Ever since The Buggles' "Video Killed The Radio Star" ushered in MTV at exactly midnight in August 1981, everyone has been looking whether the radio is actually about to become obsolete.

Almost four decades later, radio has not only thrived but evolved to adapt to technology. While it has mostly left the traditional platform most of us have known and loved, you can still capture that good old listening experience with these vintage-style radios.

Crosley CR3037A-WS Harmony Modern Bluetooth FM Tabletop Radio, White Sand

Crosley CR3037A-WS Harmony Modern Bluetooth FM Tabletop Radio, White Sand
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Named after "The Henry Ford of Radio" himself, Powel Crosley, the Crosley tabletop radio, is both an FM radio and has a Bluetooth receiver for your devices. Perfect for any aesthetic with its minimalist, white sandbox exterior and angled feet, which is both convenient and reminiscent of the 50s and 60s radios.

Look for the best FM radio stations in your area with its chrome round dial. If you prefer your playlist, connect to the CR3037A-WS Harmony via Bluetooth and stream your tunes in its full-range speaker.

Sangean WR-15WL AM/FM Table Top Wooden Radio, Walnut

Sangean WR-15WL AM/FM Table Top Wooden Radio, Walnut
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Nothing says vintage than to have an electronic device in a wooden case. Enjoy the ambiance and the functionality that comes with the Sangean WR-15WL. The FM radio comes in a medium density fibreboard (MDF) cabinet and real walnut veneer finish.

Enjoy the challenge and the satisfaction of that precise FM tuning with its rotary vernier control. Or listen to how this vintage-looking wooden radio plays your updated playlist with its 3.5mm auxiliary input or boost its audio output with its line out jack found at the back.

Victrola Wooden Desktop FM Radio with Bluetooth, Mahogany

Victrola Wooden Desktop FM Radio with Bluetooth, Mahogany
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For those looking for a lower, wooden radio, Victrola has the perfect product for you. Its 8.94 by 5.31 by the 6.34-inch case is made up of mahogany for that smooth, deep wooden finish. It also comes with an aluminum face and chrome dials for that aesthetic.

Also, its FM tuning dial is backlit and is also fitted with a Bluetooth adapter and a 3.5mm jack. Currently, the model only comes in a 110-120 VAC cord.

Crosley CR3036D Tribute Vintage AM/FM Bluetooth Radio, White Sand

Crosley CR3036D Tribute Vintage AM/FM Bluetooth Radio, White Sand
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Crosley returns to the list with its portable alternative. The Tribute vintage radio now has both AM and FM and comes in either charcoal or white sand cabinet. Its clean exterior is a fusion of vintage visuals and modern functionality, being small enough to fit in most places.

Its shiny gold knobs give off that vintage vibe, dividing the front panel with an analog indicator for your frequency surfing and its full-range speaker. Of course, you can stream your music either by Bluetooth or by using the auxiliary jack.

Sangean WR-11SE AM/FM Table Top Radio 40th Anniversary Edition

 Sangean WR-11SE AM/FM Table Top Radio 40th Anniversary Edition
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This limited edition Sangean tabletop radio is the company's 40th-anniversary offering, in an MDF cabinet with a walnut veneer finish. Its gold face adds a touch of class in its overall vintage radio vibe.

Listen to both AM or FM with its improved sensitivity and analog tuning knob. You can also connect it with your other devices with its selection of AC or DC input, auxiliary jack, REC out, and headphone jack. 

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