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Walkman

Walkman in 1985

A guide introducing the Sony Walkman product line in 1985. A year marked by increased diversification of appearance and usage.

In 1985, diversification of exterior design and specifications for different applications was promoted. The product is now configured to accommodate individual usage styles.

WM-D3

WM-D3

The WM-D3 is a professional-grade Walkman with recording capabilities. It features Dolby B and a disc drive mechanism, and uses AA batteries. It belongs to a lineage that prioritizes practicality as a portable recording device.

WM-50

WM-50

The WM-50 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic reversal function. It uses AA batteries.

WM-55

WM-55

The WM-55 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and uses AA batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.

WM-F55

WM-F55

The WM-F55 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse, and uses AA batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-R55

WM-R55

The WM-R55 is a Walkman with recording capabilities. It features Dolby B and automatic inversion, and uses AA batteries. It belongs to the early lineage of portable devices that incorporated recording functionality.

WM-F65

WM-F65

The WM-F65 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features recording capabilities and uses AA batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage, which integrated radio functionality.

WM-75

WM-75

The WM-75 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and uses AA batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.

WM-F75

WM-F75

The WM-F75 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse, and uses AA batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-F85

WM-F85

The WM-F85 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse, and supports recording and AA batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-101

WM-101

The WM-101 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.

WM-F101

WM-F101

The WM-F101 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.

WM-W800

WM-W800

The WM-W800 is a Walkman with radio and recording capabilities. It features Dolby B and uses AA batteries. It has an early combined configuration that combines radio and recording functions.

By 1985, the product line had expanded from simple playback devices to application-specific equipment. This configuration was subsequently applied as part of the segmentation design.

Sony Walkman in 1985
Sony Walkman in 1985Explore every major Sony Walkman released in 1985.IncludesWM-101, WM-D3, WM-50