Memorex MRX2 - 1974 - US
Memorex’s 1974 MRX2 was their top‑of‑the‑line Type I cassette, proudly stated right on the wrapper. Made in the USA, it features the famous foam pressure pads and those unmistakable hard‑case designs that outclass standard Norelco boxes. Our stock has been beautifully preserved: intact wrappers, stable pads, and tape that still records smoothly without shedding, remarkable for a 50‑year‑old cassette. It’s incredible to think these have been kept sealed and untouched for half a century.
Recommendation: One C120 was opened and everything appeared in perfect condition. Before recording, a quick fast‑forward and full rewind helped loosen the tape pack, making it easier on the transport. In general, tape should feel relaxed before use, and a FF/REW should be always part of the ritual of preparing a cassette for usage anyway.
Note 1: 30 Minutes: Good, clean rare length tapes. SOLD
Note 2: 60 Minutes: Brand new tapes. Low inventory
Note 3: 90 Minutes: Good, clean tapes. Out of Stock
Note 4: 120 Minutes: Brand new tapes. Available
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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.