For Keeps: 71. Kmart In-Store Music Tapes, Saved by Mark Davis

Behind every collector's obsession is a story.  Hear the world's most passionate enthusiasts share surprising tales about their personal collections — and their unbreakable connections with them.

Attention Kmart shoppers! When Mark Davis worked at Kmart stores in the 1980s and 90s, he saved the cassette tapes (full of soft-rock hits, sale announcements, and "elevator music") that played over the in-store audio system. Years later, the digitized audio went viral, inspired new music, and even brought Mark a bit of Internet fame.

Behind every collector's obsession is a story. On "For Keeps," the world's most passionate enthusiasts share surprising tales about their personal collections — and their unbreakable connections with them. Hear what makes them tick and how collecting sparks their passion.

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