Articles — cassettes

In an era dominated by streaming platforms and digital convenience, one might assume that physical music formats have faded into obscurity. While an obvious exception is vinyl, which is certainly enjoying renewed popularity, another unexpected revival has taken root: the resurgence of cassette tapes. Once relegated to thrift shops and dusty basements, cassettes are now experiencing a renaissance, fueled by nostalgia, collectability, and a desire for tangible connections to music. This resurgence is not merely a passing trend but a fascinating intersection of retro culture, modern marketing, and shifts in listener psychology. A Brief History of the Cassette The compact...

Our newest section here at MusicGoldmine.com features collectible vinyl records, tapes, CDs, box sets and more. There you'll find rare "for promotional use only" (promo only) copies, limited issues, unusual format items and other collectible music media. You'll find releases from across many genres and multiple decades. Whether you're into original vinyl in great shape, promo only records, tapes or CDs or rare box sets, we've got something for you. Take a look at our selection and note that we'll be adding new items weekly.  You can find this new products section here and you'll see that each item is graded using the...