Page Text – Reel‑to‑Reel / Tape Recorder Reels
The reel‑to‑reel tape recorder is the original form of magnetic audio recording. Long before the cassette, 4‑track or 8‑track existed, music was captured on open reels of magnetic tape. The technology was developed in the 1930s by German engineers, but it became widely known after World War II, when American manufacturers adopted and improved the system.
From the 1950s to the late 1970s, reel‑to‑reel was the standard for professional audio. Recording studios, radio stations and serious music enthusiasts used it for its excellent sound quality, wide dynamic range and low noise. Many classic albums from the 1960s and 1970s were originally recorded on this format.
In the home, tape recorders became popular during the 1960s and 1970s, when brands like Akai, Revox, Sony and TEAC introduced reliable and affordable machines. Music lovers recorded radio broadcasts, made their own compilations or bought pre‑recorded reels of their favourite artists.
On this page you’ll find the classic open‑reel tapes: loose reels in various sizes and speeds. All tapes are tested and suitable for use on vintage reel‑to‑reel machines. This format is the direct predecessor of 4‑track, 8‑track and the later compact cassette.
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Percy Faith – Clair - Reel-To-Reel, 3 ¾ ipsPercy Faith – Clair
Columbia – R11 6002
Reel-To-Reel, 3 ¾ ips, ¼", 7"€ 14,95REEL-TO-REEL
Vicki Lawrence – The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia Reel-To-Reel, 3 ¾ ips, ¼",Vicki Lawrence – The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
Bell Records – BELL 1120
Reel-To-Reel, 3 ¾ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo,€ 19,95REEL-TO-REEL
Hair - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical (The Original Broadway Cast Recording) Reel-To-Reel, 3 ¾ ips, 4-TrackHair - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical (The Original Broadway Cast Recording)
RCA Victor – TO3-1012
Reel-To-Reel, 3 ¾ ips, 4-Track Stereo, Album€ 24,95REEL-TO-REEL
Brother Jack McDuff & David Newman – Double Barrelled Soul Brother Jack McDuff - Double Barrelled Soul album cover More images Label: Atlantic – AL 1498, Atlantic – ALX 1498 Format: Reel-To-ReelAan het begin en einde mist een klein stukje, verder prima tape
This original Atlantic reel‑to‑reel edition features the powerful collaboration between organ legend Jack McDuff and saxophonist David “Fathead” Newman.…€ 29,95 € 14,95REEL-TO-REEL
The 5th Dimension – Portrait - Bell Records X 6045 Reel-To-Reel,Reel-To-Reel
The Fifth Dimension - Portrait
Bell Records – X 6045
7 ½ ips, Album, 4 Track Stereo€ 29,95REEL-TO-REEL
The Rascals – Time Peace: The Rascals' Greatest Hits - Atlantic – ALC 8190 Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7"Reel-To-Reel
The Rascals – Time Peace: The Rascals' Greatest Hits - Atlantic – ALC 8190, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7"€ 39,95REEL-TO-REEL
Zager & Evans – 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) - RCA Victor TP3-1028Zager & Evans – 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
RCA Victor – TP3-1028
Reel-To-Reel, 3 ¾ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo€ 39,95REEL-TO-REEL
Mary Poppins Original Cast track - Buena Vista Records – BVC 4026 Reel-to-reelReel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel Mary Poppins
€ 24,95REEL-TO-REEL
Various – A Time To Dream Columbia Stereo Tape Club – DT 350 Reel-To-Reel,Various – A Time To Dream
Columbia Stereo Tape Club – DT 350
Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Compilation€ 9,95REEL-TO-REEL
101 Strings – Fly Me To The Moon7" Cine Reel101 Strings – Fly Me To The Moon
Audio Spectrum – AST-101
Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel€ 7,95REEL-TO-REEL
Frankie Laine reel‑to‑reel, Hell Bent For Leather tape, Columbia CQ 378, 1961 4‑track stereo,Frankie Laine reel‑to‑reel, Hell Bent For Leather tape, Columbia CQ 378, 1961 4‑track stereo, Western music reel tape, vintage country reel‑to‑reel.
€ 24,95REEL-TO-REEL
The Mamas & The Papas – If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears (Reel‑to‑Reel, 1966)Classic 1966 Dunhill reel‑to‑reel featuring “Monday, Monday” and “California Dreamin’”. 3¾ IPS, 4‑track stereo. Clean copy for collectors.
€ 59,95REEL-TO-REEL
Reel to Reel -Cher – Foxy Lady KST 5514-COriginal 1972 reel‑to‑reel album on Kapp Records, running at 7½ IPS in 4‑track stereo
€ 24,95REEL-TO-REEL
Starburst – Various Artists (1969) – Reel‑To‑Reel Tape (Columbia D2T 5424, 3¾ ips, 4‑Track Stereo)Starburst reel to reel, Columbia D2T 5424, 3¾ ips tape, 4‑track stereo reel, 1969 compilation reel, CBS reel to reel, vintage tape compilation, collectible reel‑to‑reel.
€ 19,95REEL-TO-REEL
Frank Sinatra – Moonlight Sinatra (1966) – Reel‑To‑Reel Tape (Reprise FS‑1018, 7½ ips, 4‑Track Stereo)Frank Sinatra reel to reel, Moonlight Sinatra tape, Reprise FS‑1018, 7½ ips reel, 1966 vocal jazz, big band reel‑to‑reel, collectible tape format.
€ 39,95REEL-TO-REEL
Three Dog Night – It Ain’t Easy – Reel‑To‑Reel Tape (ABC/Dunhill X 5078, Ampex, 3¾ ips)1970 US Ampex reel‑to‑reel of It Ain’t Easy. 3¾ ips, ¼" tape, 4‑track stereo on 7" cine reel. Includes Mama Told Me Not To Come, Out In The Country, Your Song and more. Warm early‑70s rock sound for reel‑to‑reel collectors.
€ 29,95REEL-TO-REEL
Chicago – Chicago – Reel‑To‑Reel Tape (Columbia H2C 31, 3¾ ips, 7" reel)1970 US Columbia reel‑to‑reel of Chicago’s classic double album. 3¾ ips, ¼" tape, 4‑track stereo on 7" cine reel. Includes 25 or 6 to 4, Make Me Smile, Colour My World and more. Warm jazz‑rock sound for reel‑to‑reel collectors.
€ 44,95REEL-TO-REEL
Loggins & Messina – Native Sons – Reel‑To‑Reel Tape (Columbia 1R1 6488, 3¾ ips, Club Edition)Vintage 1976 US Columbia House reel‑to‑reel of Native Sons. 3¾ ips, ¼" 4‑track stereo on 7" cine reel. Warm folk‑rock sound with tracks like Sweet Marie, Pretty Princess and Native Son. Great tape for collectors of 70s rock reels.
€ 24,95REEL-TO-REEL
Dean Martin – The Hit Sound Of Dean Martin – Reel‑To‑Reel Tape (Reprise RST 6213, 7½ ips, Large Hub)1966 US Reprise reel‑to‑reel of The Hit Sound Of Dean Martin. 7½ ips, ¼" 4‑track stereo on large‑hub 7" reel. Warm mid‑60s vocal pop sound, ideal for vintage tape collectors.
€ 24,95REEL-TO-REEL
Bobby Goldsboro – We Gotta Start Lovin’ (1971) – Reel‑To‑Reel Tape (United Artists UST 6777‑B)Bobby Goldsboro reel‑to‑reel, We Gotta Start Lovin’ tape, United Artists UST 6777‑B, 1971 vocal pop, Bell & Howell Magnetic Tape, vintage 7" cine reel, collectible reel‑to‑reel album.
Vintage 1971 US reel‑to‑reel…€ 19,95REEL-TO-REEL
Reel to Reel - Roger Williams – Only For LoversOriginal reel‑to‑reel edition of Only For Lovers (Kapp Records – KTC 3565). A warm, romantic easy‑listening album by Roger Williams, featuring classics like Dream a Little Dream of Me, Spanish Eyes and The Look of Love.…
€ 24,95REEL-TO-REEL
Reel to Reel - Captain & Tennille – Love Will Keep Us TogetherCaptain & Tennille – Love Will Keep Us Together
A&M Records – 1R1‑6381 (Reel‑to‑Reel, 1975)
Original U.S. reel‑to‑reel edition of Captain & Tennille’s breakthrough album Love Will Keep Us Together. Features the…€ 59,95REEL-TO-REEL
Reel-to-reel Meredith Willson – The Music Man (Original Soundtrack) Warner Bros. Records – WSTA 1459Meredith Willson – The Music Man (Original Soundtrack) Warner Bros. Records – WSTA 1459 Reel‑to‑Reel, 7½ IPS, 4‑Track Stereo, 7” Cine Reel (1962)
Original reel‑to‑reel edition of The Music Man (1962), composed by…€ 24,95REEL-TO-REEL
REEL Al Martino – This Is Al Martino Capitol Records – Y1T 2843Al Martino – This Is Al Martino Capitol Records – Y1T 2843 Reel‑to‑Reel, 3¾ IPS, 4‑Track Stereo, 7” Cine Reel (1968)
Short description Original Capitol reel‑to‑reel tape of This Is Al Martino (1968). A classic…€ 14,95REEL-TO-REEL
Francis Lai – Live For Life (Vivre Pour Vivre) United Artists Records – UAC 5165Francis Lai – Live For Life (Vivre Pour Vivre) United Artists Records – UAC 5165 Reel‑to‑Reel, ¼‑inch tape, 3¾ IPS, 2‑track stereo (1967)
Short description Original reel‑to‑reel edition of the soundtrack Live…€ 69,95REEL-TO-REEL
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