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'''The discography of [[Ayumi Hamasaki]]''', a Japanese singer, consists of ten original studio albums,{{#tag:ref|[[Oricon]] does not consider ''[[Nothing from Nothing (album)|Nothing from Nothing]]'', an album released under [[Nippon Columbia]], as part of Hamasaki's discography.|group=note}}, forty-nine singles,{{#tag:ref|Some of Hamasaki's earlier singles were re-released; both [[Avex]] and [[Oricon]] consider these separate singles. Also, she has released singles in Europe consisting of remixed material. However, she has released 49 original singles of which 46 are in her official discography.|group=note}} five [[compilation albums]], nineteen [[remix albums]], eighteen concert DVDs, and four [[box sets]].
'''The discography of [[Ayumi Hamasaki]]''', a Japanese singer, consists of ten original studio albums,{{#tag:ref|[[Oricon]] does not consider ''[[Nothing from Nothing (album)|Nothing from Nothing]]'', an album released under [[Nippon Columbia]], as part of Hamasaki's discography.|group=note}}, forty-nine singles,{{#tag:ref|Some of Hamasaki's earlier singles were re-released; both [[Avex]] and [[Oricon]] consider these separate singles. Also, she has released singles in Europe consisting of remixed material. However, she has released 49 original singles of which 46 are in her official discography.|group=note}} five [[compilation albums]], nineteen [[remix albums]], eighteen concert DVDs, and four [[box sets]].


Hamasaki released her first album, ''[[Nothing from Nothing (album)|Nothing from Nothing]]'' (1995), on [[Nippon Columbia]]. However, the album did not chart on the [[Oricon]], and the label dropped her. Shortly afterward, Hamasaki signed on to [[Avex Trax]]; she released a string of singles in 1998 followed by her first album under Avex, ''[[A Song for XX]]'', in 1999. Hamasaki has sold more than 65 million records in Asia, 50 million of which are from Japan alone, and is one of Japan's best-selling musicians.
Hamasaki released her first album, ''[[Nothing from Nothing (album)|Nothing from Nothing]]'' (1995), on [[Nippon Columbia]]. However, the album did not chart on the [[Oricon]], and the label dropped her. Shortly afterward, Hamasaki signed on to [[Avex Trax]]; she released a string of singles in 1998 followed by her first album under Avex, ''[[A Song for XX]]'', in 1999. Hamasaki has sold more than 75 million records in Asia, 50 million of which are from Japan alone, and is one of Japan's best-selling musicians.


== Albums ==
== Albums ==

Revision as of 05:24, 18 August 2009

Ayumi Hamasaki discography
Studio albums10
EPs2
Compilation albums4
Remix albums19
Singles47
Video albums10
Music videos77
B-sides6
Collaborations2
Concert DVDs18
Remix Albums19

The discography of Ayumi Hamasaki, a Japanese singer, consists of ten original studio albums,[note 1], forty-nine singles,[note 2] five compilation albums, nineteen remix albums, eighteen concert DVDs, and four box sets.

Hamasaki released her first album, Nothing from Nothing (1995), on Nippon Columbia. However, the album did not chart on the Oricon, and the label dropped her. Shortly afterward, Hamasaki signed on to Avex Trax; she released a string of singles in 1998 followed by her first album under Avex, A Song for XX, in 1999. Hamasaki has sold more than 75 million records in Asia, 50 million of which are from Japan alone, and is one of Japan's best-selling musicians.

Albums

Studio albums

Year Title Chart peak positions Sales/certifications
JP CH HK SG TW
1999 A Song for XX
1
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 1.4 million
  • Avex sales: 2 million
  • Asia sales: 2.5 million
  • RIAJ Certification: Million[1]
1999 Loveppears
1
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 2.5 million
  • Avex sales: 3 million
  • Asia sales: 3.5 million
  • RIAJ Certification: 2x Million[1]
2000 Duty
  • Released: September 27, 2000
  • Formats: CD, Cassette
1
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 2.9 million
  • Avex sales: 3.5 million
  • Asia sales: 3.7 million
  • RIAJ Certification: 3x Million[2]
2002 I am...
1
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 2.3 million
  • Avex sales: 3 million
  • Asia sales: 4 million
  • RIAJ Certification: 3x Million[2]
2002 Rainbow
1
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 1.8 million
  • Avex sales: 2 million
  • Asia sales: 2.7 million
  • RIAJ Certification: 2x Million[1]
2004 My Story
1
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 1.1 million
  • Avex sales: 1.3 million
  • Asia sales: 2.0 million
  • RIAJ Certification: Million[1]
2006 (Miss)understood
1
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 877,500
  • Avex sales: 1 million[3]
  • Asia sales: 1.8 million
  • RIAJ Certification: Million[1]
2006 Secret
1
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 675,400
  • Avex sales: 800,000[4]
  • Asia sales: 2 million
  • RIAJ Certification: 3x Platinum
2008 Guilty
2
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 568,305
  • Avex sales: 678,000[5]
  • Asia sales: 1.8 million
  • RIAJ Certification: 3x Platinum
2009 Next Level
1
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 372,680
  • Avex sales: 520,250
  • Asia sales: 1.5 million
  • RIAJ Certification: 2x Platinum
  • "—" denotes a lack of information.

EPs

Year Title Chart peak positions Sales/certifications
JP CH HK SG TW
1995 Nothing from Nothing
  • Released: December 1, 1995
  • Non-official EP
  • Format: -
2003 Memorial Address
  • Released: December 17, 2003
  • 1st Official EP
  • Formats: CD, Cassette
1
1
1
1
1

  • Orion sales: 1 million
  • Avex sales: 1.2 million
  • Asia sales: 1.5 million
  • RIAJ Certification: Million[1]

Compilation albums

Year Title Chart peak positions Sales/certifications
JP HK SG TW
2001 A Best
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 4.4 million
  • Avex sales: 5 million
  • Asia sales: 6.7 million
  • RIAJ Certification: 4x Million
2003 A Ballads
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 1 million
  • Avex sales: 1.5 million
  • Asia sales: 2 million
  • RIAJ Certification: Million[1]
2007 A Best 2: Black
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 702,900
  • Avex sales: 1 million
  • Asia sales: 2 million
  • RIAJ Certification: 3x Platinum[1]
2007 A Best 2: White
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 721,850
  • Avex sales: 1 million
  • Asia sales: 2 million
  • RIAJ Certification: 3x Platinum[2]
2008 A Complete: All Singles
1
1
1
1

  • Oricon sales: 851,145
  • Avex sales: 964,000
  • Asia sales: 2.2 million
  • RIAJ Certification: 3x Platinum[2]

Remix albums

Album information Top position Copies Sold (Oricon)
Ayu-mi-x
  • Released: March 17, 1999
  • Contained a club-remix side and an acoustic orchestra side
  • RIAJ Certification: Platinum
4 396,800
Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu-ro Mix
  • Released: February 16, 2000
  • Genre: Eurobeat
  • RIAJ Certification: 2x Platinum
2 649,650
Ayu-mi-x II Version Jpn
  • Released: March 8, 2000
  • RIAJ Certification: Gold
6 170,990
Ayu-mi-x II Version US+EU
  • Released: March 8, 2000
  • RIAJ Certification: Platinum
2 230,030
Ayu-mi-x II Version Acoustic Orchestra
  • Released: March 8, 2000
  • Genre: Acoustic Orchestra / Classical
  • RIAJ Certification: Platinum
3 200,750
Ayu-mi-x II Version Non-Stop Mega Mix
  • Released: March 29, 2000
  • Genre: Non-Stop Mega Mix
  • RIAJ Certification: 2x Platinum
6 515,410
Ayu-mi-x III Non-Stop Mega Mix Version
  • Released: February 28, 2001
  • Genre: Non-Stop Mega Mix
  • RIAJ Certification: Platinum
3 314,040
Ayu-mi-x III Acoustic Orchestra Version
  • Released: February 28, 2001
  • Genre: Acoustic Orchestra/Classical
  • RIAJ Certification: Gold
4 183,760
Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu-ro Mix 2
  • Released: September 27, 2001
  • Genre: Eurobeat
  • RIAJ Certification: Platinum
1 435,760
Cyber Trance Presents Ayu Trance
  • Released: September 27, 2001
  • Genre: Trance
  • RIAJ Certification: Platinum
3 391,720
Ayu-mi-x 4 + Selection Non-Stop Mega Mix Version
  • Released: March 20, 2002
  • Genre: Non-Stop Mega Mix
  • RIAJ Certification: Gold
4 152,250
Ayu-mi-x 4 + Selection Acoustic Orchestra Version
  • Released: March 20, 2002
  • Genre: Acoustic Orchestra/Classical
9 96,160
Cyber trance presents Ayu trance 2
  • Released: September 26, 2002
  • Genre: Trance
  • RIAJ Certification: Platinum
3 237,781
RMX Works from Ayu-mi-x 5 Non-Stop Mega Mix
  • Released: September 25, 2003
  • Genre: Non-Stop Mega Mix
18 44,047
RMX Works from Cyber trance presents Ayu trance 3
  • Released: September 25, 2003
  • Genre: Trance
14 55,983
Rmx Works from Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu-ro Mix 3
  • Released: September 25, 2003
  • Genre: Eurobeat
13 65,102
My Story Classical
  • Released: March 24, 2005
  • Genre: Acoustic Orchestra/Classical
  • Tracks performed with Lamoureux Orchestra (France)
4 81,664
Ayu-mi-x 6: Gold
  • Released: March, 2008
  • Genre: Dance/Trance
6 45,786
Ayu-mi-x 6: Silver
  • Released: March, 2008
  • Genre: Dance/Trance
8 42,799

Singles

Ayumi Hamasaki

Year Title Oricon Charts/Sales Billboard Japan Certifications Album
Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Sales Hot 100 Hot 100 (Airplay) Hot 100 (Sales) Ringtones Full Song Physical
1995 "Nothing From Nothing" 200 290 Nothing from Nothing
1998 "Poker Face" 20 43,150 Gold A Song for XX
"You" 20 78,260 Gold
"Trust" 9 20 181,820 Gold
"For My Dear..." 9 74,440
"Depend on You" 6 131,460 Gold
1999 "Whatever" 5 189,610 Gold Loveppears
"Love: Destiny" 1 1 7 30 650,800 2x Platinum
"To Be" 4 18 67 324,500 Platinum
"Boys & Girls" 1 1 1 11 1,038,000 Million
"A" 1 1 1 3 1,670,000 Million
"Appears" 1 2 8 81 290,550 Platinum
"Kanariya" 1 1 6 92 289,200 Platinum
2000 "Fly High" 1 3 12 89 299,540 Platinum
"Vogue" 1 3 4 23 767,660 3x Platinum Duty
"Far Away" 1 2 7 43 510,460 2x Platinum
"Seasons" 1 1 1 5 1,367,400 Million
"Surreal" 1 1 3 60 417,210 2x Platinum
"Audience" 1 2 7 93 293,000 Platinum
"M" 1 1 1 2 1,319,070 Million I Am...
2001 "Evolution" 1 1 1 7 955,250 Million
"Never Ever" 1 1 2 16 757,000 3x Platinum
"Endless Sorrow" 1 1 2 14 768,510 3x Platinum
"Unite!" 1 1 4 25 571,110 2x Platinum
"Dearest" 1 1 1 17 750,420 3x Platinum
"A Song is Born" 1 1 3 18 441,410 Platinum
2002 "Daybreak" 2 2 9 57 197,140 Gold
"Free & Easy" 1 1 2 15 486,520 2x Platinum Rainbow
"H" 1 1 1 1 1,016,000 Million
"Voyage" 1 1 1 9 679,500 3x Platinum
2003 "&" 1 1 1 6 1,592,000 2x Platinum Memorial Address
"Forgiveness" 1 1 2 36 222,000 Platinum
"No Way to Say" 1 1 1 29 371,171 Platinum
2004 "Moments" 1 1 1 19 303,000 2x Platinum Platinum My Story
"Inspire" 1 1 2 16 329,145 2x Platinum Platinum
"Carols" 1 1 1 20 309,128 Million Platinum
2005 "Step You/Is This Love?" 1 1 1 19 345,340 3x Platinum Gold Platinum (Miss)understood
"Fairyland" 1 1 4 25 316,663 3x Platinum Gold Platinum
"Heaven" 1 1 3 23 327,111 Million Gold Platinum
"Bold & Delicious / Pride" 1 1 7 73 133,000 Gold
2006 "Startin' / Born To Be..." 1 1 2 51 188,551 Gold Gold Secret
"Blue Bird" 1 1 3 32 258,566 3x Platinum Gold Platinum
2007 "Glitter / Fated" 1 1 3 39 166,203 2x Platinum Gold Gold Guilty
"Talkin' 2 Myself" 1 1 6 78 110,628 Gold
"Together When..." 2x Platinum Platinum
2008 "Mirrorcle World" 1 1 1 33 193,020 2 2 Gold Platinum A Complete: All Singles
"Days / Green" 1 1 4 190,891 1 1 Platinum Gold Next Level
2009 "Rule/Sparkle" 1 1 4 130,816 1 1 Gold Gold
"Sunrise/Sunset (Love Is All)" 1 1 69,400 74 69 TBA

Footnotes:

German-released singles

Release Number Single Information
1st Connected
  • Released: April 7, 2003
2nd M
  • Released: October 27, 2003
3rd Depend on You
  • Released: March 8, 2004
4th Naturally
  • Released: October 18, 2004
5th Appears
  • Released: April 18, 2005
6th Unite!
  • Released: November 17, 2005

Non regular singles

Single information Top position Copies Sold Notes
The Other Side One: Hex Hector
  • Released: December 6, 2000
33 10,000 Out of Print
Limited Edition
The Other Side Two: Junior Vasquez
  • Released: January 31, 2001
10 54,000 Out of Print
Limited Edition
The Other Side Three: Thunderpuss, Soul Solution
  • Released: January 31, 2001
12 50,000 Out of Print
Limited Edition
The Other Side Four: System F, Vincent De Moor
  • Released: January 31, 2001
11 54,000 Out of Print
Limited Edition
Poker Face
  • Released: February 28, 2001
31 24,000 Re-release
You
  • Released: February 28, 2001
25 36,000 Re-release
Trust
  • Released: February 28, 2001
29 24,000 Re-release
For My Dear...
  • Released: February 28, 2001
33 23,000 Re-release
Depend on You
  • Released: February 28, 2001
27 28,000 Re-release
Whatever
  • Released: February 28, 2001
28 28,000 Re-release
To Be
  • Released: February 28, 2001
26 29,000 Re-release
Excerpts from Ayu-mi-x III: 001
  • Released: November 21, 2001
44 21,000 Limited Edition
Excerpts from Ayu-mi-x III: 002
  • Released: December 13, 2001
34 18,000 Limited Edition
Excerpts from Ayu-mi-x III: 003
  • Released: December 13, 2001
36 17,000 Limited Edition
Excerpts from Ayu-mi-x III: 004
  • Released: December 13, 2001
35 17,000 Limited Edition
Excerpts from Ayu-mi-x III: 005
  • Released: December 26, 2001
32 16,000 Limited Edition
Excerpts from Ayu-mi-x III: 006
  • Released: December 26, 2001
30 16,000 Limited Edition
H
  • Released: November 7, 2002
- - Limited Edition
Someday My Prince Will Come
  • Released: 2002
N/A N/A Theme song for Japanese re-release of "Snow White".

Certifications Reference - [1]

Other appearances

Release Artist Album Title Notes
11/26/1998 Various Artists Avex the Album "A" m.c.A·T & Ayumi Hamasaki Avex 10th anniversary Compilation Album
01/23/2002 Various Artists Song+Nation "A Song Is Born" Ayumi Hamasaki & Keiko Charity Album


Books

Release Title Distributor Peak Position Total Sales
2009 Deji Deji Nikki 100 Kai Kinen! Ayumi Hamasaki Bon Nippon IPS 1 100,000+

Theme songs and tie-ins

Ayumi Hamasaki's songs are widely used to promote products, movies and events. It is believed that Ayu appeared in about 650 commercials on TV.

  • + - ayuready? Ending theme (Tv-show)
  • About You - Morinaga Bake
  • Alterna - Panasonic Lumix
  • And Then - Aube Crush Pearl
  • And Then - JT Peach Water
  • Angel's SongG - Panasonic D-Snap
  • appears - Aube Crush Pearl
  • appears - Lawson Ticket Service
  • Because of You - Panasonic Lumix
  • Blue Bird - Dwango
  • Blue Bird - Mu-mo.net
  • Blue Bird - Zespri gold
  • Bold & Delicious - Panasonic D-Dock
  • Bold & Delicious - Panasonic D-Snap
  • Bold & Delicious - Panasonic D-Snap Audio
  • Born to Be... - Mu-mo.net
  • Born to Be... - Nittele: 2006 Winter Olympics
  • Boys & Girls - AUBE'99
  • Carols - Panasonic Lumix
  • Carols "Classical Version" - Panasonic Lumix
  • Daybreak - Panasonic
  • Daybreak - Panasonic D-Dock
  • Daybreak "H/\L's Mix 2002" - Panasonic Lumix
  • Dearest - Sunrise (company) Inuyasha Ending theme (anime)
  • Dearest - Tu-Ka mobile phones
  • Decision - music.jp
  • Depend on You - CDTV ending theme (Tv-show)
  • Depend on You - Sony Playstation software サウザンドアームズ
  • Duty - Takano Yuri Beauty Clinic
  • End of the World - Tu-Ka mobile phones
  • End Roll "HAL's mix"- Morinaga
  • Endless Sorrow - ドラマ“昔の男”主題歌 (Drama)
  • Ever Free "Acoustic Orchestra" - ドラマ“天気予報の恋人”挿入歌 (Drama)
  • Everlasting Dream "Rainbow Drew Drop Remix" - Panasonic 77MD
  • Everywhere Nowhere - Panasonic MJ55
  • Evolution - Kose Visee
  • Fairyland - Camellia Diamonds
  • Fairyland - Mu-mo.net
  • Fairyland - Music Fighter opening theme (Tv-show)
  • Fairyland - Nissan X-TRAIL CUP
  • Fairyland - SPORTS Urugusu (Tv-show)
  • Far Away - Tu-Ka mobile phones
  • Fated - Distance love (film)
  • Fated - Kaidan (film)
  • Fly High - Fifth Seasons
  • Fly High - Lawson Ticket Service
  • Fly High - Lycos
  • For My Dear - Morinaga Monburan
  • Forgiveness - ドラマ“高原へいらっしゃい”主題歌 (Drama)
  • Free & Easy - Panasonic 57MD
  • Game - Panasonic PM700MD
  • Glitter - Distance love (film)
  • Glitter - Music.jp
  • Glitter - Zespri gold
  • Glitter "soul central mix" - Mu-mo.net
  • Grateful Days - ayuready Ending theme
  • Green - Panasonic Lumix (Advertisement)
  • Hanabi - Tu-Ka mobile phones
  • Heartplace - Panasonic Lumix
  • Heaven - SHINOBI Heart Under Blade (film)
  • I Am... - Kose Visee
  • Immature - JT Peach Water
  • Independent - THE BASEBALL 2002 (Tv-show)
  • Inspire - Avex Audition 2004
  • Inspire - New York Guggenheim Museum Exhibition
  • Is This Love? - Morinaga Bake
  • It Was "Island Mix" - Mu-mo.net
  • July 1 - Kose Visee
  • Kanariya "radio edit" - CDTV Opening theme (Tv-show)
  • Ladies Night~Another Night - Panasonic Lumix
  • Life - music.jp
  • Love~Destiny~ - Semi-Double (Drama)
  • Love~Since 1999~ - Semi-Double (Drama)
  • M - Tu-Ka mobile phones
  • Mirrorcle World - Panasonic FX-35
  • Moments - Ayuready? Ending theme (Tv-show)
  • Moments - Kose Visee
  • Moments - Full Metal Alchemist Soundtrack
  • Monochrome - JT Peach Water
  • My Name's WOMEN - Panasonic D-snap
  • Naturally - Kose Visee
  • Naturally "Dolly remix" - Kose Visee
  • Never Ever - Kirin Supli
  • Never Ever - Lawson Ticket Service
  • Next Level - Panasonic Lumix FX-40
  • No More Words - Sunrise (company) Inuyasha Ending theme (anime)
  • No Way to Say - Panasonic MJ57
  • No Way to Say - テレビ“恋するハニカミ (Tv-show)
  • Ourselves - Kose Visee
  • Part of Me - Panasonic Lumix
  • Poker Face - CDTV opening theme (Tv-show)
  • Rainbow - ayu ready? ending theme (Tv-show)
  • Rainbow - Panasonic Lumix
  • Rainy Day - Capcom Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams ending theme (video game)
  • Real Me - Fifth Seasons
  • Real Me - Panasonic D-snap
  • Rule - Dragonball Evolution theme song (film)
  • Seasons - ドラマ“天気予報の恋人”主題歌 (Drama)
  • Seasons "Acoustic Orchestra" - ドラマ“天気予報の恋人”挿入歌 (Drama)
  • Seasons "D-Z Blue Sunbeam Mix" - Kose Visee
  • Secret - Confessions of Pain (film)
  • Someday My Prince Will Come - Walt Disney Snow White
  • Sparkle - Honda Spark
  • Startin' - Capcom Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams opening theme (video game)
  • Startin' - Mu-mo.net
  • Step You - Panasonic D-Snap Audio
  • Step You - Panasonic SD mini-compo
  • Still Alone - Takano Yuri Beauty Clinic
  • Still Alone - Inuyasha Soundtrack
  • Sunset - Panasonic Lumix
  • Sunrise - Dandy Daddy (Tv-show)
  • Talkin' 2 Myself - Panasonic Lumix
  • To Be - JT Peach Water
  • To Be "Acoustic Orchestra" - ドラマ“天気予報の恋人”挿入歌 (Drama)
  • Too Late - Honda Giorno Crea
  • Too Late "Soul Solution Remix" - Honda Giorno Crea
  • Trauma - JT Peach Water
  • Trauma - Chobits Season 1 or 2 ending
  • Trust - 花王“ソフィーナ オーブ ルージュフィーリア (film)
  • Two of Us - Sony Playstation software サウザンドアームズ Ending theme
  • Unite! - Kirin Supli
  • Vogue - Kose Visee
  • Vogue "Kirari Natsu Ayu Mix" - Kose Visee
  • Voyage - “ayu ready?” Ending Theme (Tv-show)
  • Voyage - Tsuki ni shizumu Theme (film)
  • Voyage - ドラマ“マイリトルシェフ”主題歌 (Drama)
  • Walking Proud - Panasonic MJ59
  • We Wish - Kose Visee
  • Whatever - [7-Eleven] Valentine
  • Whatever - ASAYAN Ending theme (Tv-show)
  • Who... - Tsuki (movie)
  • Will - NRK Norwegian - World Championships Athletics 2007
  • Will - Panasonic Lumix
  • You - ASAYAN Ending theme (Tv-show)
  • You - Forecast 2-weekly Lens

Vinyls

Japanese vinyls

USA vinyls

UK vinyls

  • July 21, 2001 — Monochrome
  • 2001 — M

German vinyls

Belgian vinyls

Spanish vinyls

  • May 5, 2004 — M

DVDs

Video clips

Filmography

DVDs

1 Only in the complete live box. Total 72,826 copies sold[6]
2 Only in the A Best 2: White CD+2DVD combo.

DVD audio

Super Audio CD (SACD)

Other

PVs

  1. Poker Face
  2. You
  3. Trust
  4. For My Dear...
  5. Depend on You
  6. Whatever (version M)
  7. Love: Destiny
  8. To Be
  9. Boys & Girls
  10. Appears
  11. Kanariya "Jonathan Peters Radio Mix"
  12. Fly High "Hal's Mix 2000"
  13. Vogue — Far Away — Seasons
  14. Surreal
  15. M
  16. Evolution
  17. Endless Sorrow
  18. Dearest
  19. Dearest "Laugh & Peace Mix"
  20. Dearest "Acoustic Piano Version"
  21. M "Above & Beyond Remix"
  22. Daybreak "Hal's Mix 2002"
  23. Free & Easy
  24. Connected
  25. Voyage
  26. Real Me
  27. Rainbow
  28. Ourselves
  29. Greatful Days
  30. Hanabi: Episode II
  31. Forgiveness
  32. No Way to Say
  33. Because of You
  34. Angel's Song
  35. Moments
  36. Inspire
  37. Game
  38. Carols
  39. About You
  40. Walking Proud
  41. Humming 7/4
  42. Step You
  43. Is This Love?
  44. My Name's Women
  45. Fairyland
  46. Alterna
  47. Heaven
  48. Bold & Delicious
  49. Pride
  50. Rainy Day
  51. Ladies Night
  52. Startin'
  53. Born To Be....
  54. Blue Bird
  55. Beautiful Fighters
  56. Jewel
  57. Momentum
  58. 1Love
  59. Part of Me
  60. Glitter
  61. Fated
  62. Talkin' 2 Myself
  63. Decision
  64. Together When...
  65. (Don't) Leave Me Alone
  66. Marionette
  67. Mirrorcle World
  68. Green
  69. Days
  70. Next Level
  71. Rule
  72. Sparkle
  73. Curtain Call
  74. Sunset
  75. Sunrise

Sales by year (Japan Sales Only)

Year Sales
1998 509,130
1999 8,224,880
2000 10,294,210
2001 10,496,613
2002 7,120,864
2003 3,620,132
2004 2,244,840
2005 1,357,339
2006 1,977,992
2007 1,882,463
2008 1,754,006
2009 965,855
Total 50,648,324

Footnotes

  1. ^ Oricon does not consider Nothing from Nothing, an album released under Nippon Columbia, as part of Hamasaki's discography.
  2. ^ Some of Hamasaki's earlier singles were re-released; both Avex and Oricon consider these separate singles. Also, she has released singles in Europe consisting of remixed material. However, she has released 49 original singles of which 46 are in her official discography.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Template:Ja icon 社団法人 日本レコード協会|各種統計
  2. ^ a b c d http://www.mnet.ne.jp/~hbr/jp1mal.htm
  3. ^ "Highlights of Consolidated Financial Results" (PDF). Avex Group Holdings Inc. 2006. Retrieved November 8 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |dateformat= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
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