Pink Floyd X We Are Rewind - Limited WE-001 cassette player with exclusive The Dark Side of the Moon cassette

With Pink Floyd X We Are Rewind, We Are Rewind has turned its portable WE-001 cassette player into a properly conceived collector’s edition rather than settling for a familiar product in licensed colours. The black aluminium body adopts the prism and spectrum associated with Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, accompanied by packaging created specifically for this release. The decisive element, however, is the cassette supplied with the player: it contains the album’s 50th Anniversary Remaster, is available exclusively as part of this set and, according to the manufacturer, represents the only cassette edition of that remaster. Beneath the artwork, the special edition remains a fully functional WE-001, complete with Bluetooth 5.1, a rechargeable battery and line-in recording.

Key Facts: Pink Floyd X We Are Rewind

• Limited edition of the We Are Rewind WE-001 cassette player
• Design inspired by Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon
• Exclusive cassette containing the album’s 50th Anniversary Remaster
• The only cassette edition of this remaster
• Bluetooth 5.1 and a 3,5 mm headphone connection
• Line-in recording for personal mixtapes and voice recordings
• Integrated rechargeable battery with up to twelve hours of playback
• Aluminium enclosure with metal controls
• Frequency response of 30 Hz to 14,5 kHz at ± 3 dB
• Available now at a price of € 179,-

Pink Floyd X We Are Rewind as a Complete Collector’s Set

Had this collaboration amounted to little more than a black WE-001 carrying familiar album artwork, its appeal would inevitably have been limited. Pink Floyd X We Are Rewind makes a more substantial case for itself by combining the portable cassette player with a dedicated edition of The Dark Side of the Moon.

The predominantly black enclosure carries the album’s defining prism, the incoming beam of light and the spectrum emerging from it. Those elements are incorporated without compromising the comparatively restrained industrial design of the original player. The packaging follows the same visual language and has likewise been created specifically for the special edition.

An Exclusive Cassette Edition of The Dark Side of the Moon

The cassette supplied with the set will not be sold separately and, according to We Are Rewind, is reserved exclusively for this limited package. It contains the 50th Anniversary Remaster of The Dark Side of the Moon, prepared for release on what the company describes as a high-quality music cassette.

That distinction gives the package a relevance beyond the player itself. It is aimed squarely at collectors of physical music formats, offering an edition of the album that cannot be purchased independently. We Are Rewind describes it as the only cassette version of the 50th Anniversary Remaster, although the company has not disclosed how many sets will be produced.

“I still have an enormous affection for the cassette. It really was a major breakthrough – not only with the Sony Walkman, but also with some of the higher-quality recording machines. I still have my Nakamichi standing on the shelf and look forward to testing it with the new The Dark Side of the Moon cassette. Am I right in assuming that the next major release will be The Dark Side of the Moon in a large box, with the album split across records running at 78 rpm?”

Nick Mason, Pink Floyd

We Are Rewind WE-001 with an Aluminium Enclosure

The established We Are Rewind WE-001 provides the technical basis for the Pink Floyd edition. Its enclosure is made from aluminium, while the physical controls are also fashioned from metal. That construction sets it apart from the largely plastic portable cassette players that defined much of the format’s original mass-market era.

The transport controls include fast forward and rewind, while wired headphones can be connected through a 3,5 mm socket. We Are Rewind also specifies a dedicated headphone amplifier designed with cassette playback in mind and intended to provide suitable drive for portable headphones.

The company quotes a frequency response of 30 Hz to 14,5 kHz with a tolerance of ± 3 dB. No information has been provided regarding the tape formulation used for the exclusive cassette, nor has We Are Rewind published more detailed transport specifications.

Bluetooth 5.1 for Headphones, Speakers and Soundbars

The source may be resolutely analogue, but the WE-001 does not insist that the rest of the listening chain should be. Bluetooth 5.1 allows the cassette signal to be transmitted wirelessly to compatible headphones, active speakers and soundbars.

The player also dispenses with disposable batteries. An integrated rechargeable battery provides up to twelve hours of operation according to We Are Rewind, making the special edition practical away from the listening room as well as within a collection.

A matching belt clip is available as an optional accessory. It is not included with the standard Pink Floyd X We Are Rewind box set and must be purchased separately.

Line-in Recording for Personal Mixtapes

The WE-001 is not restricted to playing commercially recorded tapes. Its line-in input allows users to make their own cassette recordings, including personal mixtapes assembled from external sources.

Voice recording is also possible when the player is used with a compatible microphone. This makes the recording function more than a decorative nod to the cassette era: the WE-001 remains a usable recorder rather than merely a playback device for the Pink Floyd cassette supplied in the box.

“To call The Dark Side of the Moon a classic would be an understatement. In many respects, it set the standard for how an album should be experienced as a continuous work of sound art, while at the same time using state-of-the-art production techniques and sounds that make it a genuine musical experience. We are pleased that We Are Rewind can play a part in preserving the physical album experience.”

Romain Boudruche, Founder and CEO of We Are Rewind

The Cassette as a Physical Music Format

Since introducing the WE-001, We Are Rewind has pursued the idea that the compact cassette can be more than a nostalgic object. Its approach has been to retain the format’s physical and mechanical character while adding functions expected of a contemporary portable audio product.

The Pink Floyd collaboration is therefore an obvious fit. The Dark Side of the Moon is one of the most recognisable albums in recorded music and has appeared in a formidable number of physical editions across the decades. This exclusive cassette adds another, but does so in a format that played a significant role during the album’s original period of commercial dominance.

The Key Benefits at a Glance

• Exclusive album edition: The supplied cassette contains the 50th Anniversary Remaster of The Dark Side of the Moon and is available only as part of this set.
• A coherent collector’s item: The player, cassette and packaging all incorporate the prism and spectrum associated with the album’s artwork.
• Wireless listening with current equipment: Bluetooth 5.1 allows the cassette player to be used with modern wireless headphones, active speakers and soundbars.
• Portable use without disposable batteries: The integrated rechargeable battery provides up to twelve hours of operation according to the manufacturer.
• Support for wired headphones: A 3,5 mm connection and a headphone amplifier designed for cassette playback accommodate conventional portable headphones.
• Record personal mixtapes: The line-in input allows users to create their own cassette compilations and make recordings from external sources.
• Substantial construction: An aluminium enclosure and metal controls give the portable player a more robust physical presence than typical plastic cassette models.

Price and Availability

Pink Floyd X We Are Rewind is available now as a limited special edition at a recommended retail price of € 179,-. The package includes the Pink Floyd version of the WE-001 cassette player and the exclusive cassette containing the 50th Anniversary Remaster of The Dark Side of the Moon. The optional belt clip is sold separately.

Conclusion

Pink Floyd X We Are Rewind is considerably more persuasive than another cassette player wearing a limited-edition colour scheme. The exclusive cassette release of the 50th Anniversary Remaster of The Dark Side of the Moon gives the package tangible value for collectors, rather than relying on artwork alone. Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeable power and line-in recording also ensure that the We Are Rewind WE-001 is not condemned to life on a shelf: it remains a functional, modern interpretation of the portable cassette player.

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