Oldsmobile Cassettes
August 31st, 2011, 06:13 PM
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Oldsmobile Cassettes
Anyone ever seen these before?
My Wife and I were at a thrift store today, she was looking at the cassettes because her car has a tape player in it, and we came across these. Some of the songs are better than others, but I had to get them. Paid 25 cents for the both of them. I thought it was pretty cool.
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My Wife and I were at a thrift store today, she was looking at the cassettes because her car has a tape player in it, and we came across these. Some of the songs are better than others, but I had to get them. Paid 25 cents for the both of them. I thought it was pretty cool.
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August 31st, 2011, 06:20 PM
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Yes, they were demo tapes that came with the car when new. They were placed in the glovebox for the original owner and well cello wrapped. I have 2 of them (cassettes) and an original working 8 track for my 72 for it's factory 8 track player. Each version of these tapes had different music that represented the year of production. Don't know when they stopped giving out the tapes, but I know they were still compliementary into 1984.
BTW, you did well to buy them at 25¢, they usually sell for up to $20.00
BTW, you did well to buy them at 25¢, they usually sell for up to $20.00
August 31st, 2011, 07:06 PM
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1974 DELTA 88
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These seem to be from the early 1980s.
I couldn't pass them up, I would have paid a bit more for them. My Wife actually spotted the first one in a big cardboard box piled to the top with tapes. The second one was a bit deeper in the pile.
Amazing they sell for up to $20.
I couldn't pass them up, I would have paid a bit more for them. My Wife actually spotted the first one in a big cardboard box piled to the top with tapes. The second one was a bit deeper in the pile.
Amazing they sell for up to $20.
August 31st, 2011, 07:13 PM
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Actually, the 8 tracks for the older models sell for up to 60.00! I got mine for only 35.00.....Still, it really adds to the cars provenance to have the factory tape in the 8 track at a show. Little details seem to make a difference when you have a car that looks largely like many of the others parked beside it, and people actually notice that - so do judges!
August 31st, 2011, 07:42 PM
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Makes me wonder what my 74 came with. It had no radio when I got it, but based on the size of the dash opening, it was just a radio. I currently have an AM radio out of a 1973 Delta 88 I found at a salvage yard in there.
I was impressed the 74 came with its owners manual.
I was impressed the 74 came with its owners manual.
September 1st, 2011, 08:36 AM
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Cassette Song details
The other cassette I have is much earlier and has some wear. It is labled BTBT16759 (22518795) for years 72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82
It has the following songs: Side A Program 1
Neil Diamond - September Morn
C. Gayle - Ain't no sunshine
Dan Fogelberg - Run for the Roses (This song sounded awesome on my 1983 98 stereo)
Barbara Streisand - Memory
Side A Program 2
B Mandrell - A very special love song
Larry Gatlin - What are we doin lonesome?
M Gilley - True Love Ways
Willie Nelson - On the Road Again
Side B Program 3
Champagne - How 'Bout Us?
D. Chesky - Rush Hour (excerpt)
Chicago - If you leave me now
Santana - Life is a Lady/Holiday
Side B Program 4
London Symp Orchestra (theme from Raiders of the Lost Ark)
Rimski Korsakov - Flight of the Bumblebee
Intermezzo from 'Cavalleria Rusticana' - Theme from the movie Raging Bolt
W Carlos Sythesizer - Switched on
Bach/Brandenburg - Concerto No 1 in F major
September 5th, 2011, 12:55 PM
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For 1972 if you got a car with the factory complimentary 8 track it would have the following tracks/songs:
Track A
Andy Williams - My Sweet Lord
Vikki Carr - The Night they Drove old Dixie Down
Ray conniff & The Singers - I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing
Track B
Blood, Sweat & Tears - Hi-De-Ho
Charlie Byrd - You Get Me Crazy ( Tonta, Gafa Y Boba)
Barbra Streisand - Where You Lead
Track C
The Bill Walker Orchestra - Sunday Morning Comin' Down
Chicago - Make Me Smile
Peter Nero - Theme from the "Summer of '42"
Track D
Mark Lindsay - You've Got a Friend
Percy Faith and his Orchestra - Everhting's Alright (From 'Jesus Christ, Superstar")
The Raiders - Birds of a Feather
What's my source (besides 'ancient Chinese Secret'?
I cheat. All the songs are listed on the cassettes and 8-tracks. All I have to do is type...
I feel so cheap......
September 5th, 2011, 11:13 PM
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For my 76 the 8 track programs are as follows....
1 Barbra Streisand - I won't Last A Day Without You
Mac Davis - Stop And Smell The Roses
Johnny Mathis - The Way We Were
Percy Faith & His Orchestra - Feelings
2 Vicky Carr - I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
Michael Murphy - Wildfire
Peter Nero - Theme from "Love Story"
Janis Ian - At Seventeen
3 Andy Williams - Mandy
Lynn Anderson - Danny's Song
MFSB - Philadelphia Freedom
Ray Price - For The Good Times
4 Ray Conniff & His Orchestra - Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
Andre Kostelanetz - Theme from "Murder On The Orient Express"
Bobby Vinton - Moody
Blood Sweat & Tears - God Bless The Child
1976 CBS Inc.
1 Barbra Streisand - I won't Last A Day Without You
Mac Davis - Stop And Smell The Roses
Johnny Mathis - The Way We Were
Percy Faith & His Orchestra - Feelings
2 Vicky Carr - I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
Michael Murphy - Wildfire
Peter Nero - Theme from "Love Story"
Janis Ian - At Seventeen
3 Andy Williams - Mandy
Lynn Anderson - Danny's Song
MFSB - Philadelphia Freedom
Ray Price - For The Good Times
4 Ray Conniff & His Orchestra - Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
Andre Kostelanetz - Theme from "Murder On The Orient Express"
Bobby Vinton - Moody
Blood Sweat & Tears - God Bless The Child
1976 CBS Inc.
May 12th, 2012, 11:59 AM
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To all of you who posted on this thread, I just got this PM from a guest who read through our 'stuff'. She expresses her gratitude in the following quote from the PM she sent me.
I would whole heartedly like to than everyone that is posting for the Oldsmobile cassette tapes that came with the Olds. My family got one in the early 80's. My parents are those crazy fools that travelled over summer and made my life "terrible" during my teen years -- and I grew up to love all those cross country trips, fighting with my brother, and the sing along to that cassette bundle you posted. Of course, we talk about those cassettes often enough.
I've been searching over the years for mentions of what was on those tapes. This is the first that I've come across a list. Now, being Mom's day, Dad's bday, and Dad's day, I went and got an MP3 player, and I'm buying those songs to put on it so it can play in their Honda Pilot. (the website will not let me post to the forum, so you have my permission to post this if possible.)
Things may have changed over the years, but that music brought my family together and I'm glad that I can surprise my parents with this.
Tears of joy and all, thanks for the listing of those songs! Lisa
I've been searching over the years for mentions of what was on those tapes. This is the first that I've come across a list. Now, being Mom's day, Dad's bday, and Dad's day, I went and got an MP3 player, and I'm buying those songs to put on it so it can play in their Honda Pilot. (the website will not let me post to the forum, so you have my permission to post this if possible.)
Things may have changed over the years, but that music brought my family together and I'm glad that I can surprise my parents with this.
Tears of joy and all, thanks for the listing of those songs! Lisa
May 12th, 2012, 08:52 PM
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I think it was a 'Special Order' option, right? You know I'm not serious either, just stirring the pot that's all.
My 83 Regency Brougham came with one of those cassettes in the glove box because the car had an AM/FM Cassette stereo. I remember "Run for the Roses' used to sound so awesome on that stereo.....
My 83 Regency Brougham came with one of those cassettes in the glove box because the car had an AM/FM Cassette stereo. I remember "Run for the Roses' used to sound so awesome on that stereo.....
May 13th, 2012, 06:30 AM
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Not serious? I thought they were legit questions...
In 1986, RPO code UN4 was for tape cartridge delete for export cars (since the songs on the tape were in English).
RPO code VH9 is for the folder that the owner's manual came in - I thought all cars would get them!
Now I wonder if anyone has the 8-track version of this tape... The four "programs" noted was a carryover from the 8 version, so they most likely existed in the early 80's.
In 1986, RPO code UN4 was for tape cartridge delete for export cars (since the songs on the tape were in English).
RPO code VH9 is for the folder that the owner's manual came in - I thought all cars would get them!
Now I wonder if anyone has the 8-track version of this tape... The four "programs" noted was a carryover from the 8 version, so they most likely existed in the early 80's.
May 13th, 2012, 09:36 AM
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Rob, I have one of the OEM 8 tracks. Took some looking to get one in decent shape though. The other cassettes were ones that I just bought on ebay for kicks. Can't play them in my Sonata or Cutlass because neither has a cassette player 
September 9th, 2012, 01:06 PM
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Complimentary Olds Cassette or 8-track Tapes
Anyone who has any of these tapes who are willing to sell them or copy them please contact me. I am specifically looking for the one I got when I bought a 1980 Cutlass Supreme. Look forward to hearing from someone soon.
September 11th, 2012, 06:51 PM
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Here's what I have, neither is obviously new, but both of them play just fine. One has an issue date of 1982 and the other is 1985
Probably not the one you got in your 1980 Cutlass.
Probably not the one you got in your 1980 Cutlass.
December 31st, 2012, 01:34 PM
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Any chance I could get you to make a photo copy of the lists of songs and email them to me? I tried blowing up the pics but it gets blurry before I can read it. Thanks. email is o k d l m on that yahoo thing! Thanks again.
December 31st, 2012, 01:36 PM
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Anyone who has these tapes, cassette or 8-track - could you please enlarge a photo copy of the song lists and post them here or email them to me at okdlm at that yahoo thang? It would be greatly appreciated @ yahoo . com!!!!!
December 31st, 2012, 02:20 PM
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January 1st, 2013, 07:42 PM
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In the 85 442 I bought my wife new, the console had a cassette holder. I still have it. Probably would fit any G body with the console. Any offers? Also have the cassette but I re-recorded over it.
August 13th, 2013, 03:46 PM
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Still looking for Olds Cassettes
I am still looking for copies of the demo tapes that were provided when Olds vehicles were purchased. In particular, I received one in my 1980 Olds Cutlass Supreme and I simply wore the tape out. I would like to find one someone is willing to sell or provide me with a list of the songs and performers. I can be contacted by my user name on Facebook or at okdlm@yahoo.com. Hope to hear from someone soon.
August 13th, 2013, 03:49 PM
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August 18th, 2013, 01:06 AM
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Not to hyjack this tread but i have that exact one as pictured on the first post #22524424 plus#22518795 they are both have sleeves and cases, in real good condition .I got them back in 1983-84.I was not a real big fan of the songs so they are in good shape.I don't know how to post pics from my phone so if anyone is interested in these make me an offer i can't refuse.PM me if interested.Thanks Nick
