Name: First Love
Brand: Hikaru Utada

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

UPJY-9202

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-03-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

4988031460023

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Hikaru Utada

Genre GB

Label GB

Universal Japan

Hikaru Utada is a Japanese-American singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer. They are known by their stage name Utada in the United States and Europe. Since the release of their Japanese debut album First Love, which went on to become the best-selling album in Oricon history, Utada has had three of their Japanese studio albums in the list of Top 10 best-selling albums ever in Japan and six of their albums charting within the Best-Selling Japanese albums list.

Born on January 19, 1983 in Manhattan, New York, Hikaru Utada has made a significant impact on the music industry with their talent and creativity. With an impressive discography that spans across various genres and languages including English and Japanese, they have garnered immense popularity both domestically and internationally.

Utada's musical journey began with the release of their debut album "First Love," which not only became a massive success but also holds the record for being the best-selling album in Oricon history. Their exceptional songwriting skills combined with soulful vocals have resonated with millions of fans worldwide.

Originally released 1999 on CD only and now on vinyl for the first time. First Love is the debut Japanese-language studio album (second overall) by Japanese-American recording artist Hikaru Utada, released on 10 March 1999 by Toshiba-EMI. An R&amp;B and dance-pop album, First Love centres on the theme of love and relationships. Songs like "Automatic" and "First Love" are prime examples of these themes. Since its release, First Love remains the highest selling Japanese album. It has sold over eleven million units worldwide. Utada promoted the album by releasing four singles: "Automatic", "Time Will Tell", "Movin' on Without You" and "First Love", all which were accompanied by a short music video.

First Love

Music GB

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