This is an old topic but, with the flurry of bids lately on EBay for Beatles tapes, I thought I would re-open the topic. I purchased 3 Beatles tapes recently at an antique store. 2nd Album/Rubber Soul(3 3/4), Let It Be(7.5)and Hey Jude(7.5). Bought all for about $100. I have seen a Sgt. Peppers recently go for $188. Anyway, I did an a/b test of my best vinyl version of Rubber Soul vs the tape. I liked the tape better. Smoother and more detailed at the same time. This is the original 66' version. My other 2 sound great at 7.5. Anyone else have any experience with or have comments on Beatles tape sound quality and or prices?