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Velvet is the fourth studio album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on July 11, 1990. It features the No. 1 single "Sexy Music", a Japanese-language cover of The Nolans' 1981 single. Also included in the album are covers of Carmin's "Dos Hombres", the Nolans' "I'm in the Mood for Dancing", Kool & the Gang's "Cherish", and Eddie Hodges' "I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door". Velvet was Wink's first album to feature Satoshi Kadokura as the duo's music arranger.
Moonlight Serenade is the debut studio album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on June 1, 1988. It features the duo's debut single, a Japanese-language cover of The Rubettes' "Sugar Baby Love". Also included in the album are covers of Diane Renay's "Navy Blue", The Four Seasons' "Bye, Bye, Baby ", Orleans' "Dance with Me", and Paul Anka's "Put Your Head on My Shoulder".
Twin Memories is the third studio album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on December 1, 1989. It features the No. 1 singles "Samishii Nettaigyo" and "One Night in Heaven ". Also included in the album are Japanese-language covers of Bobby Caldwell's "Special to Me", Paul Gurvitz's "I Never Stopped Loving You", REO Speedwagon's "In Your Letter", Shocking Blue's "Never Marry a Railroad Man", Kool & the Gang's "Joanna", and John Lennon's "Oh My Love". "Special to Me" was released as a promotional single in 2018 to celebrate the duo's 30th anniversary.
Wink First Live Shining Star is a live album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on May 25, 1990. The album was recorded live at the duo's concert at the Miyagi Prefectural Auditorium in Sendai on January 20, 1990, and at the Iwata Citizens' Cultural Hall in Hamamatsu on January 22, 1990.
Wink Hot Singles is the first compilation album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on November 1, 1990. It covers the duo's singles from 1988 to 1990 and features a remix medley as the final track. A limited edition release included an 8 cm mini disc with two bonus tracks.
Queen of Love is the sixth studio album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on July 10, 1991. It features the singles "Kitto Atsui Kuchibiru (Remain)" and "Manatsu no Tremolo". Also included in the album are Japanese-language covers of The Beach Boys' "Fun, Fun, Fun", Bette Midler's "Night and Day", and Zager and Evans' "In the Year 2525".
Sapphire is the seventh studio album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on November 25, 1991. It features the single "Haitoku no Scenario". Also included in the album are Japanese-language covers of Kylie Minogue's "Step Back in Time", Cathy Dennis' "Touch Me ", and Bobby Freeman's "Do You Want to Dance".
Diamond Box: Wink Best Selection Disc is the first remix album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on December 21, 1991. It features four remixed songs and two medley tracks.
Each Side of Screen is the eighth studio album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on April 25, 1992. It features the singles "Tsuioku no Heroine" and "Matenrō Museum". Also included in the album are Japanese-language covers of Hot Chocolate's "Brother Louie", Meisler's "We Can Make It", Billie Hughes' "Love Is an Art", Roxanne's "Burning Through the Night", and KC and the Sunshine Band's "That's the Way ".
Raisonné: Complete Single Collection is the second compilation album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on December 21, 1992. It covers the duo's singles from 1988 to 1992.
Aphrodite is the tenth studio album by Japanese idol duo Wink, produced by Keiichi Suzuki and released by Polystar on June 25, 1993. It features the singles "Eien no Ladydoll " and "Kekkon Shiyoune". In contrast to the duo's previous albums, Aphrodite contains only one cover song.
Brunch is the 11th studio album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on November 26, 1993. It features the single "Sakihokore Itoshisa yo". Also included in the album are Japanese-language covers of Bananarama's "Movin' On" and Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is". Brunch was the first album since Moonlight Serenade to not involve songwriting by Neko Oikawa.
Diary: Wink Best Album is the third compilation album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on December 21, 1992. It covers the duo's singles and B-sides from 1988 to 1993.
Overture! is the 12th studio album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on July 1, 1994. It features the singles "Itsumademo Suki de Itakute" and "Twinkle Twinkle". This is the duo's first album to not include a cover song. In addition, Overture! marks a change in musical direction from dance-pop to a 1960s-style pop sound.
Voce is the 13th studio album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on December 1, 1994. It features the single "Cherie Mon Cherie". Like the duo's previous release Overture! the album consists of completely original songs.
Back to Front is the fourth compilation album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on February 25, 1995. The two-disc album covers the duo's B-sides from 1988 to 1994.
Flyin' High is the 14th studio album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on July 5, 1995. It features the singles "Watashitachi Rashii Rule" and "Jive Into the Night [Hyper Euro Mix]". Also included in the album are Japanese-language covers of Chuck Wild's "One Kiss at a Time", Chaka Khan's "Ain't Nobody", and Tasha's "My Turn". Flyin' High saw the duo abandon the retro pop sound from their two previous albums and return to their dance pop roots. It was also the first album since Aphrodite to feature songs by songwriter Neko Oikawa. The album became the duo's final studio release before disbanding in 1996 as a result of declining popularity and record sales.
Wink Memories 1988–1996 is the sixth compilation album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on March 25, 1996. The two-disc album compiles all of the duo's singles from 1988 to 1995. A limited edition release included a bonus karaoke CD. This was the duo's final release before they officially disbanded six days later on March 31.
Selection: 25h Anniversary Self Selection is a compilation album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on June 5, 2013. The two-disc album compiles the duo's singles, B-sides, and deep cuts selected by members Sachiko Suzuki and Shoko Aida.
Reminiscence is the fifth compilation album by Japanese idol duo Wink, released by Polystar on November 25, 1995. The album compiles a selection of the duo's singles from 1988 to 1995 and features the single "Angel Love Story " and the song "Merry Little X'mas".
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