『A BALLADS 2』on sale 2021.03.12

[Aderianu]

The second installment in the Ballads Best series, 18 years after A BALLADS. The main release consists of two discs with 30 songs total (subject to change), remastered from their original master tapes. Other versions will include blu-ray discs and goods (40 page photobook).

As per the TA store, the album will only include songs released after the first A BALLADS. No rearrangements or re-recordings have been mentioned in the announcement text.


4 different versions of A BALLADS 2 will be available:

Spoiler:

A BALLADS 2 [2CD＋2DVD＋GOODS＋Sumapura Music]
¥11,400 (AVZ1-96674～5) TA shop/mu-mo only
✦ BOX
✦ Goods BOOK (40P)

CD (DISC-1)
Content undecided

CD (DISC-2)
Content undecided

DVD (DISC-3)
Content undecided

DVD (DISC-4)
Content undecided


A BALLADS 2 [2CD＋2Blu-ray＋GOODS＋Sumapura Music]
¥12,400 (AVZ1-96676～7) TA shop/mu-mo only
✦ BOX
✦ Goods BOOK (40P)

CD (DISC-1)
Content undecided

CD (DISC-2)
Content undecided

Blu-ray (DISC-3)
Content undecided

Blu-ray (DISC-4)
Content undecided


A BALLADS 2 [2CD＋DVD＋Sumapura Music]
¥4,800 (AVCD-96668～9)
✦ sleeve packaging

CD (DISC-1)
Content undecided

CD (DISC-2)
Content undecided

DVD (DISC-3)
Content undecided


A BALLADS 2 [2CD＋Blu-ray＋Sumapura Music]
¥5,200 (AVCD-96670～71)
✦ sleeve packaging

CD (DISC-1)
Content undecided

CD (DISC-2)
Content undecided

Blu-ray (DISC-3)
Content undecided


A BALLADS 2 [2CD+Sumapura Music]
¥3,200 (AVCD-96672～3)

CD (DISC-1)
Content undecided

CD (DISC-2)
Content undecided

[SunshineSlayer]

Literally absolutely no one was asking for this lol
Maybe one of the DVDs will be interesting though.

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

Literally absolutely no one was asking for this lol
Maybe one of the DVDs will be interesting though.

Me every year for the past like 5 years lolol
But I understand I’m probably in the minority hah

[pedronekoi]

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

Literally absolutely no one was asking for this lol

Some people on AHS have been asking for A BALLADS 2 for years tho... lol

[Zeke.]

Originally Posted by pedronekoi

Some people on AHS have been asking for A BALLADS 2 for years tho... lol

Exactly my thoughts. When I saw the announcement on twitter I thought “AHS is going to flip” in the good sense, cause I feel it’s a consistent request here time and time again.

[visionfactory]

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

Literally absolutely no one was asking for this lol
Maybe one of the DVDs will be interesting though.

Well.. she has been recieving lots of money from Avex ballads compilations CDs that outsells her own albums sales. So yes, I think it's perfect timing.

[M.A.X.]

An other best...
Ohia no ki & Pray for you will be probably in it.

I don’t know yet if I’m happy or not lool

I hope for a good news in one the DVDs (maybe the SPECIAL showcase?!)

[dannysan]

From CDJapan:
"Ayumi Hamasaki to release the first ballad greatest hits album in 18 years. Consists of two discs with 30 songs total (subject to change). Remastering from their original master tapes."

[M.A.X.]

Originally Posted by dannysan

From CDJapan:
"Ayumi Hamasaki to release the first ballad greatest hits album in 18 years. Consists of two discs with 30 songs total (subject to change). Remastering from their original master tapes."

I hope for new vocal version or new arrangement like the first one. The remastered on A BALLADS was the best for me.

[kendelle]

Looking forward to it!! The most expensive versions come with a 40 page book from the TeamAyu Shop entry. We've craved this for a long time, anticipating the tracklists!

[Evan Odinson]

This is such a cash grab (but let me see the goods on the expensive editions to see if I'll buy it anyways lol) I hope they do an amazing photoshoot

[kotora]

Originally Posted by Evan Odinson

This is such a cash grab (but let me see the goods on the expensive editions to see if I'll buy it anyways lol) I hope they do an amazing photoshoot

well avex is broke and needs to sell the head office.

I expect more and more BEST albums from different artists coming.

[maxikot]

I'm expecting a beautiful photoshoot

[Xianghua]

PLEASE let it be new arrangements like the original A BALLADS that's all I want

[Deep snow]

I hope there are new songs (other than オヒアの木 and Pray for you) (and I hope Pray for you is great) (and some new arrangements!)

I hope the remasters aren't bullshit (LOVEppears sets such a high standard for me)

I hope the DVD contents aren't some bullshit live compilations

I think I'm aiming for the stars, but who knows. she surprises me sometimes.

[~angel*ayumi~]

Goods BOOK (40P) according to TA shop *just ordered my copy*

[Yoake]

Originally Posted by dannysan

From CDJapan:
"Ayumi Hamasaki to release the first ballad greatest hits album in 18 years. Consists of two discs with 30 songs total (subject to change). Remastering from their original master tapes."

i hope it's not only a remastering and that there is new arrangement for some songs as in the first A BALLADS.

Originally Posted by ~angel*ayumi~

Goods BOOK (40P) according to TA shop *just ordered my copy*

A book? or a photobook?

I'm waiting to see what will be on the second blu-ray to make my choice. I supposed the blu-ray that is in each version will be pv.

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

Part of me thinks the 2nd DVD/ bluray will be power of music 2018?
It’s the only unreleased concert that would...work? (Or the Christmas live but considering the quality I’m thinking not...)

Otherwise, it could just be a compilation of live performances?

[~angel*ayumi~]

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan

Part of me thinks the 2nd DVD/ bluray will be power of music 2018?

Don´t get me hyped, I will die if they finally release it xD

[M.A.X.]

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan

Part of me thinks the 2nd DVD/ bluray will be power of music 2018?
It’s the only unreleased concert that would...work? (Or the Christmas live but considering the quality I’m thinking not...)

Otherwise, it could just be a compilation of live performances?

Ooh the PoM 2018 will be perfect!!!!!