SILVER CROWN SC60 ~1982
A rare cassette from Silver Crown Electronics Corporation, made in Japan and best placed in the 1981–83 period. Several details line up with Fuji’s early‑80s OEM work, especially the top label (already applied under the wrapper) which follows Fuji’s metallic‑edged style more closely than any other manufacturer of that era, although TDK also had similar labels. Scroll down to the last picture to see a set of Fuji labels. The angled picture of the SC60 will show you a fairly similar label underneath the wrapper.
Other cues point in the same direction: the smooth, dark ferric tape typical of Fuji’s early‑80s batches, the high‑quality label stock, and a shell design that, while not seen elsewhere, carries more Fuji DNA than anything from TDK, Maxell, or Denon.
Collectors’ Corner: For Crown boombox fans, this is a true one‑off. A sealed Silver Crown cassette almost never surfaces, and this example is best suited as a display piece rather than a daily‑use tape—though of course, that choice is yours.
Note 1: 60 Minutes: The case is heavily cracked on the reverse side and it also has a small crack on the top edge... the piece is actually floating inside the front of the tape! Lol. The wrapper is moderately scuffed, and it has a few tears that have been lightly repaired to maintain its original integrity. Only 1 available.
About SILVER CROWN:
Silver Crown Electronics Corporation was a Japanese audio brand active through the late 1970s and early 1980s, known for producing affordable but surprisingly capable Hi‑Fi components and a handful of standout boomboxes. While not as large as Aiwa or Sharp, Silver Crown carved out a niche with solid build quality and bold styling, especially in models like the CSC‑950F that remain favourites among collectors today.
The company appears to have faded by the mid‑80s as the market consolidated, leaving behind little documentation but a loyal following. Their boomboxes now define the brand’s legacy, and any surviving Silver Crown‑branded accessories—like this cassette—are exceptionally scarce.
SILVER CROWN SC - 1982 -MADE IN JAPAN.