宇多田ヒカル* – 初恋

Name: 宇多田ヒカル - 初恋
Rating: 4.5 (28 reviews)

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Label:	Epic – ESJL-3094~5
Format:	2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered
Country:	Japan
Released:	Nov 7, 2018
Genre:	Pop
Style:	New Age

Tracklist

A1	Play A Love Song Bass [Synth], Synth [Additional Pads] – Jodi Milliner Choir – The LJ Singers* Directed By [Choir] – Lawrence Johnson Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Percussion, Drums [Additional] – Chris Dave Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada* Bass [Synth], Synth [Additional Pads] – Jodi Milliner Choir – The LJ Singers* Directed By [Choir] – Lawrence Johnson Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Percussion, Drums [Additional] – Chris Dave Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada*	4:13
A2	あなた Alto Saxophone – Simon Clarke (2) Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Conductor – Simon Hale Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums, Percussion – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar – Ben Parker Horns – Kick Horns* Leader [Strings] – Everton Nelson Piano [Acoustic] – Reuben James Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Tenor Saxophone – Tim Sanders Trombone – David Liddell* Trumpet – Ryan Quigley Written-By, Programmed By, Arranged By [Brass] – Hikaru Utada* Alto Saxophone – Simon Clarke (2) Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Conductor – Simon Hale Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums, Percussion – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar – Ben Parker Horns – Kick Horns* Leader [Strings] – Everton Nelson Piano [Acoustic] – Reuben James Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Tenor Saxophone – Tim Sanders Trombone – David Liddell* Trumpet – Ryan Quigley Written-By, Programmed By, Arranged By [Brass] – Hikaru Utada*	4:37
A3	初恋 Acoustic Guitar – Ben Parker Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Conductor – Simon Hale Leader [Strings] – Everton Nelson Piano [Acoustic] – Vincent Taurelle Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Recorded By [Additional Guitar Parts] – Masahito Komori Timpani – Joby Burgess Written-By – Hikaru Utada* Acoustic Guitar – Ben Parker Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Conductor – Simon Hale Leader [Strings] – Everton Nelson Piano [Acoustic] – Vincent Taurelle Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Recorded By [Additional Guitar Parts] – Masahito Komori Timpani – Joby Burgess Written-By – Hikaru Utada*	4:41
B1	誓い Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Guitar [Atmosphere] – Ben Parker Leader [Strings] – Perry Montague-Mason Piano [Acoustic], Conductor – Simon Hale Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada* Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Guitar [Atmosphere] – Ben Parker Leader [Strings] – Perry Montague-Mason Piano [Acoustic], Conductor – Simon Hale Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada*	4:34
B2	Forevermore Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar – Ben Parker Electric Piano [Wurlitzer & Rhodes], Conductor – Simon Hale Leader [Strings] – Perry Montague-Mason Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada* Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar – Ben Parker Electric Piano [Wurlitzer & Rhodes], Conductor – Simon Hale Leader [Strings] – Perry Montague-Mason Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada*	4:54
B3	Too Proud Drum Programming [Additional], Recorded By [Additional] – Darren Heelis Featuring – Jevon (4) Programmed By – Hikaru Utada* Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Recorded By [Rap] – Jevon Ellis* Written-By – Hikaru Utada* Drum Programming [Additional], Recorded By [Additional] – Darren Heelis Featuring – Jevon (4) Programmed By – Hikaru Utada* Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Recorded By [Rap] – Jevon Ellis* Written-By – Hikaru Utada*	4:42
C1	Good Night Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Conductor – Simon Hale Drum Programming [Additional], Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums – Sylvester Earl Harvin* Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Ben Parker Leader [Strings] – Everton Nelson Piano [Acoustic] – Vincent Taurelle Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada* Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Conductor – Simon Hale Drum Programming [Additional], Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums – Sylvester Earl Harvin* Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Ben Parker Leader [Strings] – Everton Nelson Piano [Acoustic] – Vincent Taurelle Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada*	4:22
C2	パクチーの歌 Alto Saxophone – Simon Clarke (2) Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums, Percussion – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar – Ben Parker Horns – Kick Horns* Piano [Acoustic] – Reuben James Programmed By, Arranged By [Brass] – Hikaru Utada* Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Tenor Saxophone – Tim Sanders Trombone – David Liddell* Trumpet – Ryan Quigley Written-By – Hikaru Utada* Alto Saxophone – Simon Clarke (2) Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums, Percussion – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar – Ben Parker Horns – Kick Horns* Piano [Acoustic] – Reuben James Programmed By, Arranged By [Brass] – Hikaru Utada* Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Tenor Saxophone – Tim Sanders Trombone – David Liddell* Trumpet – Ryan Quigley Written-By – Hikaru Utada*	3:44
C3	残り香 Drum Programming [Additional], Bass [Juno] – Darren Heelis Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada*	3:39
D1	大空で抱きしめて Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Bass [Moog], Synth [Poly Moog] – Jodi Milliner Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums – Chris Dave Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Ben Parker Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Conductor – Simon Hale Leader [Strings] – Perry Montague-Mason Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada* Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Bass [Moog], Synth [Poly Moog] – Jodi Milliner Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums – Chris Dave Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Ben Parker Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Conductor – Simon Hale Leader [Strings] – Perry Montague-Mason Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada*	4:35
D2	夕凪 Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Conductor – Simon Hale Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar – Ben Parker Leader [Strings] – Everton Nelson Piano [Acoustic] – Vincent Taurelle Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Timpani – Joby Burgess Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada* Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Conductor – Simon Hale Drum Programming [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice Drums – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar – Ben Parker Leader [Strings] – Everton Nelson Piano [Acoustic] – Vincent Taurelle Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Timpani – Joby Burgess Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada*	4:45
D3	嫉妬されるべき人生 Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Conductor – Simon Hale Drum Programming [Additional], Recorded By [Additional] – Darren Heelis Drums, Percussion – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar – Ben Parker Leader [Strings] – Everton Nelson Piano [Acoustic] – Phil Peskett Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada* Arranged By [Strings] – Hikaru Utada* Conductor – Simon Hale Drum Programming [Additional], Recorded By [Additional] – Darren Heelis Drums, Percussion – Chris Dave Electric Bass – Jodi Milliner Electric Guitar – Ben Parker Leader [Strings] – Everton Nelson Piano [Acoustic] – Phil Peskett Recorded By – Steve Fitzmaurice Written-By, Programmed By – Hikaru Utada*	4:49

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Epic Records Japan
Copyright © – Epic Records Japan
Manufactured By – Sony Music Labels Inc.
Recorded At – RAK Studios
Recorded At – Metropolis Studios
Recorded At – Air Lyndhurst Studios
Recorded At – ABS Recording
Recorded At – Red Bull Studios, London
Recorded At – Bunkamura Studio
Mixed At – Pierce Rooms
Mastered At – Gateway Mastering

Credits

Art Direction, Design – Hikari Machiguchi
Contractor [Strings Assistant] – Lucy Whalley
Contractor [Strings] – Isobel Griffiths
Coordinator [Production Coordinator & Contractor] – Michael T. Martin
Coordinator [Session] – Lola Marlin
Directed By – Hidenobu Okita
Engineer [2nd] – Will Purton
Engineer [Additional] – Steve Fitzmaurice (tracks: C3)
Engineer [Assistant] – Shinya Nomachi
Executive-Producer – Shunsuke Muramatsu
Lacquer Cut By – Chris Bellman
Management – Teruzane Utada*
Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
Mixed By – Steve Fitzmaurice
Photography By – Takay
Producer – Hikaru Utada*
Recorded By [Vocals] – Masahito Komori
Vocals – Hikaru Utada*

Notes

gold foiled machine stamped numbered in back og gatefold cover, has glossy mini photo album .

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (JAN): 4547366373813
Rights Society: JASRAC

Other Versions (5 of 9)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	初恋 (CD, Album, Stereo)	Epic	ESCL 5076	Japan	2018
New Submission	初恋 (CD, Album)	Sony Music	19075867482	Taiwan	2018
Recently Edited	初恋 (CD, Album, Stereo)	Epic	19075867482	Hong Kong	2018
New Submission	初恋 (CD, Album, Promo, Sampler, Stereo)	Epic	EDCS 80791	Japan	2018
New Submission	初恋 (12×File, WAV, Album, Stereo, 24-bit / 96khz)	Sony Music Labels	none	Worldwide	2018

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