UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 18, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

EXABYTE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-18033	84-0988566
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2108 55^th Street
Boulder, Colorado 80301
(Address of principal executive offices)

(303) 442-4333
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

Exhibit Description

99.1 Press Release, dated May 18, 2004.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 18, 2004, Exabyte announced in a press release its 2004 first quarter results and related information. The press release is attached as an Exhibit to the Form 8-K.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.

			EXABYTE CORPORATION
			(Registrant)
Date	May 25, 2004	By	/s/ Amy J. Perius
			Amy J. Perius
			Corporate Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Description

99.1 Press Release, dated May 18, 2004.