I think for the oversea version all are long obi, i dont believe there's any normal/regular edition for OS version. Maybe the normal obi only for the Japan version, just like the A Best and A Ballads 1st press comes with a card slipcase in Japan, then the regular without the card slipcase. But never for OS version.

^ yeah that's true, they have the extended OBI for OS because they need to translate the song titles

:yes

I was at HMV earlier on & I saw a copy of the OS/HK press for I am ... & yes it has the long OBI

I've searched 4 stores so far and I can't come to any conclusions because none of them had a new copy of I am... on the shelf. :eviltongu

There are a couple more places to check, but I've been checking the used sections too, just for good measure, and I've only seen long OBI so far.

Guess I've been very unfortunate when I bought this album in New York for 33$ (Japan press, new) cuz I have the short OBI :(

but since everyone wants to see it so badly.. I'm pretty happy with it after all :D

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^ AWW! Thank you for the pics! I think I'll go for the regular version, as I like the back-cover much better than the first press OBI! :D

Can you please scan the OBI? Or may I use your pics for my website? :)

Thanks Keiichi!! I always wanted to see what it looked like =3

Thanks! Finally the mystery is solved!

you're welcome guys :)

I'm glad I could be of help, with my poor regular press :P

after all I'm happy with it ;) it feels like I DO have a rare item! haha

^I've also got a short obi near 2 weeks ago^^