{"product_id":"maxell-we-1-1999-jp","title":"Maxell WE 1 - 1999 - JP","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(57, 109, 172);\"\u003eMaxell WE 1 - 1999 - JP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe Maxell \u003cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWE 1\u003c\/strong\u003e (1999, Japan‑market) is widely believed by collectors and reference sites such as 45spaces to use a \u003cstrong style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eUD‑I–class ferric formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e. UD‑I was one of Maxell’s stronger Type I tapes: cobalt‑doped, smooth running, and capable of taking healthy recording levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWhile the exact formulation has never been officially confirmed, the WE 1 shows the typical late‑era Maxell Japan precision, stable transport, and consistent tape handling. Based on available information across multiple tape‑reference sources, this model is regarded as a reliable, best value high‑quality ferric regardless of the exact stock used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(199, 10, 10);\"\u003eNote 1: 54 Minutes: B-Grade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  This one has a 2cm (3\/4\") hairline crack on the reverse side.\u003cstrong\u003e Only 1 available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(217, 50, 13);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 175, 187);\"\u003eNote 2: 64 Minutes:\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese have have lightly scuffed wrappers or possibly some other insignificant blemish.\u003cstrong\u003e Only 2 available\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(36, 168, 100);\"\u003eNote 2: 70 Minutes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e These have have lightly scuffed wrappers or possibly some other insignificant blemish.\u003cstrong\u003e Very Low inventory\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Maxell:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaxell Holdings, Ltd.\u003c\/b\u003e (日立マクセル株式会社 \u003ci\u003eHitachi Makuseru Kabushiki-gaisha\u003c\/i\u003e), commonly known as \u003cb\u003eMaxell\u003c\/b\u003e, is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan\" title=\"Japan\"\u003eJapanese\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Company_(law)\" title=\"Company (law)\"\u003ecompany\u003c\/a\u003e that manufactures \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Consumer_electronics\" title=\"Consumer electronics\"\u003econsumer electronics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaxell, originally part of Hitachi’s corporate family, emerged in 1960 when a dry‑cell plant was established in Ibaraki, Osaka. In 1961, Hitachi consolidated its dry‑battery and magnetic‑tape operations into the new Maxell Electric Industrial Company, positioning the brand as Hitachi’s key vehicle for consumer recording media.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the cassette era, Maxell became one of the most respected tape manufacturers. Their formulations, especially the XLI-S (Normal), XLII‑S (CrO₂), and MX (pure metal particle), were widely regarded as peak‑performance examples of the Compact Cassette format, earning strong loyalty from audiophiles and home recording enthusiasts. Maxell also produced a full range of consumer and professional magnetic media, including computer and broadcast tapes, before later shifting away from in‑house optical and recording‑media production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe company’s cultural visibility peaked in the 1980s with the “Blown Away Guy” advertising campaign, which cemented Maxell’s reputation for high‑performance audio cassettes. Even as Maxell diversified into batteries, storage, and functional materials, its cassette legacy, and its long-standing connection to Hitachi remains central to its identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(57, 109, 172);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxell WE 1 - 1999 - Made in Japan (JP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maxell","offers":[{"title":"54 Minutes","offer_id":67617919303972,"sku":"MAX-WE1-C54-99-JP","price":10.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"64 minutes","offer_id":67617919369508,"sku":"MAX-WE1-C64-99-JP","price":12.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"74 Minutes","offer_id":67617919402276,"sku":"MAX-WE1-C70-99-JP","price":13.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/5208\/5345\/files\/6B6B14BA-23D2-46C6-8DB7-61F1FCBA2646.jpg?v=1791063676","url":"https:\/\/www.cassettecomeback.com\/products\/maxell-we-1-1999-jp","provider":"Cassette Comeback","version":"1.0","type":"link"}