SONY UX-S - 1986 - US/CA
"Legendary Sony Type 2, in probably its most iconic guise. This is from Sony at its best and cassettes being in their peak. We've found these don't really need any bias tweaks so should work well in all decks, but their rarity means they're not priced for general use." Tony Villa
Note 1: 90 Mins: CA: Made in the USA 🇺🇸. Canadian English/French 1986 version. This is a nearly 100% flawless box-fresh cassette, with the lightest scuffing and one 2mm (3/32") cut right at one of the edges of the case where the opening strip runs, very common and insignificant (repaired). Actual pictures can be provided at your request. Only 1 available
Note 2: 90 Mins: US: Made in Japan 🇯🇵. These have light to moderate scuffing throughout. See the pictures from the nicer one to the rougher one. Very few available
Note 3: 90 Mins: US: Assembled in Mexico 🇲🇽. Nearly 100% box-fresh. Only 1 available
Note 4: 90 Mins: US: B-Grade: B101: Made in Japan 🇯🇵. One large (4cm = 1.5") vertical wrapper split on the left side corner on the reverse side. One rip (1cm x 1cm = 3/8"x 3/8"), taped up cleanly, to avoid further accidental damage. The obverse side is good with some scuffing. Pictures available. Only 1 available
Note 5: 90 Mins: US: B-Grade: B102: Made in Japan 🇯🇵. US version. One hairline crack on the front side of the case (2.5cm = 1"), along with some scuffing. The reverse side is quite clean. Only 1 available
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About Sony:
Sony began in Japan in 1946 as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo, founded by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita. The company built its identity around audio and consumer electronics, with magnetic recording becoming an important part of its early development.
During the cassette era, Sony offered tapes across the main recording categories, including HF ferric models, UCX and UX high-bias ranges, and Metal ES and Metal XR metal-particle tapes. Its blank cassettes formed part of a wider recording and listening ecosystem that included home decks, portable recorders and the Walkman.
As listening habits shifted toward digital formats, Sony’s business continued across electronics, imaging, gaming and entertainment. Its cassette legacy remains closely tied to the experience of home recording and portable music, with tapes ranging from everyday HF models to premium metal formulations still attracting collectors and enthusiasts.