It's now or never – We Are Rewind's Elvis cassette player is limited to 1957 units

We Are Rewind Elvis Tape Player
(Image credit: We Are Rewind)

We Are Rewind has unveiled one of its most collectable releases yet, and it'll have Elvis fans all shook up.

The limited-edition portable cassette player pays homage to Elvis Presley's iconic 1968 Comeback Special, bringing together retro aesthetics and modern connectivity in a package limited to 1957 units worldwide.

We Are Rewind Elvis Tape Player

(Image credit: We Are Rewind)

Bundled with the player is an exclusive cassette reissue of Elvis' Christmas Album, specially remastered for this release. It's a fitting pairing for a box set launching just ahead of the festive season.

Under the hood, the Elvis edition is based on We Are Rewind's popular WE-001 player, which means you're getting more than just nostalgic looks.

Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity lets you pair it with wireless headphones or speakers, while a 3.5mm headphone jack caters to those preferring a wired connection. There's also a 3.5mm line-in for recording your own mixtapes (or voice recordings with a compatible microphone).

The built-in rechargeable battery promises up to 12 hours of playback, and you'll find all the expected transport controls – play, pause, forward and rewind. We Are Rewind claims the player delivers high-fidelity sound reproduction optimised specifically for cassette playback.

At $199 / €179 (Australian release and pricing TBC), pre-orders are open exclusively through We Are Rewind's website.

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