diphylleia grayi 2,705 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Distance is the second Japanese album (third overall) released by Japanese-American J-pop singer Utada Hikaru, released on March 28, 2001 in direct "competition" with A Best byAyumi Hamasaki. 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 a 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. Released purposely against fellow Japanese musician Hikaru Utada's studio album Distance for direct competition, the compilation entered at number two on Japan'sOricon Albums Chart. During a competitive week with Utada's album Distance, A Best debuted at number two on Japan's Oricon Albums Chart. This resulted in Distance debuting atop the album chart, making it Hamasaki's second album after her 1999 remix album Ayu-mi-x not to enter the top spot. Hamasaki's album sold over 2.874 million units in its first week of sales, whilst Utada's album sold three million in its first week. This made A Best the second fastest selling album in Japanese music history, just behind Distance at first place. The following week, A Best replaced Distance at the top spot and sold over 510,000 units. This became Hamasaki's first greatest hits album to reach the top spot on that chart, and her fourth album overall. Iconic...when will your faves sell 3 million in one week in one country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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