The Rise and Fall of the Walkman

This chapter traces the journey of the Sony Walkman, from its innovative inception and marketing strategies to its cultural impact in the 1980s. It explores the competition between cassette tapes and vinyl records, and the evolution of music consumption leading to the decline of cassettes in favor of digital formats. Reflecting on personal experiences with mixtapes, the chapter emphasizes the balance between convenience and sound quality while celebrating the tactile joy of cassettes.