{"product_id":"bande-magnetique-audio-vintage-bobine-metal-retro-ancienne-en-boite","title":"Vintage audio magnetic tape retro metal reel in a box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a vintage audio magnetic tape on a large metal reel, carefully placed in its original box. The visible reel is a professional type with three large black openings and a three-spoke central hub, characteristic of recording media used for analog recording in the 60s and 70s. The magnetic tape is neatly wound, held in place by a purple paper tab secured on top. The entire set is protected by a thin transparent plastic film, visible around the edges of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is light-colored, likely white or ivory, with a matte finish. Inside, a card inserted under the lid is partially legible: \"...R OPERATIC SOCIETY... the Box Office Manager... for your support\", suggesting a provenance related to an artistic or musical society, possibly an opera or stage performance recording, though this cannot be precisely confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side of the reel shows no manufacturer's logo, nor any identifiable handwritten or printed label on the central part. The general appearance of the tape and reel evokes mid-20th century manufacturing, typical of analog media used before the popularization of audio cassettes. The industrial design of the reel and the presentation in a square box reinforce this authentic retro spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnetic tape offers a sober aesthetic, with a slightly shiny dark surface and metallic reflections on the reel. No major defects are apparent on the visible side: no deformation or traces of oxidation on the metal, nor any tears on the tape. The box shows some light signs of use but remains generally in good condition for an item of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The reel, tape, and box show signs of use consistent with age, with no visible structural defects on the front. The internal label or note has some stains or moisture marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Open-reel audio magnetic tapes dominated professional and domestic music and voice recording from the early 1950s to the late 1970s. Their format allowed for high-quality sound reproduction, before the advent of compact media like cassettes and CDs. Some artistic societies, particularly in opera, used this medium to archive their performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller. Your order will be processed with rigor and attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: magnetic reel, reel to reel, old audio tape, analog tape, vintage metal reel, retro recording, tape recorder, open reel tape, audio opera, old soundtrack, reel box, vintage audio tape\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54302263017799,"sku":"acaeafef-bfc8-4dbc-b528-92d1b3d090ac","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_f759cf9c-98dd-4f06-a738-83d14d85b68f.jpg?v=1783375982","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/bande-magnetique-audio-vintage-bobine-metal-retro-ancienne-en-boite","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}