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On this day in 1979, the TPS-L2 went on sale in Japan. It was a notable milestone for music and gadget lovers everywhere as the first affordable portable audio cassette player -- Sony's first Walkman.
Years after the "Walkman" name was as synonymous with personal music players as "iPod" is today, a lot of nostalgic affection still exists toward the brand -- especially among those of a certain age.
To mark the Sony Walkman's birthday, we've found 10 great accessories that let the Walkman live on. Have a look through our photo gallery and let us know in the comments which vintage-themed tee or piece of art takes your fancy.