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Does anyone still use 8tracks?

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Sarah Cherry

Published Mar 04, 2026

Does anyone still use 8tracks?

8tracks.com or infinitetracks.com is an internet radio and social networking website revolving around the concept of streaming user-curated playlists consisting of at least 8 tracks. Citing difficulties with funding and maintaining royalty payments, 8tracks ceased its services on 31 December 2019.

Does 8 tracks still work?

8tracks has had a long run and its day in the sun. We’re sad to announce, however, that the company and its streaming service will wind down with the end of the decade, on December 31st, 2019.

Is 8tracks free to use?

Listen completely free with ads & limits, or upgrade to 8tracks Plus for unlimited, ad-free listening. Join millions of listeners & DJs at 8tracks and discover your next favorite playlist today.

Does 8tracks have an app?

Discovering music through people. We’ve got millions of playlists lovingly handcrafted by people like you. For now we are only streaming in the US via our website, Android app and iOS mobile app.

Are 8-tracks coming back?

The 8-track is Dead … Long Live the 8-Track! A frequently asked question is “when did they stop making 8-tracks?” The answer is — they didn’t! OK, the major labels did finally quit producing 8-track tapes about 1988.

What is radionomy?

Radionomy was an online platform that provided tools for operating online radio stations. It was part of Radionomy Group, a company which later acquired the online streaming platform SHOUTcast from Nullsoft, and eventually consolidated Radionomy into its SHOUTcast service.

Did 8tracks come back?

In a surprise twist now, though, 8tracks is back. “We are thrilled to announce that 8tracks will resume streaming from its website, in the US, effective immediately. “We intend to continue to operate the 8tracks brand and build upon the service.

How many songs can 8-tracks hold?

four
An 8-track cartridge provides four pairs of stereo tracks, whereas the later quadraphonic cartridges had two sets of four tracks.

When did 8tracks stop?

In the U.S., eight-track cartridges were phased out of retail stores in late 1982 and early 1983. However, some titles were still available as eight-track tapes through Columbia House and RCA (BMG) Music Service Record Clubs until late 1988.

What are 8-tracks worth today?

At launch, the 8-track retailed for $30, nearly three times the cost of the CD and $10 more than the vinyl edition. Today it’s worth around $100.

What replaced the 8-track?

cassettes
And the public began to buy more cassettes than 8-tracks. The Rock Hall’s Kramer says there were plenty of reasons. “The cassette surpassed the 8-track because of its mobility and also its fidelity,” he says. “There was less cramming of music onto the tape, and they were smaller and easier to carry.”

Is Radionomy really free?

Free. We are totally free with absolutely no listener limits.

What is 8tracks radio?

Welcome to 8tracks radio: free music streaming for any time, place, or mood. tagged with music playlist, lyndsey’s playlist, and eminem . You can also download one of our free apps to enjoy internet radio on your favorite device. Naples Tammurry Dance!

How much does it cost to copy an 8 track CD?

If you have an 8-track that is longer than that, the CD will have to be broken down into 2 CD’s. Each copy would have 2 CD’s and thus duplicate copies would be $10 per 8-track. Again, the $10 for duplicate copies only applies to transfers that are over 80 minutes long. **Transfer to a flash drive is an add on option.

What happens to my 8-track music when I make a CD?

According to the copyright laws, the CD we make for you from your 8-track is permanently paired with the 8-track you sent for conversion to CD. It is the 8-track that you purchased that holds the copyright for the music copied to your new CD.

Can you convert 8-track tapes to MP3 or MP3?

8-Track tapes were incredibly popular during the 1960’s and 1970’s. As with everything, it’s popularity and sound quality degraded with time and usage. Now is the time to revive those old tapes and convert your 8-Track tape to CD or mp3. Transferring your 8-track tape to mp3 or CD will allow you to preserve the sound for years to come.