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SONY Audio & Video Cassette Tape Brochure Booklet Catalog

Vintage SONY Catalog Collection (Lot of 6) – Audio Tapes, Micro Cassettes, Open Reel & Transistor Radios

Up for sale is a rare set of 6 original vintage Sony promotional catalogs and brochures printed in Japan, spanning the late 1970s through the late 1980s. This lot is an exceptional find for vintage audio enthusiasts, Sony collectors, and hi-fi audio historians.

📄 Itemized Catalog Breakdown

1. SONY Audio & Video Cassette Catalog (April 1988)

• Title: Sony Audio & Video Cassette / オーディオカセット・ビデオカセット・フロッピーディスク・データアクセサリー 総合カタログ

• Print Date: April 1988 (昭和63年4月現在)

• Key Features: Blue sky cover design; covers Sony cassette audio, video tape, floppy disks, and data accessories. Features dealer stamp from Tomakomai, Hokkaido.

2. SONY Audio Tape & Open Reel / Micro Cassette Brochure (November 1980)

• Title: ソニー・オーディオテープ (Sony Audio Tape)

• Print Date: November 1980 (昭和55年11月現在)

• Key Features: Full product spread including Open Reel Tapes (DUAD, ULH, PR-150), Micro Cassette Tapes (MC-30, MC-46, MC-60, MC-60 METALLIC), and cassette series (AHF, BHF, Metal-ES, HF).

3. SONY Audio Tape Cassette Lineup Catalog

• Title: ソニー・オーディオテープ (SONY AUDIO TAPE)

• Key Features: Front cover highlights high-precision window cassettes: Metal-ES 46, Metal-S 46, UCX-S 46, UCX 46, HF-PRO 46, HF-ES 46, HF-S 46, and HF 46.

4. SONY Audio Tape Full Lineup Catalog (October 1982)

• Title: ソニー・オーディオテープ (Sony Audio Tape)

• Print Date: October 1982 (昭和57年10月現在)

• Key Features: Features iconic Sony 90-minute cassette tapes on the cover, including METALLIC 90, DUAD 90 (Fe-Cr), UCX-S 90, UCX 90, AHF 90, BHF 90, CHF 90, as well as genre-specific series like Rock 84, Pops 54, and Classic 74. Includes shop stamp from Sound Shop Keiyo (Kamagaya Station).

5. SONY Transistor Radio & Transceiver Catalog (October 1978)

• Title: ソニー トランジスタラジオ・トランシーバー 総合カタログ

• Print Date: October 1978 (昭和53年10月現在)

• Key Features: Comprehensive catalog featuring ultra-thin pocketable transistor radios, multi-band receivers, transceivers, wireless microphones, FM transmitters, and radio accessories.

6. SONY Cassette Tape 29th Anniversary Catalog (November 1978)

• Title: カセットテープ (Cassette Tape) – DUAD / JHF / AHF / BHF / CHF

• Print Date: November 1978 (昭和53年11月現在)

• Key Features: Highlights 29 years of Sony tape development history with detailed specs on DUAD 90 (Fe-Cr position), JHF 90 (CrO2 / High Bias), AHF 90, BHF 90, and CHF 90 cassettes over a cork background.

📌 Condition & Notes

• Language: Japanese

• Country of Origin: Made in Japan

• Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition. Shows light age-related wear, edge creases, and dealer stamps on select catalogs as pictured. Please inspect photos closely for detailed cosmetic condition.