Walkman in 1987
Year overview
Browse the Walkman lineup documented for 1987.
Browse the 1987 lineup, then continue into the year article and related archive paths.
A structured summary before the full lineup and related archive links.
- Dynamic Bass Boost and Mega Bass entered the archive.
- Sony was shaping sound as well as shrinking hardware.
- The lineup was moving toward late-1980s segmentation.
Notable models
Representative Walkman releases from 1987.
All Walkman models from 1987
Complete 1987 Walkman lineup.
1987 WM-32
The WM-32 is a playback-only Walkman.
1987 WM-33
The WM-33 is a playback-only Walkman.
1987 WM-36
The WM-36 is a playback-only Walkman.
1987 WM-38
The WM-38 is a playback-only Walkman.
1987 WM-51
The WM-51 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1987 WM-68
The WM-68 is a playback-only Walkman.
1987 WM-103
The WM-103 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1987 WM-501
The WM-501 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1987 WM-503
The WM-503 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1987 WM-504
The WM-504 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
1987 WM-DD3
The WM-DD3 is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism.
1987 WM-F31
The WM-F31 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-F38
The WM-F38 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-F46
The WM-F46 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-F47
The WM-F47 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-F51
The WM-F51 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-F66
The WM-F66 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-F69
The WM-F69 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-F109
The WM-F109 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-F203
The WM-F203 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-F501
The WM-F501 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-F502
The WM-F502 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-F601
The WM-F601 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1987 WM-J501
The WM-J501 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with auto-reverse.
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Further exploration
Continue from the 1987 lineup into related articles, collections, and timeline paths.
- Read the 1987 year article Read the full editorial story behind Walkman in 1987.
- Walkman in 1986 See the lineup immediately before the 1987 releases.
- Walkman in 1988 Follow the Walkman line into the next stage after 1987.
- Browse all Walkman collections Move from the year view into broader Walkman themes and branches.
- Browse the full portable audio timeline Step back from 1987 and view the wider portable audio chronology.