A rare 1989 demo tape from Mariah Carey has stunned collectors and fans alike after selling for a jaw-dropping $54,050 — officially becoming the highest-selling cassette by any female artist. The tape captures the moment a then-unknown Mariah was sharpening the voice and vision that would soon redefine pop and R&B for a generation.
Inside the cassette are five early versions of tracks that later appeared on her debut album, offering a raw and intimate glimpse into her creative process. Even more remarkable are the two previously unreleased songs, turning this relic from her early career into a historical treasure for music archivists and Lambs worldwide.
The sale doesn’t just break a record — it reinforces Mariah Carey’s unshakable cultural imprint, proving that even her earliest whispers still command global attention. With rare memorabilia now reaching these heights, could this spark a new wave of demand for early-era recordings from other icons?
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