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I'll upvote because I think it's a valid unpopular opinion! I completely disagree, and find the physical media itself a total hassle and very limiting to the speakers connected to the tape deck etc.
If you were to say though that the artwork, lyric booklets etc have massive value and make listening to the music a more immersive experience (especially a first listen), then I'd be with you. Imagine the world having to experience Folklore with a lyric and art book sleeve - much more satisfying! But in pure satisfaction of listening, nah.
Tapes and CD's >

The greatest thing about it is the limited nature of the media. You can't just do infinite skipping of songs. You have to listen. >

this reminds me of a time i was driving two friends out for a night out when we were younger. it was right around when ipods were new. this girl gets in my car and i have my CD playing and she's like "oh i have my ipad we can listen to my music!" (i didn't ask or invite you to do that ...?) but i acquiesced because she was a friend of a friend and i was trying to be polite.
what happened next was a 30 minute drive where she changed songs every 30-45 seconds. "oh i like this song! oh i like this song! oh i like this song!" fuck just leave it on ONE song please!! >

It is a pleasure to possess music as an object.  The object can be art as well, the art on an album cover, for example.   Even if music is a crappy mp3, you HAVE it, you OWN it.
Music should not be dependant on an internet connection, a commercial relationship, a personal account or a credit card. >

I grew up with through records, tapes, and CDs and I’ll take Spotify any day. >

I’m almost 40.
The last car I owned that had a tape deck was in 2001.
The last car I owned that had a CD slot was in 2013.
Good luck with this hobby. >

Plus, it’s legal to fumble through your physical collection while driving. >

I grew up with cassettes and cd's but I prefer Youtube now . I don't have to worry about all that clutter sitting around the house