A Best

rdf:langString A Best

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rdf:langString Ayumi Hamasaki

rdf:langString A dark, black-and-white up-close shot of Ayumi Hamasaki looking into the camera, with a teardrop trickling down one cheek.

rdf:langString The cardboard sleeve cover used to hold the standard jewel case.

rdf:langString A Best .png

rdf:langString Akamitsu Honma, Takashi Morio

rdf:langString Akimitsu Honma

rdf:langString Akimitsu Honma, Takashi Kimura

rdf:langString HΛL

rdf:langString Naoto Suzuki

rdf:langString Naoto Suzuki, D.A.I

rdf:langString Naoto Suzuki, Kazuhito Kikuchi

rdf:langString Shingo Kobayashi, Yasuaki Maejima

rdf:langString Arranger

rdf:langString A Best - 15th Anniversary Edition digital download bonus tracks

rdf:langString A Best - 15th Anniversary Edition DVD and Blu-Ray editions

rdf:langString Ayumi Hamasaki

rdf:langString D.A.I

rdf:langString Kazuhito Kikuchi

rdf:langString Kazuhito Kikuchi, D.A.I

rdf:langString Takashi Kimura

rdf:langString Yasuhiko Hoshino

rdf:langString music video

rdf:langString acapella version

rdf:langString new vocal & mix

rdf:langString new vocal and mix

rdf:langString "..I had to. But I was just so shocked. I thought they had to be joking."

rdf:langString —Hamasaki answering a question on whether she wanted the album released; in retrospect, 2004.

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rdf:langString Love

rdf:langString Fly High

rdf:langString M

rdf:langString Who...

rdf:langString Appears

rdf:langString Boys & Girls

rdf:langString Depend on You

rdf:langString Surreal

rdf:langString To Be

rdf:langString Trust

rdf:langString Vogue/Far Away/Seasons

rdf:langString greatest

rdf:langString A Best (stylized as BEST) is the first greatest hits album by Japanese singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki. It was released on March 28, 2001, by Avex Trax and Avex Music Creative Inc. Hamasaki had originally planned to release the greatest hits album after her 2002 studio album I Am..., but the idea was denied by Avex head staff. Instead, Avex released the album in 2001, which caused conflict between the label and Hamasaki. The compilation was released in two different formats including a physical and a digital release. Seven different artworks were released in several editions of the album. The album includes one new track, three re-recorded tracks, and the rest of previously released singles. A Best was appreciated by contemporary critics who noted the quality and memorability of the tracks. Many also labeled the album as one of the best representations of Japanese pop music. Released purposely against fellow Japanese musician Hikaru Utada's studio album Distance for direct competition, the compilation entered at number two on Japan's Oricon Albums Chart. It reached number one the following week, and sold over five million units in Japan. The album's lead single "M" was released on December 3, 2000, and reached the top spot on the Oricon Singles Chart. In support of Hamasaki's third studio album Duty and A Best, Hamasaki held two concerts at Japan's Tokyo Dome. The tour was a commercial success, and one live recording was released. Since its release, the album brought Hamasaki a number of accolades and award nominations with a series of successful recognition throughout Eastern and Western publications. In 2016, Hamasaki re-released the album on that same date as a 15th-anniversary celebration; this included new material and formats. Hamasaki will promote the re-release with a Japanese concert tour, entitled Made in Japan.