| Enka | ||||
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| Studio album by Akina Nakamori | ||||
| Released | 27 June 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Studio | 517 Studio Sound City Victor Studio Warner Music Recording Studio West Side Zak Studio | |||
| Genre | Enka | |||
| Length | 55:50 | |||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Label | Universal Music Japan | |||
| Producer | Akina Nakamori | |||
| Akina Nakamori chronology | ||||
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Enka (艶華 -Enka-) is the enka covers album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 27 June 2007 under Universal Music Japan. It is Nakamori's fourth covers album.
Background
The album was released in three editions: a cassette tape with A and B side, a limited edition "A", and a limited edition "B". Edition A includes a DVD disc with film footage of "Enka" and music video clips from the years 2002–2007. Edition B includes bonus track in disc 1 with a cover by Teresa Teng and disc 2 includes instrumental versions of the songs arranged by Akira Senju. The track-list was decided by the results of the inquiry, which fans could vote for on Nakamori's official website.
In 2014, some of the songs from Enka were included in the compilation album All Time Best: Utahime Cover.
Chart performance
Enka debuted at number 10 on the Oricon Album weekly chart, charted for 12 weeks and sold over 61,400 copies.
The album has received golden disc from RIAJ and special reward in the 49th Japan Record Awards.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Original Performer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Enka" | Akira Senju | 1:28 |
| 2. | "Amagi-goe" | Sayuri Ishikawa | 4:43 |
| 3. | "Mugonzaka" | Kaori Kozai | 4:29 |
| 4. | "Hisame" | Mika Hino | 3:49 |
| 5. | "Michizure" | Mieko Makimura | 3:54 |
| 6. | "Ettou Tsubame" | Masako Mori | 4:00 |
| 7. | "Enka II" | Senju | 1:34 |
| 8. | "Kanashii Sake" | Hibari Misora | 4:50 |
| 9. | "Funa Uta" | Aki Yashiro | 3:58 |
| 10. | "Ishikari Banka" | Mirei Kitahara | 4:03 |
| 11. | "Yagiri no Watashi" | Naomi Chiaki | 3:36 |
| 12. | "Yozakura Oshichi" | Fuyumi Sakamoto | 5:36 |
| 13. | "Enka III" | Senju | 1:55 |
First-press edition "B"
| No. | Title | Original Performer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Kuukou" | Teresa Teng | 4:47 |
Release history
| Year | Format(s) | Serial number | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CD, CD+DVD, CT, 2CD | UMTK-1001, UMCK-1227, UMCK-9181, UMCK-9182/3 | UMJ | |
| 2017 | UHQCD | UPCH-7278 | UMJ | |
| 2023 | CD | UPCY-7873 | UMJ | |
| 2024 | LP | UPJY-9378 | UMJ |
References
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