[30% OFF!: Includes high-position cassette] Stereo era 80's

The 1980s was the most vibrant period in Japan's history. Audio was one of the most representative cultures of Japan, shining brightest in the world. Walkman, boombox, minicomputer, and baracon. Let's enjoy the neo-historic gadgets that we used and admired back then again in 2021!

...With that concept in mind, this is a magazine packed with information on audio and music from that time!
This special pack will be released in limited quantities and includes this book and one original hypo-ji cassette set created specifically for the special pack!

This high-position cassette uses a cobalt-based magnetic material. It is a brand new product made this year at an overseas factory that used to produce cassette tapes as a subcontractor for a Japanese manufacturer. (※)
It is also equipped with a detection hole that is compatible with the auto tape selector. Because it uses precious materials, the number of units produced is very limited. Don't miss this opportunity!

*When testing the sample tape, some powder was found to have fallen off. We recommend cleaning the head and capstan area after using the tape. Also, this product does not reproduce the quality and sound quality of mass-produced cassette tapes. Please be aware of this before purchasing.

Product Description
How to enjoy the sounds of the 1980s in 2022

[Main contents]
●The old radio cassette players and minicomputers are back again! [Used & Repaired]
*The trend is to buy cheap second-hand goods, repair them and enjoy them.
◇ PART 1
There is said to be an unprecedented boom in boom cassette players right now, but the focus of attention is still on the "heavy and large" stereo boom cassette players of the 1970s, or mono boom cassette players such as those made by studio1980.
But our reality is the 1980s.
I want to use that fashionable, colorful boombox again, the one I was so fascinated by back then!

◇ PART 2
Do you know the power of minicomputers?
After the modular stereo (1960s) and system components (1970s), it was the "minicomputer" that supported the stereo life of young people in the 1980s.
Although there are many interesting stories about minicomputers, such as the Private vs. Liberty war that remains in audio history, and unique minicomputers such as Property (Akai) and Roxy (Kenwood), minicomputers have long been in the dark.
Perhaps it is the fate of minicomputers to be sold as a set, but if the player or cassette deck breaks, they are treated as bulky waste. Furthermore, because they have many specialized parts and are difficult to repair, many used minicomputers are exported to China, Russia, and the Middle East, and are rarely sold domestically.
However, in recent years, minicomputers have been reevaluated. They are compact, multifunctional, and have high sound quality. Now you can enjoy the real sound of the 80s with a minicomputer.


●How to support 80's idols! [Music/Records]
◇ Enjoy 80s idols with EPs
Single records, also known as EPs. They are plentiful and cheap. They are priced at 100 yen at Hard Off and recycle shops. You can also buy classic records at second-hand record stores for 300 to 700 yen!
You can now buy all the singles you hesitated to buy when you were in middle school or high school!

◇ It doesn't sound old even if you listen to it now! Listen to this LP!!
Idol songs with a full 80s feel are great, but there are also many idol LPs that don't sound outdated even when listened to today, and which feature well-known artists.
Carefully selected idol songs you should listen to now!

●The visual era pioneered by a-ha (tentative title) [Music/Live]
Nowadays, new songs are often accompanied by promotional videos and music videos, but it was a-ha's "Take on Me" that really set the trend.
In Japan, they are a one-hit wonder idol group that represents the 80s, but in Europe they are actually talented artists who maintain strong popularity.
A new album and Japan tour are also planned for 2021-2022!
What to do? Enjoy the 80s live?

● Enjoy the casual cassette life [Used cassettes]
Metal and chrome tapes have been out of production for a long time, but now that cassette tapes are becoming popular again, metal and chrome tapes are skyrocketing in value like investment properties.
But would you use metal tape that costs over 10,000 yen a roll?
I can't use it like that, it would be a waste.
What I would like to recommend is stylish and inexpensive normal tape, such as Sony's "WHAT'S UP?"
Colorful or cool tapes, rather than the plain black ones, are actually surprisingly effective.
Making the most of cheap, regular tapes in a casual way... that's the modern way to enjoy cassettes!

■ The scent of Showa to enjoy in the Reiwa era (tentative title)
Radsiders' Weekly is an e-mail magazine run by Kyoichi Tsuzuki, who has captured the Showa era in everyday life through magazines such as ROADSIDE JAPAN, TOKYO STYLE, and Rental Universe. He often introduces Showa era events held all over Japan from a subculture perspective. This time, we interviewed him about some of the most interesting events he has introduced in the past and how to keep your antenna up so you don't miss out on these events.

*Content may be subject to change.