Neil Young - Harvest - 8-track tape - 1972

1. General information

Artist: Neil Young
Title: Harvest
Label: Reprise Records / Columbia House
Catalog Number: 8RM 2032
Format: 8-Track Stereo Tape Cartridge
Country: US
Released: 1972
Genre: Folk Rock, Country Rock

2. Description

This is a Sealed Columbia House Club Edition of Neil Young's masterpiece "Harvest". Released in 1972, this album defines the folk-rock era with hits like "Heart of Gold" and "Old Man".

This copy is presented in the distinctive Columbia House generic blue and white slipcase with a die-cut window. Through the packaging, you can see the cartridge features a red shell, a desirable variant for collectors of this format.

3. Condition

Status: Sealed / New Old Stock (NOS).
Slipcase: The cardboard slipcase is well-preserved with sharp corners and vibrant blue color.
Shrink Wrap: The original factory seal is intact and tight. No rips or tears.
Cartridge: Mint (M) inside the sealed package.

4. Notes for collectors

Club Edition: Manufactured by Columbia House, as indicated by the text and address (Terre Haute, Indiana) on the back of the slipcase.
Red Shell Variant: Unlike many standard beige/white cartridges, this release features a red plastic shell, often associated with Reprise/Warner Bros. 8-tracks from the early 70s.
Track Sequencing: As with all 8-track releases, the tracklist is split into 4 programs, resulting in a different listening sequence compared to the vinyl LP.

5. Matrix/labels

Label: The visible label through the slipcase window is the cream-colored design featuring the stylized "Harvest" typography and the orange reprise logo circle.
Spine: The spine label is intact, clearly showing "8RM 2032", the title, and the Reprise 'r' logo.