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"MOON / blossom" is the 48th single released by [[Hamasaki Ayumi]] and the first release in the "50th Single Project". The single featured two A-sides, as well as remixes and new versions of 4 songs from Hamasaki's previous album ''[[Rock'n'Roll Circus]]''. "[[Moon (Hamasaki Ayumi)|MOON]]" was used as a [[CM]] theme song for Honda Zest Spark whereas "[[Blossom (Hamasaki Ayumi)|blossom]]" was used as the Zespri "Gold and Green Kiwi" [[CM]] song. "[[Moon (Hamasaki Ayumi)|MOON]]" was first released as a Chaku-Uta sample for members of Ayu's official fanclub Team Ayu with the release of the album ''[[Rock'n'Roll Circus]]''.  
 
"MOON / blossom" is the 48th single released by [[Hamasaki Ayumi]] and the first release in the "50th Single Project". The single featured two A-sides, as well as remixes and new versions of 4 songs from Hamasaki's previous album ''[[Rock'n'Roll Circus]]''. "[[Moon (Hamasaki Ayumi)|MOON]]" was used as a [[CM]] theme song for Honda Zest Spark whereas "[[Blossom (Hamasaki Ayumi)|blossom]]" was used as the Zespri "Gold and Green Kiwi" [[CM]] song. "[[Moon (Hamasaki Ayumi)|MOON]]" was first released as a Chaku-Uta sample for members of Ayu's official fanclub Team Ayu with the release of the album ''[[Rock'n'Roll Circus]]''.  
  
The single was originally scheduled to be released in four editions, with a CD+DVD edition for "blossom / MOON." However, this was cancelled as [[Blossom (Hamasaki Ayumi)|blossom]]'s [[PV]] was removed from the single. It later reappeared on the DVD tracklisting for ayu's 49th single, [[Crossroad (Hamasaki Ayumi)|crossroad]]. The single features a Special Edition only sold in the stands of ARENA TOUR 2010 A ~Rock 'n' Roll Circus~.
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The single was originally scheduled to be released in four editions, with a CD+DVD edition for "blossom / MOON." However, this was cancelled as [[Blossom (Hamasaki Ayumi)|blossom]]'s [[PV]] was removed from the single. It later reappeared on the DVD tracklisting for ayu's 49th single, [[Crossroad (Hamasaki Ayumi)|crossroad]]. The single features a Special Edition only sold in the stands of ARENA TOUR 2010 A ~Rock'n'Roll Circus~.
  
 
Ayu stated on her twitter page that this single had no TV promotion because of her busy schedule involving a-nation 2010 in that time.
 
Ayu stated on her twitter page that this single had no TV promotion because of her busy schedule involving a-nation 2010 in that time.

Revision as of 16:52, 17 October 2010

MOON / blossom CD+DVD Cover
MOON / blossom CD Only Cover
blossom / MOON CD Only Cover
MOON / blossom CD Only (Special edition) Cover
Artist
Hamasaki Ayumi
Single
MOON / blossom
Released
2010.07.14
Catalog Number
AVCD-31890/B (MOON / blossom CD+DVD)
AVCD-31891 (MOON / blossom CD Only)
AVCD-31893 (blossom / MOON CD Only)
AVC1-31919 (MOON / blossom CD Only Special edition)
Price
¥1,890 (CD+DVD)
¥1,050 (CD Only)
¥800 (CD Only Special edition)
MOON / blossom CD Tracklist
  1. MOON (Original Mix)
  2. blossom (Original Mix)
  3. Microphone (THE LOWBROWS remix)
  4. Last Links (Orchestra version) (CD Only)
  5. MOON (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
  6. blossom (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
DVD Tracklist
  1. MOON (PV)
  2. MOON (making clip)
blossom / MOON CD Tracklist
  1. blossom (Original Mix)
  2. MOON (Original Mix)
  3. Don't look back (Reggae Disco Rockers remix)
  4. meaning of Love (Acoustic Piano version)
  5. blossom (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
  6. MOON (Original Mix -Instrumental-)
MOON / blossom CD Tracklist (Special edition)
  1. MOON (Original Mix)
  2. blossom (Original Mix)


Information

"MOON / blossom" is the 48th single released by Hamasaki Ayumi and the first release in the "50th Single Project". The single featured two A-sides, as well as remixes and new versions of 4 songs from Hamasaki's previous album Rock'n'Roll Circus. "MOON" was used as a CM theme song for Honda Zest Spark whereas "blossom" was used as the Zespri "Gold and Green Kiwi" CM song. "MOON" was first released as a Chaku-Uta sample for members of Ayu's official fanclub Team Ayu with the release of the album Rock'n'Roll Circus.

The single was originally scheduled to be released in four editions, with a CD+DVD edition for "blossom / MOON." However, this was cancelled as blossom's PV was removed from the single. It later reappeared on the DVD tracklisting for ayu's 49th single, crossroad. The single features a Special Edition only sold in the stands of ARENA TOUR 2010 A ~Rock'n'Roll Circus~.

Ayu stated on her twitter page that this single had no TV promotion because of her busy schedule involving a-nation 2010 in that time.

The single is certified Gold for shipment of 100,000 copies .

Live Performances


Oricon Chart Positions

Hamasaki Ayumi promoting the single
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Week Rank Sales
- 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 70,568
3 13 11 6 7 5 3 5 12,640
7 31 30 29 28 27 19 29 4,350
14 - - 42 31 35 35 40 2,229
31 - - 48 42 - - 43 2,459
- - - - - - - 79 938
- - - - - - - 126 646
- - - - - - - 116 500
- - - - - - - 110 522
- - - - - - - 153 336
- - - - - - - 131 490
- - - - - - - 120 477
- - - - - - - x 335

Total Reported Sales: 96,490*

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