A friend recently asked if I knew where he could get a “vintage” Sony Walkman for his 14-year-old daughter’s Birthday. That’s all she wants, he said. Not an iPhone. Not a PlayStation. Not even a pony.

Soon after it arrived on the scene, this piece of modern audio technology was the must-have item of its time. With superior audio quality and the ability to take your music on the go while jogging, on ...

Sony's Video Walkman may seem ancient now that everyone has a smartphone in their pocket, but it was cutting edge in 1989.Jim Stogdill from Stogdill's TV & Appliance showed off the newest technology ...

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Sony Corp. opened an exhibition Monday in Tokyo's bustling Ginza district to mark the 40th anniversary of its signature Walkman. The handheld audio player debuted on July 1, 1979, offering portable ...

Mark Ip, based in Hong Kong, is one of the higher-profile Walkman collectors; he aims for the most pristine models he can find, which he shows off on his popular Instagram page.

Released in 1979, the original Sony Walkman completely changed how people listened to music. Your tunes were free to go anywhere—and sound like complete garbage. The quality of music on cassette tapes ...