A 50 Singles: Live Selection Explained

Ayumi Hamasaki A 50 Singles: Live Selection
Type:video
Artist:Ayumi Hamasaki
Cover:Ayumi Hamasaki A 50 Singles Live Selection.jpeg
Released:April 20, 2011
Genre:J-Pop
Label:Avex
Prev Year:2011

Ayumi Hamasaki A 50 Singles: Live Selection is 27th live DVD by Ayumi Hamasaki, released on April 20, 2011. It is the compilation of her 50 best live performances selected from each of her singles, from her 1st single, Poker Face, to her 50th single, L. It was released on the same day with . It was originally scheduled to be released at March 30, but was pushed back till April 20 due to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. It charted strongly at #2 while charted at #1, making her the first artist to hold #1 and #2 positions on the Oricon DVD Weekly Chart. The sales of this 2 DVD make her the female artist with the highest DVD sales of 2,313,000 units sold, behind Arashi.[1] As her song, Kanariya, had not been performed live before, it was replaced as a video clip.

Track list

Disc 1 and 2:

  1. Poker Face (Ayumi Hamasaki A Museum: 30th Single Collection Live)
  2. You (Ayumi Hamasaki A Museum: 30th Single Collection Live)
  3. Trust (Ayumi Hamasaki Concert Tour 2000 A (Vol.1))
  4. For My Dear... (Ayumi Hamasaki Premium Countdown Live 2008-2009 A)
  5. Depend On You (Ayumi Hamasaki Asia Tour 2008: 10th Anniversary)
  6. Whatever (Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2004-2005)
  7. Love: Destiny (Ayumi Hamasaki Concert Tour 2000 A (Vol.2))
  8. To Be (Ayumi Hamasaki Concert Tour 2000 A (Vol.1))
  9. Boys & Girls (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2005: My Story)
  10. Trauma (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2000 A (Vol.1))
  11. Appears ((Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2007 A: Tour of Secret)
  12. Kanariya (Video Clip)
  13. Fly High (Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2000-2001 A)
  14. Vogue (Ayumi Hamasaki Dome Tour 2001 A)
  15. Far away (Ayumi Hamasaki Concert Tour 2000 A (Vol.1))
  16. Seasons (Ayumi Hamasaki Concert Tour 2000 A (Vol.2))
  17. Surreal (Ayumi Hamasaki Stadium Tour 2002 A)
  18. Audience (Ayumi Hamasaki Stadium Tour 2002 A)
  19. M (Ayumi Hamasaki A Museum: 30th Single Collection Live)
  20. Evolution (Ayumi Hamasaki Dome Tour 2001 A)
  21. Never Ever (Ayumi Hamasaki Best of Countdown Live 2006-2007 A)
  22. Endless Sorrow (Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2005-2006 A)
  23. Unite! (Ayumi Hamasaki Dome Tour 2001 A)
  24. Dearest (Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2001-2002 A)
  25. Daybreak (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2002 A)
  26. Free & Easy (Ayumi Hamasaki Best of Countdown Live 2006-2007 A)
  27. Independent (Ayumi Hamasaki Stadium Tour 2002 A)
  28. Voyage (Ayumi Hamasaki Asia Tour 2008: 10th Anniversary)
  29. Ourselves (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2003-2004 A)
  30. Forgiveness (Ayumi Hamasaki A Museum: 30th Single Collection Live)
  31. No Way To Say (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2003-2004 A)
  32. Moments (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2005 A: My Story)
  33. Inspire (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2005 A: My Story)
  34. Carols (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2005 A: My Story)
  35. Step You (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2006 A: (Miss)Understood)
  36. Fairyland (Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2005-2006 A)
  37. Heaven (Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2005-2006 A)
  38. Bold & Delicious (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2006 A: (Miss)Understood)
  39. Startin' (Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2009-2010 A: Future Classics)
  40. Blue Bird (Ayumi Hamasaki Best of Countdown Live 2006-2007)
  41. glitter (Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2007-2008 Anniversary)
  42. Talkin' 2 Myself (Ayumi Hamasaki Asia Tour 2008: 10th Anniversary)
  43. Mirrorcle World (Ayumi Hamasaki Asia Tour 2008: 10th Anniversary)
  44. Days (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2009 A: Next Level)
  45. Rule (Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2009 A: Next Level)
  46. Sunrise: Love is all Ayumi Hamasaki Arena Tour 2009 A: Next Level)
  47. You Were... (Ayumi Hamasaki Countdown Live 2009-2010 A: Future Classics)
  48. Moon (Ayumi Hamasaki Rock 'n' Roll Circus Tour Final: 7 Days Special)
  49. Crossroad (A-Nation'10)
  50. Virgin Road (Ayumi Hamasaki Rock 'n' Roll Circus Tour Final: 7 Days Special)

Charts

Oricon DVD Chart (Japan)

ReleaseChartPeak positionDebut salesSales total
April 20, 2011Oricon Daily Charts1
Oricon Weekly Charts233,87466,239

G-Music DVD Chart (Taiwan)

Notes and References

  1. News: Ayumi Hamasaki, Highest Female Singer for DVD Sales! . Oricon.