The album in the 2022 Lacquer Master Sound edition is a high-fidelity reissue of Japanese pop icon Akina Nakamori's first greatest hits compilation. Released on September 21, 2022 , as part of her 40th-anniversary celebrations, this version features advanced mastering designed to replicate the warm, "plump" sound of analog vinyl from a digital source. The "Lacquer Master Sound" Technology
(1/2の神話): A chart-topping rock-influenced track. Bonus Tracks (+3): Nukumori (温り) Drive (ドライブ) Ame no Requiem (雨のレクイエム) Historical Significance The album in the 2022 Lacquer Master Sound
Unlike standard digital remasters, the process uses a digitized sound source created from a lacquer board—the foundation used to press analog records. This technique aims to capture the specific characteristics of audio played with a record needle, providing a listening experience as close to the original 1980s analog recording as possible. Album Features & Tracklist as part of her 40th-anniversary celebrations