Sony Walkman Checklist
From the first TPS-L2 to the yellow Sports Walkmans: the Sony Walkman checklist with real collector photos.
Sony Walkman TPS-L2
1979
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Sony Walkman WM-2
1981
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Sony Walkman Professional WM-D6C
1984
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Sony Walkman WM-DD9
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Sony Sports Walkman WM-F5
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About this checklist
Sony's TPS-L2 went on sale in 1979 and created the personal stereo. The Walkman name became a word of its own, and the compact WM-2 of 1981 turned the cassette player into an everyday accessory.
Over the following decades Sony released hundreds of Walkman models. Audiophiles hunt for the WM-D6C Professional and the WM-DD series, while the bright yellow Sports Walkmans, water-resistant cassette players and radios such as the WM-F5, the WM-FS range and the SRF radios, are a collecting theme of their own.
This checklist starts with landmark models and a large group of Sports Walkmans. Each entry shows photos from Save All collectors and how many of them own one. Add your Walkmans in the app to track your collection.
Frequently asked questions
What was the first Sony Walkman?
The first Walkman was the Sony TPS-L2, released in Japan in July 1979.
What is a Sports Walkman?
Sports Walkmans are Sony's water-resistant models, usually in bright yellow, made for outdoor use. The range includes cassette players and radios.
Why is the WM-D6C sought after?
The WM-D6C Professional is a high-quality portable cassette recorder and player, used by journalists and music fans for its sound quality.