6 Models released Verified Discman models released in 1988.
Discman in 1988
Year overview
Pocket-size experiments and CD Walkman naming pushed Discman into a new phase.
Browse the 1988 lineup, then continue into related archive paths.
A structured summary before the full lineup and related archive links.
4 8cm CD models 1988 Discman models with 8cm cd.
1 AA Battery model 1988 Discman model with aa battery.
1 Speaker model Only Speaker Discman model released in 1988.
Significance of 1988
- Pocket Discman designs reached a new peak in 1988.
- The D-88 turned 8cm CD portability into a statement product.
- Sony pushed Discman toward smaller and more segmented forms.
1987 / 1988 / 1989
- 1987: 5 archived models.
- 1988: 6 archived models.
- 1989: 8 archived models.
Notable models
Representative Discman releases from 1988.
All Discman models from 1988
Complete 1988 Discman lineup.
1988 D-20
The D-20 is a compact portable CD player built on the same platform.
1988 D-40
The D-40 is a portable CD player based on the D-20, with a revised exterior and finish.
1988 D-82
The D-82 is a portable CD player that supports playback of 8cm CDs only.
1988 D-88
The D-88 is a portable CD player with a compact body that supports playback of 12cm and 8cm CDs.
1988 D-150
The D-150 is a portable CD player with improved vibration resistance and power supply configuration.
1988 D-5000
The D-5000 is a portable CD player for children in the "My First Sony" series.
Browse by feature
Browse the 1988 lineup through major functions, formats, and product branches.
Further exploration
Continue from the 1988 lineup into related articles, collections, and timeline paths.
- Read the 1988 year article Read the full editorial story behind Discman in 1988.
- Discman in 1987 See the lineup immediately before the 1988 releases.
- Discman in 1989 Follow the Discman line into the next stage after 1988.
- Browse all Discman collections Move from the year view into broader Discman themes and branches.
- Browse the full Discman timeline Step back from 1988 and view the wider Discman chronology.