19 Models released Verified Walkman models released in 1985.
Walkman in 1985
Year overview
Browse the Walkman lineup documented for 1985.
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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
- First AA + Gumstick WM-101
1984 / 1985 / 1986
- 1984: 14 archived models.
- 1985: 19 archived models.
- 1986: 25 archived models.
Notable models
Representative Walkman releases from 1985.
1985 WM-101
The WM-101 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1985 WM-D3
The WM-D3 is a Walkman with recording capabilities and a professional configuration.
1985 WM-W800
The WM-W800 is a Walkman with radio and recording functions.
1985 WM-F75
The WM-F75 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
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.
1985 WM-24
The WM-24 is a playback-only Walkman.
1985 WM-28
The WM-28 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1985 WM-50
The WM-50 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1985 WM-55
The WM-55 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1985 WM-70
The WM-70 is a playback-only Walkman.
1985 WM-75
The WM-75 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic reversal function.
1985 WM-101
The WM-101 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1985 WM-D3
The WM-D3 is a Walkman with recording capabilities and a professional configuration.
1985 WM-F12
The WM-F12 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1985 WM-F17
The WM-F17 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1985 WM-F22
The WM-F22 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1985 WM-F55
The WM-F55 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1985 WM-F65
The WM-F65 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1985 WM-F75
The WM-F75 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1985 WM-F85
The WM-F85 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1985 WM-F101
The WM-F101 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1985 WM-R55
The WM-R55 is a Walkman with recording capabilities.
1985 WM-W800
The WM-W800 is a Walkman with radio and recording functions.
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