Hey everyone,

I don't know what's going on but it is very hard to find music in the form of cassette tapes anymore. My husbands correctional facility only accepts cassette tapes and it has to be mailed by the distributer. Can anyone help me with this???

Thanks

I had the same problem you have, for weeks I was looking on the net for companies with cassette tapes. It's like no one makes them or sells them anymore. Well, I finally found one, Circuit City, they still sell them and they range from $7 - $12 dollars a cassette. Their prices are real good. The only thing is that they don't deliver to a P.O.Box, so if your mans facility address is a P.O. then you either have to call and find out the real address or put down what route or road like I had to do. Good Luck on what your looking for. Oh and United Bros is the best bus to ride with, I read your other post and I ride with Corky all the time and there is never a problem on his bus. He don't play no games and there's no favorites either. If you need other info just let me know.


...KD...

I was having the same problem when my man was asking for cassettes - he managed to get the address of the following company, which services the correctional facilities and does ship to PO Boxes. I have used them with no problems - only thing is they don't have a website but you can call for a catalog (he had the catalog and just gave me the tape item #'s that he wanted):

M&P Wholesalers
PO Box 683
Forest Hill, MD 21050-1683
(410) 893-8542

Do they even still make these because I sure as hell can't find them anywhere!!!! Someone please enlighten me and tell me why DOCs doesn't allow CD's??? If someone knows where I might be able to find cassettes from Kanye West and other new releases please let me know.

I order mine from Amazon, that is the only place I know that is reliable. He has a catalog that is available to inmates but they don't have a website or phone number. Go to Amazon.com and search under casettes. Not that the selection is all that great! CDs would be so much easier, wouldn't they! This whole cassette stuff is ridiculous.

i order from "music by mail", they have a huge selection, but they are kinda slow. they dont have a website, but you can call for a catalog. their number is 718-921-2182

I do not understand the cassette tape thing either because there are only a couple of stores that carry them. Maybe CD's could be dangerous? Music By Mail does seem to be the main store to get them for your loved one in NY.

songsearch.com

:yes: music by mail.

Joe gets catalogs from others and sends me the order forms. i then call them in. calling them in makes it QUICKER!

yes, casettes r hard to find, and when i do find them in basic places like "media play" or "wal-mart", they won't send them to facilities, so doesn't do much good! :)

I go my local music store now.I have used J&R Music World and they were good, but you have to use the actual address of the facility not the P.O box, and you have to order through the 800# (not online).You can used your local record store as long as they send it out through the post office themselves (not you).I think the facilities think that CDs can be broken and used for weapons. That's stupid if you ask me because they are so fragile.I can't tell you how many times I've dropped a CD the wrong way and broke it.Cassette plastics are MUCh sturdier so if the wanted to cut somebody, that would be the perfect thing to use. But if it's logical DOCS doesn't follow it.

www.cdnow.com
www.SamGoody.com

Ok...my sweety likes country (bleh). I couldn't find one Martina McBride tape on any friggin site except for www.cduniverse.com (http://www.cduniverse.com).

See what prison does? turns metal heads into country bumpkins...yikes! hahahaha

my husband is a female country singer junkie, he loves the Dixie Chicks. I think that is a riot!

Can anyone tell me where i can get my baby some tapes....he is in clinton and they do not accept cd's.....every place we have tried seems to be not so reliable..thanks!:)

take a look at the vendor list above, many of those companies do sell and mail TAPES, not just CDs.

Try music by mail . They are in brooklyn. I have the paper, but can't find a phone number.

I always order from circuitcity.com, they have really good deals.

They sell tapes in tower records in 68th and broadway {i think its 68} across the street from barnes and noble.

You may want to check with the prison because the music company may have to approved...

so circuitcity.com sells tapes?

and can someone please give more information on the music by mail? :)

these are the ones I know, but to be honest, I have never mailed him tapes. I have been told by other ladies to try these sites.

www.amazon.com
www.cdnow.com
www.SamGoody.com
www.songsearch.com
www.Cduniverse.com

www.upnorthservices.com (http://www.upnorthservices.com/) They are a place I just found... they send food packages & what ever else you need!

If you check out the Vendor List....ALL of these links are posted.... ;)

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81477 Vendor List

Other Resources :) http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71133

what is Music By Mail?
read this >>>
http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113089

does anyone know a good website where i can order reggaeton cassette tapes to mail to my man? i can't seem to find a website that has cassettes...only cd's :(

nena ...search this information above.... :)

I placed an order with Tower records.com. Just checked web site for update on order. They cancelled it. I called them on phone. They said they no longer ship to prison facilities.

thanks for posting that....

UpNorth Services, JL Marcus, or Bust the Move. I know UpNorth Services and JL Marcus sells tapes and all three of them deal with prison facilities. (My husband sent me the JL Marcus catalog and I just received a catalog from Bust the Move the other day). See this link for NY vendors for the websites/phone numbers: http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81477

I placed an order with Tower records.com. Just checked web site for update on order. They cancelled it. I called them on phone. They said they no longer ship to prison facilities.

Try King Pin Entertainment (718-789-5316); you can download the catalog @ http://www.kingpinent.com

My hubby is in Clinton. I get a lot of his tapes from E-bay.

Tapes (something something) 718-643-6985 They have a lot of mix tapes which is what my son was looking for. (and don't ask me what a mix tape is-I the Beatles generation-LOL)

Ok u Beatle Baby;), A mix tape is a tape with different artists on it (a party on tape) like the Beatles, mamas and papas, The Monkeys ect... (and don't ask me what a mix tape is-I the Beatles generation-LOL)

So tapes have to come from the vendor only? There's no way I can make some and send them to him?

No, in Ny, this is not allowed.

Is there a company that will make the tapes at your request. Like a mix tape?

You cannot bring mix tapes to a prison, the only tapes allowed are tapes straight from the company and sealed.

the guys at Great Meadow get them from this service if they want mix tapes-they are about 9.50 each.

Check with each prison, because some do NOT allow this.

fast service--and they have mix tapes which are allowed at Great Meadow--but check locally.

Leanne,
You are right. CDs can be broken into and used as a knife or weapon. I also know that many cassettes have to be descrewed before they are sent to prisons. It costs somewhere around $3.00 to $3.50 to have each tape descrewed. You might want to consult the prison before you send any type of tapes. Also some prisons (ie supermaxes) only allow tapes from certain companies. I also know some prisons you can not mail tapes in. Like if you buy it and then mail it in it will be returned. You can not take them in on visits etc. I would definitely call and find out the rules there before I spent any money. I hope this helps. Pack Central will descrew them for a price. Their address is 6745 Denny Avenue North Hollywood CA. 91606. $2.00 for catalog and they are free with a purchase.The one out now is valid till October 31st, 2005. The order line number is (818)760-2828.

www.walmart.com (http://www.walmart.com)
www.coconuts.com (http://www.coconuts.com)

thanks for sharing that with us, so cool ;)

upnorthservices.com

some prisons allow cds

NO New York State prison allows CD's, just to clairfy the statement by "IloveMybabe". She's obviously talking about another state (Maine?).

CO1989
3144 days to retirement, but who's counting? :-)

when i was in prison i used m&p sales and they are grrrrrrrreat. now i use them to send music to my boo in auburn

Do you have a link for M&P sales or number to call? thanks!

amazon.com is great and also cheap i find most of the tapes are about 7.83 or 9.99

I tried calling (718-921-2182) Music by Mail and the number is no longer in service. Does anyone have any updated info or an address for this company? The number for Tapes and Things is (718-643-6985). Is Tapes by mail a different company? If so does anyone have any info ? m&p sales info ? Thanx alot!!!!

I buy them online at Tower Records they have limited but ok selection and they have been going in...you can bill to yourself and send to CF they have policy of no prison I put CF it always goes.....

M&P doesn't have a website you have to call them to get a catolog. They have a huge selection only thing is that they don't ship till they get the money and you have to send them a money order they don't take cedit cards. But they are working on it LOL that what they said a few months ago. There number is 410-893-8542. I also use upnorthservices.com they are great. Only thing is they don't have as big of a selection as m&p does.

quick, good selection, and changing selection. You could call and have them send you or your man a catalog.

Try King Pin Entertainment (718-789-5316); you can download the catalog @ http://www.kingpinent.com

:) :) :) :) Thank you for this site!! I have been looking for it for months now. I did have it booked marked at one time, but accidently deleted it.

I lost the MCI thread and number--and when I searched it I got so many hits I still couldn't find it--my son likes mix tapes (don't ask me I'm an old fogey!) and they have everything he wants--he even has some outside friends ordering from them!

It depends on the artist. most artists now do not even record on cassette. There is no money in it for them. My man is an artist that is the only reason I know this. It seems like now days it is hard for them to make money off CD's too because of the bootleg craze! with being said you best bet is to buy the CD and tape it onto a cassette for him. now i know for sure that you can purchase blank cassettes at Wal-Mart or K-Mart.

Jewel-Lynne

It depends on the artist. most artists now do not even record on cassette. There is no money in it for them. My man is an artist that is the only reason I know this. It seems like now days it is hard for them to make money off CD's too because of the bootleg craze! with being said you best bet is to buy the CD and tape it onto a cassette for him. now i know for sure that you can purchase blank cassettes at Wal-Mart or K-Mart.

Jewel-Lynne

Not all facilities allow copied tapes. I know at Lakeview they will only accept tapes by mail from a company. I couldn't even but them at tower records and bring them up. I would call first before you copy a cd and send it.

:confused: Hello to everyone
I am so very new to this, and need help.My Grandson is in Dannemora, and i am trying to send music Cassettes to him.He is not allowed Cd can anyone help with site or store. Thank You

to order from-I use tapes by mail--

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65479&highlight=tapes+mail

:) Thank you all so much.
It is so very nice to be able to ask for assistance,and you all understand.
Sometimes i fell so all alone in this.hes 22 , my Grandson had never been in trouble.I raised him,and love him so.i pray I live to see him come home.
God is in control, all i can do is pray.I pray for all the old and young who has love ones away. Once again thank you. I wil call the prison,and thanks for the sites.

GrandmaL

Ok, just so everyone knows, NO CD's are allowed in NYS prisons. NONE of them. The rule is the same for ALL of the prisons statewide.

Cassettes only! Must be FACTORY made/sealed. We confiscate all "home made" or "re-recorded" cassettes from inmates and they are subject to a misbehavior report for possession of contraband.

CO1989

I think we all know this much....:)

ha ha ha Mrs G, I posted this because people keep asking in the "Cassette Tapes" section. Sorry, was just trying to help. :-(

CO1989
(Going off to eat some worms)

LOLOL CO!!! (the worms thing)

worms???

well, whatever floats your boat.

LOL,

keep in mind, MANY members, and mostly ALL new members know NOTHING about the system so they will always ask these kind of things ... ;)
no biggie...live and learn

There is aVendor list with TONS OF SITES so you won't lose anything....

compiled from myself and all of you :)

Music
www.amazon.com
www.cdnow.com
www.SamGoody.com
www.songsearch.com
www.Cduniverse.com
www.bestbuy.com
www.borders.com
www.sears.com

MUSIC BY MAIL
PO Box 090424
Ft. Hamilton Station
Brooklyn, NY 11209-0010
(718) 921-2182

M&P Wholesalers
PO Box 683
Forest Hill, MD 21050-1683
(410) 893-8542

Try King Pin Entertainment (718-789-5316); you can download the catalog @ http://www.kingpinent.com

Tapes and Things is (718-643-6985).

I have a question do the cassette tapes have to be clear without screws?? I just orded some tapes on line with tower records and I didn't even think about it till I looked at the M&P book. I know in the there book they tell you if they aren't clear or if they have have screws. Could it be a problem if they aren't clear and have screws??? HELP PLEASE
thanks
Angel

is anyone else having a problem downloading kingpinent's catalog? or is it just me??

Hi GrandmaL,

My hubby is at Clinton in Dannemora also. UpNorth Services has cassettes. They are a DOC approved vendor. I have also ordered him cassettes from sonymusic.com, and EBay...all with no problems.

Do they even still make these because I sure as hell can't find them anywhere!!!! If someone knows where I might be able to find cassettes from Kanye West and other new releases please let me know.
Sweetie, try TapsNThings, Inc., P.O. Box 050228, Brooklyn, NY 11205, Tel. 718-643-6985, Fax 718-643-6986.

According to their catalog they are not a walk in service but a over the phone order service to inmates. It says: "We only stock and ship music products purchased from major music distributors and record companies. This is enforced by the Department of Correctional Services, and we will uphold to protect the safety and privilege of the inmate." Sounds purdy good huh? :yes: :cuffs:

They have a huge selection -- if you don't see what you want on the flyer don't mean they don't have it, so ask them. The have a lot of mix tapes and I believe their cassettes don't have screws because some facilities don't allow that.

I know of another place but can't recall it off hand. I'll ask my husband to give me the information because he got the catalog as I can't find mine. I haven't tried either service yet but once anyone does and you and your loved are satisfied, let Mrs G know so that she can add them to the list of vendors. Also, once I try them, I'll let her know as well. {warning, the font that lists the tracks on the cassette are tiny but the name and basic description are small enough to see.

Upnorthservices.com

http://dj6figa.com

For everyone who's looking for mixed tapes, I found a Dj who services correctional facilities. His name is DJ6FIGA. He even makes specialty tapes where you can submit the song list and he will make the mix and even give a shout out on the tape (to whoever your sending it to). They cost $10 - $15 including shipping and handling.
Specialty tapes cost a little bit more depending on if you want a specialized cover. You e mail him a photo and he can hook it up for you.
He does Hip Hop, R&B, Reggea, Soca and even Reggeaton. Check his website out. Give it time to load, because on some computers (without DSL) it takes a minute to load up.

His contact info is : 347 677 9413 and his e mail is ckmedia05@yahoo.com

I know of another place but can't recall it off hand.
The place I was talking about and couldn't recall is the place that NeNa mentioned.

Don't forget guys, when you order MAKE SURE you first find out if cassettes with screws are allowed by the facility, and if not, be sure to check with the place where you order from to find out if their cassettes have screws. TapesNThings said theirs do not have screws, but just be sure to double check.

NeNa I'll try and remember to ask my husband to give me the kingpin information when we speak again.

This is the list of vendors I have for sending Tapes. DO we know if these are all NYS DOCS approved?

Music

www.upnorthservices.com (an approved NYS DOCS vendor)

www.amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/)
www.cdnow.com (http://www.cdnow.com/)
www.SamGoody.com (http://www.samgoody.com/)
www.songsearch.com (http://www.songsearch.com/)
www.Cduniverse.com (http://www.cduniverse.com/)
www.bestbuy.com
www.borders.com (http://www.borders.com/)
www.sears.com (http://www.sears.com/)



MUSIC BY MAIL
PO Box 090424
Ft. Hamilton Station
Brooklyn, NY 11209-0010
(718) 921-2182

M&P Wholesalers
PO Box 683
Forest Hill, MD 21050-1683
(410) 893-8542

Try King Pin Entertainment (718-789-5316); you can download the catalog @ http://www.kingpinent.com

Tapes and Things is (718-643-6985).

http://dj6figa.com

For everyone who's looking for mixed tapes, I found a Dj who services correctional facilities. His name is DJ6FIGA. He even makes specialty tapes where you can submit the song list and he will make the mix and even give a shout out on the tape (to whoever your sending it to). They cost $10 - $15 including shipping and handling.
Specialty tapes cost a little bit more depending on if you want a specialized cover. You e mail him a photo and he can hook it up for you.
He does Hip Hop, R&B, Reggea, Soca and even Reggeaton. Check his website out. Give it time to load, because on some computers (without DSL) it takes a minute to load up.

His contact info is : 347 677 9413 and his e mail is ckmedia05@yahoo.com

is this an approved vendor?

Tapes By Mail....?

does this have a website or number? Is this an approved vendor?

Here is another approved vendor for music cassettes:

Pack Central Inc.
6745 Denny Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818-760-2828

You can order a catalog by writing or calling them (they don't have a website) (I think there is a $3.00 fee for the catalog).

Thanks :)

I want to make sure all vendors posted are NYS DOCs approved, and update that list.

Try Upnorth Services.com, lots of selections.

I haven't read through this whole thread, so I apologize if this has already been said, but you CAN NOT buy tapes from eBay (at least according to my boyfriend) because (A) they are usually not brand new and (B) cassettes MUST be sent from an actual company, not a home address. Learned that the hard way.

good point babygirl ;) it must be factory sealed from an approved vendor

It seems that maybe, Music by Mail is no longer in business. both of the numbers I have for them are disconnected and no new number's given on the recording. Does anyone know anything about this, or have a new number for them?

I've been trying to reach Pack Central for 2 weeks straight. They have west coast hours, so the phone just rings off the hook anytime before noontime eastern -- there's no voicemail, no answering machine, nothing. After noon, I have only managed to get busy signals...lots of them, all day long...until around 9pm my time when once again, the phone just rings off the hook.

borders, amazon, and best buy are the only three other vendors that are approved for sending tapes into Diamondback (if the info 'my inmate' gave me is accurate, that is,) and NONE OF THEM SELL TAPES! Everything's CD and DVD now -- not that I blame them, as cassette tapes are pretty much a dead technology! Does anyone know why the inmates can't have CDs?

It just seems like it shouldn't be anywhere near this hard to "give the gift of music." Sheesh.

-NaniLoas

thankyou, do you mail to a NYS CF? :)

Doris Records in Buffalo--getting the info. they have great deals too-9 a tape and three for $22.50-will post when I get the contact info.

Spoke with the owner-they do tapes and also have other stuff like sweats -- he spent some time inside and started the business to fill the need he saw-will post the catalog when I get it-no web site yet-but I am sure they would tell you if they had certain tapes if you called. Nice guy. I'm gonna stop in and introduce myself.

Doris Records Incorporated
286 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14208-1521 http://a1612.g.akamaitech.net/7/1612/33/32b727f8562337/images.citysearch.com/sys/com/buttons/view_map_yellow.gif (http://buffalo.citysearch.com/map?mode=geo&id=7739166&map_lat=429152&map_lon=-788536&fid=10&)
(716) 883-2410

does anybody know of a website or store where they sell music on cassette tapes (not mix tapes, but the artist's entire CD). i've tried amazon and best buy websites as well as others, but i can't find anything. i thought trying to find a see through walkman was impossible but i now see that was the easy part. thanks for your help.

Read the above

You can order them from Upnorth Services-they have an online catalog-

Upnorthservices.com
It Has All The New Stuff And A Great Selection, All Only On Tapes

Does anyone know the policy on buying tapes at a regular store (not the Internet) and sending them from your home address? My man is under the impression that they have to be sent from a company address, even if they're brand new, sealed, with receipt and everything. He said I should go back to the store I bought them from and ask if they can ship them for me if I pay shipping. Just sounds like a stupid rule, but you know how DOC is. I think I'll call the prison tomorrow and ask but does anyone happen to know?

My man is under the impression that they have to be sent from a company address, even if they're brand new, sealed, with receipt and everything

He is correct, you cannot not send them to him.

I use Best Buy but I call and do it over the phone. I can't find the cassettes online so the representative looks them up for me.

Hello to all,
I have been searching the internet trying to find cassett music tapes,due to technology it has become a hard task.My Grandson would like me to send him music, he is in Clinton Corr.It is hard for me to get around,so i try to do all I can for him, to make things a little easier.
Thank You for any help

tapesnthings.com

This was moved here, read through this and you will find many websites and information!

Welcome! :)

I just skimmed through the above posts. I used Pack Central they're located in California. Service was very fast, and they catalog is huge.

Can you list the phone # please for that company Danee?

Pack Central Mail Order
6745 Denny Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91604

(818) 760-2828

That's what I got off Yahoo the address looks familar to me. :)

Music

www.amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/)
www.cdnow.com (http://www.cdnow.com/)
www.SamGoody.com (http://www.samgoody.com/)
www.songsearch.com (http://www.songsearch.com/)
www.Cduniverse.com (http://www.cduniverse.com/)
www.bestbuy.com
www.borders.com (http://www.borders.com/)
www.sears.com (http://www.sears.com/)

Doris Records Incorporated (approved by NYS DOC)
286 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14208-1521 http://a1612.g.akamaitech.net/7/1612...map_yellow.gif
(716) 883-2410

Pack Central Inc. (approved by NYS DOC)
6745 Denny Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818-760-2828

You can order a catalog by writing or calling them (they don't have a website) I think there is a $3.00 fee for the catalog

MUSIC BY MAIL
PO Box 090424
Ft. Hamilton Station
Brooklyn, NY 11209-0010
(718) 921-2182

M&P Wholesalers
PO Box 683
Forest Hill, MD 21050-1683
(410) 893-8542

Try King Pin Entertainment (718-789-5316); you can download the catalog @ http://www.kingpinent.com

Tapes and Things is (718-643-6985).

I just wanted to add. Packcentral has/did have a website. I google and found it but the website is down. So, you might want to call to see if they're still in business.

I recently made a order from tapesnthings website and I juts want to know are they usually EXTREMELY slow at processing your orders or is it just me. It's my first time using tapesnthings.com to order tapes so I can't tell if this is just the norm.
:confused:

Hello,

I'm not sure if you still need cassette tapes.

If you do there is a dot com called themusiclocator that sells tapes

or you can e-mail themusiclocator@yahoo.com

I hope this helps

kingpinent.com i've had really good luck with...they're fast too!

I just bought some tapes from upnorth services. They were very friendly and since what I ordered was not in stick they sent an extra tape at no cost. I will prder from them again.

upnorthservices.com for people in new york

Yea my baby has asked for tapes also and walkmen, but only because they use it to make money easily off them cause people use them for tatts.

I recently made a order from tapesnthings website and I juts want to know are they usually EXTREMELY slow at processing your orders or is it just me. It's my first time using tapesnthings.com to order tapes so I can't tell if this is just the norm.
:confused:
I saw your post about slow service from Tapesnthings.

There is a small on-line store called The Music Locator that can work with you to ship cassettes.

Have y'll try Ebay? I used to order from Ebay store: IndonesiaTreasure

for my son's friend, two or three repeatable orders and he received the order successfully.... It has lots of cassettes include new released ones....

Is it true that inmates can't have cassettes with screws? I know they have to be clear but the no screws sounds a bit crazy.My loved one is in Gowanda and this is what he has told me. I did just call Pack Central to order a cataloge .You have to send $2.00 to get one. The phone # is 818-760-2828

you can get tapes at upnorthservices.com ive sent him casettes and casette players from there.

you can get tapes at upnorthservices.com ive sent him casettes and casette players from there.
Are the casettes up to date music?And how is their service?