The Sanyo CP-59 is a midi CD player that was part of the Sanyo System Midi W-59, which was manufactured between 1989 and 1991 in Japan. The device features a sleek black design and is equipped with a remote control (model RB-59) for enhanced user convenience. The original pricing for the complete system, which included various components such as the integrated amplifier, tape deck, CD player, record player, and speakers, was approximately 1,300 Deutsche Marks. The CP-59 is recognized for its reliability and solid build quality, characteristic of Sanyo products from that era.