- Brand: Scotch-3m
- Type: 150
- Reel: 5" (13cm), 7" (18cm), 10.5" (26.5cm)
- Lengths Available: 900' (275m), 1800' (550m), 3600' (1100m)
- Thickness: LP (1.0 mil)
- Tape Grade / Performance Level: 1-Standard
- Base Material: Polyester
- 2020 Advice: Good for Daily Use, Good for all speeds
- Where Produced: USA
- Mfg Years: Early 1950s - Early 1970s
- Sale Condition: Refurbished - 90 day warranty
- Description:
Scotch 150 and 190 were introduced in 1954 as their first LP (long play) tapes offering 50% more run time than standard tapes, and have the characteristic red oxide formulation. This was a very popular tape back in the day, so they are often found in garage or estate sales. It was produced until 1972 for an incredible 18 year production run. Notes:
- This is a formula that has withstood the test of time. It is amazing to consider that you can make a high quality recordings on a 60 year old tape, but this is indeed possible.
- The tape was originally developed to provide the same performance as the Scotch 111 with a thinner oxide coat to make a quality LP tape
- Tapes of this vintage have a tendency to shed oxide more than modern tapes. This is not a sign that this tape is degrading, it should be considered normal.
- The general quality of these tapes increased over their production run as general improvements were made, particularly with oxide shedding and smoothness.
- This tape formulation was often used for commercial tape duplication.
- Available Refurbished: Yes, you can buy refurbished reels of 150 in our store.