The Sony Walkman was introduced 40 years ago. When it first came out, it was the biggest change in musical listening since the record player. It ushered in an era of personal listening, and, with the popularity of cassette tapes, changed the music industry.
Listen to The Next Track: Episode #154 – Remembering the Walkman and Cassettes.
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