25 Models released Verified Walkman models released in 1986.
Walkman in 1986
Year overview
Browse the Walkman lineup documented for 1986.
Browse the 1986 lineup, then continue into the year article and related archive paths.
A structured summary before the full lineup and related archive links.
2 Recording models 1986 Walkman models with built-in recording capability.
12 Radio models 1986 Walkman models with integrated radio listening.
1 Sports model Only Sports Walkman released in 1986.
Significance of 1986
- The WM-109 introduced the archive's first wired remote.
- Controls started moving off the main body.
- Sony also expanded deeper into Sports variants.
1985 / 1986 / 1987
- 1985: 19 archived models.
- 1986: 25 archived models.
- 1987: 24 archived models.
Notable models
Representative Walkman releases from 1986.
1986 DD-100
The DD-100 is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism.
1986 WM-109
The WM-109 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1986 WM-F202
The WM-F202 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F107
The WM-F107 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
All Walkman models from 1986
Complete 1986 Walkman lineup.
1986 DD-100
The DD-100 is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism.
1986 WM-25
The WM-25 is a playback-only Walkman.
1986 WM-31
The WM-31 is a playback-only Walkman.
1986 WM-31SS
The WM-31SS is a playback-only Walkman.
1986 WM-34
The WM-34 is a playback-only Walkman.
1986 WM-35
The WM-35 is a Walkman for playback only.
1986 WM-45
The WM-45 is a playback-only Walkman.
1986 WM-60
The WM-60 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1986 WM-100
The WM-100 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1986 WM-102
The WM-102 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1986 WM-104
The WM-104 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1986 WM-109
The WM-109 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1986 WM-F45
The WM-F45 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F57
The WM-F57 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F60
The WM-F60 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F63
The WM-F63 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F67
The WM-F67 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F73
The WM-F73 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F77
The WM-F77 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F102
The WM-F102 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F104
The WM-F104 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F107
The WM-F107 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-F202
The WM-F202 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-K1
The WM-K1 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1986 WM-R202
The WM-R202 is a Walkman with recording capabilities.
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Further exploration
Continue from the 1986 lineup into related articles, collections, and timeline paths.
- Read the 1986 year article Read the full editorial story behind Walkman in 1986.
- Walkman in 1985 See the lineup immediately before the 1986 releases.
- Walkman in 1987 Follow the Walkman line into the next stage after 1986.
- Browse all Walkman collections Move from the year view into broader Walkman themes and branches.
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