THROWBACK THURSDAY: IN-EAR MIX EDITION

"We are certain that the Sony DiscMan will be the dominant technology for music listening," notes Sony Corp. chieftain Norio Ohga in this classic #TBT photo. "And Mariah Carey and technology are a natural fit. The response will be as bright as the fireworks on New Year's Eve!" Seen just before blaming the lack of batteries on whoever booked the convention hall are (l-r) Ohga, Carey, Sony Corp.'s Mickey Schulhof and Sony Music topper Tommy Mottola.