Illustrated Media Format Guides

PlayTape

AKA
(None)
Era
1966–1970
Format
analog
Developed by
Frank Stanton
(Max) Capacity
24 minutes
Size
7 × 8.5 × 1.2 cm
Fun facts
  • This format was a two-track system, intended to compete with 4-track and 8-track cartridges
  • PlayTape were issued in different colors according to the content: Red cartridge (two songs) Black cartridge (four songs) White cartridge (eight songs) Blue cartridge (children) Gray cartridge (educational)
  • This format was intended to be portable and to be installed in cars