Vintage FOX TROT LaserLight Bertone Ballroom retro 80s cassette tape
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Description
Audio cassette shown in the photo, standard K7 format, published by LaserLight. The illustrated cover features a couple dancing in ball attire, against a blue, red, and white graphic background with star patterns, typical of ballroom dance visuals. In the upper left corner, a "STRICTLY DANCING" logo appears on a yellow background with a stylized silhouette. The title "FOX TROT" is written in large red letters, accompanied by the subtitle "Bertone's Ballroom Orchestra" at the bottom of the cover. The mention "LASERLIGHT" appears in a distinct black and white box, and a yellow "DOLBY SYSTEM" logo is visible in the lower left, indicating the presence of this sound processing on the cassette.
The cassette is presented in its original transparent plastic case, with a printed color cardboard cover on the front. The ensemble displays a retro style, evoking ballroom dance music productions, probably from the 80s or early 90s, consistent with the graphic design and K7 format.
The visual clearly shows the overall condition of the cover, which appears well-preserved, with no tears or visible creases on the front. The colors remain vibrant, and the inscriptions are perfectly legible. No major defects are observable on the exposed area; the plastic case does not show any apparent cracks on the visible side.
Distinctive elements of this cassette include the "Fox Trot" theme, a classic ballroom dance, as well as the mentioned orchestra: "Bertone's Ballroom Orchestra". The presence of the LaserLight label and the Dolby System logo reinforces the authenticity of the edition and its period sound quality. This type of medium is sought after for its vintage aspect and its decorative or musical value.
Condition
Used item, sold as is. The visible side of the case and cover appears clean and without any major apparent defects. No information on the condition of the tape or the back is available.
Did you know? The Fox Trot is a ballroom dance that originated in the 1910s in the United States, characterized by its fluid rhythm and gliding movements. The K7 audio cassette format, launched in the 1960s, experienced a major boom in the 80s, becoming the most widely used musical medium before the advent of the CD.
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