^ I dont understand?
all sales of this counted by oricon would be official.

I think we can say that because the original release date is tomorrow ! mumo and amazon count this release for the 8th so maybe tomorrow sales will grow ?

My copy of LOVE shipped earlier this week, has anyone received theirs yet? Sorry if someone has already asked or mentioned this. Just anxious. :)

weird I wasn't expecting to see it on the chart today?? usually when things aren't released on Wednesday they just appear as a new entry on that certain release date. That should happen for again since it's out on a Saturday :think

anyway I'm happy about the sales hopefully she can break 100k :spazzed

I wonder if we should compare the sales to singles rather than albums. Compared to her 2010 singles she is doing pretty well so far! Expecting sales comparable to albums might be too much since this is essentially an overpriced, little promoted single and I think most fans consider it just that.

Oh dear... Not only Ayu's #3 today, but we forgot about ARASHI - I was fearing that... I had that concern that these guys are still quite popular they can wreak havoc on the second week, much like what Kanjani8 did to Leo Ieiri - thought Leo had #1, but Kanjani8 was still strong with 8EST they actually denied Ieiri's debut album the #1...

Sad to say, but it appears it does count for this week.

lol xD

so it looks like ayumi will get number 4 for the week.

:cry

:thud

Sorry but I have just noticed this ! what does it mean ?
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ayu/jp/news/121107.html

My order still hasn't changed to in shipping process... probably because I changed my order around at the last minute. Maybe the wait will convince me to use a cheaper shipping method than FedEx. Still excited to get my copy.

It looks like they put up the page that mentions the bonus serial number card that comes with each of the five releases. I think you'll have to enter all five codes in to get the bonus though, whatever it is.

An earring is neat but any bonuses on it if it isn't purely cosmetic?

The bonus will probably be a Facebook video of "makings of", seeing as Avex deliberately has withheld a Missing making of and I bet they'll do it again for the future releases...just like the A SUMMER BEST bonus.

My CD has left Japan according to Canada post.
however, it apparently has yet to arrive, even though it left japan on the 17th of november at 3 am Japan time (like 1pm Toronto Time).
What is this?
I want ma CD

my copy arrived in NY today!! It should be delivered tomorrow or the next day

lucky dogs! lol...
mine hasnt shipped yet. :*(

this poll thing is scaring me lmao

I think many of you want something like the Anti-Tour of Kylie Minogue

Went to go buy the single... and there was only the Tales Of version left.
So I didn't buy it yet... ahahaha.
But it seems to be more popular than the stores thought it would be.

I saw some friends trying to get the CD+DVD but they only had the CD only copies in stock today. Interesting.... they'll probably restock by Saturday for sure.

Why since A SUMMER BEST it seems that ayu's releases are having stock problems in some or a lot of stores?

Canada post is being an unsavory little runt. They haven't updated my shipment status since Tuesday. HOW can the CD still be en route to Canada from Japan for more than 24 hours? So dumb. Just give me what I need!

My order of LOVE has been sent from YesAsia this morning, hopefully i'll get it next week.

My order shipped yesterday. I also ordered ayu-mi-x 4 NSMM, BLUE BIRD CD only, and MY STORY Classical, since for some reason, I don't have those.

MY COLLECTION IS ALMOST COMPLETE... ~A COMPLETE~

0.0 it seems like love is selling much more expensive in Singapore.. Just saw the pricing on hmv sg :(

Ugh, I so don't miss the days of being 15 and buying the HK versions. If only I knew better then! LOL the OCD in me must have JPN versions, and I'm buying things over.

WHAT IT'S HERE? how much is it?

^And isn't that the opposite of how it usually goes? Usually the Japan version is considerably more expensive...

Finally my order is in shipping process! Should be getting my copy next week due to the weekend! And I might go ahead and take advantage of that nice CDJapan sale...

I got mine just now!!! A great birthday present ever!!! Im so happy to get my hands on my LOVE!! awesomeness!!

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1844/lovedu.jpg

:luv2:luv2:luv2:luv2:luv2

^Looks awesome! Can't wait to get mine! Wish YA wasn't so slow with their shipping...but it's free, so I can't really complain. :)

Aww it looks awesome!
I can't wait to get mine so that I can finally ogle the obi spine.

Finally shipped! Can't wait to see the booklet photos and to start to figure out what the serial code thing is all about.

Under upcoming music it stated SGD $45.90!!
If i get it directly from japan its only $38 =/ trying to get my friend whose on holiday to get it for me now!! argh!!! http://www.hmv.com.sg/product_listing.php?cate=music_pr

And yes!! usually the Japanese version is more ex! i got my Summer best from Japan at SGD$74 in the end sg selling at $25 zzzz why this didn't happen to love album T.T~~

maybe its a miss priced product? that seems so weird.

i don't know if this has been posted before:

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/1...2581490717.jpg

it looks like the free poster from Avex Taiwan got some typo...:thud

^LOL the typo is hilarious!!

now no sale :laugh :laugh :laugh

"now no sale" :laugh

Original selling price from avex is ¥2,415 which is around $38 but if u consider that HMV ships this release to Singapore within 3 days, there's definitely express shipping fees to be calculated. $8 of EMS shipping for regular people is actually very cheap. Sometimes u must see things from other angle then you'll understand why it is a bit more expensive. It's a competitive price if you compare with CDJ and HMVJ

If its the Japan version its definitely worth it, but just checked with the hmv staff, they mentioned that the 'actual release' is on 16 Nov hence its gonna arrive in Singapore in end nov =x *they even gt the release date wrong.. -.-

*Sell me your flamingo ayupan!

I love that you called it a single, lol
Hard to refer to it as a mini.
They should've called it a SUPER-MINI instead.

^ On my hard drive, I've got it in my singles folder. lol

when is the Hong Kong version going to be released? I can't wait!!!

Finally got my copy of LOVE. I am still wondering about this serial code thing and if international fans will be able to access it. Or is it something that is revealed a little at a time.

It's something that will be usable after everything is released.

http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ayu/jp/news/121107.html

There's a bit of info about it here.

^ Ah ok. Guess I just have to be patient and make sure that I don't lose the card I got.

^ booklet scans?

wow, those are pretty.

no. numero magazine

friend just sent me this, Shibuya
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...80363250_n.jpg

people just cant see what amazingness is even in front of them...tsk

how thats cool, I was wondering where that billboard was..

by the way, where is the avex main building?

It's weird to see MISIA so much higher. I thought MISIA generally charts lower? Correct me if I'm wrong here.

Kind of feeling sad a bit that Ayu physically isn't in Japan for the release of the "mini-album"...it just isn't the same without Ayu :(

Still loving Missing, but almost kinda over this mini because I know we have another one coming so shortly...and again looks like it's gonna be so much better than LOVE!

^ same here...
The mini album will fade like PQ and end up being played once every month or something. I think I'll play missing the most now, since I've over killed melody. Song 4 u.... Yeah.