From 1980: [Photo of a Compact Cassette labelled "Home taping is killing record industry profits! We left this side blank so you can help" [Comment by James] When I was like 14 I thought that this was the single coolest thing of all time, and now that I am in my 30s I know I was right

You'll never be able to tell me Philips didn't realise their Compact Cassette would primarily be used for pirating

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