29 Models released Verified Walkman models released in 1996.
Walkman in 1996
Year overview
Browse the Walkman lineup documented for 1996.
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A structured summary before the full lineup and related archive links.
3 Recording models 1996 Walkman models with built-in recording capability.
12 Radio models 1996 Walkman models with integrated radio listening.
1 Dolby B model Only Walkman with Dolby B released in 1996.
Significance of 1996
- 29 verified models released.
- 1 milestone first.
- Recording on 3 models.
Milestones in 1996
- First Beans WM-EQ2
1995 / 1996 / 1997
- 1995: 31 archived models.
- 1996: 29 archived models.
- 1997: 25 archived models.
Notable models
Representative Walkman releases from 1996.
All Walkman models from 1996
Complete 1996 Walkman lineup.
1996 WM-EQ2
WM-EQ2 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1996 WM-EX3
The WM-EX3 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1996 WM-EX5
The WM-EX5 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1996 WM-EX348
The WM-EX348 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1996 WM-EX633
The WM-EX633 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1996 WM-EX641
The WM-EX641 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1996 WM-EX642
The WM-EX642 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1996 WM-EX833
The WM-EX833 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1996 WM-EX922
The WM-EX922 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1996 WM-FS191
The WM-FS191 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1996 WM-FS393
The WM-FS393 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1996 WM-FS397
The WM-FS397 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1996 WM-FS400
The WM-FS400 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1996 WM-FX123
The WM-FX123 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1996 WM-FX323
The WM-FX323 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1996 WM-FX421
The WM-FX421 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1996 WM-FX443
The WM-FX443 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1996 WM-FX833
The WM-FX833 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1996 WM-GX622
The WM-GX622 is a Walkman with radio and recording capabilities.
1996 WM-GX822
The WM-GX822 is a Walkman with radio and recording functions.
1996 WM-RX822
The WM-RX822 is a Walkman with recording capabilities.
1996 YP-ER21
The YP-ER21 is a playback-only Walkman.
1996 YP-ER22
The YP-ER22 is a playback-only Walkman.
1996 YP-ES21
The YP-ES21 is a playback-only Walkman.
1996 YP-ES22
The YP-ES22 is a playback-only Walkman.
1996 YP-EW20
The YP-EW20 is a playback-only Walkman.
1996 YP-EW21
The YP-EW21 is a playback-only Walkman.
1996 YP-EW22
The YP-EW22 is a playback-only Walkman.
1996 YP-EW23
The YP-EW23 is a playback-only Walkman.
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Further exploration
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- Read the 1996 year article Read the full editorial story behind Walkman in 1996.
- Walkman in 1995 See the lineup immediately before the 1996 releases.
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