3M Scotch Scream'R - 1990 - US
"Scotch / 3M's version of the much loved, classic, Memorex dBS-I "Clown" cassette. The similarities are more than just aesthetics, these were also made by SKC, like the Memorex dBS-I. A very decent Type 1, which was never released outside of North America, so really hard to find in Europe." Tony Villa
Note 1: 90 Minutes: October 20, 2021 This is an underrated Type I tape and getting harder to find. These are box-fresh cassettes. We've got a few available!
Note 2: 90 Minutes: B-Grade and C-Grade The distinction between B and C grade tapes was introduced here prior to a more recent change to the Grading Chart. Just know that the C-Grade on this page means only that the cassette cases are cracked. See pictures.
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Watch below a review on this Scotch cassette by Tony Villa!
About 3M Scotch:
Scotch, a brand of 3M, entered the magnetic‑media world in the 1950s and quickly became one of North America’s most recognizable names in recording tape. Originally focused on professional reel‑to‑reel stock, Scotch expanded into Compact Cassettes in the late 1960s, offering ferric and chrome lines known for solid reliability and broad retail availability.
Early cassette production was handled directly by 3M, but as the market shifted, Scotch’s OEM lineage moved through SKC and later CMC, reflecting the industry’s consolidation. As digital formats rose, Scotch gradually exited consumer tape manufacturing. Today, the brand lives on within 3M’s broader product family, while its tape legacy remains a defining part of early American recording culture.