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Japan Gold Disc Award

The Japan Gold Disc Award (日本ゴールドディスク大賞) is a major music awards event held annually by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. Its first ceremony was celebrated in 1987. The recognition is awarded based on the net sales of the works released the previous year.
1st Edition (1987)
Full listing: 1st Japan Gold Disc Awards
1st Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Nakamori Akina ![]() |
International artist of the year Madonna ![]() |
New artist of the year Shonentai ![]() | |||
Single Award "BAN BAN BAN" by KUWATA BAND ![]() |
Album Award BEST by Nakamori Akina ![]() |
2nd Edition (1988)
Full listing: 2nd Japan Gold Disc Awards
2nd Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year REBECCA ![]() |
International artist of the year The Beatles ![]() |
New artist of the year Hikaru GENJI ![]() | |||
Single Award "Glass no Juudai" by Hikaru GENJI ![]() |
Album Award before the DIAMOND DUST fades... by Matsutoya Yumi ![]() |
3rd Edition (1989)
Full listing: 3rd Japan Gold Disc Awards
3rd Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year BOØWY ![]() |
International artist of the year Bon Jovi ![]() |
New artist of the year Otokogumi ![]() | |||
Single Award "Paradise Ginga" by Hikaru GENJI ![]() |
Album Award Delight Slight Light KISS by Matsutoya Yumi ![]() |
4th Edition (1990)
Full listing: 4th Japan Gold Disc Awards
4th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Southern All Stars ![]() |
Artist of the year Madonna ![]() |
New artist of the year X ![]() | |||
Single Award "Diamonds" by PRINCESS PRINCESS ![]() |
Album Award LOVE WARS by Matsutoya Yumi ![]() |
5th Edition (1991)
Full listing: 5th Japan Gold Disc Awards
5th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Matsutoya Yumi ![]() |
Artist of the year Madonna ![]() |
New artist of the year Tama ![]() | |||
Single Award "Odoru Ponpokorin" by B.B.QUEENS ![]() |
Album Award Tengoku no Door by Matsutoya Yumi ![]() |
Music Video Award VISUAL SHOCK Vol.2.5 CELEBRATION by X ![]() |
6th Edition (1992)
Full listing: 6th Japan Gold Disc Awards
6th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year CHAGE & ASKA ![]() |
Artist of the year Guns N' Roses ![]() |
New artist of the year Mi-ke ![]() | |||
Single Award "SAY YES" by CHAGE & ASKA ![]() |
Album Award TREE by CHAGE & ASKA ![]() |
Music Video Award JUST ANOTHER LIFE by B'z ![]() |
7th Edition (1993)
Full listing: 7th Japan Gold Disc Awards
7th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year CHAGE & ASKA ![]() |
Artist of the year Madonna ![]() |
New artist of the year Ono Masatoshi ![]() | |||
Single Award "Kimi ga Iru Dake de" by Kome Kome CLUB ![]() |
Album Award The Swinging Star by DREAMS COME TRUE ![]() |
Music Video Award TOUR 1991 BIRTH by Ozaki Yutaka ![]() |
8th Edition (1994)
Full listing: 8th Japan Gold Disc Awards
8th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year WANDS ![]() |
Artist of the year The Beatles ![]() |
New artist of the year trf ![]() | |||
Single Award "YAH YAH YAH" by CHAGE & ASKA ![]() |
Album Award MAGIC by DREAMS COME TRUE ![]() |
Music Video Award LIVE RIPPER by B'z ![]() |
9th Edition (1995)
Full listing: 9th Japan Gold Disc Awards
9th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year trf ![]() |
Artist of the year Mariah Carey ![]() |
New artist of the year Fujitani Miwako ![]() | |||
Single Award "Tomorrow never knows" by Mr.Children ![]() |
Album Award Impressions by Takeuchi Mariya ![]() |
Music Video Award Sexy Six Show by SMAP ![]() |
10th Edition (1996)
Full listing: 10th Japan Gold Disc Awards
10th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year trf ![]() |
Artist of the year Mariah Carey ![]() |
New artist of the year MY LITTLE LOVER ![]() | |||
Single Award "LOVE LOVE LOVE" by DREAMS COME TRUE ![]() |
Album Award LOOSE by B'z ![]() |
Music Video Award "BUZZ!!" THE MOVIE by B'z ![]() |
11th Edition (1997)
Full listing: 11th Japan Gold Disc Awards
11th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Amuro Namie ![]() |
Artist of the year Me & My ![]() | ||||
New artist Award PUFFY ![]() |
Single Award "Namonaki Uta" by Mr.Children ![]() |
Music Video Award NAMIE AMURO FIRST ANNIVERSARY 1996 LIVE AT MARINE STADIUM by Amuro Namie ![]() | |||
Album Award globe by globe ![]() |
Special Award Neon Genesis Evangelion Genesis 0:1 ~0:10 ![]() |
12th Edition (1998)
Full listing: 12th Japan Gold Disc Awards
12th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year GLAY ![]() |
Artist of the year Celine Dion ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year Komatsu Miho ![]() |
Song of the year "CAN YOU CELEBRATE?" by Amuro Namie ![]() |
Music video of the year HIT THE WORLD GLAY Arena Tour '97 at Yoyogidaiichitaiikukan by GLAY ![]() | |||
Rock album of the year paraDOX by Aikawa Nanase ![]() |
Pop album of the year Concentration20 by Amuro Namie ![]() |
13th Edition (1999)
Full listing: 13th Japan Gold Disc Awards
13th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year B'z ![]() |
Artist of the year Celine Dion ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year Kiroro ![]() |
Song Award "Time goes by" by Every Little Thing ![]() |
MusicVideo Award "pure soul" TOUR '98 by GLAY ![]() | |||
Rock album of the year pure soul by GLAY ![]() |
Pop album of the year 181920 by Amuro Namie ![]() |
14th Edition (2000)
Full listing: 14th Japan Gold Disc Awards
14th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Utada Hikaru ![]() |
Artist of the year Celine Dion ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year Koyanagi Yuki ![]() |
Song Award "Movin' on without you" by Utada Hikaru ![]() |
MusicVideo Award Survival by GLAY ![]() | |||
Rock album of the year ID by Aikawa Nanase ![]() |
Pop album of the year GOLDEN BEST by Inoue Yosui ![]() |
Special Award "Mago" by Oizumi Itsuro ![]() |
15th Edition (2001)
Full listing: 15th Japan Gold Disc Awards
15th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Hamasaki Ayumi ![]() |
Artist of the year The Beatles ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year Aiuchi Rina ![]() |
Song Award "Wait & See ~Risk~" by Utada Hikaru ![]() |
MusicVideo Award Koi no Dance Site by Morning Musume. ![]() | |||
Rock album of the year Sakura no Ki no Shita by aiko ![]() |
Pop album of the year eternity by Every Little Thing ![]() |
16th Edition (2002)
Full listing: 16th Japan Gold Disc Awards
16th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Hamasaki Ayumi ![]() |
Artist of the year BACKSTREET BOYS ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year w-inds. ![]() |
Song Award "Can You Keep A Secret" by Utada Hikaru ![]() |
MusicVideo Award Video Minimoni. Jankenpyon! by Minimoni. ![]() | |||
Rock album of the year Natsufuku by aiko ![]() |
Pop album of the year Distance by Utada Hikaru ![]() |
17th Edition (2003)
Full listing: 17th Japan Gold Disc Awards
17th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Utada Hikaru ![]() |
Artist of the year Avril Lavigne ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year ACIDMAN ![]() |
Song Award "Hikari" by Utada Hikaru ![]() |
Album Award DEEP RIVER by Utada Hikaru ![]() | |||
MusicVideo Award DVD Single "traveling" by Utada Hikaru ![]() |
Special Award Wu Rujun ![]() |
18th Edition (2004)
Full listing: 18th Japan Gold Disc Awards
18th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Hamasaki Ayumi ![]() |
Artist of the year Joshi Juuni Gakubou ![]() |
New artist of the year I WiSH ![]() | |||
Song Award "Asu e no Tobira" by I WiSH ![]() |
Album Award Akatsuki no Love Letter by aiko ![]() |
MusicVideo Award Tanpen Kinema Hyakuiro Megane by Shiina Ringo ![]() |
19th Edition (2005)
Full listing: 19th Japan Gold Disc Awards
19th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year ORANGE RANGE ![]() |
Artist of the year QUEEN ![]() |
New artist of the year Arashiro Beni ![]() | |||
Song Award "Dareka no Negai ga Kanau Koro" by Utada Hikaru ![]() |
Album Award Sol-Fa by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION ![]() |
MusicVideo Award Utada Hikaru in Budokan 2004 - Hikaru no 5 by Utada Hikaru ![]() |
20th Edition (2006)
Full listing: 20th Japan Gold Disc Awards
20th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Koda Kumi ![]() |
Artist of the year O-ZONE ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year Ito Yuna ![]() |
Song Award "Be My Last" by Utada Hikaru ![]() |
Single Award "Real Face" by KAT-TUN ![]() | |||
Album Award SINGLE BEST by EXILE ![]() |
MusicVideo Award KAT-TUN Live Kaizokuban by KAT-TUN ![]() |
Special Award K ![]() |
21st Edition (2007)
Full listing: 21st Japan Gold Disc Awards
21st Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Koda Kumi ![]() |
Artist of the year Daniel Powter ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year ayaka ![]() |
Album Award ALL SINGLES BEST by Kobukuro ![]() |
Single Award "Real Face" by KAT-TUN ![]() | |||
Download Award "Koi no Tsubomi" by Koda Kumi ![]() |
MusicVideo Award Real Face Film by KAT-TUN ![]() |
Best Asian Artist F4 ![]() |
22nd Edition (2008)
Full listing: 22nd Japan Gold Disc Awards
22nd Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year EXILE ![]() |
Artist of the year Avril Lavigne ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year GReeeeN ![]() |
Album Award EXILE LOVE by EXILE ![]() |
Single Award "Flavor Of Life" by Utada Hikaru ![]() | |||
Download Award "Ai Uta" by GReeeeN ![]() |
MusicVideo Award EXILE LIVE TOUR 2007 EXILE EVOLUTION by EXILE ![]() |
Best Asian Artist Park Yong Ha ![]() |
23rd Edition (2009)
Full listing: 23rd Japan Gold Disc Awards
23rd Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year EXILE ![]() |
Artist of the year Madonna ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year Shuchishin ![]() |
Album Award EXILE BALLAD BEST by EXILE ![]() |
Single Award "truth / Kaze no Mukou e" by ARASHI ![]() | |||
Download Award "Kiseki" by GReeeeN ![]() |
MusicVideo Award SUMMER TOUR 2007 Time -Kotoba no Chikara- by ARASHI ![]() |
Special Award Ayanokouji Kimimaro ![]() |
24th Edition (2010)
Full listing: 24th Japan Gold Disc Awards
24th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year ARASHI ![]() |
Artist of the year The Beatles ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year Hilcrhyme ![]() |
Song Award "Haruka" by GReeeeN ![]() |
Album Award All the BEST! 1999-2009 by ARASHI ![]() | |||
Single Award "Believe / Kumori Nochi, Kaisei" by ARASHI ![]() |
MusicVideo Award ARASHI AROUND ASIA 2008 in TOKYO by ARASHI ![]() |
Special Award AKB48 ![]() |
25th Edition (2011)
Full listing: 25th Japan Gold Disc Awards
25th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year ARASHI ![]() |
Artist of the year Lady Gaga ![]() | ||||
New artist of the year Shoujo Jidai ![]() |
Album Award Boku no Miteiru Fuukei by ARASHI ![]() |
Single Award "Beginner" by AKB48 ![]() | |||
Download Award "Aitakute Aitakute" by Nishino Kana ![]() |
MusicVideo Award ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5x10 by ARASHI ![]() |
Special Award "Toilet no Kamisama" by Uemura Kana ![]() |
26th Edition (2012)
Full listing: 26th Japan Gold Disc Awards
26th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year AKB48 ![]() |
Artist of the year Lady Gaga ![]() | ||||
Artist Award KARA ![]() |
Album Award Ikimonobakari ~Members BEST Selection~ by Ikimonogakari ![]() |
Single Award "Everyday, Katyusha" by AKB48 ![]() | |||
Download Award "Ryuusei" by Amuro Namie ![]() |
MusicVideo Award ARASHI 10-11 TOUR "Scene" ~Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fuukei~ STADIUM by ARASHI ![]() |
Special Award Songs for Japan by VARIOUS ![]() |
27th Edition (2013)
Full listing: 27th Japan Gold Disc Awards
27th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year AKB48 ![]() |
Artist of the year Che'Nelle ![]() | ||||
Artist Award KARA ![]() |
Album Award Mr.Children 2005-2010 <macro> by Mr.Children ![]() |
Single Award "Manatsu no Sounds Good!" by AKB48 ![]() | |||
Download Award "Love Story" by Amuro Namie ![]() |
MusicVideo Award namie amuro 5 Major Domes Tour 2012 ~20th Anniversary Best~ by Amuro Namie ![]() |
Special Award 1969 by Yuki Saori & Pink Martini ![]() |
28th Edition (2014)
Full listing: 28th Japan Gold Disc Awards
28th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year AKB48 ![]() |
Artist of the year ONE DIRECTION ![]() | ||||
Artist Award TVXQ ![]() |
Album Award LOVE by ARASHI ![]() |
Single Award "Sayonara Crawl" by AKB48 ![]() | |||
Download Award "Koisuru Fortune Cookie" by AKB48 ![]() |
MusicVideo Award namie amuro 5 Major Domes Tour 2012 ~20th Anniversary Best~ by Amuro Namie ![]() |
29th Edition (2015)
Full listing: 29th Japan Gold Disc Awards
29th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year ARASHI ![]() |
Artist of the year One Direction ![]() | ||||
Artist Award TVXQ ![]() |
Album Award Tsugi no Ashiato by AKB48 ![]() |
Single Award "Labrador Retriever" by AKB48 ![]() | |||
Download Award "Let It Go ~Ari no Mama de" by Matsu Takako ![]() |
MusicVideo Award Arafes'13 by ARASHI ![]() |
Special Award Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by V.A. ![]() |
30th Edition (2016)
Full listing: 30th Japan Gold Disc Awards
30th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year ARASHI ![]() |
Artist of the year The Beatles ![]() | ||||
Artist Award TVXQ ![]() |
Album Award JAPONISM by ARASHI ![]() |
Single Award "Bokutachi wa Tatakawanai" by AKB48 ![]() | |||
Download Award "Torisetsu" by Nishino Kana ![]() |
MusicVideo Award ARASHI BLAST in Hawaii by ARASHI ![]() |
Special Award Love Live! related works ![]() |
31st Edition (2017)
Full listing: 31st Japan Gold Disc Awards
31st Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year ARASHI ![]() |
Artist of the year Ariana Grande ![]() | ||||
Artist Award BIGBANG ![]() |
Album Award SMAP 25 Years by SMAP ![]() |
Single Award "Tsubasa wa Iranai" by AKB48 ![]() | |||
Download Award "Koi" by Hoshino Gen ![]() |
MusicVideo Award ARASHI BLAST in Miyagi by ARASHI ![]() |
Special Award Bob Dylan ![]() |
32nd Edition (2018)
Full listing: 32nd Japan Gold Disc Awards
32nd Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Amuro Namie ![]() |
Artist of the year The Beatles ![]() | ||||
Artist Award BIGBANG ![]() |
Album Award Finally by Amuro Namie ![]() |
Single Award "Negaigoto no Mochigusare" by AKB48 ![]() | |||
Download Award "Uchiage Hanabi" by DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi ![]() |
MusicVideo Award ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2016-2017 Are You Happy? by ARASHI ![]() |
Special Award "Dancing Hero The Archives" by Oginome Yoko ![]() |
33rd Edition (2019)
Full listing: 33rd Japan Gold Disc Awards
33rd Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Amuro Namie ![]() |
Artist of the year QUEEN ![]() | ||||
Artist Award BTS ![]() |
Album Award Umi no Oh, Yeah!! by Southern All Stars ![]() |
Single Award "Teacher Teacher" by AKB48 ![]() | |||
Download Award "Lemon" by Yonezu Kenshi ![]() |
MusicVideo Award namie amuro Final Tour 2018 ~Finally~ by Namie Amuro ![]() |
Special Award "U.S.A." by DA PUMP ![]() |
34th Edition (2020)
Full listing: 34th Japan Gold Disc Awards
34th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year ARASHI ![]() |
Artist of the year QUEEN ![]() | ||||
Artist Award BTS ![]() |
Album Award 5×20 All the BEST!! 1999-2019 by ARASHI ![]() |
Single Award "Sustainable" by AKB48 ![]() | |||
Download Award "Uma to Shika" by Yonezu Kenshi ![]() |
MusicVideo Award 5×20 All the BEST!! CLIPS 1999-2019 by ARASHI ![]() |
Special Award Official HIGE DANdism ![]() |
35th Edition (2021)
Full listing: 35th Japan Gold Disc Awards
35th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||||
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Artist of the year ARASHI ![]() |
Artist of the year QUEEN ![]() | ||||||
Artist Award BTS ![]() |
Album Award STRAY SHEEP by Yonezu Kenshi ![]() |
Single Award "Imitation Rain / D.D. | D.D. / Imitation Rain" by SixTONES vs Snow Man | Snow Man vs SixTONES
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MusicVideo Award ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5x20 by ARASHI ![]() |
Download Award "I LOVE…" by Official HIGE DANdism ![]() |
Streaming Award "I LOVE…" by Official HIGE DANdism ![]() | |||||
Special Award "Kousui" by Eito ![]() |
36th Edition (2022)
Full listing: 36th Japan Gold Disc Awards
36th Japan Gold Disc Award | |||||
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Artist of the year Snow Man (group) ![]() |
Artist of the year (Western) The Beatles ![]() |
Best Artist (Asia) BTS ![]() | |||
Album Award Snow Mania S1 by Snow Man ![]() |
Single Award "Grandeur" by Snow Man ![]() |
MusicVideo Award Arafes 2020 at Kokuritsu Kyogijo by ARASHI ![]() | |||
Download Award "Kaibutsu" by YOASOBI ![]() |
Streaming Award "Kaibutsu" by YOASOBI ![]() |
Special Award Aimer ![]() |
Special Award YOASOBI ![]() |
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