Autographs of A Best
A Best (stylized as BEST) is the first greatest hits album by Japanese singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki. It was released on March 28, 2001, by Avex Trax and Avex Music Creative Inc. Hamasaki had originally planned to release a greatest hits album after her 2002 studio album I Am..., but this was declined by Avex head staff. Instead, Avex released the album in 2001, which caused conflict between the label and Hamasaki. The compilation was released in two different formats including a physical and a digital release. Seven different artworks were released in several editions of the album. The album includes one new track, three re-recorded tracks, and the all the rest of her previously released singles.
A Best was lauded by contemporary music critics who noted the quality and memorability of the tracks. Many also labeled the album as one of the best representations of Japanese pop music. Released purposely on the same day as fellow Japanese musician Hikaru Utada's studio album Distance for direct competition, the compilation entered at number two on Japan's Oricon Albums Chart. It reached number one the following week, and sold over five million units in Japan. The album's lead single "M" was released on December 13, 2000, and reached the top spot on the Oricon Singles Chart.
In support of A Best as well as her third studio album Duty (2000), Hamasaki held two concerts at the Tokyo Dome. Despite setbacks related to Hamasaki's health, the tour was a success, and a live recording was released on home video. Since its release, the album brought Hamasaki a myriad of accolades and award nominations, as well as successful recognition throughout Eastern and Western publications. A Best is listed as the sixth best-selling album in Japan overall. In 2016, Hamasaki re-released the album on that same date as a 15th-anniversary celebration; this included new material and formats. Hamasaki promoted the reissue with a Japanese concert tour, entitled Made in Japan.
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Traded items with a signature of A Best
The most expensive item with a signature of A Best (KAWS Man's Best Friend - SIGNED) was sold in May 2024 for £621.07 while the cheapest item (Pentangle - CASSETTE Pentangle at their Best (Autograph)) found a new owner for £0.99 in October 2024. The month with the most items sold (11) was November 2024 with an average selling price of £9.99 for an autographed item of A Best. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in May 2024 with £102.56 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £4.99 was March 2024. In average, an autographed item from A Best is worth £16.07.
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| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | 2 x THE NEW VAUDEVILLE BAND LPs Vaudeville + The Best Of SIGNED BY BAND MEMBERS | £5.00 |  |
| 2 x THE NEW VAUDEVILLE BAND LPs Vaudeville + The Best Of SIGNED BY BAND MEMBERS | £5.00 | |
| Barry McGuire – Best Of Barry McGuire (CD) Signed | £12.00 | |
| Barry McGuire – Best Of Barry McGuire (CD) Signed | £12.00 | |
| DANIEL WYLIE & COSMIC ROUGH RIDERS - The Very Best of CD (2007) SIGNED TETRA 011 | £12.99 | |
| DANIEL WYLIE & COSMIC ROUGH RIDERS - The Very Best of CD (2007) SIGNED TETRA 011 | £12.99 | |
| Divine Comedy - Charmed Life (Best Of) - Limited vinyl 2LP + SIGNED Lyric SEALED | £39.99 | |
| JONA LEWIE - THE BEST OF - 2002 UNION SQUARE MUSIC - CD SIGNED | £19.99 | |
| JONA LEWIE - THE BEST OF - 2002 UNION SQUARE MUSIC - CD SIGNED | £19.99 | |
| STONE FOUNDATION Standing In The Light: 25 Years HAND SIGNED 2-LP Best of MINT** | £19.99 | |
| STONE FOUNDATION Standing In The Light: 25 Years HAND SIGNED 2-LP Best of MINT** | £19.99 | |
| The Best Of The Fatback Band - 12 LP Album Vinyl LP Record With SIGNED Photo | £24.99 | |
| The Best Of The Fatback Band - 12 LP Album Vinyl LP Record With SIGNED Photo | £24.99 | |
| The Nolan Sisters - The Best Of Vol 2 12” Vinyl Signed | £6.99 | |
| The Nolan Sisters - The Best Of Vol 2 12” Vinyl Signed | £6.99 | |
