Sony - Vintage SONY HF10 Cassette Tapes (12 pcs, 10 min, Japan, c.1992–1996)** CD player

Experience the unmistakable quality of vintage Japanese audio engineering with this complete set of 12 SONY HF10 compact cassettes, including 8 factory-sealed units and 4 open but unused, mint units.
The HF series was one of SONY’s most trusted formulations—valued for clarity, durability, and stable performance.

The HF10 (C-10HFA) model is exceptionally rare today, especially in this preserved state. Originally designed for short-format professional use, speech recording, test tones, and broadcasting applications, these tapes are now highly sought after by analog collectors worldwide.

Made in Japan during the early–mid 1990s, they feature SONY’s iconic high-transparency shell, precision hubs, and the renowned Normal Type I ferric formulation that produces warm, natural sound reproduction.

A perfect lot for collectors, archivists, cassette enthusiasts, or analog studio users seeking authentic sealed Japanese stock.

Condition

8× sealed, unopened

4× open but unused (like-new condition)

Tape shells and hubs exceptionally clean

Cases show minimal storage wear

All labels and J-cards included

Specifications

Brand: SONY

Model: HF10 (C-10HFA)

Type: Type I / Normal Position

Length: 10 minutes (5 minutes per side)

Quantity: 12 tapes total

Country of Origin: Japan

Era: c.1992–1996

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