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Simon Meechan

Stuck for a Father's Day gift? Aldi is selling retro tape boomboxes and vinyl turntables

It's not just vinyl which has made a comeback with music fans, as figures show cassette sales are soaring.

If you have a stash of tapes stored away but nothing to play them on, Aldi may have the solution for you.

The supermarket is stocking a tape-deck Boombox for £29.99, as part of its Father's Day special buys .

The soundsystem is available to order online and will be in stores from Sunday, June 9. It has a built-in recording function too, as well as bluetooth connectivity, USB and SD slots.

Aldi says the gadget's £29.99 price tag offers shoppers a saving of around £200, compared to a similar product sold for £209.00 by Robert Dyas.

Aldi interviewed children to find out what they know about 'retro tech' - and their answers may make you feel very old.

But that doesn't mean tapes have died out.

Official Charts Company figures indicate cassettes are making a comeback, with sales up 90% year-on-year. Last year, 50,000 cassette tape albums were bought in the UK. Artists like Take That, 30 Second to Mars and Ariana Grande have all released records on tape.

Ald's Father's Day special buys also include a £49.99 turntable with built-in speakers, as an online exclusive available here .

Other specials include a portable DAB Radio for £19.99.

Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi, said: "In a society obsessed with the latest tech, it’s great to see cassette tapes experiencing a revival.

"There’s definitely a growing trend for nostalgia and we’re pleased that we can make these types of items accessible and affordable for all. Real music lovers will be hard-pressed to find a deal as good as this, so we expect the Boombox to be snapped up in record time, especially as retro tech is so high on customer’s wish lists right now."

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