The format takes shape
From Philips’ compact cassette concept to mass adoption in home audio, cars and portable recording.
The Sound of Cassette
Cassette Culture & History
Stories from more than six decades of compact cassette history, design, technology and collecting.
The golden age
Walkman culture, mixtapes, metal tape, high-end decks, Dolby systems and the cassette as a global music format.
The cassette revival
Independent music, limited editions, renewed manufacturing and a new generation discovering physical analogue media.