Everything to Know About Cassettes

Cassettes are back — and here to stay. Cassette sales are up over 30% in 2020 compared to the previous year. Below, you’ll find everything that you need to know about the format and the trend. We’ve included commentary from thought leaders, cassette kingpins, and the Discogs data team. Cassette Week 2020 is officially on a roll. Help us celebrate tapes and tapeheads this October 11-17.

Trends

The Cassette Comeback Isn’t What You Think It Is

By Dr. Lisa Foster, Guestroom Records

Why Cassettes Are The New 45s

By Ben Blackwell, Third Man Records

Cassettes Suck Vol. 2: Y’all Win, Cassettes Don’t Suck

By Brent Greissle, Discogs Discography Specialist

Cassettes Suck Vol. 1: Ubiquitous and Disposable

By Brent Greissle, Discogs Discography Specialist

Features

Zack Taylor: I Am Not Legend

By Zack Taylor, Director of Cassette

Bobbito Garcia: Cassettes Spread Hip-Hop Around the World

Discogs Staff Report

National Audio Co.: Tapes Are Going to be Around Awhile

By Kat Bein, Contributing Writer

On Discogs

The Most Collected Cassettes Ever

By Nicole Raney, Discogs Content Editor

The Most Wanted Cassettes of All Time

By Nicole Raney, Discogs Content Editor

The 100 Most Expensive Cassettes Sold in 2019

By Raine Cardinaels-Baird, Discogs Contractor

Guides

How to Care for Cassette Tapes

By Raine Cardinaels-Baird, Discogs Contractor