24 Models released Verified Walkman models released in 1987.
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.
3 Recording models 1987 Walkman models with built-in recording capability.
12 Radio models 1987 Walkman models with integrated radio listening.
1 Recording model Only Recording Walkman released in 1987.
Significance of 1987
- 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.
1986 / 1987 / 1988
- 1986: 25 archived models.
- 1987: 24 archived models.
- 1988: 27 archived models.
Notable models
Representative Walkman releases from 1987.
1987 WM-501
The WM-501 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1987 WM-503
The WM-503 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1987 WM-504
The WM-504 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1987 WM-F203
The WM-F203 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
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 an automatic inversion function.
1987 WM-68
The WM-68 is a playback-only Walkman.
1987 WM-103
The WM-103 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1987 WM-501
The WM-501 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1987 WM-503
The WM-503 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1987 WM-504
The WM-504 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
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 an automatic reversal function.
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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 Walkman timeline Step back from 1987 and view the wider Walkman chronology.