Sony - ED Metal 500 - Audio cassette - 1988





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Ten factory-sealed Sony ED-Beta Metal EL-500B video tapes, released in Japan in 1988, in mint EX condition.
Description from the seller
★ Ultra-Rare! Factory-Sealed SONY ED-Beta Metal EL-500B Video Tapes (Lot of 10) ★
Up for auction is a pristine, highly collectible bulk lot of ten (10) genuine, factory-sealed Sony ED-Beta Metal EL-500B high-definition analog video cassette tapes. Released in the late 1980s (around 1988) following the debut of the ED-Beta format, this black-packaged series represents the ultimate pinnacle of premium analog recording media.
Lot Details:
Quantity: Ten (10) tapes.
Model: EL-500B.
Condition: Mint condition, brand new, and factory-sealed in their original clear wrap. Excellent preservation with no tears or scuffs.
Key Features:
Format: ED-Beta (Extended Definition Betamax). Engineered exclusively for high-performance ED-Beta video recorders.
Specifications: High-coercivity metal particle formulation delivering an outstanding horizontal resolution exceeding 500 lines. Features Sony's legendary Dynamicron technology.
Finding a factory-sealed "brick" of 10 premium ED-Metal tapes is an incredibly rare opportunity for serious analog video enthusiasts, archivists, and Betamax collectors worldwide.
[PLEASE NOTE - IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY WARNING]
These are ED-Beta Video Cassette Tapes, designed specifically for high-definition Betamax (ED-Beta) video decks.
They are NOT standard audio cassette tapes for music.
They are NOT regular standard Betamax tapes. (While the cassette shell size is identical, you must use an ED-Beta compatible VTR to fully utilize this premium metal tape formulation).
Please verify your equipment's compatibility before bidding. Returns due to format misunderstandings cannot be accepted.
[International Buyers - Please Note:]
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Photos of the actual items are provided. The lot will be securely packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
★ Ultra-Rare! Factory-Sealed SONY ED-Beta Metal EL-500B Video Tapes (Lot of 10) ★
Up for auction is a pristine, highly collectible bulk lot of ten (10) genuine, factory-sealed Sony ED-Beta Metal EL-500B high-definition analog video cassette tapes. Released in the late 1980s (around 1988) following the debut of the ED-Beta format, this black-packaged series represents the ultimate pinnacle of premium analog recording media.
Lot Details:
Quantity: Ten (10) tapes.
Model: EL-500B.
Condition: Mint condition, brand new, and factory-sealed in their original clear wrap. Excellent preservation with no tears or scuffs.
Key Features:
Format: ED-Beta (Extended Definition Betamax). Engineered exclusively for high-performance ED-Beta video recorders.
Specifications: High-coercivity metal particle formulation delivering an outstanding horizontal resolution exceeding 500 lines. Features Sony's legendary Dynamicron technology.
Finding a factory-sealed "brick" of 10 premium ED-Metal tapes is an incredibly rare opportunity for serious analog video enthusiasts, archivists, and Betamax collectors worldwide.
[PLEASE NOTE - IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY WARNING]
These are ED-Beta Video Cassette Tapes, designed specifically for high-definition Betamax (ED-Beta) video decks.
They are NOT standard audio cassette tapes for music.
They are NOT regular standard Betamax tapes. (While the cassette shell size is identical, you must use an ED-Beta compatible VTR to fully utilize this premium metal tape formulation).
Please verify your equipment's compatibility before bidding. Returns due to format misunderstandings cannot be accepted.
[International Buyers - Please Note:]
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Photos of the actual items are provided. The lot will be securely packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.

