Discogs Launches Limited-Edition Collaboration with WE ARE REWIND and RTM (Recording The Masters)

Portland, OR, April 9, 2026 – Discogs, the world’s largest music discovery and record collecting platform, has announced a limited-edition collaboration with WE ARE REWIND and RTM (Recording The Masters): the Limited Edition Discogs x WE ARE REWIND Portable Bluetooth Cassette Player, available beginning today, exclusively in the United States. The cassette player comes bundled with a Discogs x RTM C60 Blank Cassette, inviting collectors to press play on a more intentional way to experience music. The collaboration marks a focused celebration of analog culture, designed for cassette collectors and music fans seeking a deeper connection to the formats they love.

Developed in partnership with WE ARE REWIND, the exclusive player features a Discogs Matte Black finish on WE ARE REWIND’s signature high-end portable cassette player. While it honors the tactile, ASMR-inducing mechanics of the classic 1980s Walkman, it is engineered for 2026, offering Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, a built-in rechargeable lithium battery with up to 12 hours of playback, and premium aluminum alloy construction.

Included with every device is a professional-grade Discogs x RTM C60 Blank Cassette, manufactured using the same processes found in world-class recording studios. Designed for creating mixtapes, studio recordings, or archiving, the 60-minute Type I cassette combines modern engineering with vintage charm, transforming the blank tape into a canvas for personal expression.

In celebration of the launch, Discogs has partnered with Rough Trade to curate a selection of new-release cassettes from some of today’s most exciting artists, available via Discogs New & Upcoming. The curated collection underscores the continued resurgence of cassettes as both a collectible format and a creative medium.

“The music we listen to is the soundtrack of our lives, and all the noise going on around us is a good way to decompress. But you can’t take records on a walk or on a plane. Going back to the original portable music solution, the cassette player decouples music listening from the distraction of our phones and allows us to enjoy music in a simpler, more intentional way.. We hope everyone can tune into music without distraction and rediscover that joy.” — Jen Agosta, Vice President of Product Design at Discogs

“At WE ARE REWIND, we’ve always aimed to reinvent the analog experience, bringing the cassette into today with thoughtful design and modern functionality. Partnering with Discogs—an absolute cornerstone for music and physical format enthusiasts—felt like a natural fit. Together, with this limited edition, we offer collectors a piece that celebrates the shared passion for authentic music while connecting the past and the future." — Romain Boudruche, Founder and CEO of WE ARE REWIND

“We’re incredibly proud to collaborate with Discogs on this cassette project. As a platform so deeply rooted in music culture and collecting, they’re a natural partner for us,” says Kamil Hamidou, Cassette Sales Manager at RTM Industries SAS. “At RTM, quality is at the centre of everything we do, from manufacturing the tape itself through to the finished product. Projects like this reflect the growing desire among fans to reconnect with physical music in a meaningful way. It’s exciting to help bring that experience to a new generation of collectors.” — Kamil Hamidou, Cassette Sales Manager at RTM Industries SAS

"There’s a clear return to cassettes right now, driven in no small part by younger listeners coming to the format on their own terms. What's exciting is that much of the appeal lies in discovery and a more deliberate way of engaging with new music through something tangible. At Rough Trade, we celebrate music in all its forms, but cassettes definitely hold a particular charm. They're a personal choice, portable, and (unlike vinyl) built for life on the move." — Lawrence Montgomery, Managing Director at Rough Trade

The Limited Edition Discogs x WE ARE REWIND Portable Bluetooth Cassette Player ($179, free U.S. shipping) represents the ultimate fusion of classic format and modern function. Compatible with all Types I to IV compact audio cassettes, the player delivers 2-track stereo playback, Bluetooth connectivity to most wireless headphones and speakers, a 3.5mm jack for purists, and stereo recording capability via 3.5mm (1/8") jack (Type I tapes). Its eco-conscious rechargeable lithium-ion battery eliminates the need for disposa ble AA batteries, reinforcing a forward-looking approach to a beloved format.

The limited-edition collaboration will be available exclusively at:

newreleases.discogs.com/discogs-x-we-are-rewind-cassette-player