tapecollected
Tapecollected is an online archive and community project dedicated to cataloguing, preserving, and sharing information about magnetic tape media and the recordings they contain. The project seeks to document tape formats, their historical context, technical specifications, and cultural significance, while facilitating the preservation of content that might otherwise be lost to degradation or neglect.
Content and scope: The collection covers a range of magnetic tape formats, including audio cassettes, open-reel
Organization and governance: Tapecollected operates as a volunteer-driven initiative, often hosted by a non-profit or cooperative.
Metadata and access: The archive uses common metadata standards such as Dublin Core and PREMIS for preservation
Impact: Tapecollected serves as a reference point for archival practice, hobbyists, and researchers interested in analog