Cassette Tape Collection Appraisal

Collection of Vintage Cassette Tapes with Black Plastic Storage Rack

This is a curated collection of approximately 15 vintage audio cassette tapes housed in a tiered black plastic library-style storage rack. The collection features a prominent selection of classic rock and pop artists from the late 1970s and 1980s. Notable commercial releases include several 'Queen' albums such as 'A Night At The Opera', 'Sheer Heart Attack', 'The Game', and 'A Day At The Races' (EMI labels). Also present are four U2 albums: 'Rattle and Hum', 'October', 'War', and 'Under a Blood Red Sky'. Other artists include Magnum, Shakin' Stevens, and Right Said Fred. The collection also contains a 'Head Cleaner' cassette and a blank 'C-90 Low Noise Hi-Fi' tape. The tapes are encased in standard clear and smoke-tinted plastic jewel cases. Many of the j-cards (paper inserts) show age-related yellowing and slight foxing, particularly on the white spines. There is visible dust and debris accumulation across the top surfaces of the cases and the storage rack, suggesting long-term storage. The rack itself is made of molded black plastic, designed for vertical or horizontal organization. While described as in 'good condition' by the owner, the tapes show signs of shelf wear and handling typical for media from this era (late 20th century). No significant physical damage to the magnetic tape itself is visible, though the outer shells exhibit light scuffing.