Episode #323: Old Tapes Are Deteriorating, and Music Is Fading Away

Back in the day, everything was recorded on tape. Tape is deteriorating, and some people are trying to restore old recordings before they crumble. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/arts/music/iron-mountain-audio-tape-preservation.html?unlocked_article_code=1.5k8.0fv0.uB189zBaKzZZ&smid=nytcore-ios-share) Rag paper - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rag_paper) Compact Cassette tape types and formulations - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_Cassette_tape_types_and_formulations) The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open Window, 1956-1963 (https://amzn.to/4sgG25A) The 50th Anniversary Collection: The Copyright Extension Collection, Volume 1 - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_50th_Anniversary_Collection) Our next tracks: The Durutti Column: The Return Of The Durutti Column (https://amzn.to/48SEwh2) Zapp: Zapp (https://amzn.to/3MEeoz4) If you like the show, please subscribe in Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.