THE WALKMAN WORKS WHEN IT IS PLUGGED IN TO THE POWER ADAPTOR. ALTHOUGH WE DO NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL SONY POWER SUPPLY.  THE BATTERY DOES NOT SEEM TO BE HOLDING CHARGE. THE READOUT IS SHOWING  "CAUTION " WHEN A DISC IS LOADED, AND IT WILL NOT PLAY. EITHER THE BATTERY IS DONE OR OUR ADAPTOR IS NOT POWERFUL ENOUGH TO CHARGE IT.

THE UNIT HAS A HISTORY HAVING ONCE BELONGED TO SARM STUDIOS IN LONDON.

THE LINK BELOW HAS DETAILS ON THE VINTAGE UNIT

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