8 Track Appraisal

Creedence Clearwater Revival 'Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits' 8-Track Tape

This item is an 8-track tape of Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits'. The cartridge is uniformly black molded plastic with a visible label adhered to the front face. The label features the band's name, 'CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL', prominently at the top in a distressed white font, followed by 'CHRONICLE: THE 20 GREATEST HITS' in a smaller, gold-toned font. Below the text, there is a photographic image of the band members in a performance or candid shot, with two members in the foreground appearing to sing passionately, while other band members are visible in the background. The overall color scheme of the label is dark, with the photographic image having warm, earthy tones. In the bottom left corner of the label, the catalog number '8CCR-2' is printed in small white text. The physical cartridge itself measures approximately 5.25 inches in length, 4 inches in width, and 0.5 inches in depth, typical for an 8-track format. Visible condition issues include some minor scuffs and surface wear consistent with age and use, particularly at the edges and corners of the plastic cartridge. There are no major cracks or breaks observed in the plastic casing. The label appears to be mostly intact, with minor edge wear but no significant peeling or damage that obscures the artwork or text. The small rectangular indentation at the top center of the cartridge indicates the tape track selector mechanism. This item dates back to the 1970s, as 8-track tapes were most popular during that era. The craftsmanship is standard for mass-produced audio cartridges of the period. This specific compilation, 'Chronicle', is a highly regarded greatest hits album, making this 8-track tape a significant piece of music memorabilia for fans of Creedence Clearwater Revival and collectors of vintage audio formats.