Sony UX - 1990 - US
"Being Sony's entry level Type II tape, it is in our opinion, one of its nicest guises.
The grey hub with red spokes gave this tape an amazing look. Good and improved quality tape inside. Doesn't need much bias tweaking, will get the most out of most decks." Tony Villa
Note 1: 60 Minutes: Nearly box-fresh. The first and probably last C60 to ever pass by here! 60 minutes tapes are generally much rarer than 90 Minutes tapes. Only (1) available.
Note 2: 90 Minutes: Wrappers may have a bit of scuffing here and there, and/or a tiny rip (repaired). Too insignificant just the same to bother you with additional pictures. Only a few available at this price of $9.40 each.
Note 3: 100 Minutes: Box-fresh and only (1) available.
Note 4: 100 Minutes: B-Grade. Moderately scuffed wrapper, and one tiny rip on the reverse side. Picture shown is not of the actual tape. Actual tape is in better condition. Made in Japan! Only 1 available.
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About Sony:
Sony Corporation (ソニー株式会社 Sonī Kabushiki Kaisha, /ˈsoʊni/ SOH-nee, stylized as SONY) is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Kōnan, Minato, Tokyo.[9][1]
Sony began in 1946 as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo, founded by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita with a focus on turning advanced research into practical consumer technology. By the 1960s, the company had adopted the Sony name and expanded into magnetic tape, quickly becoming one of Japan’s most innovative audio manufacturers.
Through the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, Sony established a strong presence in the cassette market with lines such as HF (Normal), UCX/UX (Type II), and Metal‑ES/Metal‑XR (Type IV). These tapes were known for clean, stable formulations and consistently high build quality, earning Sony a reputation amongst the best in the upper tier of global tape production.
As the cassette era wound down, Sony gradually exited its in-house tape manufacturing and shifted its focus toward electronics, imaging sensors, gaming, and content creation. Unlike some of it's competitors, Sony did not sell or transfer its tape-manufacturing operations; the company simply wound them down as the cassette era ended. Yet its cassette legacy, from everyday HF to the premium Metal ES, remains highly regarded.
SONY UX - 1990 - US - Japanese and US parts. Assembled in Mexico.