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Behind every collector's obsession is a story. Hear the world's most passionate enthusiasts share surprising tales about their personal collections — and their unbreakable connections with them. Attention Kmart shoppers! When Mark Davis worked at Kmart stores in the s and 90s, he saved the cassette tapes full of soft-rock hits, sale announcements, and "elevator music" that played over the in-store audio system. Years later, the digitized audio went viral, inspired new music, and even brought Mark a bit of Internet fame. Mark's Kmart audio archive: www. Juicy the Emissary's "Attention Kmart Choppers" album: juicytheemissary. Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin'. On "For Keeps," the world's most passionate enthusiasts share surprising tales about their personal collections — and their unbreakable connections with them. Hear what makes them tick and how collecting sparks their passion. Login Email Password Having trouble logging in? Toggle navigation. Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode. Jun 7, Attention Kmart shoppers! Private Premium Login.

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Dozens of tapes from the iconic retailer's in-store audio system that were saved from the trash decades ago can now be heard online for free. The tapes span from the s through and contain hours of background music and easy-listening tunes interspersed with store announcements and advertisements for brands that were popular among Kmart shoppers, such as Jordache jeans, Pony shoes and Gemini electronics. The tapes were pre-recorded and shipped to Kmart stores across the country by Kmart, then based in Troy. Tapes from the early s opened with a musical jingle from "KMRT," a fictional Kmart radio station. Gemini — just another of the great names that's at home with Martha Stewart and you. Most of the tapes posted online are from a now-closed Kmart in Naperville, Ill. They were saved by store employee Mark Davis, who worked there from to His collection included a tape that was played for just a single day — March 1, — to mark the 30th anniversary of the opening of the first Kmart in Garden City. He said he began keeping the store's used tapes once he learned that they would otherwise be thrown away. His collection stops in fall , when the Naperville Kmart started pipping in its in-store music via satellite.

Kmart cassette

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This tape captured the spirit of a special day when employees worked tirelessly to set up promotions and create an atmosphere of excitement. On Bandcamp Radio. Advertisements sprinkled throughout the tapes add an extra layer of nostalgia. Hear what makes them tick and how collecting sparks their passion. Recently, Davis shared his extensive collection on Internet Archive , shedding light on a piece of Kmart's history that was nearly lost to time. Streaming and Download help. Are you ready to experience Kmart in its golden age? A Trip Down Kmart Lane Your cart is currently empty. Shane Dangers. Later, the rotation increased to weekly, reflecting the evolving trends in music. Mark Davis , a former employee who worked behind the service desk during this era, salvaged these tapes from the brink of disposal. Hear the world's most passionate enthusiasts share surprising tales about their personal collections — and their unbreakable connections with them. When Mark Davis worked at Kmart stores in the s and 90s, he saved the cassette tapes full of soft-rock hits, sale announcements, and "elevator music" that played over the in-store audio system. On "For Keeps," the world's most passionate enthusiasts share surprising tales about their personal collections — and their unbreakable connections with them.

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Running for 14 hours a day, 7 days a week on auto-reverse, these tapes made over passes over a tape head each month. What a Vaporwave treasure! Peak Internet by XWaves. A Wonderful Christmastime - Single. Buy Digital Album name your price Send as Gift. Citadel by Repeated Measures. This tape captured the spirit of a special day when employees worked tirelessly to set up promotions and create an atmosphere of excitement. Mark Davis's dedication to preserving these Kmart cassette tapes, capturing an era of retail history, is a testament to the nostalgia that these artifacts hold. Donut Specialist. Sleep Saving