9 Models released Verified Walkman models released in 1983.
Walkman in 1983
Year overview
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3 Radio models 1983 Walkman models with integrated radio listening.
1 Sports model Only Sports Walkman released in 1983.
Significance of 1983
- The WM-F5 introduced the archive's first Sports Walkman.
- Durability and outdoor use became part of the lineup.
- Sony pushed the format beyond commuter playback.
Milestones in 1983
- First Sports WM-F5
1982 / 1983 / 1984
- 1982: 8 archived models.
- 1983: 9 archived models.
- 1984: 14 archived models.
Notable models
Representative Walkman releases from 1983.
All Walkman models from 1983
Complete 1983 Walkman lineup.
1983 WM-6
The WM-6 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1983 WM-8
The WM-8 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1983 WM-9
The WM-9 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1983 WM-10
The WM-10 is a playback-only Walkman.
1983 WM-16
The WM-16 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1983 WM-20
The WM-20 is a playback-only Walkman.
1983 WM-F5
The WM-F5 is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism.
1983 WM-F10
The WM-F10 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1983 WM-F20
The WM-F20 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
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Further exploration
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