TPS-L2

Sony Walkman model TPS-L2

The TPS-L2 was the first Walkman . It was launched on July 1, 1979 by the Japanese company Sony .

With the TPS-L2 it was possible for the first time to play music cassettes in a small portable device and listen to them using headphones. Being able to listen to music anywhere and anytime meant a revolution in consumer electronics and leisure behavior.

The TPS-L2 was priced at $ 140 when it was launched. After three months, 30,000 devices had been sold.

Technical specifications

At sight

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Date: 1979
• Material / technology: plastic (silver-gray), metal , synthetic leather , textile fabric
• Dimensions (H × W × D) 3.50 cm × 14.00 cm × 9.50 cm

Web links

• Der Spiegel: "one day: The birth of the Walkman" , (online edition, January 15, 2008)
• The TPS-L2 in the official Sony general catalog 1981
• Walkman Archive (English) [1]

source

• German historical museum: Walkman Sony TPS-L2