FYI

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Spooled magnetic tape (even the high quality, $60 tapes we used in the studio) can have a tendency to start sticking together if it sits for long enough.

If I recall, when Boston's Third Stage was released, Amanda which had been recorded 4-5 years earlier was recorded on tape, and the only master they had stuck together when they tried to play it. A sound engineer with patience and talcum eventually was able to separate the tape inch by inch so that they could put the album together.

I store on CDs/DVDs and Hard drives, but, I question whether my data's value would exceed the longevity of the media.