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Old 19th November 2012, 03:26 AM
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I think the 3 original song thing has a lot to do with how it is selling. It looks worse because it is "masked" as an extensive release by having all those remixes and instrumentals. As a single and at a single price, it would have been more successful.

FIVE didn't pretend to be anything but a mini album - 5 songs, 5 PVs, a hell of a lot more marketable than this.

I think the 4 tracks (and 3 PVs) for again actually make it looks like a mini album, and should sell somewhat better. This release is just not value for money. I don't see anyone but fans and collectors buying it. The Japanese don't just throw their money away - CDs are expensive, and they choose carefully what to buy compared to downloading.

A SUMMER BEST was plagued with the same problem.

As a fan, I wouldn't even buy LOVE at the Japanese price point. I'm sure a lot of other fans are saying the same thing.

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