Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon is probably the most iconic progressive rock album ever recorded. Engineered by the legendary Alan Parsons, The Dark Side Of The Moon was recorded in 1973 and soon became the soundtrack of the decade. More than half a century later, the album consistently sells between 250,000 and 500,000 physical and digital copies globally each year.
To celebrate Pink Floyd’s enduring masterpiece, the masters of the cassette tape renaissance, We Are Rewind, has announced its latest collaboration: the Pink Floyd X We Are Rewind. The format is showing signs of revival with year-on-year cassette tape sales up 17.5% in the US, excluding used cassette tape sales. In the UK alone, this figure is 53% after showing 10 years of consistent growth.]
Following the success of the brand’s WE-001 cassette player, Curtis boombox and the new Freddie headphones, We Are Rewind continues its collaboration with recording artists and bands that have a key link to the cassette culture of the 1970s and 1980s.
Most Popular Cassette Release
The Dark Side of the Moon is one of the most popular cassette tape releases of all time and for this collaboration, the recording has been specially remastered on high-quality cassette as part of this limited-edition pack. This is the only cassette version of the 50th anniversary remaster of The Dark Side of the Moon.
Nick Mason, Pink Floyd’s drummer says: “I still have enormous affection for the cassette. It really was a major breakthrough — not only with the Sony Walkman but with some of the more up-market recorders. I still have my Nakamichi on the shelf and look forward to testing it with the new The Dark Side Of The Moon cassette. Am I correct in assuming that the next major issue will be The Dark Side Of The Moon in a large package consisting of the album divided up into 78 RPM discs?”
The We Are Rewind WE-001 cassette player has been fully optimized for modern times with true hi-fi sound, a unique headphone amplifier designed with cassette playback in mind, aluminum build, metal buttons and modern features.
Bluetooth Compatibility
A Bluetooth transmitter enables the connection to modern wireless headphones and speakers, while the device’s rechargeable battery can play for up to 12 hours on a single charge. We Are Rewind also sells a dedicated belt clip for anyone looking to get the full retro look.
We Are Rewind Founder and CEO Romain Boudruche says: “To call The Dark Side Of The Moon a classic album is an understatement. In many ways, it set the tone for what an album experience should be as a continuous piece of sonic art but also used state-of-the-art production techniques and sounds which make it a true musical experience. We’re happy that We Are Rewind can play a part in helping preserve the physical album experience”
Building on the success of the flagship WE-001 player, this limited edition keeps the technical precision and modern features that have made We Are Rewind popular with design enthusiasts and music purists alike.
Pricing and Availability:
Pink Floyd X We Are Rewind is available from retailers such as Amazon, Rough Trade, Selfridges, Tower Records, B&H, Discogs, Euronics, Urban Outfitters, FNAC, MediaMarkt, Richer Sounds, Turntable Lab, Peter Tyson and more. The price is $199 / £159 / €179.
Tech Specs:
- Bluetooth: Version 5.1.
- Battery life: 12 hours per charge.
- Controls: Forward and Rewind.
- Output: 3.5mm jack.
- Recording source: Line-in.
- Frequency response: 30Hz – 14,500Hz ± 3dB.