{"product_id":"cassette-audio-vintage-beethoven-great-symphonies-volume-1-k7-classique-retro","title":"Vintage audio cassette Beethoven Great Symphonies Volume 1 classic retro cassette","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA cassette tape in K7 format, featuring a transparent plastic case with a full-color jacket visible on the front. The label displays the title \"Beethoven’s Great Symphonies (Volume I)\" and the mention \"Symphonies No. 5, 6, 8.\" The jacket showcases a classic portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven in subdued tones, typical of classical music editions aimed at the general public in the second half of the 20th century. The design combines a black frame, ornate lettering, and stylized decorative elements on a cream and orange background, enhancing the retro look of the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible case is made of rigid transparent plastic, typical of audio cassettes marketed before the digital era. The overall condition of the jacket shows a slight patina due to age, with a bright reflection visible on the lower part, without prejudging the condition of the cassette itself (not visible on this side). No publisher's logo or specific reference is legible on the photographed cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout of the jacket, typography, and graphic style clearly evoke a vintage edition, likely released between the 1970s and 1990s, a period during which classical works were widely distributed in K7 format for the general public, music lovers, and analog media enthusiasts. The visible side shows no major defects, stains, or notable tears on the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cassette is displayed upright on an antique-looking wooden surface, which highlights its retro character and the decorative dimension of the object. No other elements or accessories are visible in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscriptions on the jacket are as follows:\u003cbr\u003e\n— \"Beethoven’s Great Symphonies (Volume I)\"\u003cbr\u003e\n— \"Symphonies No. 5, 6, 8\"\u003cbr\u003e\nBeethoven's portrait occupies most of the jacket, with no indication of conductor or performer on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSecond-hand item sold as is, with slight signs of use visible on the plastic case. The front of the jacket is clean, with no apparent tears. Please refer to the photo for the exact appearance of the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e K7 audio cassettes, launched by Philips in 1963, enabled the democratization of recorded music at home, making numerous classical music recordings, such as Beethoven's works, accessible. Symphonies No. 5, 6, and 8 are among the German composer's most famous, with the fifth being recognized worldwide from its very first notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller. The item will be carefully protected to ensure its safety during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Beethoven audio cassette, classical music K7, retro tape, Beethoven symphonies, vintage cassette, antique cassette, Beethoven tape, audio cassette classical, analog music, collection cassette, Beethoven volume 1, retro K7 music\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319329050951,"sku":"d01f340c-ce77-4fd9-ae77-c1bd3c729fce-PA1.00","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_97ed7165-bbbe-4af1-a8ca-e7bd9e5517d6.jpg?v=1783651912","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/cassette-audio-vintage-beethoven-great-symphonies-volume-1-k7-classique-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}