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The Vintage Walkman Database

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This was an effort to capture data from personal stereo cassette and radio devices into one list. It’s a massive undertaking given the number of models sold during the heyday of this technology. First captured in 2003, no other list existed on the Internet so we spent many weekends in the local library scanning dozens of audio and pop culture magazines for advertisements. Please use this as a guide or checklist in your effort to uncover those old, forgotten personal stereos. We are looking for a way to present in this a Wiki-like format so the world can offer their input.

Brand Model Year US Price function radio band(s) notes (a/r=auto reverse; l-r=left&right)
Aiwa TPS-30 1980 $160 recorder n/a first personal stereo cassette recorder
Aiwa CS-J1 1981 $200 recorder
Aiwa CS-J1SY 1982 $240 recorder FM/FM Stereo
Aiwa HR-S01 1982 $47      
Aiwa HS-J02 1982 $159 player FM Stereo  
Aiwa HS-P02 1982   player   a/r
Aiwa HS-P01 1982 $100      
Aiwa CS-300 1983 $100      
Aiwa HS-F1 1983 $83 recorder    
Aiwa HS-J300 1983 $120 player AM/FM Stereo a/r; telescopic antenna
Aiwa HS-J400 1983 $135 recorder AM/FM Stereo a/r
Aiwa HS-T400 1983 $115 player AM/FM Stereo a/r
Aiwa HS-T02 1983 $100 player AM/FM Stereo  
Aiwa CR-02 1984 $53 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo 1/2″ thick
Aiwa HS-F07 1984 $120 recorder AM/FM/FM Stereo a/r
Aiwa HS-J110 1984 $140 recorder AM/FM Stereo  
Aiwa HS-J11 1984 $160 recorder    
Aiwa HS-P01MKII 1984 $60 player    
Aiwa HS-P02MKII 1984 $90 player   a/r; Dolby B NR
Aiwa HS-P05 1984 $60 player    
Aiwa HS-P06 1984 $95 player FM Stereo  
Aiwa HS-P06MKII 1984 $90      
Aiwa SC-A3 1984 $40      
Aiwa SC-A5 1984 $60      
Aiwa CR-03 1985 $40      
Aiwa CR-05 1985 $45      
Aiwa HS-J07 1985 $120 recorder    
Aiwa HS-J500 1985 $140 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby B NR; a/r; anti-rolling; twin headphone
jacks
Aiwa HS-P05MKII 1985 $45 player    
Aiwa HS-S02 1985 $50      
Aiwa HS-J08 1985 $90 recorder FM Stereo a/r; Dolby B NR; wired remote
Aiwa SCA-5 1985 $45      
Aiwa HS-P07 1985 $90 player    
Aiwa HS-T200 1986 $90      
Aiwa HS-G500 1986 $110 player   Dolby B NR; twin headphone jacks; a/r; eq; wired remote control
Aiwa HS-J600 1986 $165      
Aiwa HS-T500 1986 $140 player
Aiwa HS-G600 1987 $104 player    
Aiwa HS-J350 1987 $125 recorder AM/FM Stereo a/r;
Aiwa HS-J600A 1987 $165 player    
Aiwa HS-T200 1987 $80      
Aiwa HS-T260 1987 $50 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby B NR
Aiwa HS-T600 1987 $140 player AM/FM Stereo  
Aiwa HS-J800 1988 $240 recorder AM/FM/TV digital; clock; Dolby B NR; a/r
Aiwa HS-G700 1988 $110
Aiwa HS-J360 1988 $100
Aiwa HS-J700 1988 $170
Aiwa HS-T260 1988 $65 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby B NR
Aiwa HS-T280 1988 $85 player FM Stereo digital
Aiwa HS-T380 1988 $110 player AM/FM Stereo digital
Aiwa HS-T600 1988 $150
Aiwa HS-T700 1988 $160
Aiwa HS-T800 1988 $170
Aiwa HS-J900 1989 $190 recorder
Aiwa HS-S900 1989 $200
Aiwa HS-T100 1989 player AM/FM Stereo
Aiwa HS-T210 1989 player a/r
Aiwa HS-T220 1989 player a/r,eq
Aiwa HS-T370 1989 player compact
Akai PM-01 1981 $170 player FM/FM Stereo tuner module
Caprice 1981 player  
Casio RD-10 1985 radio FM Stereo credit card size
Casio RD-100 1986 radio FM/FM Stereo credit card size
Craig J700 1981 $99 player “Soundalong”; twin headphone jacks; hi-lo tone switch; hotline mic; l-r volume
Cybernet Mini Concert PS-101 1981 $70 player   twin headphone jacks; l-r volume controls
Cybernet Mini Concert PS-103 1982 $130 player FM/FM Stereo tuner module
DAK Micro XV5000 1983 $80 player   a/r; (re-packaged for DAK by ??)
Emerson 1981 player
GE 7-1000 1981 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo “Stereo Radio Escape”; l-r volume slide controls  
GE 3-5270 1981 player “Stereo Tape Escape”; two HP jacks; hi-lo tone switch; mute; left-right volume
GE 3-5271 1981 player FM Stereo “Stereo Great Escape”; two HP jacks; hi-lo tone switch; mute; left-right volume
GE 3-5273 1983 $50 player AM/FM Stereo “Stereo Great Escape”; Stereo indicator LED
GE 7-1600 1983 $20 player AM/FM Stereo Stereo indicator LED
GE 3-5432 1985 player AM/FM Stereo eq
GE 3-5435 1986 player eq
GE 7-1285 1986 radio    
GE 7-1990 1989 $25 player AM/FM Stereo splashproof
Goldstar TSM-22 1982 player l-r volume control
Grundig Beat-Boy 100 1981 player    
Guardian 1981 player    
Gustronic 1981 player    
Hator Seiko Mr. FM 1984 radio FM two position volume switch; micro earbud shape; button battery cell
Hip Pocket FM Cassette 1982 $70      
Hitachi Walkalong 1989 $60 recorder AM/FM Stereo
Infinity 1981 player FM/FM Stereo tuner module; Dolby stereo
JC Penney SurroundSound 1981   $90 player   l-r volume controls; hotline mic
JC Penney Stereo 1981   $33 radio AM/FM Stereo l-r volume control
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $70 recorder AM/FM Stereo telescopic antenna; built-in speakers; auto-stop; dual condenser mikes; Canada dist.
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $70 player AM/FM Stereo telescopic antenna; built-in speakers; auto-stop; a/r; Canada dist.
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $40 player AM/FM Stereo l-r volume slide controls; dual headphone jacks; built-in speaker; auto-stop; Canada dist.
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $50 player AM/FM Stereo breakaway speakers; auto-stop; Canada dist.
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $50 player AM/FM Stereo breakaway speakers; auto-stop; Canada dist.
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $30 player AM/FM Stereo auto-stop; Canada dist.
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $40 player a/r; Canada dist.
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $25 player extra-small; Canada dist.
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $20 player twin headphone jacks; Canada dist.
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $15 player Canada dist.
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $15 radio AM/FM Stereo built-in speaker; telescopic antenna; stereo indicator LED; Canada dist.
JIL – Candle – Citizen – Walkymusic 1984   $12 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo slimline; l-r volume control; stereo indicator LED; Canada dist.
Juliette 1984   $14 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo “Walk-About”; stereo indicator LED
JVC CQ-1 1983 $70 player   Dolby NR
JVC CQ-1 1983 $80 player    
JVC CQ-11K 1983 $120 player   a/r; Dolby B NR
JVC CQ-F2 1983 $159 player FM Stereo radio cassette module; Dolby B NR
JVC CQ-F22K 1983 $190 player AM/FM/FM Stereo a/r; Dolby B NR; anti-rolling; hi-lo switch;
detachable radio
JVC CQ-11KJW 1984 $80 player   a/r; Dolby B NR; tone control
JVC CQ-R10JW 1985 $35 radio AM/FM Stereo headset radio; detachable tuner pack and battery pack
JVC CX-7BK 1989 $60 player dolby,a/r
JVC CX-F30 1989 $70 player AM/FM Stereo a/r
Kasuga Recorder/Player 1983 $90 recorder FM/FM Stereo two headphone jacks; l-r balance; hi-lo tone; internal stereo
microphone
Kenwood CP10 1983 $80 player    
Kenwood CP-80 1983 $190 player AM/FM/FM Stereo a/r; tuner module; snap-on micro speakers; Dolby B NR
KLH Solo 1981 $170 player FM/FM Stereo radio cassette module; Dolby B NR
KLH Solo II 1983 $150 player FM/FM Stereo radio cassette module; a/r; two headphone jacks; l-r
volume
Koss Music Box 1981 $64 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo hi-lo tone switch
Koss Music Box Cassette Player 1983 $110 player   Dolby NR
Koss Music Digital Music Box 1983 $110 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo digital; 8 presets; signal strength & battery strength readout; safeLite sound
level indicator
Koss KMBAZ 1984 $42 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo digital
Koss A3 1985 $70 player AM/FM/FM Stereo folding headphones
Liberty   1981   player    
Maxam RS-881 1983   $15 radio FM/FM Stereo “The Scooter”
Medana Pocket-Mate 198?   radio FM Stereo LCD calculator; LCD clock
MGT XT-3000 1983 $7 radio FM Stereo offered thru DAK w/ purchase of 10 cassettes
Mona   1981   player    
Mura Hi-Stepper HI-3 1981 $80 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo incl. Red Set III Headphones; carrying case
Mura Hi-6 1981   radio FM Stereo  
Mura HI-EX 1982   radio FM/FM Stereo slim design; hi-lo tone switch; stereo LED
Mura Sun Stepper 1986 $40 radio AM/FM Stereo solar powered; battery-free
NeWave 0817 1982 $39 radio AM/FM Stereo twin headphone jack; LED indicator; l-r volume control
Nippon FS-884 1982 player FM Stereo twin headphone jack; hotline mic; LED indicator; l-r volume control
Olympus SR-11 1982 $200 micro-recorder AM/FM/FM Stereo micro-cassette format; external antenna  
Panasonic RQ-J33 1981   player    
Panasonic RF-10 1982 $77 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo hi-lo tone switch; vinyl case
Panasonic RX-2700 1982 $250 recorder AM/FM Stereo auto-stop; telescopic antenna; internal speaker; strap and case
Panasonic RQ-J20X 1982   player   dbx NR; “dbx Way”; wow & flutter 0.035
Panasonic RQ-J5 1982 $100 casette player    
Panasonic RQ-J6 1982 $119 recorder built-in stereo mike; one-touch recording
Panasonic RX-1950 1982 $175      
Panasonic RQ-J55 1982 $110 recorder  
Panasonic RQ-WJ1 1983 player   mini-size
Panasonic RQ-J2 1983 $55 player   mini-size
Panasonic RF-444 1983 $24 radio AM/FM Stereo hi-lo tone control; FM stereo indicator LED
Panasonic RQ-J36 1983 $70 recorder   pause; tape counter; auto-stop; built-in mike
Panasonic RF-8 1983 $60 radio AM/FM Stereo ultra-compact; stereo/battery strength
Panasonic RQ-AR1 1984 $60 player   a/r
Panasonic RX-S35 1984 $75 player AM/FM Stereo ultra-mini; a/r; Dolby B NR
Panasonic RQ-J50 1985 $20 player   clear plastic well door
Panasonic RQ-J60 1985 $20 player   compact design
Panasonic RQ-J16 1985 $30 player   a/r
Panasonic RQ-J7 1985 $25 player   a/r
Panasonic RQ-JA5 1985 $75 player   eq; a/r; Dolby B NR
Panasonic RX-1925 1985 $35 player AM/FM Stereo LED battery indicator
Panasonic RX-1930 1985 $45 player AM/FM Stereo eq; FM/battery LED indicator
Panasonic RX-S25A 1985 $50 player AM/FM Stereo a/r
Panasonic RX-S28 1985 $70 recorder AM/FM Stereo a/r;
Panasonic RX-S38 1985 $100 recorder AM/FM Stereo a/r; separate amplified speakers; pause; built-in mike
Panasonic RX-SA10 1985 $110 player AM/FM Stereo a/r; Dolby B NR; ultra-compact; carrying case
Panasonic RF-110 1985   radio FM Stereo eq
Panasonic RF-11 1985 30 radio AM/FM/FM Steroe eq
Panasonic RF-H25 1985 $100 radio AM/FM Stereo “Sound Card”; “world’s thinnest & lightest stereo radio”; ni-cad battery
Panasonic RF-H5 1985 $45 radio FM/FM Stereo “Sound Band”; aux-in jack
Panasonic RF-H20 1985 $30 radio FM/FM Stereo RHC microchip; Ultra-Phonic mode switch; black or red
Panasonic RF-H5A 1986 $63 radio FM Stereo  
Panasonic RQ-JA61 1986 $20 casette player    
Panasonic RX-CW43 1986 $120 player/recorder AM/FM Stereo double cassette
Panasonic RSX-35 1986 $75 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby NR
Panasonic RX-1924 1986 $30 player AM/FM Stereo  
Panasonic RX-HD10 1986 $200 player & recorder AM/FM Stereo radio cassette module; double cassette
Panasonic RX-SA70 1986 $50 player   a/r
Panasonic RX-SA77 1986 $70 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby NR; eq
Panasonic RX-SA25 1987 $60 player AM/FM Stereo  
Panasonic RX-SA78 1987 $80 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby NR; a/r; eq; 1 FM preset
Panasonic RX-SR35 1987 $80 player AM/FM Stereo  
Panasonic RX-FM14 1987 $50 player AM/FM Stereo 4 colors
Panasonic RX-SA66 1987 $50 player AM/FM Stereo a/r
Panasonic RX-FM27 1987 $60 player AM/FM Stereo eq
Panasonic RX-SA255 1988 $200 player AM/FM Stereo ultra-small
Panasonic RX-SR25 1988 $60 recorder AM/FM Stereo
Panasonic RX-SA60 1988 $33 player AM/FM Stereo
Panasonic RX-SA79 1988 $130 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby,XBS bass system,eq,a/r,nicad battery
Panasonic RX-SA80 1988 $100 player AM/FM Stereo a/r
Panasonic RQ-V150 1989 $50 player AM/FM Stereo a/r,eq
Panasonic RQ-V340 1989 $130 player AM/FM Stereo xbs,a/r,dolby
Panasonic RQ-V340 1989 $130 player AM/FM Stereo xbs,dolby,a/r
Panasonic RQ-V50 1989 $30 player AM/FM Stereo dx switch
Panasonic RQJ-A52 1989 $20 player
Panasonic RX-SR39 1989 $80 recorder AM/FM Stereo
Panasonic RX-SA64 1989 $30 player AM/FM Stereo
Philips D6628 1983 player FM Stereo “Skyway”
Pioneer PK-3 1984 $100      
Pioneer PK-35V 1984 $90      
Pioneer PK-5AW 1984 $110 player   all-weather; a/r
Pioneer PK-9SV 1984 $130      
Pioneer PK-F9 1984 $140      
Pioneer PK-R7AW 1984 $120      
Proton 100 1982 $120 radio FM Stereo Schotz circuitry; bass & treble controls
Randix Audiologic Soundaround 1981   player    
RCD 1983 $23 radio FM Stereo earbud headphones
RCD 1983 $28 radio AM/FM Stereo earbud headphones
Sanyo M-5550 1981   player   aka Sportster; mic; AMSS; pitch control
Sanyo M-4430 1981   player   aka Sportster; mic; AMSS
Sanyo C-7 1982 $239      
Sanyo MG-10 1982 $46      
Sanyo MG-1 1982 $70      
Sanyo MG-2 1982 $80 player AM/FM/FM Stereo  
Sanyo MG-30 1982 $64 player AM/FM/FM Stereo  
Sanyo MG-9 1982 $35 player    
Sanyo MG-100 1983 $100      
Sanyo MG-110DT 1983 $110      
Sanyo MG-12 1983 $35      
Sanyo MG-15 1983 $43      
Sanyo MG-16D 1983 $65 player   dolby NR
Sanyo MG-31 1983 $50 player AM/FM/FM Stereo  
Sanyo MG-34DT 1983 $90 player AM/FM/FM Stereo tuner module; Dolby; “Sportster”
Sanyo MG-35 1983 $56      
Sanyo MG-36D 1983 $80      
Sanyo MG-7 1983 $25 player l-r volume control; auto-stop
Sanyo MG-8 1983 $30      
Sanyo MG-31A 1984 $50      
Sanyo MG-32 1984 $60      
Sanyo MG-41 1984 $50 player AM/FM/FM Stereo  
Sanyo MG-55 1984 $45      
Sanyo MG-80 1984 $70      
Sanyo MG-80D 1984 $55 player FM Stereo a/r
Sanyo MG-95 1984 $55 player AM/FM/FM Stereo a/r
Sanyo MG-98D 1984 $70      
Sanyo RP-45 1984 $25 radio AM/FM Stereo hi-lo tone control
Sanyo MG-15A 1985 $30 player    
Sanyo MGP-10 1985 $15 player   auto-stop
Sanyo MGP-16 1985 $23 player   auto-stop; anti-rolling; tone control; battery LED
Sanyo MGP-26 1985 $30 player   a/r; auto-stop; anti-rolling; tone control; battery LED
Sanyo MGP-30 1985 $35 player   eq; a/r
Sanyo MGP-44 1985 $80 player   eq; a/r; anti-rolling; Dolby B NR
Sanyo MGR-60 1985 $30 player AM/FM Stereo auto-stop
Sanyo MGR-66 1985 $33 player AM/FM/FM Stereo like MGR-66 with rewind
Sanyo MGR-70 1985 $40 player AM/FM/FM Stereo eq; anti-rolling; auto-stop
Sanyo MGR-76 1985 $48 player AM/FM/FM Stereo mini-size; a/r; anti-rolling; auto-stop
Sanyo MGR-80 1985 $55 player AM/FM Stereo a/r; anti-rolling; mute
Sanyo MGR-99 1985 $100 player AM/FM Stereo ultra-slim; Dolby B NR; a/r; anti-rolling
Sanyo MGR-150 1985 $120 recorder AM/FM Stereo ultra-slim; Dolby B NR; a/r; anti-rolling; pause
Sanyo RP-65 1985 $18 radio FM Stereo hi-lo tone control
Sanyo RP-66A 1985   $19 radio AM/FM Stereo hi-lo tone control
Sanyo RP-67A 1985   $40 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo credit card size; hi-lo tone control
Sanyo RP-68 1985   $30 radio AM/FM Stereo eq
Sanyo RP-70 1985   $35 radio AM/FM Stereo telescopic antenna; hi-lo tone control
Sanyo RP-80 1985   $45 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo headset; mute; external antenna jack
Sharp JC-11 1986 $65      
Sharp JC-22 1986 $90      
Sharp JC-790 1986 $150 player AM/FM Stereo a/r; fast playback; Dolby
Samsung ST-206 1982 player FM Stereo “MyMy”;FM cssette module
Sharp JC-850 1987 $100 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby NR; eq; a/r
Sharp JC-568 1989 $140 player AM/FM Stereo digital,10 presets,eq,a/r,3/89 p 22
Sharp JC-518 1989 $90
Sharp JCK-15 1989 $60 player a/r
Sony TPS-L2 1979 $200 player intro’d to US in 1980 as Soundabout then marketed as Walkman; two HP jacks;
left-right volume; mic “Hot-Line feature; vinyl case
Sony SRF-40W 1981 $70 radio FM/FM Stereo two HP jacks
Sony SRF-80W 1981 $220 radio AM/FM/FM Stereo aka Mystereo; external stereo speaker base
Sony WM-1 1982 $100 player twin headphone jacks
Sony WM-2 1981 $140 player  
Sony WA-33 1982 $130      
Sony WA-55 1982 $156 player    
Sony WM-3 1982 $149 player    
Sony WM-4 1982 $65 player    
Sony WM-5 1982 $100 player    
Sony WM-D6 1982 $250 recorder   Dolby B NR; LED level indicator; pitch control; quartz-controlled
Sony WM-R2 1982 $140 recorder   built-in stereo mike
Sony SRF-33W 1983 $55 radio FM Stereo  
Sony SRF-80W 1983 $100 radio FM Stereo  
Sony MDR-FM3 1983 $50 radio FM Stereo l-r volume controls; telescopic antenna
Sony WM-10 1983 $100 player   world’s smallest player; Dolby NR;
Sony WM-7 1983 $123      
Sony WM-F10 1983 $130 player FM Stereo  
Sony WM-F1 1983 $90 player FM Stereo twin headphone jacks
Sony XRM-10 1983 $380 player   Music Shuttle”; removable cassettte player for car
stereo
Sony SRF-5 1983 $55 radio FM Stereo water resistant; dx switch
Sony WM-F5 1983 $100 player FM Stereo “Sports”; “Swim Man”; water resistant; soft-touch controls
Sony SRF-20W 1984 $27 radio FM Stereo local-dx switch; LED tuning indicator
Sony WA-66 1984 $130      
Sony WM-16 1984 $70 player   a/r; Dolby NR
Sony WM-8 1984 $45 player    
Sony WM-D6C 1984 $250 recorder   Dolby B+C NR; quartz-lock speed control; disc drive; counter-inertial flywheel; pitch control
Sony WM-F10 1984 $110      
Sony WM-F8 1984 $70 player FM Stereo  
Sony WM-R15 1984 $120 recorder   a/r; Dolby B NR; counter-inertial flywheel; tape counter; pause
Sony SRF-201 1985 $70 radio FM Stereo FM Card Walkman; “World’s Smallest Walkman”; 1.2 oz; battery charger; feather-touch
volume control
Sony SRF-22W 1985 $30 radio FM Stereo local-dx switch; LED tuning indicator; twin headphone jacks
Sony SRFA-1 1985 $40 radio AM Stereo/FM Stereo; local-dx switch; LED tuning indicator
Sony WA-200 1985 $130      
Sony WM-10MKII 1985 $60 player   smallest in the world in 1985; counter-inertial flywheel; Dolby B NR
Sony WM-10RV 1985 $85 player   a/r; Dolby B NR; counter-inertial flywheel
Sony WM-11 1985 $40 player    
Sony WM-11D 1985 $35 player   auto-stop
Sony WM-18 1985 $45 player   same as WM-11D w/ a/r
Sony WM-75 1985 $75 player   “Sports”; a/r; water resistant; Dolby B NR
Sony WM-DC2 1985 $160 player   quartz locking system; disc drive; counter-inertial flywheel; Dolby B+C NR
Sony WM-F10MKII 1985 $90 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby B NR; counter-inertial flywheel
Sony WM-F12 1985 $45 player AM/FM Stereo local-dx switch
Sony WM-F15 1985 $85 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby B NR; counter-inertial flywheel
Sony WM-F18 1985 $75 player AM/FM/FM Stereo eq; Dolby B NR; counter-inertial flywheel; a/r
Sony WM-F65 1985 $120 recorder AM/FM Stereo Dolby B NR; stereo mic jack; counter-inertial flywheel; local-dx switch
Sony WM-F75 1985 $110 player AM/FM/FM Stereo a/r; Dolby B NR; “Sports”; water-resistant
Sony WM-W800 1985 $150 player & recorder   double cassette; stereo mic jack
Sony SRF-FM2 1986 $40 radio FM Stereo whip antenna
Sony WM-100 1986 $100 player   a/r; Dolby NR
Sony WM-207 1986   player AM/FM Stereo solar powered
Sony WM-65 1986 $110 player    
Sony WM-F100 1986 $125 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby NR; rechargeable
Sony WM-F17 1986 $65 player AM/FM Stereo  
Sony WM-F41 1986 $39 player AM/FM Stereo  
Sony WM-F73 1986 $125 player AM/FM Stereo “Sports”; Dolby; a/r; AM/FM Stereo
Sony WM-F77 1986 $90 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby NR; eq
Sony WM-DD 100 1987 $200 player   “Boodo Khan” loudness control; direct drive; Dolby NR;
closed-ear headphones
Sony SRF-F1 1987 $50 radio    
Sony WM-D3 1987 $210 player    
Sony WM-F200 1987 $170 recorder   “Super Walkman”
Sony WM-F200II 1987 $180 player    
Sony WM-F47 1987 $50 player AM/FM Stereo eq
Sony WM-41 1987 $25 player    
Sony SR-FM40W 1988 $50 radio AM/FM Stereo 7 presets
Sony SRF-4 1988 $30 radio FM Stereo
Sony SR-FM40W 1988 $50 radio AM/FM Stereo 7 presets
Sony SRF-4 1988 $30 radio FM Stereo
Sony WM-R202 1988 recorder ni-cad; a/r; stereo mic jack; (thanks Levi!)
Sony WM-A39 1988 $55 player AM/FM Stereo megabass,a/r
Sony WM-AF42 1988 $50 player AM/FM Stereo a/r,eq,dx switch
Sony WMA-F55 1988 $60 player AM/FM Stereo a/r
Sony WM-AF64 1988 $100 player AM/FM Stereo megabass
Sony WM-F100III 1988 $120 player AM/FM Stereo dolby,a/r,”Super Walkman”
Sony WM-F45 1988 $70 player AM/FM Stereo
Sony WM-F601 1988 $180 player AM/FM Stereo megabass
Sony WM-F69 1988 $75 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby,eq,a/r
Sony SRF-1440W 1989 $44 radio AM/FM Stereo
Sony SRF-75 1989 $60 radio AM/FM Stereo “Outback”; water-resistant
Sony WM-A26 1989 $35 player a/r
Sony WM-A602 1989 $90 player a/r,dolby,mega-bass
Sony WM-AF48 1989 $50 player AM/FM Stereo a/r
Sony WM-AF50 1989 $58 player AM/FM Stereo a/r,mega-bass
Sony WM-AF57 1989 $75 player AM/FM Stereo a/r,mega-bass,dolby
Sony WM-AF604 1989 $130 player AM/FM Stereo mega-bass; a/r
Sony WM-F200III 1989 $200 recorder AM/FM Stereo a/r;dolby;logic controls
Sony WM-F701C 1989 player AM/FM Stereo a/r;digital;10 presets
Sony WMA-16 1989 $26 player
Sony WMA-18 1989 $36 player
Sony WMA-39 1989 $56 player
Sony WMA-52 1989 $36 player
Sony WMA-65 1989 $76 player
Sony WMA-F23 1989 $36 player AM/FM Stereo
Sony WMA-F58 1989 $66 player AM/FM Stereo
Sony WMA-F61 1989 $66 player AM/FM Stereo
Sony WMA-F64 1989 $76 player AM/FM Stereo mega-bass
Sony WMA-F67 1989 $106 player AM/FM Stereo
Sony WMA-F79 1989 player AM/FM Stereo
Sony WM-F604 1989 $140 player AM/FM Stereo
Sony WM-F701 1989 $185 player AM/FM Stereo
Sony WM-501 1989 $160 player matte finish; MegaBass; a/r; (thanks Levi!)
Soundesign 1982 $100 player   “MusicMate”; l-r volume controls; twin headphone jacks; case and shoulder strap; D battery
Soundtripper   1981   player    
Stewart RH555 1981 $56 radio AM/FM Stereo twin headphone jacks; hotline mike; 9v battery
Stewart ST977 1982 player l-r volume controls; eject button
Teac PC7RX 1983 $145 player FM dbx
Technidyne HPS-100 1981   player   aka Hip-Pocket Stereo
Toshiba KTS-1 1981 $135 player FM  
Toshiba KTS-2 1981 $175 player FM/FM Stereo radio cassette module; two HP jacks; left-right volume; mic;
vinyl case
Toshiba KTR-1 1982 $100 cassette    
Toshiba KTR-1 1982 $70 player FM/FM Stereo radio cassette module
Toshiba KTR-2 1982 $139      
Toshiba KTR-2 1982 $73      
Toshiba KTS-3 1982 $70      
Toshiba KTV-S1 1982 $110 player AM/FM/FM Stereo  
Toshiba RP-S5 1983 $55 radio SW/AM/FM/FM Stereo  
Toshiba KTA-S10 1984 $115      
Toshiba KTA-S1 1984 $95 player AM/FM Stereo a/r
Toshiba KT-R1 1984 $80      
Toshiba KT-RS1 1984 $120 player FM Stereo “”Walky””; a/r; Dolby NR
Toshiba KTV-200 1984 $75      
Toshiba KTV-500 1984 $100      
Toshiba KT-VS2 1984 $80      
Toshiba KT-4015 1985 $40 player AM/FM Stereo anti-rolling mechanism
Toshiba KT-4025 1985 $55 player AM/FM Stereo a/r; anti-rolling mechanism
Toshiba KT-4035 1985 $55 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby B NR; a/r; anti-rolling mechanism
Toshiba KT-4055 1985 $55 player AM/FM Stereo super-mini; Dolby B NR; a/r; anti-rolling mechanism
Toshiba KT-4075 1985 $55 player AM/FM Stereo eq; Dolby B NR; a/r; anti-rolling mechanism
Toshiba KT-4085 1985 $55 recorder AM/FM Stereo eq; Dolby B NR; a/r; anti-rolling mechanism
Toshiba RT-KS1 1985 $120 player AM/FM Stereo water-resistant; a/r; Dolby B NR; anti-rolling
Toshiba KTA-S2 1985 $50      
Toshiba KTA-S2 1985 $80      
Toshiba KTR-S10 1985 $70      
Toshiba KTR-S7 1985 $122      
Toshiba RP-30 1985 $40 radio FM Stereo Super-Mini
Toshiba RP-20 1985 $22 radio AM/FM Stereo hi-lo switch
Toshiba RP-27 1985 $35 radio AM/FM Stereo LED indicator LED; credit card size
Toshiba RP-33 1985 $50 radio FM Stereo Super-Mini
Toshiba RTV-S3 1985 $35      
Toshiba KT-4016 1986 $30 player AM/FM Stereo  
Toshiba KT-4046 1986 $70 player AM/FM Stereo a/r; eq
Toshiba KT-4066 1986 $90 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby NR; eq
Toshiba RP-2020 1986 $60 radio FM Stereo 1.7 oz
Toshiba RP-2030 1986 $60 radio FM Stereo  
Toshiba RP-59 1986 $40 radio AM/FM Stereo super-mini; case
Toshiba KT-4046 1986 $50 player AM/FM Stereo a/r
Toshiba KT-4047 1987 $60 player AM/FM Stereo Dolby NR; eq; a/r
Toshiba KT-4087 1987 $130 recorder AM/FM Stereo a/r
Toshiba RP-2057 1987 $40 radio AM/FM Stereo digital,10 presets
Toshiba KT-4087 1987 $150 recorder AM/FM Stereo a/r
Toshiba RP-2017 1987 $20 radio AM/FM Stereo
Toshiba KT-4568 1988 $120 player AM/FM Stereo digital,a/r,dolby
Toshiba KT-4188 1988 $150 recorder AM/FM Stereo a/r,dolby,remote
Toshiba KT-4048 1988 $55 player AM/FM Stereo a/r,dolby,eq
Toshiba KT-4538 1988 $80 player AM/FM Stereo digital,10 presets,eq,clock,a/r
Toshiba KT-4818 1988 $46 player AM/FM Stereo
Toshiba KT-4868 1988 $146 player digital,10 presets,eq,clock,a/r
Toshiba KT-4038 1988 player AM/FM Stero a/r
Toshiba KT-4029 1989 $40 player AM/FM Stereo eq
Toshiba KT-4529 1989 player AM/FM Stereo digital
Unisef   1981   player    
Unitech Pocket Concert Plus 1982 $70 player FM/FM Stereo tuner module
Unitech Mini-2010 1986 $60 player AM/FM Stereo tuner module
Windsor 1982 $56 radio AM/FM Stereo twin headphone jacks; hotline mike; 9v battery; same as Stewart RH555
Windsor CS690 1982 $100 player l-r volume slide controls; play/rewind; tone control
Yorx   1981   player    

Boombox Sightings in Times Square

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The following frame captures are from the 1980 film Times Square. Not only is the movie rife with incredible ghettoblasters, but the story, soundtrack and acting are all pretty good. Grab the DVD if you can. Times Square was shot entirely in depressed, gritty post-disco New York City at a time when boomboxes were to be seen and heard at every turn.

Shoulder-strapped JVC. Ignore the guy with his hand in his pants.

Main character Nicki blasting the Ramones’ “I Wanna Be Sedated” in the halls of a psychiatric hospital.

Times Square electronics shop open late for business.

Main character Nicki dancing to the sound of dude’s JVC RC-550.

Friends gathered around a boombox on a rooftop.

Getting through mid-day traffic with the help of a stereo.

Self-conscious teen punk chicks oblivious to the wonders behind them.

Teen girls resist the dangers of Times Square armed with a boombox.

Jimmy’s RC-550

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Jimmy in Montreal valiantly won this classic JVC RC-550 in a fierce auction on eBay a while back. It’s a rare piece and one of a select few equipped with a 10″ woofer. There’s a little directional microphone up top, a fine tuning knob in the front and five bands of radio coverage. In case you were wondering, this model records and plays back in mono only.

Nightmare On Elm Street Boombox

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The first in a successful series of slasher flicks, Wes Craven’s Nightmare on Elm Street graced us with a small role by a giant star…Take a close look, do you see? No, not Johnny Depp, I was referring to that GE behind him. Dubbed “The Blockbuster” back in ’83, it’s the 3-5259. Thanks Dwayne for the capture.

National RS-4360

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Obtaining this stereo was a big achievement for me, it was one I’ve wanted for several years. It’s a National RS-4360 but is identical to the Panasonic RX-7700. I love the sound on this stereo and the incredible reception. The little stereo mics up top are aluminum and flip up with the touch of a button. The tuning knob is weighted and feels much like a home receiver. This radio will sit in my office at home to be enjoyed for years to come.

Grundig RR-1020

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Rich in the UK has an impressive stereo collection and is quite knowledgeable. You might bump into him in the Boombox Message Forum. Here’s a picture of his gorgeous Grundig RR-1020, a radio enthusiast’s dream. This one appears to have an analog and digital readout! Like other Grundigs of the day this has frequency presets so you can access your favorite station at the push of the button. Very high tech for an early ’80s stereo cassette.

Only In Japan, Aiwa’s Answering Machine Boombox

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Perhaps one of the most innovative (read: useless) boomboxes is Aiwa’s <i>Rusuban</i> CS-TW80. This sleak little model from 1987 was equipped with AM/FM and TV sound, dual cassettes and two RJ-45 jacks in the back. What for? For the telephone answering system, of course! That’s right, the CS-TW80 connected to your phone line to record incoming calls onto cassette.