{"product_id":"maxell-ud-2026-jp","title":"Maxell UD - 2026 - JP","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 17, 17);\"\u003eMaxell UD - 2026 - JP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDU‑60U \/ UD‑60U — Maxell × Disk Union (2025)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eA Japan‑only Type I cassette produced under a Maxell license and distributed by Denkyosha. Released August 21, 2026. The DU‑60U blends classic Maxell UD heritage with Disk Union branding, and the shell design is strikingly reminiscent of early‑80s TDK geometry, a fun surprise for collectors. Solid ferric performance, thick “easy‑in\/easy‑out” case, and excellent modern build quality. A short‑run release available only through Disk Union stores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 17, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote 1: 60 Minutes:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA Box-fresh cassettes just arrived from the Japanese record \u003cstrong\u003e\"disk UNION\"\u003c\/strong\u003e stores a few days ago. Sept 2026. \u003cstrong\u003eLess than 10 available. Limit 1 per customer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollector's Corner:\u003c\/strong\u003e One was recently sold on eBay. See listing: \u003cspan class=\"ux-textspans ux-textspans--SECONDARY\"\u003eeBay item number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ux-textspans ux-textspans--BOLD\"\u003e336762954807. $57 + $15 Shipping. I do not expect to see any more of these tapes to come through of these dU UD-60 tapes. I ordered 20, they sent me 12... They had no more and insist it is a limited run. I reckon they will come up with more in the future, but probably different somehow (?), C90? Different colours (?) Different model name, UD-I (?!). No idea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 17, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Maxell × Disk Union Partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eMaxell has recently begun licensing its classic audio brands to select Japanese companies interested in preserving and reviving analog culture. One of the most visible collaborations is with \u003cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDenkyosha Co. Ltd.\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDisk Union\u003c\/strong\u003e, the long‑standing Tokyo record‑store chain known for championing physical media. Together, they produce small‑batch, Japan‑made ferric cassettes that draw directly from Maxell’s UD heritage while introducing modern packaging and retail support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe DU‑60U (also labelled UD‑60U) is a result of this partnership: a licensed Maxell UD‑series tape manufactured by Denkyosha and styled in Disk Union’s black‑and‑red aesthetic. Although not officially documented, the shell design closely resembles early‑1980s TDK geometry, giving the release a nostalgic authenticity that collectors immediately recognize. This collaboration allows Maxell’s legacy in consumer recording media to continue in limited, boutique runs aimed at enthusiasts, musicians, and archivists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 17, 17);\"\u003edisk UNION \u0026amp; Maxell UD - 2026 - JP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Maxell","offers":[{"title":"60 Minutes","offer_id":56366957429028,"sku":"MAX-UD-C60-26-JP","price":20.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/5208\/5345\/files\/C07067C1-0529-4439-AB19-9943EA488EB6.jpg?v=1790031204","url":"https:\/\/www.cassettecomeback.com\/products\/maxell-ud-2026-jp","provider":"Cassette Comeback","version":"1.0","type":"link"}