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This Sharp RD-431 is a stereo cassette deck, it was first sold by Sharp in 1972 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $65 and discontinued 4 years later in 1976.

The features of the RD-431 include, tape type selection and capable of handling normal tapes.

Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1972 Philips introduced the VCR ('Video Cassette Recording') videocassette format.
1973 TDK introduced a replacement for chromium dioxide and named it Avilyn.
1974 The Waffle Trainer is introduced, quickly becoming the best-selling training shoe in the U.S.
1975 TDK unveiled its SA (Super Avilyn) line of tapes, the first nonchrome high-bias tape.
1976 JVC developed the VHS (Video Home System) format, and introduced the first VHS recorders to the consumer market

Features of Sharp RD-431

Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
4 Track / 2 Channel
Indicators
Indicators
Normal Tape
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan) Mechanical Tape Loading

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