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By the late 1970s, Steepletone was growing rapidly and expanding its product range, adding new British-made audio equipment alongside a selection of imported radios from Hong Kong. This period marked a turning point for the company, as Steepletone began introducing more unique and innovative products to the market—establishing the brand’s reputation for offering something different in the world of home audio

By the early 1980s, Steepletone’s product range had grown to include cassette recorders, in-car entertainment systems, and headphones, reflecting the evolving ways people listened to music. These high-quality and innovative products quickly gained recognition from major retailers, and Steepletone was proudly stocked by Woolworths, Littlewoods, and Tesco, bringing the brand into homes across the UK. This era not only cemented Steepletone’s reputation as a trusted British audio brand but also demonstrated its ability to combine stylish design with practical functionality, appealing to a wide audience of music lovers

The late 1980s and early 1990s saw Steepletone truly come into its own. The brand embraced a new direction, introducing a range of playful and innovative products that captured the spirit of the times. This included electronic toys, karaoke machines, “My First Turntable” sets for young vinyl enthusiasts, novelty alarm clocks, and iconic jukeboxes. These additions showcased Steepletone’s ability to combine fun, creativity, and quality, appealing to both families and music lovers

Entering a new decade, Steepletone refreshed its branding, introducing the iconic sound waves logo—a tribute to the company’s deep roots in sound and music. This era marked continued growth and success, highlighted in 2002 when the brand celebrated reaching 500,000 sales of its popular AFR1 Angle Fish Shower Radio. In 2024, the iconic fish radio made a modern comeback, upgraded with FM and Bluetooth, bringing a classic design into the 21st century while staying true to Steepletone’s heritage of innovation and quality.

By this stage, Steepletone had become a major force in the audio, tech, and gift markets, proudly supplying products to over 1,000 stockists worldwide—an incredible milestone for a brand that started from the boot of a car in 1972. This global reach reflected the trust retailers had in Steepletone’s quality, creativity, and unique product range, which included standout items like the Street Machine boombox, the TEXT LED Light bulb range, and Bluetooth table speakers. These innovations showcased the brand’s ability to anticipate trends and deliver products that were both fun and functional

In 2022, Steepletone proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of innovation, design, and British audio heritage. Since its founding in 1972, the business has remained family-owned and operated by the Tyler family, now spanning three generations. Over these five decades, Steepletone has grown from humble beginnings—selling radios and record players from the boot of a car—into a trusted and globally recognized brand. Throughout its history, the company has stayed true to its founding values of quality, creativity, and a passion for sound, continually bringing unique and innovative audio products to homes worldwide.

As of 2026, we continue to thrive as a proud British brand, with all products thoughtfully designed and developed in the UK with a focus on quality, style, and functionality.