Phillips DCC - The Ultimate DCC Collection

Dive into the history of audio technology with this rare, original Philips Digital Compact Cassette (DCC). This exclusive Promotional Sampler was released in the Netherlands in 1992 by PolyGram to showcase the superior digital sound quality of the DCC format.  

The cassette offers a diverse and impressive collection of music. Side A begins with iconic pop and rock hits from the early 1990s by artists including U2, Scorpions, Lionel Richie, and Vanessa Williams. The second half of the tape is dedicated to classical masterpieces, featuring compelling performances by artists including Carl Orff (O Fortuna), Mozart, Chopin, and Bernstein (West Side Story).

Specifications & Details:

• Format: Digital Compact Cassette (DCC)  
• Title: The Ultimate DCC Collection –  Promotional Sampler  
• Publisher / Label: PolyGram Special Projects
• Catalog number: 515 600-5  
• Rights organization: BIEM / STEMRA  
• Year of release: 1992  
• Country of origin: Netherlands (Made in the Netherlands)  
• Number of tracks: 22 tracks  
• Status: Rare promotional copy ("Not for sale")  
• System: Suitable for all Philips & Marantz DCC players (also playable on compatible DCC decks