{"product_id":"sharp-type-i-eujp","title":"SHARP S Type I - EU(JP)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 37, 37);\"\u003eSHARP S - Type I - 1981 - EU(JP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharp S - Type I\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA rare Japanese ferric cassette privately manufactured for Sharp during the early 1980s, built with unmistakable Hitachi\/Maxell OEM construction and likely using their UL‑grade tape. This C‑60S is a quality‑first oddity: beautifully cut pancakes, smooth dark ferric stock, and a precise, Maxell‑style shell that reflects the same engineering Sharp applied to its HiFi gear. The minimalist wrapper and simple labelling feel closer to studio‑leaning stock than retail packaging, adding to its charm. As with many OEM collaborations of the era, the exact formulation lineage remains unknown, and that mystery is part of its appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's corner:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA scarce early‑80s Sharp‑branded cassette built by Hitachi\/Maxell and seldom seen sealed today. Priced at a measured mid‑premium level to reflect its rarity and OEM pedigree while still keeping this uncommon find accessible to enthusiasts. Your Gold Status loyalty \"cassette coins\" can bring this tape to discounted price of $96.63. Compare you know where to $120 USD. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a29a0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 37, 37);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote 1: 60 Minutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e Lightly scuffed wrappers. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly 2 available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout SHARP:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp Corporation began in 1912 and grew into one of Japan’s most innovative electronics manufacturers, becoming a major force in home audio from the 1970s onward. Known for their precise cassette decks, rugged personal portables, and iconic boomboxes like the GF and VZ series, Sharp blended strong engineering with distinctive industrial design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharp's HiFi products often featured advanced transport mechanisms and reliable performance, supported by tape formulations sourced from Hitachi\/Maxell. Sharp later diversified into displays and appliances, eventually merging with Foxconn in 2016. Today, the Sharp brand continues globally, though its classic audio era remains a highlight for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 37, 37);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHARP - S - 1981 - EU - Made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sharp","offers":[{"title":"60 Minutes","offer_id":56025475678500,"sku":"SHARP-S-C60-81-EU(JP)","price":109.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/5208\/5345\/files\/F48B68BB-3344-497C-9A2B-C1A983DBA4D9.jpg?v=1786895261","url":"https:\/\/www.cassettecomeback.com\/products\/sharp-type-i-eujp","provider":"Cassette Comeback","version":"1.0","type":"link"}