Where can I buy new blank 8-track or reel to reel tape for making my own recordings?
Unfortunately, blank 8-track tapes for recording have not been sold in decades. If you are dead set on finding new “old stock,” then your best bet would be to run a “wanted” ad on one of the 8-track sites. Don’t count on finding large quantities of these original blank tapes. They are fairly rare. Also, keep in mind that even if you happen to find some sealed 8-track blanks, they will still have the same problems as old pre-recorded tapes. It is likely that the pads will be rotten and the splice will need replacing. Also, they could have some tension problems from being kicked around for years. So be prepared to do some repairs. Some people like to do back up recordings onto 1/4″ reel to reel tape. Fortunately, there are still many companies that manufacture reel to reel audio tape. Here are a few places to order audio tape online. Prices typically range from about \$4 to $15 per reel, depending on brand and quality.
