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Was October 28, 2026 cassette tapes dead?

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NO

No — cassette tapes are not dead; US sales jumped in 2025 and new releases keep coming.

Why
  • Tape Lab reported US cassette sales up 204.7% in Q1 2025
  • Over 63,000 units sold in the US in that quarter
  • Artists including Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift have released music on cassette

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