Vintage EMI Piano Passion cassette retro 80s-90s classical

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Description

This audio cassette, visible in the photo, is a copy from the "Compact+" series released by EMI, titled "Piano Passion." The transparent hard case reveals a well-preserved cover, dominated by a diagonal piano key visual on a black and grey background, with a layout typical of music productions from the late 80s to early 90s. The title "PIANO PASSION" is printed in white letters, with a red heart in place of the "O," emphasizing the compilation's thematic aspect.

The front cover features a list of famous classical piano pieces, such as "Für Elise," "Clair de lune," "La Campanella," "Liebestraum," "Turkish March," "Gymnopédie," and "The Entertainer." Several renowned performers are mentioned: Weissenberg, Collard, Tipo, Ciccolini, Zacharias, Lipatti, Cziffra, Béroff, Rudy, Tacchino, K. & M. Labèque. The overall impression is a varied selection of major piano works interpreted by acclaimed pianists.

The EMI logo is clearly visible in the bottom left, confirming the original edition. A red insert in the bottom right specifies "Chromium dioxide 120 μs," indicating the use of a chromium dioxide magnetic tape, characteristic of high-quality audio cassettes from that era. The mention "21 minutes" appears in the top right, suggesting the total duration of the program on this side.

The cover features a contrasting graphic design, playing on black, grey, white, and touches of red, which reinforces the retro and identifiable character of music productions from the 1980-1990 period. No major defects are visible on the front of the case; the cover appears well-preserved, with no apparent creases, and the cassette is well-protected in its plastic case.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front of the case and the cover are visually clean and show no notable defects in the photo.

Did you know? Chromium dioxide magnetic tape (Type II) audio cassettes, like this one, were favored in the 80s and 90s for their improved sound reproduction compared to standard ferric tapes (Type I), offering better dynamics and reduced hiss, appreciated for listening to classical music and high-end compilations.

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