Memorex MRX I - 1982 - US
"These have a rather unusual cassette case, good shells, and decent type I tape in them. Many used these cassettes at the time and if you feel that nostalgic urge, these still provide decent recordings, with only a bit of negative bias and NR. Very iconic tape, as it was the tape to got to for many of us, as it was one of the most affordable Type I of tapes during the early 80's." Tony Villa
Note 1: 90 Minutes: These came without an individual wrapper, and inside a fairly damaged plastic 2-pack bag. They are 100% new and untouched. I recommend you fast forward and rewind these once, may be twice, before using them on a recording. In fact this is recommended for any tape regardless of how old it may be. These have been re-sealed to avoid any future unnecessary tampering and outside elements getting in the case and tape (dust).
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Click below to watch a video by Tony Villa on a Memorex MRXI cassette:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RST4S_-0i88&list=PPSV
About Memorex:
Memorex began in 1961 in Silicon Valley as a magnetic‑media company specializing in computer tape and quickly expanded into consumer audio cassettes during the 1970s. Their “Is it live or is it Memorex?” campaign made the brand a household name, and throughout the 1980s and early ’90s they offered a wide range of ferric and chrome tapes, many produced through a shifting OEM lineage that moved from SKC to Saehan and later CMC as global manufacturing consolidated.
Memorex became known for accessible, mass‑market formulations that balanced affordability with dependable everyday performance, helping the brand dominate retail shelves across North America. As the cassette era faded, Memorex branched into small electronics, blank CDs, optical media, and storage accessories, maintaining strong visibility in office‑supply and consumer‑tech channels. Today, the brand still exists under new ownership, focusing mainly on storage and accessories, but its cassette legacy remains one of the most recognizable and culturally enduring in the format’s history.
Memorex MRXI - 1987 - US