The Very Best Collection of Irish Ceili Music – 3 Cassette Box Set

The Very Best Collection of Irish Céilí Music
3-Cassette Box Set · 90 Tunes

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Overview

This is a complete triple-cassette box set collecting 90 traditional Irish céilí tunes onto three full-length tapes — over 128 minutes of genuine Irish folk music in a single colourful package. Released in Ireland on the Chyme Music label (catalogue number CHC 1039), it brings together three of the country's most celebrated céilí bands of the era: the Shaskeen Céilí Band, the Malachy Doris Céilí Band, and the Pride of Erin Céilí Band.

The repertoire spans reels, jigs, hornpipes, marches and set dances — the full landscape of traditional Irish dance music. This is an authentic Irish release, not a budget repackage, and the vivid Celtic knotwork artwork on the box reflects that heritage proudly.

An ideal find for lovers of traditional Irish music, céilí dancers, and anyone of Irish heritage wanting a substantial, ready-to-play collection of classic tunes on cassette. Three tapes, one set, nothing missing.

Key Features

  • All three cassettes present and complete — nothing missing from the set
  • 90 traditional Irish céilí tunes: reels, jigs, hornpipes, marches and set dances
  • Features three renowned céilí bands: Shaskeen, Malachy Doris, and Pride of Erin
  • Over 128 minutes of playing time across the three tapes
  • Authentic Irish release on the Chyme Music label — genuine folk, not a budget compilation
  • Full track listing printed on the reverse of the box
  • Colourful Celtic knotwork artwork in vivid condition
  • 1990s vintage — an original pressing, not a reproduction

Specifications

TitleThe Very Best Collection of Irish Céilí Music
ArtistsShaskeen Céilí Band / Malachy Doris Céilí Band / Pride of Erin Céilí Band
FormatCassette Box Set (3 tapes)
Number of Tunes90
Total Playing TimeOver 128 minutes
GenreFolk / Traditional Irish / Céilí
LabelChyme Music
Catalogue NumberCHC 1039
Country of ManufactureIreland
Era / Decade1990s
Original or ReproductionOriginal
CompletenessComplete — all 3 cassettes present
LanguageEnglish
ThemeIrish Folk / Celtic / Dance Music

Condition

Used – Good

All three cassettes are present and accounted for. The clear plastic cassette cases are intact with no visible cracks, and the tapes themselves appear clean with no obvious tape damage. Both visible tape labels (Tape 1 and Tape 2) are legible and firmly attached.

The cardboard outer box shows light shelf wear consistent with age — some minor scuffing and light creasing to the corners and edges. There is a small handwritten price mark on the spine's barcode sticker. The Celtic knotwork artwork and lettering on the box remain vivid and unfaded. No splits, tears, or structural damage to the box. A solid, complete used example.

Questions Buyers Often Ask

Q: Is the set genuinely complete — are all three tapes included?
A: Yes, absolutely. All three cassettes are present and visible in the photos. This is not a partial set.
Q: Is this an original Irish release or a reissue?
A: This is an original 1990s Irish pressing on the Chyme Music label, manufactured in Ireland. It is not a reproduction or a budget repackage.
Q: Have the tapes been tested or played?
A: The tapes have not been tested by us. Visually, the tape ribbon on both visible cassettes appears clean and undamaged, the cases are crack-free, and there are no signs of snagging or deterioration. As with all vintage cassettes, we recommend a gentle fast-forward/rewind on a deck before extended play.
Q: What types of tunes are included?
A: The 90 tunes span the main styles of traditional Irish dance music — reels, jigs, hornpipes, marches and set dances — performed by three of Ireland's best-known céilí bands of the era.
Q: Is the full track listing available?
A: Yes. The full listing of all 90 tunes is printed on the reverse of the outer box. If you'd like a photo of the track listing before purchasing, please message and we'll add one.

Postage & Seller Information

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