It’s December, and you know what that means: it’s Mariah Carey season. Indeed, for any fan of the Long Island-bred singer, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Wax Poetic capitalized on this holiday spirit with a rare demo tape of Carey’s on the auction block.

Containing seven recordings from 1988, including five early versions of songs from Carey’s 1990 debut album, the demo tape sold on Thursday (December 11) for $54,050. This impressive price tag made the sale historic, earning Carey the distinction of having the highest-selling cassette by a female artist.

The songs on this record-breaking demo were produced and arranged with Ben Margulies and Chris Toland and included future hits “Someday”, “Alone in Love”, and “All In Your Mind”.

How the Tape Got Into the Right Hands

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