Whale oil was the lubricant used in most tape before the 80's. in the 80's when they switched, they did'nt know it would come appart so fast. this tape is from the 70's and being whale oil, probably won't need baking. i can remember back in 82 buying last years stock to save money, all tape i bought after that had to be baked, but the old stuff is fine.
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Whale oil was the lubricant used in most tape before the 80's. in the 80's when they switched, they did'nt know it would come appart so fast. this tape is from the 70's and being whale oil, probably won't need baking.
i can remember back in 82 buying last years stock to save money, all tape i bought after that had to be baked, but the old stuff is fine.
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