25 Models released Verified Walkman models released in 1997.
Walkman in 1997
Year overview
Browse the Walkman lineup documented for 1997.
Browse the 1997 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 1997 Walkman models with built-in recording capability.
11 Radio models 1997 Walkman models with integrated radio listening.
1 Recording model Only Recording Walkman released in 1997.
Significance of 1997
- 25 verified models released.
- 1 milestone first.
- Recording on 3 models.
Milestones in 1997
- First WE WM-WE1
1996 / 1997 / 1998
- 1996: 29 archived models.
- 1997: 25 archived models.
- 1998: 21 archived models.
Notable models
Representative Walkman releases from 1997.
All Walkman models from 1997
Complete 1997 Walkman lineup.
1997 WM-EQ3
The WM-EQ3 is a playback-only Walkman.
1997 WM-EX7
The WM-EX7 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1997 WM-EX356
The WM-EX356 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1997 WM-EX364
The WM-EX364 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1997 WM-EX552
The WM-EX552 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1997 WM-EX654
The WM-EX654 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1997 WM-EX655
The WM-EX655 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1997 WM-FS1
The WM-FS1 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1997 WM-FS499
The WM-FS499 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1997 WM-FX5
The WM-FX5 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1997 WM-FX251
The WM-FX251 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1997 WM-FX463
The WM-FX463 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1997 WM-FX553
The WM-FX553 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1997 WM-FX655
The WM-FX655 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1997 WM-FX855
The WM-FX855 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.
1997 WM-GX322
The WM-GX322 is a Walkman with radio and recording capabilities.
1997 WM-GX652
The WM-GX652 is a Walkman with radio and recording functions.
1997 WM-GX655
The WM-GX655 is a Walkman with radio and recording capabilities.
1997 WM-MV1
The WM-MV1 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1997 WM-MY1
The WM-MY1 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
1997 WM-PA1
The WM-PA1 is a playback-only Walkman.
1997 WM-WE1
The WM-WE1 is a playback-only Walkman.
1997 WM-WE7
The WM-WE7 is a playback-only Walkman.
1997 YP-ER20
The YP-ER20 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic reversal function.
1997 YP-ES20
The YP-ES20 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.
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Further exploration
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