Rescuing Your Old Tapes: A Guide to Cassette Tape Restoration

Rescuing Your Old Tapes: A Guide to Cassette Tape Restoration

For those with treasured audio recordings on old cassette tapes from the 1970s and 80s, discovering they no longer play correctly can be heartbreaking. A common issue is the tape slipping and dragging, which can manifest as a screeching sound or simply an inability to move past the capstan. This frustrating problem is often a symptom of a condition known as “sticky-shed syndrome”, and fortunately, it’s one that can be fixed. 

Understanding Sticky-Shed Syndrome

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