Katte ni Sindbad

LP/12cm Cover

1988 8cm Cover

1998 8cm Cover

Artist

Southern All Stars

Single

Katte ni Sindbad (勝手にシンドバッド; Willfully Sinbad)

Released

1978.06.25

1988.06.25 (8cm CD Reissue)

1998.02.11 (8cm CD Reissue)

2003.06.25 (25th Anniversary Reissue)

2005.06.25 (12cm CD Reissue)

Catalog Number

VIH-1019

VDRS-1044 (1988 8cm CD Reissue)

VIDL-30101 (1998 8cm CD Reissue)

VIKL-30625 (25th Anniversary LP Reissue)

VIZL-625 (25th Anniversary 12cm CD Special Box Edition)

VICL-36001 (2005 12cm CD Reissue)

Price

¥600

¥937 (1988 8cm CD Reissue)

¥800 (1998 8cm CD Reissue / 2005 12cm CD Reissue)

¥630 (25th Anniversary LP Reissue)

¥2,205 (25th Anniversary 12cm CD Special Box Edition)

Tracklist

1. Katte ni Sindbad (勝手にシンドバッド)
2. Atatte Kudakero (当って砕けろ)
3. Katte ni Sindbad (Instrumental) (勝手にシンドバッド) (25th Anniversary Special Box Edition Only)

Information

"Katte ni Sindbad" is the debut single released by Southern All Stars. The title track was used as Mitsuya Cider CM theme song. In 2003, and in commemoration of the group' 25th anniversary, the single was reissued in LP and 12cm CD limited editions (limited to 250,000 copies). The CD edition was housed in a special box including commemorative goods and featuring the instrumental track.

The original release debuted at #132 on Oricon charts, but eventually reached #55. The 1988 8cm CD reissue reached #3 on Oricon charts, and charted for 35 weeks. The 2003 Special Box edition reached #1 on Oricon charts, and charted for 10 weeks, selling 290,595 copies and becoming the #23 single of that year.

External Links

• Oricon Profile: Original Release | 1988 Reissue | 1998 Reissue | 2003 LP Reissue | 2003 Special Box Reissue
• 25th Anniversary Special Website