The B'z Hype Topic! (New Single "RED" On Sale Now!!)

[Jd-]

Great to hear! How much are they charging for international shipping these days?

[Kogorou]

Great to hear! How much are they charging for international shipping these days?

1300 Yen - which isn't that much (should be around $12 or something).
*I am super hyped right now*

[Jd-]

In honor of EPIC DAY's announcement and impending release, the topic has received a bit of a makeover. (Mouseovers!?)

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[Kogorou]

I like !
Looks really cool!!

PS:
I will share picutres of the Vinyl and the Live-Gym packes and the CD+DVD will this topic (as always)

[CrimsonDragon]

I think I'll just get the CD+DVD edition. They really should have included the DVD in the LIVE-GYM package, but I guess they want fans to get both editions. The vinyl edition is sold out already?!

It has been noted that the last times B'z released an album with 10 tracks and a preceding single were with their 5th and 6th albums; IN THE LIFE (with ALONE) and RUN (with ZERO).

Side note: Has anyone noticed the songs that were cut from the Uchouten bonus DVD (EX THEATER ROPPONGI) are songs that were either performed in LIVE-GYM 2012 (Shoudou, IT'S SHOWTIME!!) or ENDLESS SUMMER (F・E・A・R, STAY GREEN, ultra soul, Perfect Life, OH! GIRL, Q&A). So the only other songs that were left out was the cover of Crazy Night and Kimi wo Ki ni Shinai Hi Nado.

I'm not sure if you guys use YesAsia, but they offer free shipping (technically, the shipping price is included with the item). It's worth a look especially for those in Europe, you'll never have a problem with customs.

Epic Day - CD
YesAsia

Epic Day - Live Gym Package
YesAsia

Epic Day - CD + DVD
YesAsia

Epic Day - Vinyl
YesAsia (out of print)

[Jd-]

Side note: Has anyone noticed the songs that were cut from the Uchouten bonus DVD (EX THEATER ROPPONGI) are songs that were either performed in LIVE-GYM 2012 (Shoudou, IT'S SHOWTIME!!) or ENDLESS SUMMER (F・E・A・R, STAY GREEN, ultra soul, Perfect Life, OH! GIRL, Q&A). So the only other songs that were left out was the cover of Crazy Night and Kimi wo Ki ni Shinai Hi Nado.

Really good observation! That would explain why those songs were chosen for the Uchouten DVD. I've been wondering if the lyrics to Kimi-Nado have changed in the long interim since that performance; guess we'll see in just a few weeks.

I was initially hoping to get the other half of that show as the DVD here, but getting a full Into Free show preserved on DVD is far better (and especially one from EXTRA, with HEAT and Itoshii Hito yo). We've already had and seen the live stream, so getting one from Japan will be great to have added to the collection.

[Jd-]

Luckily for anyone who didn't get to order the edition of their choice, CDJapan has secured additional copies to their stock and now have both more vinyls and LIVE-GYM editions available (along with the others):

Epic Day [Regular Edition]
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BMCV-8048

Epic Day [w/ DVD, Limited Edition]
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BMCV-8047

Epic Day [LIVE-GYM 2015 Edition / w/ Original Live Goods, Limited Release]
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BMCV-8046

Epic Day [Vinyl Edition] [LP + Download Card]
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BMJV-8048

Unfortunately (or fortunately?), the vinyl edition is still in hot demand. It's already back down to limited status and it just went back up a few hours ago.

[Kogorou]

The vinyl is a real collectors choice (I have to admit that vinyls really have their charm - that's why I got it).
With iTunes and everything those babies are rarities and let's admit they are cool

Amazon.co.jp still seems to have some copies left. Compared to CDJapan and YesAsia it doesn't really make a difference.

Epic Day - CD
Amazon Japan

Epic Day - Live Gym Package
Amazon - Japan

Epic Day - CD + DVD
Amazon Japan

Epic Day - Vinyl
Amazon Japan

March will be the most hyped month ever
Can't wait for the new album and all the goodies

I really like the idea of the Live-Gym Package. They should do that more often (Maybe with a selectable T-Shirt size)

[Jd-]

I've taken a minute to gather links for all of the editions thus far, along with the latest information on who has what stock available as of this writing. I'll try to keep it updated every now and then, so if you guys see any big stock changes or know of any other retailers that people coming by may want to check out, lemme know!

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EPIC DAY [Regular Edition]
CD Japan
Amazon Japan
YesAsia
HMV
Rakuten

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EPIC DAY [CD + DVD Limited Edition]
CD Japan
Amazon Japan
YesAsia
HMV
Rakuten

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EPIC DAY [LIVE-GYM 2015 Edition with Original Live Goods]
CD Japan [LIMITED STOCK]
Amazon Japan
YesAsia
HMV
Rakuten

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EPIC DAY [Vinyl Edition with Bonus Digital Download Card]
CD Japan [VERY LOW STOCK]
Amazon Japan
YesAsia [OUT OF STOCK]
HMV
Rakuten

[Kogorou]

Since I am a collector of all stuff regarding Tak Matsumoto I can now declare that I have my own copy of "Japan Jazz #45" with Tak on the Cover.
The story is rather short but it's a nice addition to my collection (and maybe someday I can even read it )

[Jd-]

Very nice! It's also possible to get the Be With! fanclub magazine and membership by using a proxy service (as they don't ship outside of Japan).

[Kogorou]

I know about that - I will come to that pretty soon
But first I should polish my japanese a lot more XD
I would love to joing (even thought it costs money) I really struggle with regular shippings because where the heck will I store those magazines?

Hmm I could get a new storage thingy just for B'z stuff I had that planned for a long time now

[CrimsonDragon]

So after searching for some info on the Into Free tour, it appears that their cover of HEAT was added before BLOWIN' in the setlist because the chorus "BLOWIN' IN THE WIND" appears in HEAT and they also share similar themes in its lyrics. So it wasn't a mere coincidence that they were paired together. Also, while the home video of Into Free contains 19 songs; in the actual live, filming for the HEAT music video took place afterwards as the 20th song in the setlist. So I guess we're getting different footage for HEAT!

[Jd-]

Very good observations yet again, CD. I just re-watched the HEAT music video last night to refresh my memory of the stage setup from the show. The circular layout will make for a really great set of performances, I bet!

Here's a sample of that music video for those that missed it:

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[Kogorou]

I am currently working on something.
I will be able to post some screen in a couple of hours.
Of course it's regarding the B'z wiki and B'z music.

Maybe you should check out Amarok