| CD'87 | ||||
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| Released | May 1, 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 1986−1987 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 35:41 | |||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Label | Warner Pioneer | |||
| Akina Nakamori chronology | ||||
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| Singles from CD'87 | ||||
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CD'87 is the third greatest hits album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 1 May 1987 under Warner Pioneer. This greatest hits includes smash-hit single Desire , the second best sold single in 1986 which has rewarded multiple awards.
This special compilation album was released as a celebration to her fifth debut anniversary. In the same period of time, Nakamori has received an award for The Artist of The Year in the Japan Gold Disc Award. [1]
It consist of three singles released in 1986 and one single released in 1987. Beside the leading single track, it also consists of their b-side tracks. [2]
Cassette-tape only single Nonfiction Ecstasy was not recorded in this compilation album, instead it was included in the compilation album Best II. Later in 1988, the leading single tracks were recorded in the third compilation album Best II.
Desire is her fourteenth single, released on 3 February 1986. Desire became her first song to be promoted in the television commercial, for the Pioneer media player "PRIVATE CD 500AV". The single debuted at number 1 on Oricon Single Weekly Charts and became the second best sold single in 1986. In The Best Ten ranking, it debuted on number 1 for consecutive seven week and stayed at number 2 in the yearly chart. It received numerous awards: 28th Japan Record Awards, [3] 19th Japan Cable Awards, [4] 12th Nippon Television Music Festival, 1st Japan Gold Disc Award for the Best Single of Year and 13th FNS Music Festival.
Gypsy Queen is her fifteenth single, released on 26 May 1986. The single debuted at number 1 on Oricon Single Weekly Chart and became the seventh best sold single in 1986. In The Best Ten ranking, it debuted on number 1 and stayed at number 14 in the yearly chart. It has received two awards: 19th Japan Record Sales Award Grand Prize and 5th Megapolis Kayousai.
Fin is her sixteenth single, released on 25 September 1986. In the early announcement of the release of new studio album Fushigi, both Fin and b-side track Abunai Mor Amour were listed as candidates for inclusion, [5] as the result they were released in this compilation album. The single debuted at number 1 on Oricon Single Weekly Chart and became the twenty-fifth best sold single in 1986. In The Best Ten ranking, it debuted on number 1 and stayed at number 17 in the yearly chart. It has received several awards: 19th Japan Record Sales Award Grand Prize and 17th Japan Music Awards .
Tango Noir is the seventeenth single released on 4 February 1987. The single debuted at number 1 on Oricon Single Weekly Chart and became the second best sold single in 1987. In The Best Ten ranking, it debuted on number 1 and stayed at number 18 in the yearly chart. It has received 2nd Japan Gold Disc Award as the Best Single Of the Year, 14th Yokohama Ongakusai and 20th Nihon Yuusen Housou Taishou.
La Boheme is very popular among the fans, Nakamori performed it often in her live tours and music television programs as well. Abunai Mor Amoure has been performed in NHK music television program as well.
The compilation album debuted at number 1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Charts and remained in the same position for two consecutive weeks. It charted for seventeen weeks and sold 159,000 copies. [6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "La Bohème" | Reiko Yukawa | Takashi Tsushimi | Kazuo Shiina | 4:42 |
| 2. | "Saigo no Carmen" | Keiko Asou | Tsushimi | Satoshi Nakamura | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Tango Noir" | Kayoko Fuyumori | Tsushimi | Nakamura | 4:10 |
| 4. | "Desire (Jōnetsu)" | Yoko Aki | Kisaburo Suzuki | Shiina | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Abunai Mon Amour" | Eiko Kyo | Suzuki | Shiina | 4:47 |
| 6. | "Milonguita" | Akira Ootsu | Tetsuji Hayashi | Nakamura | 4:32 |
| 7. | "Gypsy Queen" | Ikki Matsumoto | Wataru Kuniyasu | Shingo Kobayashi | 4:30 |
| 8. | "Fin" | Matsumoto | Ken Satou | Jun Satou | 3:52 |
| Total length: | 35:41 | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 9. | "Nonfiction Ecstasy" | Kazuko Sakata | Sakata | Shiina | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 39:19 | ||||
| Year | Format(s) | Serial number | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CD | 32XL-191 | Warner Pioneer | [7] |
| 1991 | CD | WPCL-422 | Warner Pioneer | [8] |
| 2023 | CD | WPCL-13491 | Warner Pioneer | [9] |
Notes:
Akina Nakamori is a Japanese singer and actress. She is one of the most popular and best-selling artists in Japan. Akina achieved national recognition after winning the 1981 season of the talent show Star Tanjō!. Her debut single "Slow Motion" was released to moderate success, peaking at number thirty on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. Nakamori's popularity increased with the release of her follow-up single, "Shōjo A", which peaked at number five on the Oricon charts and sold over 390,000 copies. Her second album Variation became her first number-one on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, staying in that position for three weeks.
Best II is the fourth compilation album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori.
Best is the second greatest hits album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori, released on April 1, 1986, by Warner Pioneer.
Best III is the fifth compilation album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 10 November 1992 through Warner Music Japan label.
"Desire (Jōnetsu)" is the 14th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Yoko Aki and Kisaburō Suzuki, it was released on February 3, 1986, by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label as the lead single from her third compilation album CD'87.
Possibility is the sixth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 10 October 1984 under the Warner Pioneer label. The album includes the hit singles "Jukkai (1984)" and "Southern Wind", as well as the continuation of single Kita Wing - Dramatic Airport.
Anniversary is the fifth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 1 May 1984 under the Warner Pioneer label. It was released on her second debut anniversary. The album includes the hit singles "Kita Wing" and first song written by Akina herself, Yume wo Misasete.
New Akina Etranger is the fourth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on August 10, 1983 under the Warner Pioneer label. It was Nakamori's first album to receive an award for The Album of the Year in the 25th Japan Record Awards.
Fantasy (Gensoukyoku) is the third studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 23 March 1983 under the Warner Pioneer label. The album includes the hit single "Second Love".
Best Akina Memoires is the first greatest hits album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 21 December 1983 through Warner Pioneer. It was released on the same day as the first music home video New Akina Etranger in Europe. The album consists of all singles released during years 1982-1983 and small number of a popular album tracks.
Unbalance+Balance is the fifteenth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori and first studio album to be released during the 1990s. It was released on 22 September 1993 under the MCA Records label
Resonancia is the twentieth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori and first studio album to be released during the 2000s. It was released on 22 May 2002 under the Universal Music Japan label. The album includes lead singles "It's Brand New Day" and "The Heat ".
I Hope So is the twenty first studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori and second studio album to be released during the 2000s. It was released on 14 May 2003 under the Universal Music Japan label. The album includes the lead single "Days".
Diva is the twenty third studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori and final studio album to be released during the 2000s. It was released on 26 August 2009 under the Universal Music Japan label. The album includes music producers from the United States.
Destination is the twenty second studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori and third studio album to be released during the 2000s. It was released on 21 June 2006 under the Universal Music Japan label.
Utahime 3: Shūmaku (Finale) is a covers album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 3 December 2003 under the Universal Music Japan sub-label KittyMe. It is Nakamori's third and final covers album from the Utahime cover album series. The cover choice consist of the songs released between 1960s and 1990s.
Enka is the enka covers album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 27 June 2007 under Universal Music Japan. It is Nakamori's fourth covers album.
"Slow Motion" is the debut single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Etsuko Kisugi and Takao Kisugi, the single was released on May 1, 1982 by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label. It was also the first single from her debut studio album Prologue (Jomaku).
"Meu amor é..." is the 11th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Chinfa Kan and Naoya Matsuoka, the single was released on March 8, 1985, by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label. It was also the lead single from her eighth studio album D404ME.
"Gypsy Queen" is the 15th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Ikki Matsumoto and Wataru Kuniyasu, the single was released on May 26, 1986, by Warner Pioneer through the Reprise label. It was also the second single from her third compilation album CD'87.
