| Ai no Uta: Self-Selection Best | |
| Type: | Compilation |
| Artist: | Rimi Natsukawa |
| Cover: | Rimi_Ainouta.jpg |
| Recorded: | 2001–2008 |
| Genre: | J-pop, Shima uta, traditional |
| Length: | 1:14:48 |
| Label: | Victor Entertainment |
| Prev Year: | 2007 |
| Next Title: | Kokoro no Uta |
| Next Year: | 2009 |
is the 5th compilation album released by Rimi Natsukawa on .[1]
The album was preceded by the single "Ano Hana no Yō ni" by two months. The song was written by singer Masumi, and was used as the theme song of the drama Fullswing.
The album features songs chosen by Natsukawa as her favourites from her discography. All the chosen songs are songs with messages in them.[2] Only four A-sides feature: the rest are album tracks (with the exception of "Sora no Yō ni Umi no Yō ni" and "Gettōka," which were B-sides from the "Kokoro Tsutae" and "Michishirube" singles respectively.
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | First Week Sales | Sales Total | Chart Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oricon Daily Albums Chart | |||||
| Oricon Weekly Albums Chart | 40 | 4,252 | 11,488 | 8 weeks | |
| Oricon Yearly Albums Chart |