Cassette Tapes vs Vinyl vs CDs

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When it comes to physical formats, each has its place.

Sound Quality

  • Vinyl: Best for warm, dynamic sound.

  • Cassette: Lo-fi charm with imperfections.

  • CD: Clean digital playback, though less collectible.

Portability

  • Vinyl: For home listening.

  • Cassette: Fits in your pocket (Walkman-ready).

  • CD: Portable but fragile compared to streaming.

Collectibility

Vinyl leads for prestige. Cassettes win for subculture cred. CDs lag behind, though collectors are starting to return.

Tape Lab embraces cassettes not because they’re technically “better,” but because they tell a story—raw, rare, and real.

TapeLab

Welcome to #TapeLab—stay a while and listen. Founded in 2017 by lifelong friends, Tape Lab is a collective of artists and a hub for innovation, always open to collaboration. With the zeal of a self-published memoir, our sound is our own, but you can be the decider. We make music and art that sounds like it was fun to make and stands out in a sea of bland beats.

As independent artists, we are always exploring new ways to expand our audience and find new creative outlets—especially with other undiscovered artists!

#TapeLab is currently based out of two headquarters in Durham, NC, and The Hamptons, NY.

https://www.TapeLab.live
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