39 Models released Verified Walkman models released in 1989.
Walkman in 1989
Year overview
Browse the Walkman lineup documented for 1989.
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2 Recording models 1989 Walkman models with built-in recording capability.
19 Radio models 1989 Walkman models with integrated radio listening.
1 Auto-reverse model Only Auto-reverse Walkman released in 1989.
Significance of 1989
- 39 documented models show full late-cassette maturity.
- Dock charging and more remotes refined daily use.
- The lineup spanned mainstream and niche branches.
Milestones in 1989
- First Dock Charging WM-F707
1988 / 1989 / 1990
- 1988: 27 archived models.
- 1989: 39 archived models.
- 1990: 18 archived models.
Notable models
Representative Walkman releases from 1989.
All Walkman models from 1989
Complete 1989 Walkman lineup.
1989 WM-170
The WM-170 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1989 WM-171
The WM-171 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1989 WM-172
The WM-172 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1989 WM-506
The WM-506 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1989 WM-607
The WM-607 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1989 WM-609
The WM-609 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1989 WM-701S
The WM-701S is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic reversal function.
1989 WM-702
The WM-702 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1989 WM-703C
The WM-703C is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1989 WM-3060
The WM-3060 is a playback-only Walkman.
1989 WM-A602
The WM-A602 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1989 WM-AF48
The WM-AF48 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-AF54
The WM-AF54 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-AF56
The WM-AF56 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-AF59
The WM-AF59 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-AF62
The WM-AF62 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-AF65
The WM-AF65 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-AF79
The WM-AF79 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-AF604
The WM-AF604 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-B12
The WM-B12 is a playback-only Walkman.
1989 WM-B19
The WM-B19 is a playback-only Walkman.
1989 WM-B47
The WM-B47 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1989 WM-B53
The WM-B53 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1989 WM-B603
The WM-B603 is a playback-only Walkman.
1989 WM-BF57
The WM-BF57 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-BF59
The WM-BF59 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-DD9
The WM-DD9 is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism.
1989 WM-DD10
The WM-DD10 is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism.
1989 WM-DD30
The WM-DD30 is a playback-only Walkman that employs a disc drive mechanism.
1989 WM-F18
The WM-F18 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-F180
The WM-F180 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-F181
The WM-F181 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-F606
The WM-F606 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-F701T
The WM-F701T is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-F702
The WM-F702 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-F707
The WM-F707 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-F2015
The WM-F2015 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-F3030
The WM-F3030 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1989 WM-R707
The WM-R707 is a Walkman with recording capabilities.
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Further exploration
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- Walkman in 1988 See the lineup immediately before the 1989 releases.
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