Advertisment
Advertisment
Promo

Photos: 30 years of the Sony Walkman

By Dara Kerr on 03 July 2009, 12:41pm

2 of 10

  • Previous
  • Photo 2: walkman-at-30-2
  • Next
Photos: 30 years of the Sony Walkman Image 2

Commonly known as the Walkman II, this 1981 WM-2 model sold 1.5 million units, making it the best-selling cassette Walkman to date. Its design was considered much more modern and stylish than the TPS-L2. It first came out in metallic grey and later was sold in black and red.

Top 10 Billboard Songs of 1981:

1. "Bette Davis Eyes" Kim Carnes

2. "Endless Love" Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

3. "Lady" Kenny Rogers

4. "(Just Like) Starting Over" John Lennon

5. "Jessie's Girl" Rick Springfield

6. "Celebration" Kool and The Gang

7. "Kiss On My List" Daryl Hall and John Oates

8. "I Love A Rainy Night" Eddie Rabbitt

9. "9 To 5" Dolly Parton

10. "Keep On Loving You" REO Speedwagon

Photo by Flickr user: chrisfer64

Source: Photos: The Sony Walkman turns 30 on CNET News

You Might Like These

Anonymous User Avatar

To get an avatar and username, log in or register

Anonymous User

Your email address must be entered but will not be displayed

Copy the letters and numbers to prove you're a human being. If you can't read this image, get another one. If you don't want to do this each time, register.

Random characters

All submitted content becomes the sole property of CBS Interactive and may be used, edited or rejected at CBS Interactive's sole discretion. You acknowledge that you, not CBS Interactive, are responsible for the contents of your submission. -- see Terms of Use

Advertisment