
Audio cassette tape 'Summertime Dream' by Gordon Lightfoot
Selling Price
$20
History
This cassette tape features Gordon Lightfoot's 1976 album 'Summertime Dream,' released by Reprise Records, a division of Warner Bros. Records Inc. The album includes hit songs like 'Race Among the Ruins,' 'The House You Live In,' and 'Summertime Dream,' showcasing Lightfoot's signature folk-rock style during the peak of his commercial success. This particular cassette, catalog number M5 2246, represents the widespread popularity of cassette tapes as a portable music format throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Vintage music cassettes from iconic artists like Gordon Lightfoot appeal to collectors of music memorabilia, fans of 1970s folk-rock, and enthusiasts of analog audio formats. These items hold nostalgic value for those who experienced the cassette era and are sought after by completist collectors building comprehensive discographies. The cassette format itself has seen a resurgence in recent years among audiophiles and vintage media collectors who appreciate the tangible, analog nature of physical music formats. Complete examples with original case and insert are particularly valued by collectors for their preservation and authenticity.
Origin
Burbank, California, United States
Maker
Reprise Records, Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Time period
1976