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A BEST 2 is Ayumi Hamasaki's second best-of compilation, released in 2 parts. The -BLACK- compilation consists of mostly ballads and songs with darker lyrics. The sweeter and more uplifting songs are compiled on the -WHITE- compilation.
The -BLACK- side contains the track "part of Me", previously unreleased and, as of 2009, not available on any other album. A promotional video was released for the song to promote A BEST 2.
A special website, A BEST 2 .com, was launched to commemorate the release, containing commercials, remastering notes, and a vote for the fans' favorite songs.
COUNTDOWN LIVE 2006-2007 did not receive a traditional DVD release; instead, it was released on A BEST 2 -WHITE-, and its behind-the-scenes documentary was released with A BEST 2 -BLACK-. In addition to this, each compilation had a DVD of each song's promotional video. Where a promotional video was not filmed, a commercial is used in its place on the DVD.
After the first week sales of A Best 2: Black and White were announced, Hamasaki had already garnered sales of over 1 million copies. With the release of A Best 2, Hamasaki also broke many records. Most notably, it was the first time in nearly over 30 years that an artist held both the top 2 positions on the Oricon charts.
A BEST 2 -BLACK- Track Listing
CD
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Track Name
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Length
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| 1.
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Dearest
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05:35
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| 2.
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CAROLS
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05:31
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| 3.
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No way to say
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04:43
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| 4.
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HANABI
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04:56
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| 5.
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walking proud
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05:16
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| 6.
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Free & Easy
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05:00
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| 7.
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Endless sorrow
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05:29
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| 8.
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Because of You
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05:23
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| 9.
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About You
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04:01
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| 10.
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GAME
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04:15
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| 11.
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is this LOVE?
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04:55
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| 12.
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HANABI ~episode II~
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04:57
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| 13.
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NEVER EVER
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04:44
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| 14.
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HEAVEN
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04:21
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| 15.
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part of Me + "Memorial address (A BEST 2 edit)"
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08:12
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