Some Maxell tape info, from circa 40 years ago.

[Jay Pemberton]

In the box that 6" reel of Maxell tape came in, was a small information booklet. I am unable to scan it; the best I can do is simply type in the information here, wonky grammar and syntax and all. Here goes:

Page 1: Perfect Hi-Fi Recording can be assured with Maxell magnetic recording tape.

MAXELL Tape is manufactured through many years of research and experience plus the latest technical skill with modern facilities, considering user's convenience.

MAXELL Tape will give you every satisfaction in your enjoyment of Hi-Fi Recording, and we are confident that our MAXELL Tape is above the international level.

(Underneath, illustrations on how to splice tape.)

[Jay Pemberton]

Page 2: TABLE FOR MAXELL TAPE

TYPE--Standard: (Legend: MODEL//REEL DIAMETER//TAPE LENGTH//RECORDING TIME DOUBLE TRACK--7 1/2//3 3/4//1 7/8 inch/sec.)

A50-7 // 7 inch // 1,200ft. (370m) // 64min // 129min // 259min
A50-6 // 6 inch // 900ft. (275m) // 48min // 96min // 192min
A50-5 // 5 inch // 600ft. (185m) // 32min // 64min // 129min
A50-4 // 4 inch // 300ft. (93m) // 16min // 32min // 65min
A50-3 // 3 1/3 inch // 200ft. (62m) // 10min // 21min // 43min
A50-76 // 3 inch // 200ft. (62m) // 10min // 21min // 43min

Long Play-150:

A35-7 // 7 inch // 1,800ft. (550m) // 96min // 192min // 385min
A35-6 // 6 inch // 1,200ft. (370m) // 64min // 129min // 259min
A35-5 // 5 inch // 900ft. (275m) // 48min // 96min // 192min
A35-4 // 4 inch // 450ft. (138m) // 24min // 48min // 96min
A35-3 // 3 1/3 inch // 300ft. (93m) // 16min // 32min // 65min
A35-76 // 3 inch // 300ft. (93m) // 16min // 32min // 65min

Long Play-200:

E25-7 // 7 inch // 2,400ft. (740m) // 129min // 259min // 519min
E25-6 // 6 inch // 1,800ft. (550m) // 96min // 192min // 385min
E25-5 // 5 inch // 1,200ft. (370m) // 64min // 129min // 259min
E25-4 // 4 inch // 600ft. (185m) // 32min // 64min // 129min
E25-3 // 3 1/3 inch // 400ft. (124m) // 21min // 43min // 87min
E25-76 // 3 inch // 400ft. (124m) // 21min // 43min // 87min

Long Play-300:

E20-3 // 3 1/3 inch // 600ft. (185m) // -- // 64min // 129min

Low Noise:

LNE35-7L // 7 inch // 1,200ft. (370m) // 64min // 129min // --

Super Sound:

A35-5H // 5 inch // 600ft. (185m) // -- // 64min // 129min
A35-3H // 3 inch // 300ft. (93m) // -- // 32min // 65min

Cassette:

C-90 // -- // 450ft. (135m) // -- // -- // 90min
C-60 // -- // 300ft. (90m) // -- // -- // 60min
C-30 // -- // 150ft. (45m) // -- // -- // 30min

[Jay Pemberton]

Page 3:

What is the key to enjoy a nice recording.... ?
It is to select the most appropriate tape for the use.

MAXELL puts on sale the new two kinds of high sensitive tapes fitting to record a music.

(1) MAXELL "Super Sound" Tape (model: A35-5H, A35-3H)

Professional Hi-Fi tape for the recording of music!
It is enjoyable a very wide extent of sound from a soprano to bass, thus you can easily enjoy a good tonal play-back music by your home type recorder with a low playing speed of 9.5cm/sec. or 4.75cm/sec.
It has a double value with a one roll by the high quality at a lower speed, so it is very economical for many users.
Adopting the large hub reel for the protection of tape itself and for the avoidance of fluctuation by speed.

(2) MAXELL "Low Noise" Tape (model: LNE35-7L)

By this solid Hi-Fi tape which are presented to many a music fans having a severe views on the music sound, you can enjoy a sharp and clear tone-quality from soprano to bass like an attendance on the scene.
By the use of selected coating materials, it shuts out the abnormal noise. Therefore, MAXELL'S new tape is realizing a good tone quality with an ideal S/N.
You have no anxious for the drop-out accident in the play.
By the use of strong and flexible polyester film, it has a good head touch characteristics and moreover it uses the large hub reel.

[braxus]

Interesting. So this would be from the late 60s then?

[Jay Pemberton]

I'd say, mid to late 1960s. There's no dates anywhere, and with there being only the three basic types of cassette listed; just a less-than-half-educated guess.