This is the Panasonic 8-track player model no. RQ-823 also known as the “Pocketbook”. I like it because it’s compact, has good sound and changes programs automatically.
Panasonic 8-track player “Pocketbook”
Submitted by Yamtastic
December 14th, 2012
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Allee Willis
Wow, I’ve never even seen this one. Looks like it could be a fan or a toaster but, of course, its best incarnation is as it is, an 8-track player. And very nice that it’s displayed on top of an 8-track tape. I also really like that they didn’t limit the pattern to just the speaker area. This one’s a beauty.
Yamtastic
I do like the look of this one. Panasonic 8-track portables had some of the most creative designs often available in several different colors.
My player is resting on a busted copy of “Frampton Comes Alive!”. About half the time when I find a stash of 8-tracks Peter Frampton’s among them.
Allee Willis
Yeah, Frampton had that one big moment. That LP flooded the market and then that was it. Poof, his LP sales were gone.
windupkitty
Whoa! I’ve never seen this either! Love it! It looks like a handbag from the 50s!