when were cassettes invented
The first cassette tape was produced in 1958 by RCA Victor. It was 5â x 7â, however it never gained popularity. The cassette tape was invented for a number of reasons.The biggest reason was that it offered an easier, more compact way then the reel-to-reel tapes that had been used up until the 1960âs.The actual product of the Compact Cassette arrived in 1964 by Phillips (under the Norelco name).t was 5â x 7â, however it never gained popularity. The cassette tape was invented for a number of reasons.