0
the 8 track was created in 1964 by a consortium led by Bill Lear of Lear Jet Corporation, along with Ampex, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Motorola and RCA Victor Records(RCA). It was a further development of the similar Stereo-pack four-track cartridge created by Earl "Madman" Muntz. A later quadraphonic version of the format was announced by RCA in April 1970 and first known as Quad-8, then later changed to just Q8.
Controvery still goes on today on what was the last 8 track sold, but most say that Warner Communicatons sold the last 8 Track in 1989, that tape being Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits, in 1989. Most experts believe this was the last non-bootlegged 8 track ever sold
The 8 track tape or cartridge is also known as the Stereo 8. This tape format was first used in 1965. The format was quite popular and used until 1970.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When did 8 track tapes come out?
If I remember correctly, 1965
Did the 1966 sport fury come out of factory with 8 track tape player?
It was an option, albeit a very rare one
How can one listen to a car song using an 8-track system?
Someone can listen to a car song using an 8-track system by purchasing either a standalone 8-track system or an old vintage car that already has an 8-track system.
When did the compact disc come into use?
Compact Discs were introduced in the early '80s to replace 8-Track and cassette tape formats.
How come your hotwheels turbo driver wont let you play race the world?
You need to win the 8 AutoWonders before you can do the final track
What came first 8 track or records?
Vinyl records were produced long before 8 track tapes were made.
When did track and field come to the Olympics?
track field came from a black man
What year did 8-track tapes become obsolete?
8 track started to become obsolete in the early 1980's in the USA.
How many reels does a 8-track tape have?
8-track tapes have one reel . . . that is why they can keep on playing without having to turn them over.
How Many students are on the track team if there are 14 girls on the track team and one eighth of the team is boys?
Assuming the track team is made up of boys and girls only: if 1/8 is boys, 1 - 1/8 = 7/8 are girls of which there are 14. So 7/8 of team = 14 => team = 14 / (7/8) = 14 x 8/7 = 16. There are 16 students on the track team.
How do you get famous people to come to your house?
track them
When did Track and Field come To The US?
1860
