
 TDK D90 cassette once recorded tape used excellent $1.98 Time Remaining: 7h 51m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Plus Deck 2 PC Cassette Deck Drive Only with Manual has record function $19.95 Time Remaining: 28d 8h 2m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 TDK A90 cassette once recorded tape used excellent $1.98 Time Remaining: 7h 51m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Sony DVD player Video Cassette recorder SLV D560P $35.99 Time Remaining: 7h 27m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 SONY SLV D380P DVD Video Cassette Recorder Player VCR COMBO + Manual No Remote $40.45 Time Remaining: 16d 22h 56m Buy It Now for only: $40.45 |
 Sony TC FX6C Stereo Cassette Deck Player Recorder $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 50m |
 Vintage TEAC A 206 Stereo Cassette Deck Recorder LK $30.00 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 47m |
 Sony Cassette Corder TCM 818 Cassette Recorder WORKS FREE SHIPPING $17.09 Time Remaining: 3d 2h 32m Buy It Now for only: $17.09 |
 VINTAGE SANSUI DUAL CASSETTE RECORDER MODEL D 3000WR MADE IN JAPAN $39.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 35m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 SONY TC W390 Dual CASSETTE PLAYER RECORDER $15.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 53m |
 TASCAM 133 Professional Audio Cassette Recorder RCA CUE $49.99 Time Remaining: 1h 9m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 SONY SLV 779HF SLV779HF HI FI VHS VCR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER IN GREAT CONDITION $13.45 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 21h 20m |
 New Pack 2 Sony 90m Blank Recording Cassette HF Normal Bias Pack Tape 90 Min $1.95 Time Remaining: 3h 19m |
 Tascam 122 Professional 3 Head Cassette Tape Deck Recorder Reproducer REPAIR $98.77 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 2m Buy It Now for only: $98.77 |
 TASCAM 133 Professional Audio Cassette Recorder RCA CUE $25.00 Time Remaining: 5h 58m |
 Lot of 3 RCA Recordable 90 Min Audio Cassette $5.49 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 6m Buy It Now for only: $5.49 |
 VCR Sears LXI HI FI 4 HEAD HQ Video Cassette VHS Tape Recorder $12.99 Time Remaining: 21h 1m |
 Crosley Record Player CD AM FM Cassette MP3 $40.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 1h 46m |
 Panasonic PV V4021 VHS VCR Video Cassette Recorder Player 4 Head Omnivision GUC $34.99 Time Remaining: 29d 2h 7m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 Sony SLV D281P DVD Player Video Cassette Recorder $59.99 Time Remaining: 7h 6m Buy It Now for only: $90.00 |
 Sony SL HFR50 HiFi Betamax Beta Video Cassette Player Recorder + Remote $69.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 38m Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 QUANTUM FX AM FM SW1 SW2 RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER w USB SD CARD SLOT J 90U NEW $46.80 Time Remaining: 10d 11h 29m Buy It Now for only: $46.80 |
 MAYAK M 260S stereo cassette recorder built in amplifier Ukraine NEW $50.00 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 17m |
 Tascam CD A500 CD player cassette recorder player $19.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 17h |
 SONY EV S 3000 HI8 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER $149.00 Time Remaining: 22d 6h 21m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 S14 SOYO GO VIDEO DVD CASSETTE RECORDER COMBO DV1030A $9.99 Time Remaining: 19h 7m |
 TEAC CD PLAYER AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK MP3 RECORDING from CD CASSETTE AD 800 $209.80 Time Remaining: 18d 9h 27m Buy It Now for only: $209.80 |
 PHILIPS VRX260 4 HEAD HIFI STEREO VCR CHS VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER RECORDER $9.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 15h 52m |
 Tascam CD A500 CD player cassette recorder player $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 15m |
 Vintage Panasonic Omnivision NV 8310 VHS Video Cassette Recorder $99.95 Time Remaining: 28d 3h 26m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 SHARP VHS CASSETTE RECORDER DVD PLAYER DV NC55U TESTED CLEANED WITH REMOTE $39.99 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 46m |
 Sony GV D1000 Mini DV Digital Video Cassette Recorder Player NTSC $149.48 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 23h 52m |
 NEW VHS TAPE VCR HEAD CLEANING CLEANER WET DRY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER PLAYER $4.95 Time Remaining: 27d 4h 7m Buy It Now for only: $4.95 |
 LOOK JVC HR DVS3U Super VHS Mini DV Video Cassette Recorder NO RESERVE $127.50 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 23h 15m |
 Teac Sound 52B Blank Cassette Recording Tape w Blue Reels NEW $52.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 44m |
 Vintage AKAI GXC 39D Stereo Recorder Cassette w Manual $89.00 Time Remaining: 15d 19h 6m Buy It Now for only: $89.00 |
 Teac Sound 52GR Blank Cassette Recording Tape w Green Reels NEW $52.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 45m |
 Teac CDC 90 Blank Cassette Recording Tape NEW $10.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 45m |
 TASCAM CC 222SLMKII CASSETTE RECORDER AND CD RECORDER $499.99 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 41m Buy It Now for only: $499.99 |
 Sony DVD Player Video Cassette Recorder Progressive Scan Combo Player SLV D370P $22.17 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 16m |
 Working RCA Four 4 Head VHS VCR Video Cassette Recorder VR503A NO REMOTE $28.01 Time Remaining: 25d 2h 14m Buy It Now for only: $28.01 |
 Teac CDC 60 Blank Cassette Recording Tape NEW $10.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 46m |
 JVC TD V531 Stereo Cassette Player Recorder s n 10560020 $79.95 Time Remaining: 4d 3h 43m |
 Quasar VHQ 41M VCR Video Cassette Player Recorder w Remote 4 Head Hi Fi Stereo $25.46 Time Remaining: 25d 21h 30m Buy It Now for only: $25.46 |
 toshiba Sd v295ku dvd video player video cassette recorder $30.00 Time Remaining: 1d 44m |
 UHER Cassette Stereo Recorder CG 170 Extra Cable Power Cord Made in W Germany $39.95 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 18m |
 Panasonic PV 4601 4Head VHS VCR Video Cassette Player Recorder NO REMOTE WORKS $28.01 Time Remaining: 25d 3h 9m Buy It Now for only: $28.01 |
 SONY SLV D380P DVD PLAYER VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER COMBO WITH REMOTE $41.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 21h 34m |
 Vintage Sanyo VCR 7200 Hi Fi Beta Video Cassette Recorder $1.00 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 18m |
 Sylvania DVD VHS Video Cassette DVD Recorder Model No DVR90VF $69.99 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 33m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Magnavox DVD Player and 4 head HiFi Video Cassette Recorder DV225M69 $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 4h 43m |
Music Downloads Versus Record Shops
When Here in my Heart by Al Martino became the UK’s first ever number one single on November 14th 1952, the United Kingdom Singles Chart was officially born. Back in the 50s and 60s, when you purchased music it was either a 7 inch single or a 12 inch record (LP). Long before the compact disc (CD) and the cassette tape came into being, vinyl was king. What made vinyl so absorbing in the 50s was that for the first time, the British had something of their own that they possessed that they could physically play on record players of their own. Vinyl records also became widely accessible in record shops up and down the country. Coffee bars and cafes were the perfect place for youngsters to meet up and listen to their favourite records which they could pick from the juke boxes that housed them.
Compact Discs and Cassettes
As the century progressed, the way in which music was available changed in medium. From 1980 cassette tapes, and from 1982 CDs (compact discs started to phase out the commonplace vinyl record. Cassettes and CDs were a much more transportable form of listening to music. The development of the cassette player (the Walkman) and the CD player made it possible to not only listen to music at home or in a cafe, but also with the aid of headphones whilst being on the move: a businessman or businesswoman could listen to music whilst on the move walking or catching the train to work; a student could now listen to music while at college. The CD was also designed to outlast the lifespan of vinyl because it was read by a laser consequently its quality couldn't be eroded over time by a needle unlike a vinyl record. It was also designed to be harder to destroy. Tape players and later CD players also became common in vehicles. The MiniDisc came into being in 1992 to replace the cassette but met with only limited success. By the mid eighties, music had therefore become a lot more accessible to the majority. Record or music shops were still a staple of the high street. Both independent shops and established chain stores prospered in the same city or town centre.
The Download
The 21st century has bought about another way of listening to music. Music or digital downloads permit the consumer to listen to music through devices including MP3 players and Ipods without having to purchase a physical single or album. Instead a file of music is downloaded to a PC thus making it possible to gain access to music without having to have possession of its physical format. This in itself did initially bring about significant problems, and to a certain extent still does, through illegal downloads (downloading files without paying for them). Portable equipment such as the Ipod are now smaller as a consequence of this media. With downloads being incorporated into the official UK Singles Chart since April 2005, and since April 2006 with downloads able to count towards the chart a week before the physical release, they were officially acknowledged as a chartable format thus nullifying the requirement for the stand alone download chart.
The Impact of Downloads on Music Shops
With the success of downloads regrettably music shops have suffered. Though downloads are not solely to blame for the closure of both independent record shops and recognised high street chain stores (other factors include the economic climate and increased rents), they are a measurable factor. In today’s society convenience is paramount. With people having longer working hours they usually have less time to visit high street shops; many prefer the convenience of Internet shopping. This isn't just applicable to music downloads. Music shops have suffered significantly as a result of this trend. Gone are the days when there would be a choice of chain and independent music stores on nearly every high street. HMV is now the only major music chain that still has a presence on the high street. Only 300 independent music shops remain in the UK. How much longer will they last?
Written by Amy Shepherd who works in Internet marketing for the successful e-tailer Venus Sales Limited, running sites such as Temptations Direct and Purple Pleasures who stock sex toys including vibrators and nipple clamps.
Cassette Recorder