War reel tape
12 June 2026
Description

Scotch 3m recording tape audio recording tape war 2 trk master

Dimensions

1/2X2500

Acquired from
Online Auction
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Jun 13, 16:54 UTC
Fair Market Value
$2,000 - $3,000 USD
Suggested Asking Price $3,500 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Jesus,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

"War," "Good Times," "Backstreet," and "Ballad" are unreleased or leaked Aaliyah recordings that circulated among collectors and fans rather than being officially issued as singles or album tracks.
They are part of the body of demo recordings and outtakes associated with the sessions for her self-titled 2001 album and other late-career recording sessions.
Because they were never officially released by her estate or record label, they exist in varying audio quality and often appear under unofficial titles or working titles, making documentation inconsistent.

While there's less known about these songs than those from her officially published catalog, I've gleaned the following from an online search:

"War" features a confident, confrontational lyrical style that foreshadows the empowered R&B themes that became common later in the decade.
"Good Times" is a light, groove-oriented track that emphasizes her relaxed vocal delivery rather than vocal virtuosity.
"Backstreet" blends R&B with hip-hop production and showcases the understated, conversational style that became one of her trademarks.
"Ballad" (sometimes identified by fans under slightly different names) highlights the softer, intimate vocal approach that distinguished Aaliyah from many of her contemporaries.

Essentially, these point to where Aaliyah was headed to in her career prior to her untimely death.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An unreleased Aaliyah 2-track Master
"War", with "Good Times," "Backstreet" and "Ballad",
1/2 x 2500
CONDITION: unknown
PROVENANCE: acquired in an online auction
$ 2,000-3,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

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