[News] LOVEppears / appears -20th Anniversary Edition-

[Evolution7/4]

I forgot Ayu was technically "caucasian" on the fromt cover. This would later become her standard look but was the first time she was blonde, right?

[ExodusUK]

Originally Posted by aliceshields

I found this:

Amazing..how last minute and fast paced things were back then..they only shot the PV a little over 2 weeks before the single came out

[AJFmzk]

Originally Posted by dannysan

Website to see DISC 2 CD-EXTRA content:

https://avex.jp/ayu/LOVEppears_20th/

Amazing. I have the original version of LOVEppears and when I tried to access the content on my apple computer it legit said the content is too old to run. I did get it to run on a windows computer though, so it's nice to be able to access the content without having to switch computers.

[Xianghua]

https://avex.jp/ayu/news/detail.php?id=1078262

LOVEppears telephone card present campaign coming soon!
Commemorating the release of LOVEppears / appears -20th Anniversary Edition-, we're giving away the telephone card (not for sale) that was used for the promotion of the original album LOVEppears on its release 20 years ago!

-How to Enter-
Please call the following number from a public telephone (in Japan) when entries start.
Our operators will guide you on a first-come-first-served basis.

-Entry Period-
‪From November 10, 2019 (Sun) Noon‬
(Ends when distribution limit is reached )

-Phone Number-
‪03-6447-5492‬
‪https://ssl.avexnet.or.jp/form/ask/avexportal/‬
(The URL above is for this campaign's winners)

*Precautions
・Even if dialed multiple times, tickets are only given once per winner.
・Please take care not to call the wrong number.
・The number above does not connect when called before the entry period starts.
・We only accept calls from public phones.
・Please note that your entry will be void if your call is interrupted.
・Please have a memo pad in hand as we will have something to notify the winners with.
・Please note that the connection charges will be under your expense.



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[Evan Odinson]

^Love that kind of promo, really nostalgic!

I managed to upgrade the quality of some of those pictures from the LOVEppears phoshoot (I didn't do much, it was an app but they look great lol)

Spoiler:

[Andrenekoi]

Originally Posted by voltron

^ TBH in Japan I'm not sure anyone would care anyway. It's reminiscent of the whole kogal imagery anyway, more than being considered "blackface."

I don't think she had any ill intentions with that cover, but it's not uncommon for local artists to be attacked by the internacional public over stuff that aren't issues at their home countries.

[YayOu]

Originally Posted by dannysan

Website to see DISC 2 CD-EXTRA content:

https://avex.jp/ayu/LOVEppears_20th/

Thanks

[Deep snow]

the first three discs are now available on Apple Music!

[EndOfTheWorld]

I am glad the extra content is being revived with the website. I do wish that the quality of the content would have been updated to modern standards. I would love to have high quality versions of the photos.

[summerain]

I really loved the remaster for ASFXX MILLENIUM MIX. I think the difference between original arrangement and this version is pretty clear.

[SunshineSlayer]

Originally Posted by dannysan

Website to see DISC 2 CD-EXTRA content:

https://avex.jp/ayu/LOVEppears_20th/

Really cool that they put that back up.

[surrealA]

Are there any info yet on the sales?

[Party_King]

^ i read that she got #1 today with around 3300 sales... maybe someone has more detailed information...

[rainbow_smile]

It ranked #1 on Oricon on the first day with 3364. The official release date is November 10 though, and avex said that it's at the discretion of individual shops whether to start selling earlier or not, so I wonder if it's gonna sell more from November 10 on

[visionfactory]

Ayu's studio albums sell 30k and her re-release sold 3,364 copies in its pre-release day

Namie's studio albums used to sell 300k and her re-releases albums didn't sell more than 3k OVERALL

I know it's different because Namie didn't remaster her tracks but still unbelievable

[maxikot]

Originally Posted by visionfactory

Ayu's studio albums sell 30k and her re-release sold 3,364 copies in its pre-release day

Namie's studio albums used to sell 300k and her re-releases albums didn't sell more than 3k OVERALL

I know it's different because Namie didn't remaster her tracks but still unbelievable

That's very interesting! I hope the album ranks high weekly so it's another nice addition to her charting history

[dannysan]

Chinese digital version of "LOVEppears / appears -20th Anniversary Edition- includes "Who... (Chinese Version)" as a bonus track...

and you can download it here (credits to Asian Jams) :

https://asian-jams.blogspot.com/2019...y-edition.html

[chocopockymaster]

Originally Posted by dannysan

Chinese digital version of "LOVEppears / appears -20th Anniversary Edition- includes "Who... (Chinese Version)" as a bonus track...

and you can download it here (credits to Asian Jams) :

https://asian-jams.blogspot.com/2019...y-edition.html

Is it the same version that was released so released with a A COMPLETE or something like that?

[dannysan]

Originally Posted by chocopockymaster

Is it the same version that was released so released with a A COMPLETE or something like that?

Yep, same version

[Party_King]

Great! Can you say if it’s also remastered?
Can’t download it right now...