10 Facts About the History of the Sony Walkman That Bring you Back
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Do you remember the Walkman? On the 1st of July 1979 Sony released their portable cassette player that would soon become a household name. Although today’s music players use a different technology altogether, the love of the Walkman never truly died. In honour of their legacy, we present to you the history of the Sony Walkman in 10 facts.
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10 Facts About the History of the Sony Walkman That Bring you Back
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