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Walkman in 1985

Year overview

Browse the Walkman lineup documented for 1985.

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WM-101

A structured summary before the full lineup and related archive links.

19 Models released Verified Walkman models released in 1985.
6 Recording models 1985 Walkman models with built-in recording capability.
9 Radio models 1985 Walkman models with integrated radio listening.
1 Sports model Only Sports Walkman released in 1985.
Significance of 1985
  • The WM-101 introduced Sony's gumstick-plus-AA approach.
  • Slimmer bodies became easier to build around rechargeables.
  • Portability shifted toward elegance and everyday convenience.
Milestones in 1985
1984 / 1985 / 1986
  • 1984: 14 archived models.
  • 1985: 19 archived models.
  • 1986: 25 archived models.

Notable models

Representative Walkman releases from 1985.

All Walkman models from 1985

Complete 1985 Walkman lineup.

1985 WM-23

The WM-23 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

Auto-reverse
Tape Selector

1985 WM-24

The WM-24 is a playback-only Walkman.

Dolby B AA

1985 WM-28

The WM-28 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

Auto-reverse Dolby B
WM-50

1985 WM-50

The WM-50 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

Auto-reverse AA

1985 WM-55

The WM-55 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

Auto-reverse Dolby B

1985 WM-70

The WM-70 is a playback-only Walkman.

AA Playback-only

1985 WM-75

The WM-75 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic reversal function.

Auto-reverse Sports
WM-101

1985 WM-101

The WM-101 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

Auto-reverse
First AA + Gumstick
WM-D3

1985 WM-D3

The WM-D3 is a Walkman with recording capabilities and a professional configuration.

Professional Disc Drive

1985 WM-F12

The WM-F12 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Radio AA

1985 WM-F17

The WM-F17 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Recorder Radio
WM-F22

1985 WM-F22

The WM-F22 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Radio Auto-reverse

1985 WM-F55

The WM-F55 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Radio Auto-reverse

1985 WM-F65

The WM-F65 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Recorder Radio
WM-F75

1985 WM-F75

The WM-F75 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Radio Auto-reverse

1985 WM-F85

The WM-F85 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Recorder Radio
WM-F101

1985 WM-F101

The WM-F101 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Radio Auto-reverse
WM-R55

1985 WM-R55

The WM-R55 is a Walkman with recording capabilities.

Recorder Auto-reverse
WM-W800

1985 WM-W800

The WM-W800 is a Walkman with radio and recording functions.

Recorder Radio

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