Sony Discman: The Portable CD Player That Put Digital Albums in a Backpack

The Sony Discman changed the way the world listened to music. When Sony introduced the D-50 in 1984, it brought digital CD sound out of the living room and into everyday life. From its groundbreaking technology and iconic design to its rise as a must-have gadget of the 1980s and 1990s, discover how the Discman transformed portable music, helped popularize compact discs, and paved the way for modern digital audio players. A fascinating look back at the portable CD player that defined a generation.