Is this cassette still in good condition for listening?

The listing details the item as "Mixed," but it is available for purchase as a unique collectible item.

What is the original release year for this Hip Hop tape?

This cassette was originally released in 1996 under the Tape Kingz label.

It is quite rare, as only one copy is currently listed for sale.

Name: Backspin (2) – Heatwave 96 (Cassette, Mixed)
Brand: Backspin (2)

Hip Hop

What Heatwave 96 by Backspin (2) is worth on the used market.

Backspin (2) value — Discogs floor $45. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · Tape KingzFormat · Cassette, MixedGenre · Hip Hop

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Heatwave 96 by Backspin (2) (1996) on Cassette, Mixed. The Discogs marketplace floor is $45.00 with 1 copies currently for sale.

Pressing, country, and condition (media + sleeve) move vinyl/CD values the most — first pressings and clean copies command a premium.

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

Condition	Value	Based on
Discogs floor	$45	eBay sold comps

Is this cassette still in good condition for listening?: The listing details the item as "Mixed," but it is available for purchase as a unique collectible item.
What is the original release year for this Hip Hop tape?: This cassette was originally released in 1996 under the Tape Kingz label.
How rare is this specific "Heatwave 96" release?: It is quite rare, as only one copy is currently listed for sale.