Is this Buggles cassette album still considered a collectible item?

As a 1980 electronic release on Island Records, it holds value for collectors of vintage electronic music.

What is the original release format and year?

It was released in 1980 in the cassette album format.

There are currently 2 copies of the Buggles cassette album available for purchase.

Name: Buggles* Island Records – The Age Of Plastic (Cassette, Album)
Brand: Buggles*

Electronic

What The Age Of Plastic by Buggles* is worth on the used market.

Buggles* Island Records value — Discogs floor $5.9. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · Island RecordsFormat · Cassette, AlbumGenre · Electronic

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The Age Of Plastic by Buggles* (1980) on Cassette, Album. The Discogs marketplace floor is $5.90 with 2 copies currently for sale.

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Discogs floor	$5.9	eBay sold comps

Is this Buggles cassette album still considered a collectible item?: As a 1980 electronic release on Island Records, it holds value for collectors of vintage electronic music.
What is the original release format and year?: It was released in 1980 in the cassette album format.
How many copies of this album are currently for sale?: There are currently 2 copies of the Buggles cassette album available for purchase.