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Posted by: SaharaTahoe Apr 4 2010, 09:51 PM

Maybe the rarest of all tape systems: The large RCA 1/8 inch cartridge tape only produced from 1958-64.

I am looking for the backsite of the G.I.Blues Catridge Box. Maybe somebody could help?

Posted by: classicradios Jun 13 2010, 08:53 PM

I've never seen the G.I. Blues cartridge but it's one of three Elvis cartridges listed in a "Living Stereo" Tape Cartridges catalog I have.
G.I. Blues KPS-3130
Elvis Is Back KPS-3127
Blue Hawaii KPS-4027

Posted by: vegas 74 Jun 14 2010, 08:08 AM

Here is the GI Blues tape.....

Posted by: poormansgold Jun 14 2010, 07:37 PM

Wow I was working On Covers of thoses, I did one for Elvis Is Back , I did for fun ,
Tom

This One I Did Enjoy It Sorry No back cover yet

Tom

Posted by: classicradios Jun 15 2010, 01:37 AM

Wow! G.I. Blues Cartridge does exist. Any chance you could post a larger photo or email a hi-res scan? I have the LP album and a blank cartridge and want to make a copy to play on my RCA CP-1 cartridge machine.
Jim

Posted by: vegas 74 Jun 15 2010, 11:36 AM

Hi Jim, Hope these are ok for you......

Posted by: classicradios Jun 15 2010, 12:05 PM

Those are perfect, Thanks!!!!! Do you happen to have "Elvis is Back!" or "Blue Hawaii" cartridges? I made a box and label for "Elvis is Back!" but it was from a small picture I found on the internet and doesn't look very good. I've collected over 30 RCA pre-recorded cartridges so If I can return the favor and send you scans of something please let me know.

On the G.I. Blues, Is the spine and back the same color as the front?

Thanks again,
Jim

Posted by: vegas 74 Jun 15 2010, 12:30 PM

Sorry Jim, the pics are from the net, I do not have any of the cartridges in my collection.
I did see them on ebay a few years ago going cheep.....I should have got them but in very bad condition, If I can find any more pics I will let you know!
Dennis

Posted by: classicradios Jun 15 2010, 04:50 PM

Thanks Dennis,
Blue Hawaii Cartridge artwork must be out there somewhere. I created the spine and back cover for the great front cover you posted of G.I. Blues. I've printed it and raided my wife's scrapbook closet to get her Xyron 900 adhesive machine. Allows me to print on plain paper and run it thru the machine to add adhesive to the back side, Works great and I also use the same method for the cartridge label.
Jim

Posted by: vegas 74 Jun 15 2010, 05:11 PM

Great job Jim!......now that looks realy cool

Posted by: poormansgold Jun 16 2010, 02:35 PM

I edit my posting On this one ^
Tom

Posted by: classicradios Jun 16 2010, 05:32 PM

Looks great Tom!

Better than the cheap and plain version RCA released. I guess they didn't want to spend money or lacked confidence in their own format. Suprising the covers are so plain for Elvis releases. I found a very small photo on the internet of the cover, Laying on a table so I had to skew the image to stand it up. I created the spine and back but didn't add song titles yet. Now... Who has Blue Hawaii Cartridge images?
Jim

Posted by: classicradios Jun 16 2010, 05:39 PM

Hey Tom,

Do you have the KPS-2231 Cartridge? (used for your Elvis Is Back!) if so could you post photos of the box and cartridge label? I don't have that one.
Thanks,
Jim

Posted by: poormansgold Jun 16 2010, 08:44 PM

I have To look again The catologs number. The photo's I used From Lp's Or Promo's photo's
I Made them

Tom

Posted by: vegas 74 Jun 16 2010, 09:42 PM

Found these two Jim........

Posted by: vegas 74 Jun 16 2010, 09:45 PM

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Posted by: classicradios Jun 16 2010, 10:35 PM

Wow!!!!!!!
Where did you find all those great images? Box cover, Back & Label _ Amazing!!!! I'll be busy tonight making Cartridges of All 3. I just bought the Stereo version of Blue Hawaii LP today. Guess all three Elvis cartridges really exist and not Just a rumor. I'm so happy!!!! Thanks.

Wonder if hi-res scans of other cartridges are out there?? I have several pre-recorded RCA, Bel-Canto & Stereomatic cartridges I collected when they could be had for a few bucks each. Not much luck on ebay for the past year as one bidder is buying up everything.
Jim

Posted by: poormansgold Jun 16 2010, 11:14 PM

Wow , I know there more Them , I don't know What LP's
Tom

Posted by: classicradios Jun 17 2010, 12:33 AM

Here are the covers resized and ready to print on 8 1/2 X 11 paper. Will wrap around standard cartridge box.
Jim

Posted by: SaharaTahoe Jun 17 2010, 12:51 AM

Thanks for your interest!

In the mean time our article about those rare tapes is ready and will be featured in next GRACELAND-magazine
By the way: A catalouge number for "Elvis For Everyone" excists but I don´t think this tape was ever produced.

Posted by: poormansgold Jun 17 2010, 01:49 AM

You are right About "Elvis For Everyone" Catalouge Number Do excists , It was To release in 1965 , They Stop Produced those Tapes In 1964 ,
Tom

Posted by: classicradios Jun 17 2010, 01:52 AM

Too bad, That's a great album! When was "Elvis for Everyone" recorded? 64-65? The cartridge format was just about dead at that time.
I'm listening to my copy of "Blue Hawaii" cartridge right now on a restored RCA 1959 SCP-2 "Stereo-Orthophonic High Fidelity" cartridge player/recorder. Sounds great!
Never get tired of the Elvis albums.
Jim

Posted by: poormansgold Jun 17 2010, 02:16 AM

yup That's Too bad , I Was thinking doing A Covers All Elvis Lp's 1956 to1977 for cartridge For fun liked Elvis Is Back I did .
Tom

Posted by: vegas 74 Jun 17 2010, 09:57 AM

I am glad to help you Jim......you have done a great job again on the covers!
......and Tom
Dennis

Posted by: poormansgold Jun 17 2010, 03:48 PM

no problem , I think I'm will have fun With thoses Covers next few Weeks So
Tom

Posted by: classicradios Jun 17 2010, 05:59 PM

Guess we should make an "Elvis For Everyone" Cartridge. Anyone know the catalog number that was assinged to the cartridge(that was never produced)?
Jim

Posted by: poormansgold Jun 18 2010, 12:02 PM

I may have to used Lp's Numbers , I was reading That some Tapes been around up to 1970, they Stop Made Them 1964?
Tom

Posted by: elvisrecords.us Oct 14 2012, 10:06 PM

I know that this is an old thread, but if there is still any interest in this subject, I used images from other sources and from this forum and reworked them. Originally it was something I did to see if I could pull it off, but after holding onto the images for almost a year, I have decided that I didn't want this work to go to waste. I have created a page on my site:
http://www.elvisrecords.us/tape-cartridge-magazines/

I have images displayed on the site with links to download zip files containing larger images so that you can use them as you should desire. I am giving back as my appreciation to such a great forum.

Depending on the bandwidth and abuse, the download links may be temporary, but for now, I don't have plans to remove them.

Thank you and enjoy.