Lot #29: Large Mixed Lot of 30+ Vintage 1/4" Reel-to-Reel Audio Tapes - Commercial & Home Recorded

A substantial and diverse collection of vintage 1/4" reel-to-reel audio tapes. This lot appears to be a mix of commercial pre-recorded albums and various branded media tapes that likely contain vintage home and church recordings. A great grab for a tape enthusiast looking for vintage audio surprises or media to experiment with. Included Items: Commercial Pre-Recorded Tapes: Includes notable titles such as RCA Victor's "Marian Anderson: Christmas Carols" (Living Stereo, 4-Track, 7.5 IPS), "Christmas Hymns and Carols, Vol. 1 - Robert Shaw Chorale" (RCA Victor FTC 2026), and a "Christian Life Tapes" reel. Branded Media (Likely Home-Recorded): Features a large assortment of classic tape brands, including several Scotch 203 (Dynarange Series) and Scotch 290 (Triple Length) tapes, Melody magnetic recording tapes (pink boxes), Rola-Tape, and Sony. Packaging: The tapes are housed in a mix of their original branded boxes and generic white replacement boxes. Condition Detail: Operational Status: All media in this lot is completely untested. Visual Condition: The outer boxes exhibit varying degrees of typical vintage wear, including scuffs, edge wear, minor tears, discoloration, and some tape repairs on the seams. The physical condition and viability of the magnetic tape inside is unknown. Condition Note: This media lot is untested. As vintage magnetic tape, playback quality cannot be guaranteed, and the tape may be subject to degradation or sticky-shed syndrome appropriate for its age. Outer packaging shows notable shelf wear. This item is not professionally graded; please refer to all photos to assess cosmetic condition. Sold strictly as-is. Pickup category timeslot {A}