A 1986 UK pressing of The Byrds Collection on Castle Communications' Collector Series — catalogue number CCSMC 151 — this double play cassette delivers approximately 67 minutes of definitive Byrds material across two tapes. Licensed from CBS Records and manufactured in England, it is a proper period release rather than a budget reissue, complete with Dolby System noise reduction for the cleanest possible analogue playback.
The compilation draws from the band's classic 1960s catalogue, spanning the jangle-pop breakthrough of Mr Tambourine Man, the soaring psychedelia of Eight Miles High, and the timeless Turn Turn Turn — making it one of the most comprehensive single-format greatest hits packages the group received during the cassette era.
Ideal for fans of 1960s folk rock and country rock, serious Byrds collectors, and anyone building a curated vintage cassette library. With both tapes present, the full inlay card intact, and the case in solid condition, this is a ready-to-play example of a release that is increasingly hard to find in this state.
| Artist | The Byrds |
| Album Title | The Collection |
| Type | Album |
| Format | Cassette |
| Label | Castle Communications |
| Catalogue Number | CCSMC 151 |
| Release Year | 1986 |
| Decade | 1980s |
| Era | 1980s |
| Genre | Folk |
| Sub-Genre | Classic Rock |
| Country/Region of Manufacture | England |
| Series | The Collector Series |
| Noise Reduction | Dolby System |
| Number of Tapes | 2 |
| Play Time | 67 Minutes |
Used — Very Good overall. Both tapes are present and show no visible damage to the tape ribbon or shells, with the clear plastic housing displaying only minimal surface marks consistent with age. The outer case is intact with light surface scratching and minor scuffs but no cracks. The inlay card is complete and fully legible with slight age-related toning to the pink paper stock but no tears, writing, or stickers. A solid, playable example.
Q: Are both tapes included and do they appear undamaged?
A: Yes — both tapes (Side 1 and Side 2 of catalogue CCSMC 151) are present. The tape ribbon and shells show no visible damage and the tapes appear in good, playable condition.
Q: Is the inlay card complete with the full track listing?
A: Yes, the full inlay card is included. It contains the complete track listing and a band biography. There is light age-related toning to the pink paper but it is fully readable with no tears or annotations.
Q: Is this an original 1986 UK pressing or a later reissue?
A: This is the original 1986 UK Castle Communications Collector Series pressing, manufactured in England and licensed directly from CBS Records — not a later budget reissue.
Q: Does the case have any cracks or missing pieces?
A: No cracks and no missing sections. The case is intact; the only signs of wear are light surface scratches and minor scuffs consistent with normal shelf storage over the decades.
Q: Which songs are on this compilation?
A: The inlay card lists the full track selection. Confirmed highlights include Mr Tambourine Man, Turn Turn Turn, and Eight Miles High — the full listing is visible in the close-up photo of the inlay card shown in the listing images.
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