Cassettes in printed metal tins
For small run orders of 25 items or more
These printed metal tins make an unusual and premium packaging product for your cassettes and are available with full colour printing on the lid of the tin, base of the tin and obviously on the cassettes themselves. We use a UV LED print on the tins that is far more economical for short-run prints that traditional litho or screen printed tins, making them far more economic for smaller quantities but with the option of partial white base layers, high resolution full colour printing and spot gloss printing.
There is limited room inside the tins so whilst you may not be able to fit a full size clear cassette case, our cassette o-cards and polycases (which you can add j-cards to) will fit with the cassettes if you wanted to add more artwork or packaging to your cassette, however as standard they would come with just the printed and recorded cassette inside.
The tins come supplied as standard in loose cellophane wraps, although for just £0.05+VAT per unit we can supply them shrink wrapped. The cellophane or shrink wraps are important to help avoid the tins scratching each other in transit. There is a charcoal coloured foam insert in each tin to help protect the cassettes.
Cassette shell colours available
We have all the colours in the rainbow with over 60 different shell colours and one of the largest selections in the world. Please note that the exact tape shell style and shade can vary slightly depending on current stock and suppliers, if you have a very specific request then please contact us.
All tapes showing on the below slider are in stock, if you are after something else please don’t hesitate to ask.
White
Recycled Clear Frosted
Cream
Grey
Dark Grey Recycled
Vintage Silver (with artifical stress marks)
Black
Cocoa Brown
Brown
Vintage Bronze (with artifical stress marks)
Vintage Gold
Smokey Brown
Recycled Apricot
Tangerine Orange
Pumpkin Orange
Retro Orange
Brick Red
Red
Neon Pink
Recycled Coral
Baby Pink
Dusty Pink
Hot Pink
Blackberry recycled Purple
Recycled Purple
Tanzania Purple
Dark Blue
Sharmi Blue
Ocean Blue
Recycled Blue
Sky Blue
Petrol Blue
Turquoise
Jade Green
Ogre Green
Green
Slime Green
Sage Green
Neon Yellow
Sunset Yellow
Lemon Yellow
Pineapple Yellow
Toxic Green
Transparent Yellow
Transparent Orange
Transparent Bright Orange
Transparent Red
Transparent Dark Red
Transparent Pink (with window)
Transparent Pink (without window)
Transparent Purple
Transparent Dark Blue
Transparent Blue
Clear Turquoise
Transparent Dark Green
Transparent Green
Transparent Bright Green
Clear with Grey Liner
Clear Prison
Transparent Gold Glitter
Transparent Silver Glitter
Transparent Blue Glitter
Transparent Red Glitter
Transparent Green Glitter
Clear with Metallic Gold Liner
Mirror Silver +£4.50 extra
Mirror gold+£4.50 extra
Yellow & Black Sandwich
White & Black Sandwich
Red & Black Sandwich
Yellow & White Sandwich
Grey & Black Sandwich
Pink & White Sandwich
Pink & Pistachio Green Sandwich
Blue & Pink sandwich
Pricing for sticker printed cassette tapes in printed metal tins with full colour lid printing for total lengths up to C20 (10 minutes per side)
Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 20 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- £187.20
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £296.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £544.80
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £1017.60
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 6-9 day turnaround
- £1400.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 7-10 day turnaround
Pricing for sticker printed cassette tapes in printed metal tins with full colour lid printing for total lengths up to C45 (22.5 minutes per side)
Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- £187.20
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £296.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £544.80
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £1017.60
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 6-9 day turnaround
- £1400.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 7-10 day turnaround
Pricing for sticker printed cassette tapes in printed metal tins with full colour lid and base printing for total lengths up to C20 (10 minutes per side)
Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 20 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- £214.20
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £338.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £616.80
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £1149.60
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 6-9 day turnaround
- £1562.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 7-10 day turnaround
Pricing for sticker printed cassette tapes in printed metal tins with full colour lid and base printing for total lengths up to C45 (22.5 minutes per side)
Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- £214.20
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £338.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £616.80
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £1149.60
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 6-9 day turnaround
- £1562.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with full colour printed lids, full colour printed bases and with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 7-10 day turnaround
Pricing for sticker printed cassette tapes in unprinted metal tins for total lengths up to C20 (10 minutes per side)
Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 20 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- £151.20
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £248.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £460.80
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £873.60
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 6-9 day turnaround
- £1202.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 7-10 day turnaround
Pricing for sticker printed cassette tapes in unprinted metal tins for total lengths up to C45 (22.5 minutes per side)
Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- £151.20
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £248.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £460.80
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 5-8 day turnaround
- £873.60
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 6-9 day turnaround
- £1202.40
inc. VAT - Cassette tapes of any colour with full colour sticker printing on both sides of the tape and audio recorded up to 45 minutes in total length, supplied in metal tins with foam inserts
- UK delivery £7.95, Worldwide option
- 7-10 day turnaround
To purchase just the cassette tins without tapes click here
Optional extras:
- Add a clear shrink wrap for £0.05+VAT per unit
- If you don’t require audio on the tapes then please deduct £1.00+VAT per cassette
- For longer tapes, please add the following:
- £0.40+VAT per unit for total lengths up to C90 (45 minutes per side)
- £0.70+VAT per unit for total lengths up to C100 (50 minutes per side)
- Polycases (and/or j-cards) can be added depending on the requirements. Please contact us for a quote.
- Add on-body print onto the tapes by using the price guide here
- Add o-cards around the cassettes using the fourth table on this page
- Add circular card inserts, printed both sides in full colour for £0.49+VAT per unit
Some examples of our work:
On-body cassette shell printing – new options!
We can now offer full colour, white, black and even spot gloss on-body cassette printing with the same turnaround times as stickers and with the option of printing over the full surface of the cassette as shown in the example on the right. Our new in-house printer is a state-of-the-art UV LED printer that is very high resolution and prints incredibly hard and durable inks directly onto the tapes in vibrant colours. There is a small additional fee for the on-body printing, but it is now priced per tape (rather than a fixed setup cost for printing plates), making it more economic for shorter production runs.
Click here to find out more about our new on-body printing, view prices and see some examples
Printed circular card inserts for the tins
You can add full colour double-sided printed circular card inserts to your tins for £0.49+VAT per insert and multiple inserts can also be added per tin if you need more than 2 sides. They printed on thick 350gsm smooth white card.
Artwork template downloads
Cassette tape Sticker printing template downloads (also suitable for editing in Photoshop)
Cassette tape on-body printing template downloads (also suitable for editing in Photoshop)
The yellow areas show the artwork area to be printed. Please select between standard printing or full coverage printing when downloading a template (the prices vary depending on coverage, please see our on-body printing pricing table). Generally if printing on anything other than white, cream or grey tapes, we will add a white base layer beneath colours so that the colours come out accurately and are not affected by the shade of the tape shell behind. If you would only like a partial white layer or would only like your artwork to be printed in white then please supply a separate copy of the artwork for the white layer only (with white print in the file name so that we can easily identify it as being a white print), with the white area to be printed using a solid black colour (essentially white colours are never printed in artwork and for us to print a white base layer we load up a specific file with the black in the file representing the white layer to print). The same is true if you would like a spot gloss layer applied, please supply another copy of the file with gloss print in the file name with the black area showing where the gloss should be printed. This may mean that if some areas are just printed white, some areas are full colour and some bits have a spot gloss then you would need to supply three different artwork files per side, one for the white, one for the colour and black areas and one for the gloss areas.
Metal CD tin artwork template downloads (also suitable for editing in Photoshop)
The journey of a cassette tape during manufacture
Have a quick tour in less than a minute through our cassette tape production process at Band CDs.
Footage taken and produced by the very talented folk at https://mescaline.co/
Chrome tape option
Unfortunately we are currently unable to wind tapes with higher quality chrome 'Type II' tape as the world has basically run out of it and it hasn't been produced for many years. We ran out of stock in early 2019. Our current tapes are however being wound with a higher quality and thicker 'super ferric' tape that is close to chrome in terms of quality.
If chrome reel does end up being manufactured again then we will of course start adding it as an option.
How are the cassettes recorded and what is the quality like?
We record all of our tapes in real-time from a master CD for the best sound quality. We run twenty eight active decks, allowing us to record over fifty tapes at a time and the decks are regularly serviced and calibrated to keep them in the best recording condition.
Click here to find out more about the setup and some the technical specifications that we work to.
Important note about the tape styles that we stock
Blank cassette production worldwide is very limited and stocks of our coloured tapes can be restricted and cannot be guaranteed, so please check before ordering as some are discontinued styles that may not be available again. However conversely, some new batches are produced from time to time, so we may be able to source alternative styles or other colours if required.
Cassette tape presentation frames
The frames are fully finished, ready to hang and include additional copies of your release and can even be provided with a full colour printed metal plaque with your artwork on to celebrate the cassette release or as a memento for the band members. The frames can include both a copy of the tape and also the packaging and are available in black or white borders with black or white backgrounds.
Click to find out more about our cassette tape presentation frames
Add some full colour printed guitar picks
When placing an order with us, why not add some custom printed guitar picks with your band logo on? The picks are available in different thicknesses for acoustic/electric and bass guitars and also lots of different base colours. We can then print full colour on-body artwork with partial white base layers and spot gloss layers if required. Ideal for not only playing with, but also for merch stands, added value online CD/cassette/vinyl sales or freebies for fans.
Click to find out more about our full colour printed custom guitar picks
Do you need a barcode?
If you will be selling your cassettes through a retail store then you will probably need to register a unique barcode for your release and apply it to the rear outer artwork of your product to make it possible for them to sell via their product barcode scanner.
In Europe we use the EAN 13 barcode system and in North America the UPC system is used. We can register an EAN 13 barcode for you and embed the barcode graphic within your cassette packaging artwork for just £12+VAT. The only information that we will require from you will be the name of the band/artist and the title of the release, then just leave a suitable space in your artwork and we will register the barcode and add it to your artwork for you, all for just £12+VAT.
For further information about barcodes, please read our barcode FAQs.
How to place an order or request a sample
The best way to place your order or request a custom printed sample is to complete our ONLINE ORDER FORM
However there are also three other main ways in which you can get your contents and artwork across to us:
1. By email If the artwork (and contents if we are burning the discs for you) are less than 10MB then you can email them to us here.
2. By uploading online Any size of files can be uploaded to us free of charge online via our WeTransfer upload - please remember to provide your order details (band name, type of cassettes required, packaging type, total order quantity and delivery address) in the information field when uploading.
3. By post Please send your artwork (and contents if we are recording the tapes for you) to: Disc Production Manager, Wizbit Internet Services Ltd, Keppel K1, Daedalus Park, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9FX
Payment for orders
Payment is required before production of the order. Once we have received your artwork files (and audio contents if also being recorded) and verified that they are ready for production then we will email an invoice across to you that can be paid by cheque, BACS, PayPal or credit/debit card. If you have already been sent an invoice then please click on the link below to pay for your order by credit or debit card:
Cassette name place holders and letter racks
Available now on our sister site, RetroStyleMedia.co.uk are some unique items that we have developed ourselves, including a cassette tape letter rack and cassette tape name place holders that are each available with 32 different mix and match cassette tape colours to help fit your décor or colour scheme. Just click on a picture below to visit the relevant page to view pricing and options:
Any questions?
There are often many questions that customers may have that are not answered above, in which case please do not hesitate to pick up the phone or email us and we will try to help. Our contact details can be found here.
We also have an extensive CD and cassette production FAQs section which may help to answer your questions.
