What is purple tapes?

Purple tapes are cassette tapes that have a purple-colored cassette shell. These tapes were popular in the 1980s and 1990s, especially in the hip-hop and rap music scenes. Purple tapes were often used by underground or independent artists as a way to stand out and differentiate themselves from mainstream artists who used standard black cassette tapes. The Wu-Tang Clan's debut album, "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)," was famously released on a purple tape in 1993. Today, purple tapes have become collectibles for music enthusiasts and are sought after for their unique aesthetic appeal.