mixtape to give to a friend or a special someone. It was considered a thoughtful and romantic gift since planning the playlist and recording the tracks took time. There wasn't an add to the playlist button like we have today.
When Sony's Walkman came out, this made Philips' cassette tape very successful. The Walkman gave people of all ages the ability to listen to their favorite music on the go. No need to wait for the car or your stereo at home. People could just talk about their chores or everyday routine and listen to their favorite soundtracks. These 2 inventions went hand in hand.
Inventions of New and Better Things
The Compact Cassette got popular in the 1980s but was quickly surpassed in the 90s by compact disc (CD) sales. By the early 2000s, more albums were being released on vinyl or CD; because of this, cassette tapes were not as famous, almost non-existent. Same thing as how the VHS was outshined by DVD.
Today, there is a slight comeback of cassette tapes. Maybe it's nostalgia or a hipster thing. Even some of the most prominent artists in the music industry are releasing albums on cassette, CD, and vinyl. Urban Outfitters' famous clothing store stocks cassette tapes on its shelves for customers to browse and buy, just like in the 1980s. Even though we have noticed the trend coming back, the revival is small and will probably not make as much traction as other more popular audio formats. Cassette tapes had their time in our history, and now it is just a memory that gives us nostalgia.
Why did it stop being successful?
Although cassette tapes was a revolutionary invention in the music industry, CD's were better because:
*Better data storage compatibility
*Greater ability in humid conditions
*Higher Bandwidth capabilities
*Greater Audio Quality
*Much Cheaper to Produce
*Longer Longevity Overall