Episode #323: Old Tapes Are Deteriorating, and Music Is Fading Away

from The Next Track · host Doug Adams and Kirk McElhearn

Back in the day, everything was recorded on tape. Tape is deteriorating, and some people are trying to restore old recordings before they crumble. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes Rag paper - Wikipedia Compact Cassette tape types and formulations - Wikipedia The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open Window, 1956-1963 The 50th Anniversary Collection: The Copyright Extension Collection, Volume 1 - Wikipedia Our next tracks: The Durutti Column: The Return Of The Durutti Column Zapp: Zapp If you like the show, please subscribe in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

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