If you've been stressing over what to do with all of your old tapes, then sit down, take a deep breath and check out all of these contemporary cassette creations. Thanks to the retro revival, and a focus on upcycling, cassette tapes are more popular than ever.
As the world's consumers have become more eco-conscious, people have begun to question whether or not they should throw away their old electronics, or turn them into something new and useful. This has contributed to the rise of cassette tape upcycling. Here you'll find cassette tapes turned into flash drives, hard drives, MP3 players and even iPhone cases. There are also a handful of tape converters that let you salvage the music from your old tapes. Before you toss out your old tapes, take a peek at some of these contemporary cassette creations to see what could be.
18 Contemporary Cassette Creations
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Funky Retro Music Players
The Spitfire MP3 Player a Hit at the Wired Store 'Regal Remix'
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Ironic MP3 Gadgets
The TAP3 Music Player Brings Back an Old Friend
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Retro Cassette Speakers
iMainGo X Portable Speakers Brings Back an Old School Look
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80s-Inspired Music Players
This Cassette MP3 Player is a Fun and Nostalgic Way to Listen to Music
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Retro Media Players
Rewind to the Past with the Song Han Xin Etape
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Rudimentary Designer USBs
Flashback to Yesteryear With the Marc Jacobs USB Hubs
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Upcycled Cassette Storage Devices
Star Wars VHS Hard Drive Reuses Tapes for Geeky Purposes
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Retro Cassette Converters
The Player and Tape Concept Will Rewind You Back to the 80s
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Retro MP3 Converters
The HIDEOTO Cassette Tape Deck Brings Back Your Old-School Beats
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Old-School Digital Recorders
Thanko Cassette Mate Brings Back the True Meaning of Mix Tapes
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Fake Cassette Cases
Contexture Design Creates Retro-Style Holders for iPod Nanos
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Retro Music Converters
Novac MV-CM001U Turns Cassette Tapes Into MP3s
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Cassette-Inspired Hard Drives
The Freecom Mobile Drive CLS is a Retro Throwback
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Retro Reinvented
Cassette Tape MP3 Player (Actually Works in a Cassette Deck)
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Ancient Music Adaptors
iDeck Car Cassette Adapter for Those with Cars Way Older than Their iPods
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Retro USB Replicas
The Cassette Tape USB Hub Mixes the Past with the Present
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Digital Cassette Converters
The USB Cassette Capture and Player Lets You Convert or Play Old Tapes
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Retro Rhythm Pumpers
The 'MP3 Walkman' is on Beat and Funky
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Modernized Cassette Player Concepts
The 'ERA' Portable Cassette Tape Player Has Bluetooth and WiFi
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders
The teenage engineering TP-7 Takes Voice Memos and More
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Natural Multi-Material Turntables
House of Marley Unveils the 'Stir it Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable'
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
Multifunctional Power Bank Concepts
Abeer Mahadane Designs the Audio1 Concept Inspired by Braun
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Omni-Position Record Players
The Black Wheel Turntable Plays Records From the Underside
Retro High-Quality Audio Devices
Sony Presents the Walkman MW-A306 at an Affordable Price
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Industrial Design Condenser Microphones
The teenage engineering CM-15 Has a Demure Construction
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Compact Retro-Inspired Handhelds
FunnyPlaying Showcased its Upcoming 'Retro Pixel Pocket' Console
Recycled Waste Speakers
Gomi Transforms Old Plastic Waste Into Bluetooth Speakers
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts
The Kodak C400R Bluetooth Speaker by Hyunjun Yu is Minimalist
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets
The NeedleDrop Coaster Set Includes Four Acrylic LPs and More
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Tech-Themed Fine Jewelry
Accessories Brand Oushaba Turns E-Waste Into Fine Jewelry Pieces
Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers
The Remax Powerbank Tape Offers a Retro Way to Charge Up
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
'80-Style Portable Turntables
Audio-Technica Update its 'Sound Burger' Once Again for Rerelease
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Celebratory Analog Camera Collections
The Lomography Classics Cameras Celebrate 30-Years
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
Circular Workwear Resale Platforms
Carhartt Customers Can Trade In Used Apparel For a Gift Card
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
AI-Powered Music Systems
The 'SPIN' AI Music Synthesizer by Arvind Sanjeev is Customizable
Digitally Enabled CD Players
This Portable CD Player Can Also Handle Digital File Formats
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Ultra-Modern Record Players
This Modern Record Player by +AUDIO is High-Performance and Chic
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Retro-Style Musician Amps
The Marshall STUDIO JTM Has a Handmade Construction
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Timepiece Takeback Programs
Timex ReWound is the World's First Circular Program for Watches
Analog Compressor Recording Devices
The Apogee Jam X Offers More Creative Control Than Ever
Recycled Wallet Collections
FREITAG Boasts a New and Colorful Collection of Wallets
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Upcycled Tent Garments
Genette Dibsdall Designs the Maverick in Order to Curb Music Festival Waste
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Portable Battery-Powered DJ Decks
The Korg Handytraxx Play is Perfect for DJs on the Move
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Elevated Modern Sleek Turntables
U-Turn Audio Updates its Orbit Turntable Collection
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Vintage Console Upscale Systems
The RetroTINK-4K Works with a Range of Retro Gaming Consoles
Tiny Washing Machines
Inventus Uses Coca Cola Cans to Create This Functional Washing Machine
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Five-Disc CD Changers
Yamaha's 'CD-C603' Lets You Change Out CDs During Music Playback
Water-Producing Air Purifiers
The 'TapFresh' Air-to-Water Converter Also Purifies the Air
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
Premium Modular Transparent Turntables
Per Brickstad Designs the New Clear Audio Device
Gamified Music-Making Machines
The 'Beat Machine' Has a Full-Size Arcade Game Design
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Style-Conscious Record Players
The VS-01 Upright Vinyl Record Player Puts Media on Display
Hybrid Digital Analog Turntables
The Pioneer PLX-CRSS12 Allows for Physical Music Manipulation
Vinyl Record-Catering Furniture Series
Montana Furniture Presents the SPIN Collection
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
MP3 Player Tracker Protectors
The elago W7 AirTag Case Has an iPod Shuffle-Inspired Design
Portable Miniature Soundboards
The SEQTRAK Device by Yamaha Creates Music on the Go
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers
Vincent Chan Designs the Retro Dream Echo Bluetooth Speaker
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Expanded-Capacity Game Cartridges
Evercade's 'Giga Carts' Enable Larger, More Ambitious Titles
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
CHD-Awareness Music Turntables
Teenage Engineering and Love Hultén Unveil the New CHD-4 Turntable
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Reverse Vending Machines
NatWest's Machine Helps Consumers Recycle Unwanted Plastic Cards
Tissue Box Record Sleeves
This Fall Out Boy Album Comes in Limited-Edition Release Packaging
Consolidated Digital Music Converters
This Program Helps You Convert & Share Music From Spotify
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Color-Changing Record Players
The Turntable II by Brian Eno is Limited-Edition and Eye-Catching
Fan-Favorite Sound Burgers
Audio-Technica is Rolling Out the AT-SB727 as a Regular Product
Analog Hardware Turntables
LoveFrom Refines the Sondek LP12 by Linn for 50th Anniversary
Sustainable Premium Turntables
House of Marley Presents the Sir It Up Lux Turntable
Compact Podcast Mixers
The Rodecaster Duo Device is Smaller and More Affordable than Predecessors
Eco-Conscious Flash Drives
This New Flash Drive is Crafted From Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Nostalgic Album Art Displays
Fukasaawa Designs the New km5 CP1 with a Minimal Look
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
DIY Digital Music Systems
Teenage Engineering's Record Factory is Perfect for the Holidays
Upcycled Leather Accessories
Maison Margiela Debuts the Upcycled 'Recicla' Line of Leather Goods
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
AI Note-Organizing Apps
Taped.ai Organizes Messy Notes into Organized Documents
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Colorful Cassette Power Banks
The Remax 10,000mAH Power Bank Comes in a New Green Colorway
Live Music-Replicating Headphones
écoute Presents the KORG Nutube P61 Amplified Headphones
Vinyl Storage Shelving Units
The New Toneoptic rpm is a new Take on Vinyl Storage
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Recycled Records Campaigns
Coca-Cola, Mark Ronson and Madlib to Launch 'Recycled Records'
Portable Miniature Music Studio
The Tracker Mini by Polyend is a Powerful Audio Box
Slim Portable Audio Turntables
Benjamin Großjohann Designs the Sleek New Coturn CT-01
Nostalgic NFC-Enabled Sneakers
Puma’s Limited-Edition RS-XL Sneakers Link to Exclusive Content
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Upcycled Paint Boxes
Up Paint's Up Box Helps Consumers Ship Back & Recycle Old Paint
Textural Vacuum Tube Headphones
The écoute Vacuum Tube Audio Headphones Enhance Music and More
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Sound Transforming Mobile Apps
The Outsidify App by Bastl Captures and Alters Sound on the Phone
Capacious Computer Memory Tapes
This Memory Tape Can Store 150 TB of Data In Uncompressed State
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Miniature Sanitized Cabinet Concepts
Yujin Lee Designs a New Cabinet for 210 PD.GROUP
PDF-to-MP3 Converters
This Tool Transforms PDFs to MP3s for Easy Listening
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes