That's terrible. Some people really need to straighten their hearts out. And it could be a sweeping thing to say but this 'hate' seem to be centered more on female artistes, not just eastern but western too. I don't think such negative reviews would be given for eg. B'z's best treasure or whatever it's called. No matter, i stand by the 1 million.

Well, 2ch is basically full of those people. For every actual Ayu fan on that board, there's like 50 anti-Ayu people. It's sad really, but eh. You've got to learn to live with that sort of thing since you can't really do anything about it.

If you ask me this qns, I would rather have all the songs in all her singles to be included. which means all the B-sides.

But i am still satisfied with what has been offered to me. At least it is better than nothing. I believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinions so I just post my comments regardless of good or bad. After that, i forget about it. But some people just like to kick a big fuss about every single thing that doesnt go their way.

Trust me i am not like that..

^Haha fair enough. With all the b-sides, it would be a glut of songs. I'm looking forward to the DVD more than anything as well.

Well. since it's A COMPLETE, then isnt it logical to have every song?? Of cos i do know that they have been released on albums/singles/other compilation albums. but thats not the point cos if they have taken into consideration this point, they wouldnt have decided to release an A COMPLETE.

right? but the a/m are jus my opinions though.

Some people may have their wish,
Mirrorcle World might have just been released so it could have been put on this compilation instead of her next album =S
it was her 10th anniversary single, and this is her 10th anniversary collection
maybe

I'm not upset that they didn't include the double/triple a-side songs. It would've been nice to have is this LOVE?, fated, ect... But it's nothing to throw a fit over.

I'm glad they didn't include b-sides though. That would've been stupid. Sure, songs like alterna, Will, and decision are amazing. But I don't want them along side with theme of a-nation '03, teens, and Secret on a single compilation album. It would just be... weird.

^Lol! Yeah i'd sweatdrop if teens or love since 1999 were added in. Hope the OS version is released like a week after the japanese release...

Yea I'm fine with your opinion of course : D

Hmm
I'm not sure if it's illogical to not have all single songs. I mean, it's ALL SINGLES and has it has at least 1 song from all singles.. Now if it said ALL SONGS or something, or ALL SINGLE SONGS.. ah well. =p what song are you missing that you love then? HANABI?

Im glad to see that Ayu is # 1 in cd japan Daily cd ranking.Not only in the J-pop cd category but in all the cd in general.Im glad!!! And her CDL 2007-2008 is still at # 10 in the j-pop dvd daily ranking list and # 12 in all the dvd ranking list.I think Ayu is doing a rather good job on burning the charts.lol.^_^

Well, #1 on CDJapan really doesn't count for all that much, tbh.

A #1 on Amazon.jp [this one ESPECIALLY] or Jbook's realtime ranking [only when it's actually out] counts for a whole lot more..

Im still happy that she got # 1 in cd japan cuz even though is not an official chart it means that there are a lot of people who are interested enough on ayu´s music to pre-order or order her stuff.Thats my opinion at least.:D

I think she should really call it "A COMPLETE~ALL SINGLES 4/8/1998-4/8/2008~" Just adding the dates makes all the difference >.>

Yeah, they make the title unnecessarily long, and that's about it..

I think that if Ayumi was to hold something, it'd better be a ripped polaroid of M or RAINBOW or something. Kind of like the cover for SEASONS. That look better than average, plus it'd be a nice throwback to her ~*~biggest selling single A-side single~*~.

...No, what I meant was that the dates clear up any confusion the "Complete" makes >.>...

You have huge problems with anything I say don't you?

That'b be good!


I'd like for a whole bunch of broken cds to be lying on the floor and have Ayu splattered on them.

well, not splattered xD

No, I don't. It's just that what you have to say [poker face reflection idea, adding the dates] are just bad ideas.

^@truehappiness: I've noticed that you generally don't have anything but degrading remarks about what people think if it conflicts with one of your theories or ideas. Mind your own business and stop putting people down because they have an opinion that may conflict with yours

@GRACE: don't take people who put you down seriosly... It's only bcause he has a different viewpoint and wants his to be the only point that makes sense...it's an ego thing.

Let's not make this personal.

If it's a bad idea to me, then it's a bad idea to me. If you don't agree with me, then just agree with the idea and ignore what I say. Jeez.

It's not about who I agree with it's about how you're treating the opinions of other forum members and being rude about it aswell. It just really doesn't make sense that you must comment on every opinion in this thread and say how bad the ideas are.

I'd like it if it were called "A COLLECTION" instead.

I had the exact same idea last year for A BEST 2, but it was for a commercial.
that's pretty cool. kinda sucks she didnt do a cool commercial for A BEST 2. I hope she does something for this collection.

That title would be really awesome later on I guess when she releases a huge bundle with all her album and PVs. I think that title will be used in the future.

Btw if the new single rumors were true that a new single will be released a week after A COMPLETE (and ayu most likely done recording the songs) maybe we will get an announcement about it today!.
The new single thing is true but maybe the date isn't.

She's going to have used like, every A -insert noun that collects things here- ever. LOL.

A CLIPS
A BEST
A MUSEUM
A COMPLETE
A BALLADS

.. what else can she use? A ULTIMATE?

She should stop before she runs out of hot stuff.

I wonder if she'll ever use A FINALE.
I'm sure she still has more titles under her sleeve

That kind of statement is blasphemy!

I hope she never uses A FINALE. =D

^ yeah that title sound kind of ......bad.Not in that I want to be mean darc_aqua but it sound kind of like "Ayu is going to die soon so let make something call A Finale".Get what Im saying? If not I apologize,I hope I didnt offend u.^_^

I just think "A COMPLETE" sounds more of a FINAL collection, you know? Because this really isn't the COMPLETE material. A COLLECTION fits this compilation more so and A COMPLETE should have been left for future use I believe.

Well....cd japan does say'title subject to change'.Maybe they will change it to something more....fitting?

This is true.

Like, I imagined A COMPLETE to be a compilation of either every single ever [in like special packaging like ZARD's single box] or every album + compilations..

However, it'd end up being like 200-300USD total, so.. yeah. And those NEVER sell well. Though Ayu could make the exception. But... those are usually sold only when people's careers are over.

ok if u guys keep complaining B sides is missing, then ask ayu to change this album into :

A SIDES~43 SINGLES~
A SIDES~ALL SINGLES~
A SIDES~SINGLE COLLECTIONS~

done

The plan to put all A sides in this album because most of the B sides were featured in A BEST II, well, some of the A Sides were there too, but what's the point putting ALL her single tracks inside where u get those in A BEST II, maybe not for me, coz I'll skipped those songs or even choose the ones I love the most.

what I'm looking for is actually the singles before A BEST, I wanna listen to new arrangements. The sigles after A BEST were mainly put in A BEST II so they'll practically make no difference, ecept thay change the new arragement in A BEST II into something else

Well I do not know if u where trying to be mean or if Im just miss understanding u but you sound really rude.If you are trying to be mean then why dont u just go back to sleep and,like,wake up again or something.

*agree.
It does sound kind of rude.

well.. maybe in the future , she will have an album called A B C.

yeah I feel weird to see that title, but as long as it is a good album with lots of good songs, it doesn't matter for me.

When did this forum get full of people who get hurt by comments that aren't even directed to them? o___o

Can't wait till A RETIREMENT

I don't think that release will ever happen to Ayu.. unless something major happens.

I think A Complete speaks for itself. Maybe they could add in 10 anniversary somewhere to make it clearer if necessary. And for the cover, i was thinking something like seasons would be nice. Maybe ayu is holding a basket with all 43 singles in it, arranged in a tiered way so that at least part of every 43 covers can be seen.

u're rite
I dun even trying to be rude
I just dun like the fact that they keep complaining about the A COMPLETE~ALL SINGLES~, I mean, c'mon, it's also kinda ayu's idea...

I'm 50:50 about this release but as I said, I WANT the DVD so much...that's precious, coz I never buy a-nation DVD. And also I want all ayu's singles before A BEST

Thats right, Apart from An Cafe's last album had the proper name there and still said 'Subject to Change' - Even after the orders had shipped it still said Subject to Change. Even on the invoice

I said those are just my opinions. So why are u questioning me about my opinions? Unless u wanna be absolute as well? u do realise that some singles have more than 1 song?

LOL.

Umm, maybe A [some names for fast song] ? She hasn't release that. Then after that maybe she will release her second mini-album.

Wow.... this thing needed anothr thread... cool!

haha. u didnt offend. I'm pretty sure she will never use it. I don't think the title brings up the idea shes going to die though haha, well to me it doesnt. we all know shes not going to use it

se7entheaven, I really like your profile pic. L's my death note hero :love.

I think those of us who're buying are buying for keepsake rather than song arrangement. It doesn't really make much difference if more a-sides were added in because we have all the songs from her previous albums already. It's cool for people like me who don't bother re-arranging ayu's songs when i play them but i think we can compile our own A Complete if we want to. It's possible right? I'm not exactly an IT genius but I think it can be done...

yeah I agree with you on that. I have all her songs already, just buying it for the collection purposes, its a valuable item (IMO)

^Some people, however, don't have all her albums. I only have Memorial address, m(u) and Secret, so this is definately a welcome idea, to me, so that I can put off buying her other albums for a while because I have all the songs.

^ditto. I only own My Story, so this is a real bonus for me.

I just pre-ordered from CDJapan. Hopefully I get a bonus item!

i really want to buy it! i hope my mom let me hahaha

If people want to buy it, then just do, don't want to, either way is fine. I will, I love her so every little thing (except singles, I download that except for Mirrorcle World since it was a special one I bought it for collectors purpose and Depend on you because I just love Two of us, which by the way am I the only one who loves this work of art? I love to hear this song when it rains or when I'm feeling down.) On last note, yes A COMPLETE is just a dream come true, because even having all albums it's still great to have the single mixes like Fly high, AUDIENCE, Daybreak etc. Can't wait to have my "ears" on it XD

A question for those with Yesasia: does the yesasia one also come with the first press stuff?

^Yes as long as it's not over (and you can't know with yesasia when it's over =\).

Btw some people here said that because of MW is on A COMPLETE it won't be on her next studio album.

I personally think it's still has a high chance and the reasons are:

1. M was on A BEST but then entered to I am...
2. Mirrorcle World's PV wasn't used on any album's CD+DVD version yet. XD

I'm sorta hoping it won't be on the album since it'll end up being like.. the only song that's had a place on one album, and also been featured on another. [Mirror vs. Mirrorcle World]

RAINBOW (track 00) and RAINBOW on A BALLADS don't really count, since the former was an earlier arrangement.

i want to buy from YesAsia but there is no info if first press are available. i can't buy from CDJapan as I don't have my own credit card. Any info on first press versions from YesAsia? thnx. This is very likely gonna be my first Ayu online porchase XD

Yesasia usually has First Press if you preorder.

It may take a few weeks / months after the release for them to run out. I'd say just order as soon as possible and you'll most likely [99.9%] get a first press.

Dude did you even read my post properly? I just almost literally said that I WASN'T questioning your opinion. Why do people that don't agree with you automatically "question your opinion" or "hate your opinion"?? Its like suicide to reply to your posts o_O I also explained what you just asked about me realising the singles have more than one song. It doesn't say ALL FULL SINGLES. It just says ALL SINGLES. And all the singles are on there, just not all the songs from the singles.

Actually i think a better reason would be it's sort of already featured in Guilty. There's only an extra verse, 2 more choruses and a slightly weird bridge. Maybe the PV will be an extra feature on the next album's DVD :)

I wished A Complete contained all the PVs of the 43 songs but the DVD content is fine. I really look forward to watching the performances.

I don't think that Mirror is a reason not to put it on the next album.
For ayu (and actually for me too) Mirrorcle World is a whole new song.
New vocals a lot of new parts added to the song (orchestral opening, 1 verse, bridge, wow yeah part, 3 more parts choruses) MW is like a total new song for me even if I heard its first verse, chorus and ending with ayu's raw vocals on GUILTY as Mirror (and MW ended up being a masterpiece). Therfore I think it still has a high chance to be on the next album. XD

If A COMPLETE ended up containing every PV... oi. I don't think many people would've purchased that. Mainly because it'd cost over $100USD, resulting in really.. awkward sales. I mean just look at hitomi's peace. The limited edition 3CD+2DVD cost like 100 bucks, and less than 20,000 copies were sold for the entire collection.. [granted though that hitomi is a lot less popular than Ayu.. but it's still a lot of money lol.]

Well probly avex can release a 3CD+2DVD version as well :P... Just like kuu... CD+2DVD, CD+DVD, and CD only..

Anywayz.. I guess for those people who want other A-sides in the single (including myself) because it will feel more like a complete collection. Like I said before. I have most albums (except I am... and A Song for xx) and I have both A BESTs. If I'm going to buy it, it will be just a collection anywayz (I doubt i will even open the cd... since practically I have 95% of ayu songs).

The thing is, when they decide to name this collection as A COMPLETE, I would expect they include ALL A-sides. It's not like I feel a rip off if they just put 40 songs there. I just feel INCOMPLETE because they omit those important songs. It's true that Trauma, too late, End roll, July 1st, HANABI, Greatful Days, HANABI~episode II~, is this LOVE?, Pride, Born to be.., etc. are not the first track of their respective singles. Nevertheless they are named as A-sides as well. They're being promoted on music shows like MS, HEY!, etc. They are important in ayu's discography. I feel like they're being kicked off to somewhere else. That makes me feel sad.

Oh well.... ahh should I buy this one??? gosh probly I should preorder it at cdjapan... If I dun want it in the end I can just cancel the order. On the other hand, if I want it in the end but I don't order it in the beginning, I might not have first press in the end... :shakehead...

For the sake of ayu's 1 million, i'll forgive the fact that this release has nada PVs. Affordable, nostalgic, this release is a must have for all past and present ayu fans! Erm, i find the 1 or 2 DVD thing rather gimmicky. When KK came out with that for Black Cherry, i thought it was quite eye-roll worthy. Nice thought though, if all the PVs can fit in 1 DVD where blu-ray was mentioned somewhere. The DVD would probably be around 5000yen, throw in 3 CDs for 3000yen and the product is 8000yen.. Kinda pricey.

Bluegie, just order it. I feel it's more regrettable for a 'it was' situation than a 'replace' situation.

^It actuall happened with kumi's BEST ~second session~ first XD

I'd say order it.
Specially if you care about the DVD content and Who... 10th (Anniversary Version).
If not it's still good for the first press photobook and well the tracks will be kind of more clear because of the remastering.

I think it will also will be fun lisening to the CDs to hear slowly how ayu evolved in her music until now and the voice change and all.
It might lack some songs (that were already on A BEST and A BEST 2 as well) but it still have a good collection having all the main and first A-sides of the singles.

I don't have much interest in buying this since I already have my favourite singles, but I'm hoping for simple, beautiful covers.

I'm starting to wonder at which size will be the premium photobook....

size ala on my way/off my day/GUILTY or something bigger/longer
ala ASIA TOUR 2007 TOUR BOOK?

It definitely won't be that big. [TOUR BOOK is biiiiiiiiig.]

It'll probably be the same as usual, unless they try to surprise us.

I think it is quite nice to have ordered this, since I don't own any her A BEST compilations

i hope the covers will not be like a close up for CD+DVD cover and a wide shot for CD only cover. We have seen that for glitter/fated, talkin' 2 myself and GUILTY..

something like ayu-mi-x 4 is the best. 2 different looks but its the same theme.. :D

I think the photobook will be Guilty/(m)u size, something that can easily fit in with the album. I would like something like Bold & Delicious style. 2 very different poses but both quite striking.

Well I finally ordered it. I dun wanna regret later on. If I dun want it in the end, I can always cancel the order a week before cdjapan ships it to me. But if I want it and I dun get the first press, I think I will hitting my chest so hard that I will spit lots of blood in the end.

I dun really know if the dvd is that attractive.. And I dun even know if I will open this cd. In my mind, I treat this as a collection :P (just like my 2 Mirrorcle World CDs :D).

hum, well I´m thinking of buying it for 2 reasons:

1. I´m relatively new to Ayu, and I know very little of her pre-2004 discography, so it´ll be a great chance to explore her entire discography in only 3 CDs (but I agree that they should´ve included the double A-Sides... for me, some double A-Sides of Ayu are imprescindible, like alterna or is this love? but whatever xD).

2. Since the euro is so strong, and yesasia sells in dollars, I´ll get it for only 25 euros more or less MUAHAHAHAHHAA.

For the covers, they´ll better be spectacular. I want lots of money on them and Ayu the prettiest as possible. And I hope the paper of the photobook/booklet is ultra glossy and good quality, like Utada´s single collection.

^

Ummm that thing about the euro's isn't 100% right. o-O; I got it for like 34 euro's (not sure).

me too, as it would be a nice exclusive to this release, but then again M was on both I am.. and A BEST.

As for YesAsia.com they do have the First press edition. I pre-ordered both GUILTY and MW and got both as First Press editions from YesAsia. Plus the good thing is you can get it for 32 euros (+ FREE SHIPPING) while CDJapan sells it for 27 euros + 7 euros for Air Mail= 34. On the other hand YesAsia didn't mention the lottery this time, so I am not sure if they'll be giving away any extras.

ahhh..... i will just buy it... oh new release.... dun care about a complete or not... ahhhh..... because all my ayumi cds is a collection, i never use the cd... just seeing the booklet >.<, hahahahahahaha

I think cdjapan is pretty safe. If it is stated as first press, it WILL be first press otherwise they will say there's no more stock. I suggest you open it REALLY carefully so as not to rip the plastic jacket, watch the DVD once and place it back. It would be a waste to spend so much and not have any new uses for the product. Just my opinion :)

For the new album, why don't they just call it 'cle world with the orchestral opening and additional verses, bridge etc. After all, no song has been repeated on an original studio album and no a-side has not been featured in any album. Best of both worlds!

The DVD might surprise you ;)

Good choice! If you will regret it just cancel it.
If you ordered from CDJapan (or even yesasia) until now you'll surely get the first pess.
You might have open the CD 'cause maybe they will stuck the photobook inside its plastic wrap :laugh

I personally never buy things for collection purposes not any artists' and even not ayu's (I don't buy singles) but I buy all of the albums and DVDs becaues I love them and using them (yeah I actually like to listen through the CDs themselves and not just download).

But A COMPLETE is really a must get for me for some reason. I still lack ASfXX, I am..., RAINBOW and Ma but I will get them later too.
I still want A COMPLETE both for the CDs and the DVD (and the first press).

there was a time I didn't care for singles either xD but I started collecting them slowly. I am getting this because of the extras (DVD & the booklet), and because its something nice to add to my Ayu collection.

the DVD version looks great :D

I just hope the covers are really different and nice. It won't be long till we get to see the covers. Can't wait!!

I cant wait for it to come out. I already pre-ordered it from CDJapan. The DVD looks great!!

I think 7 weeks is generally too long to expect ayu fans to wait. Why wouldn't they announce it later or relese it sooner lol? So many have pre-ordered and have to wait for 5 more weeks.

Looks like it'll be my first Ayu's album. ^_^ Damn I'm So Into Her right now, thanx to the GUILTY & Mirrocle World. B)

Its Avex. ;)

Well, yeah I was talking bout yesasia. 32 euros is quite a discount... the same thing happened to me when I bought Koda Kumi´s Kingdom´s 3CDs and 2 DVDs version, I got it for much less than the real price for the euro thing. Love living in the European Union hihihihi xD

^If you look at it that way... But j-press albums i feel are generally some of the most expensive in the world, no matter the currency. 32 euros sounds like a lot to me. Glad it was a bargain for you.

I wish there would be CD with demo versions of the songs & DVD with different versions of PV's, like there was DANCE EDIT PV's on KUU's BEST ~BOUNCE & LOVERS~.

do you guys think the release of this compilation will help GUILTY to chart again like Amuro's BEST FICTION does PLAY?

The "temporary" that used to be next to the title is now gone. A COMPLETE ~ALL SINGLES~ is here to stay, you could say.

Aw... I saw a '10th anniversary thanks' somewhere. I was hoping that might be the title. I think it's more appropriate and nostalgic. Oh well, it's not going to change the content anyway haha!

You're thinking of the "10th Anniversary Thanks Price" as in the price they charge you for A COMPLETE ~ALL SINGLES~.

Well they are, but you can always have the overseas CD version which is not so far away from an standard CD, at least here in Spain. But overall, I don´t mind paying more if the quality worths it and I´m keen on a product.

Lol! So it implies that the price they are charging is below market rate as a show of gratitude to her fans? It's alright i guess but not jaw dropping cheap. Thanks for the clarification. Anyway, i thought it may have been better if 10th anniversary was added somehow. The title makes it sound like another regular compilation. But like i said, it makes no difference to the content so whatever.

That's a good point. But what if they use a different A logo--like, they use the one she's been using this whole year, with the A and the wing and the crown on the A with the 10th anniversary thingie inside? XD That kind of insignia could be the 10th anniversary include we're looking for.

I think that the title A COMPLETE ~ALL SINGLES~ pretty fits the album and look very attractive and fun.

If it would be 10th Anniversary BEST or 10th Anniversary ~Thanks Price~ then it wouldn't fit since except for Who...'s new version and some album songs' performances on the DVD all of the songs on the album are single songs. Therefore A COMPLETE ~ALL SINGLES~ pretty fits.
It's right that it lacks some a-sides but I think they chose the main and first single songs on purpose.
The main and first a-sides on the singles somehow always overshadowed the 2nd a-side in their popularities or were very popular or fans favorite.

I think "A COMPLETE SINGLE BOX" would be a lot better title. With clip box and live box would make nice trilogy.

Oh no 10th Anniversary -thanks price- is actually quite retarded no offense. I mean something like 10th anniverary ~thanks to my fans~ or something like that. But of course, A Complete is fine. Perhas they didn't think of the trilogy concept. Really good point. They could have marketed it that way but maybe there's something else in store...

Well, these box sets aren't really connected.. they all just happen to be box sets. lol.

And the thanks price seems sorta weird since the CD only's price is pretty average for their 3CD compilations.. but the +DVD one is definitely cheaper than most artists'.

OMG,our currency rocks!