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Walkman in 1998

Year overview

Browse the Walkman lineup documented for 1998.

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WM-EQ5

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21 Models released Verified Walkman models released in 1998.
1 Recording models 1998 Walkman models with built-in recording capability.
5 Radio models 1998 Walkman models with integrated radio listening.
1 Dynamic Bass Boost model Only Walkman with Dynamic Bass Boost released in 1998.
Significance of 1998
  • 21 verified models released.
  • 2 milestone firsts.
  • Recording on 1 model.
Milestones in 1998
1997 / 1998 / 1999
  • 1997: 25 archived models.
  • 1998: 21 archived models.
  • 1999: 19 archived models.

Notable models

Representative Walkman releases from 1998.

All Walkman models from 1998

Complete 1998 Walkman lineup.

1998 WM-E40ST

The WM-E40ST is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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Fashion Design

1998 WM-EK1

The WM-EK1 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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First Widdit
WM-EQ5

1998 WM-EQ5

The WM-EQ5 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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Beans

1998 WM-EQ7

The WM-EQ7 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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Special Edition

1998 WM-EQ9

The WM-EQ9 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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Last Beans
WM-EX9

1998 WM-EX9

The WM-EX9 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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F Mech

1998 WM-EX170

The WM-EX170 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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1998 WM-EX382

The WM-EX382 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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1998 WM-EX404

The WM-EX404 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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1998 WM-EX406

The WM-EX406 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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1998 WM-EX560

The WM-EX560 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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WM-EX677

1998 WM-EX677

The WM-EX677 is a playback-only Walkman equipped with an automatic inversion function.

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F Mech

1998 WM-FK2

The WM-FK2 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Radio
First FK

1998 WM-FQ01

The WM-FQ01 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Radio Auto-reverse

1998 WM-FS473

The WM-FS473 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Radio Auto-reverse

1998 WM-FX141

The WM-FX141 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Radio Auto-reverse

1998 WM-FX171

The WM-FX171 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Mega Bass AA

1998 WM-FX173

The WM-FX173 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

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1998 WM-FX453

The WM-FX453 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Mega Bass
Digital Tuner

1998 WM-FX483

The WM-FX483 is a Walkman with a built-in radio.

Remote Control
Digital Tuner

1998 WM-GX677

The WM-GX677 is a Walkman with radio and recording functions.

Recorder
F Mech

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