| Vampire | ||||
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| Released | 3 May 2017 | |||
| Recorded | United States, 2016−2017 | |||
| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Length | 23:26 (Vampire) 70:25 (Belie+Vampire) | |||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Label | Universal Music Japan | |||
| Producer | Naoshi Fujikura Don Flamingo | |||
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Vampire is a cover EP by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 3 May 2017 under Universal Music Japan. [1] [2] [3] [4]
At first, the Vampire was released in 2016 as intended to be only as a part of the limited edition of album named "Billie+Vampire". In 2017, on the year of her 35th debut anniversary celebration, the Vampire was released individually and received "special-prize" re-release in 2023. [5] [6]
Vampire debuted at number 48 on the Oricon Album weekly chart and charted for 3 weeks. [7] Belie + Vampire version of the album debut at number 8 on the Oricon Weekly Charts and chart over 9 weeks. [8]
| No. | Title | Original Performer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dounimo Tomaranai" | Linda Yamamoto | 3:00 |
| 2. | "Ah, Mujou" | Ann Lewis | 4:21 |
| 3. | "Yadonashi" | Twist | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Sexual Violet No.1" | Masahiro Kuwana | 4:43 |
| 5. | "Dancing All Night" | Yoshinori Monta | 4:09 |
| 6. | "Kizetsusuru Hodo Nayamashii" | Char | 3:18 |
| Year | Format(s) | Serial number | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UHQCD+LP | UPCH-7207 | UMJ | [9] |
| Year | Format(s) | Serial number | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UHQCD | UPCH-7288 | UMJ | [10] |
| 2023 | CD | UPCY-7878 | UMJ | [11] |
| 2024 | LP | UPJY-9384 | UMJ | [12] |
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.
The year 2018 in Japanese music.
"Unfixable" is the 50th single by Japanese entertainer Akina Nakamori. Written by Hilde Wahl, Anita Lipsky, Tommy Berre, and Marietta Constantinou, the single was released on September 30, 2015, by Utahime Records and Universal Music Japan in two editions: CD single and the limited edition CD + DVD edition. This was Nakamori's first English-language single. It was also the second single from her 24th studio album Fixer.
Akina (明菜) is the twenty-fifth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori and final studio album to be released during the 2010 decade. It was released on 8 November 2017 under the Universal Music Group Japan label. The album was released as a part of the 35th debut anniversary celebration and on the same day as a cover album "Cage".
Belie is a covers album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 30 November 2016 under Universal Music Japan.
The Moritaka Tour 1991.8.22 at Shibuya Public Hall is a live video by Japanese singer-songwriter Chisato Moritaka. Recorded live at the Shibuya Public Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo on August 22, 1991, the video was released on July 26, 2017, by Warner Music Japan on Blu-ray and DVD formats; each with a two-disc audio CD version of the concert. A limited edition Blu-ray box set includes The Moritaka in Ultimate High Quality CD (UHQCD) and double-LP formats. The video was released to commemorate Moritaka's 30th anniversary in the music industry.
La Alteración is the sixteenth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori and second studio album to be released during the 1990s. It was released on 21 July 1995 under the MCA Records label. The album includes the lead single "Genshi, Onna wa Taiyō Datta".
Spoon is the eighteenth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori and fourth studio album to be released during 1990's. It was released on 17 June 1998 by Gauss Entertainment. The album includes lead singles "Kisei " and "Kon'ya, Nagareboshi". It was Nakamori's first album released under the This One label of Gauss Entertainment.
Utahime (歌姫) is a covers album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 24 March 1994 under MCA Records. It is Nakamori's first covers album, and her only covers album to be released in the 1990s. On the same day, the promotional cover single "Kataomoi" was released.
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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.
Folk Song: Utahime Jojouka (フォーク・ソング〜歌姫抒情歌) is a covers album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 24 December 2008 under Universal Music Japan. It is Nakamori's fifth covers album.
Fixer is the 24th studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori and first studio album to be released during the 2010s. It was released on 30 December 2015 under the Universal Music Japan label. It's Nakamori's first original albums after a hiatus of six years.
Utahime 4: My Eggs Benedict is a covers album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 10 January 2015 under Universal Music Japan. It is Nakamori's eighth covers album. It was also Nakamori's first album to be published after 6 years after being on hiatus.
Folk Song 2: Utahime Aishouka is a covers album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. Although the original release was scheduled on 22 July, it was postponed by one week and released on 29 July 2009 under Universal Music Japan. It is Nakamori's seventh covers album.
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The year 2022 in Japanese music.
"Fixer (While the Women Are Sleeping)" is the 51st single by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. Written by Nakamori (under the pseudonym "Miran"), Dream Productions, and Brian Lee, the single was released on February 24, 2016, by Utahime Records and Universal Music Japan. This was Nakamori's second English-language single after "Unfixable". It was also the third single from her 24th studio album Fixer.
