This article is about the song by Ayumi Hamasaki. For the song by Korn, see Evolution (Korn song).
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| Single by Ayumi Hamasaki | ||||
| from the album I am... | ||||
| Released | January 31, 2001 | |||
| Format | JPN CD Single USA Digital Single [1] |
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| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Length | 1:02:02 | |||
| Label | Avex Trax | |||
| Writer(s) | Ayumi Hamasaki | |||
| Ayumi Hamasaki singles chronology | ||||
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"Evolution" is the 20th single released by Ayumi Hamasaki. It was released January 31, 2001. Her second single to be composed by herself (under the name CREA), it sold over 500,000 copies in its first week at debuted at #1 on the charts. "Evolution" is Hamasaki's highest selling single until 2002's "H" in the 21st century. Overall, "Evolution" sold over 950,000 copies and is certified Million by the RIAJ.
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Commercial tie-in
Evolution was used in a TV ad for a Kose Visee mascara featuring Ayumi herself.[2]
Track listing
- evolution "Original Mix" - 4:42
- evolution "Dub's Floor Remix Transport 004" - 7:38
- evolution "DJ Remo-Con Remix" - 8:44
- End of the World "Laugh & Peace MIX" - 6:54
- evolution "Boom Bass Ayumix" - 4:06
- evolution "Oriental Hot SPA" - 7:18
- SURREAL "Nicely Nice Electron '00 Remix" - 5:02
- evolution "Huge Terrestrial Birth Mix" - 5:22
- evolution "LAW IS Q Mix" - 7:33
- evolution "Original Mix -Instrumental-" - 4:41
Live performances
- February 2, 2001 - Music Station
- February 3, 2001 - Count Down TV
- February 5, 2001 - Hey! Hey! Hey!
- October 6, 2001 - Pop Jam
- November 17, 2001 - All Japan Request Awards
- December 2, 2001 - Digital Dream Live
- December 23, 2008 - Happy Xmas Show!! (with Days)
Charts
Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | First Week Sales | Sales Total | Chart Run |
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| 31 January, 2001 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | 1 | |||
| Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | 1 | 503,020 | 955,250 | 17 | |
| Oricon Yearly Singles Chart | 7 |
- RIAJ certification: 3x Platinum (sold), Million (shipped)
References
External links
- evolution information at Avex Network.
- evolution information at Oricon.
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