It's hard to imagine the world without SONY and I don't think anyone living in post WWII Japan could have anticipated the impact this company would have in the future. Check out the extremely comprehensive history at their site.
...The Walkman created a totally new market for portable stereo systems, and it became a much-loved product around the world. In June 1989, 10 years after the launch of the first model, the total number of Walkman units manufactured had exceeded 50 million, and in 1992 this reached 100 million. In 1995, total production of Walkman units reached 150 million.
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