Published by
Warner Bros. Records, Inc., American, founded 1958
Date
1989
Medium
plastic , magnetic tape , ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W x D (cassette): 2 1/2 × 4 × 1/2 in. (6.4 × 10.2 × 1.3 cm)
H x W (jacket): 4 × 5 1/2 in. (10.2 × 14 cm)
H x W x D (case): 2 3/4 × 4 5/16 × 11/16 in. (7 × 11 × 1.7 cm)
Description
An audio cassette of "Rock, Rhythm & Blues" compilation (1989).
2015.263.17a: An audio cassette tape. The cassette is clear plastic with white type on each side. Both sides have headers reading: [ROCK, RHYTHM & BLUES] followed by a list of songs. The Warner Brothers Records logo, copyright information, and the cassette number [4-25817] are featured on both sides.
2015.263.17b: An audio cassette paper jacket. The jacket features images of various artists along with identifying type. Artists featured on front of case are Chaka Khan, Christine McVie & Friends, Elton john, Michael McDonald, Pointer Sisters, Randy Travis, El Debarge, Howard Hewett, The Manhattan Transfer, and Rick James. The back of the jacket has a tan background with black and red type with a list of songs, production information, and a barcode.
2015.263.17c: An audio cassette tape case made of clear plastic on the front and clear plastic on the back. The case has interior holders to insert an audio cassette jacket. The case is still wrapped in plastic.
Classification
Time-based Media - Audio
Type
audio cassettes
Topic
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Rock and roll (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Timothy Anne Burnside
Object number
2015.263.17abc
Restrictions & Rights
© 1989 Warner Bros. Records, Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a5d388c6-47c9-42ba-84ad-aa1579fa3435

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