Sony - MZ-R30 MD Walkman Portable minidisc player-recorder

SONY MiniDisc Walkman MZ-R30 – 1996 – Made in Japan – Functional – Complete collection lot + 8 MiniDiscs

For sale: a very nice vintage Sony MiniDisc Walkman MZ-R30, a portable digital recorder/player from 1996, made in Japan.

An iconic device from the era of the first MiniDiscs, accompanied by Sony accessories and a selection of 8 MiniDiscs, including 3 commercially original albums.

DEVICE TESTED AND FUNCTIONAL IN PLAYBACK.

1. Sony MZ-R30 Recorder/Player

* Brand: SONY
* Model: MZ-R30
* Type: portable MiniDisc player/recorder
* Model year: 1996
* Manufacturing: Made in Japan
* Color: metallic gray
* Technology: MiniDisc digital audio recording
* Integrated LCD screen
* Digital Mega Bass feature
* Sampling Rate Converter
* Play, pause, stop and track change controls
* Track Mark feature
* Labeling and erasing recordings
* Headphone/remote jack
* Volume control and HOLD lock
* External power supply 6 V

CONDITION AND OPERATION

The device has been tested: it powers on correctly, the LCD displays information, and audio playback works with headphones.

Excellent overall cosmetic condition considering its age, with some signs of use marks and micro-scratches visible.

2. Included Sony accessories

The set includes:

* Sony AC-MZ60A power adapter, 6 V – 800 mA
* Sony Lithium-ion rechargeable battery LIP-12(H), 3.6 V – 1350 mAh, era-appropriate
* Sony ECM-909 stereo microphone with 90°/120° selector
* Sony MD Walkman protective case
* Original Sony MZ-R30 user manual, 1996 edition

Accessories show cosmetic wear consistent with their age and are functional

3. Three original Columbia MiniDiscs

1 – TOP GUN – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Original soundtrack for the famous Top Gun film.

* Columbia MiniDisc edition
* Reference: MDCOL 070296 3
* Code: 01-070296-50
* Manufacture: Austria
* Original recording: 1986
* 10 tracks, including Danger Zone, Take My Breath Away, Mighty Wings and Top Gun Anthem

Commercial original MiniDisc with illustrated label.

2 – GIPSY KINGS – LIVE

Live album by the Gipsy Kings.

* Columbia MiniDisc edition
* Reference: 472648 3
* Code: 01-472648-50
* Copyright: 1992 P.E.M.
* Manufacture: Austria
* 17 tracks, including Bamboleo, Djobi Djoba, Bem Bem Maria and Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu is not listed on the disc; track list corresponds to photos)

Commercial original MiniDisc with its transparent protective case.

3 – CELINE DION – AU CŒUR DU STADE

Live album recorded at the Stade de France, released in 1999.

* Columbia MiniDisc edition
* Reference: 495240 8
* Code: 4952408000
* Copyright: 1999 Sony Music Entertainment
* Manufacture: Austria
* 11 main tracks, including Let’s Talk About Love, Dans un autre monde, Pour que tu m’aimes encore and My Heart Will Go On

Commercial original MiniDisc with its transparent protective case.

These three albums are genuine factory pre-recorded editions, not copies recorded on blank MiniDiscs.

4. Five Maxell writable MiniDiscs

Also included: 5 74-minute Maxell MD MiniDiscs, in several colors:

* Pink
* Green
* Turquoise
* Violet
* Blue

74-minute re-recordable MiniDiscs with the translucent design typical of the era

5. For collectors and enthusiasts

An appealing set for:

* Sony Walkman and MiniDisc collectors
* Hi-Fi and vintage audio enthusiasts
* Fans of 1990s Japanese tech
* Collectors of physical music media
* Fans of Top Gun, Celine Dion or the Gipsy Kings

The lot brings together a true Japanese MiniDisc recorder, era accessories, three original commercially released albums and five colorful writable media.