Japanese Singles Collection: Greatest Hits

~ Release by Bruce Springsteen (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Annotation

Japan‐only 2CD/2DVD set compiling all Japanese single A‐sides issued 1975 to 1999, and all 62 official music videos to the present day, 22 issued on DVD for the first time in the world.

In “fatboy” jewel case with clear trays and obi. A 52 page colour booklet includes a “Single Cover Art Gallery” reproducing all Japanese single cover art (7″, 12″, 8cm, 12cm). A second 80 page b/w booklet includes extensive liner notes including track by track commentary (in Japanese), lyrics to all CD tracks (in English and Japanese), compilation credits and a five page discography of other compilations in the series.

All music remastered, 2023.

CD:
Tracks 1–6 and 2–9 released as singles only in Japan.
Track 1–7 issued on promotional single only (no commercial release in Japan).
Tracks 2–13, 2–17 and 2–18 not released as singles in Japan.
Track 2–17 is the world’s first CD release.
(tracks 1–7, 2–13, 2–17 and 2–18 are designated “bonus tracks”)

DVD:
Tracks 1–1, 1–4, 1–9, 1–11, 1–26, 1–31, 1–32, 2–2, 2–6 to 2–21, and 2–23 to 2–30 are designated “bonus features” (included only on DVD).
Track 1–26 is the first DVD appearance for this track in Japan.
Tracks 1–27 to 1–29, 1–31 and 1–32 are HD remasters (SD quality on DVD).
Tracks 2–6 to 2–10, and 2–14 to 2–30 are the world’s first DVD release.

Track 1–7 misspelled “Clause” on artwork.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 4 547366 636215
Barcode (Scanned): 4547366636215
Rights Society: JASRAC
Matrix / Runout (CD1): SICP‐31655 1 MASTER
Matrix / Runout (CD2): SICP‐31656 1 MASTER
Mastering SID Code (CDs 1&2): IFPI L280
Mould SID Code (CDs 1&2): IFPI 4560
Matrix / Runout (DVD1 Layer 1): SICP‐31657 A0 1
Matrix / Runout (DVD1 Layer 2): SICP‐31657 A1 2
Matrix / Runout (DVD2 Layer 1): SICP‐31658 A0 1
Matrix / Runout (DVD2 Layer 2): SICP‐31658 A1 1
Mastering SID Code (DVD1 Layer 1): IFPI L252
Mastering SID Code (DVD1 Layer 2, DVD2 Layers 1&2): IFPI L271
Mould SID Code (DVD1): 45U5
Mould SID Code (DVD2): 45T7

Annotation last modified on 2024-01-06 15:46 UTC.

Tracklist

1Blu-spec CD
2Blu-spec CD
3DVD-Video
4DVD-Video
#TitleRatingLength
1Streets of Philadelphia
recording of:
Streets of Philadelphia
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1993-08)
publisher:
Zomba Music Publishing (music publisher – add no releases here!) and Zomba Music Publishing Ltd.
part of:
The 66th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1993 winner)
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2Murder Incorporated
recording of:
Murder Incorporated
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1982)
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3Secret Garden
recording of:
Secret Garden
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1989 until 1991)
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4The Ghost of Tom Joad
recording of:
The Ghost of Tom Joad
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1995)
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5Dead Man Walkin’
recording of:
Dead Man Walkin’
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1995)
part of:
The 68th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
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6Lonesome Day
recording of:
Lonesome Day
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2001)
publisher:
Eldridge Publishing Co. and Sony Pop Music Publishing
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7Waitin’ on a Sunny Day
recording of:
Waitin’ on a Sunny Day
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1998)
publisher:
Eldridge Publishing Co. and Sony Pop Music Publishing
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8Devils & Dust
recording of:
Devils & Dust
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2003)
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9Radio Nowhere
recording of:
Radio Nowhere
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (until 2007)
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10Long Walk Home
recording of:
Long Walk Home
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (until 2006-11)
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11Working on a Dream
recording of:
Working on a Dream
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 2007 until 2008)
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12The Last Carnival
recording of:
The Last Carnival
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2008)
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13A Night With the Jersey Devil
recording of:
A Night With the Jersey Devil
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 2007 until 2008)
writer:
Bobby Jones (rock bassist) (in 1958) and Gene Vincent (in 1958)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!)
version of:
Baby Blue
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14Save My Love
recording of:
Save My Love
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 1976)
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15We Take Care of Our Own
recording of:
We Take Care of Our Own
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 2009 until 2010)
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16Rocky Ground
recording of:
Rocky Ground
publisher:
Bruce Springsteen
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (in 2010)
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17High Hopes
cover recording of:
High Hopes
lyricist and composer:
Tim Scott (US/Norway folk rock/rockabilly musician) (in 1987)
publisher:
Bone Dog Music and Universal Geffen Music (work publisher - do NOT file releases here)
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18Just Like Fire Would
recording of:
Just Like Fire Would
lyricist and composer:
Chris Bailey (Irish punk vocalist, member of The Saints)
publisher:
Mushroom Music Publishing
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19Hello Sunshine (lyric video)
recording of:
Hello Sunshine
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen
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20Tucson Train
recording of:
Tucson Train
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen
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21Western Stars
recording of:
Western Stars
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen
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22I’ll Stand by You (lyric video)
recording of:
I’ll Stand by You
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen (from 1998 until 2000)
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23Letter to You
recording of:
Letter to You
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen
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24Ghosts (lyric video)
recording of:
Ghosts
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen
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25The Power of Prayer (lyric video)
recording of:
The Power of Prayer
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen
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26I’ll See You in My Dreams (lyric video)
recording of:
I’ll See You in My Dreams
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Springsteen
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27Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
cover recording of:
Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
lyricist and composer:
Frank Wilson (Motown singer/songwriter)
publisher:
Stone Agate Music
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28Nightshift
cover recording of:
Nightshift
writer:
Franne Golde, Dennis Lambert and Walter Orange
arranger:
Peter Wolf (Austrian classical/jazz composer/producer, keyboards for Zappa)
publisher:
BMG Platinum Songs US, Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Franne Golde Music, Reservoir Media Music, Rightsong Music Inc., Universal Music Careers, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
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29Don’t Play That Song
cover recording of:
Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)
writer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Betty Nelson
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Unichappell Music, Inc.
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30Turn Back the Hands of Time
cover recording of:
Turn Back the Hands of Time
writer:
Jack Daniels (soul/blues/funk producer and songwriter) and Bonnie Thompson (songwriter)
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Credits

Release

rights society:JASRAC (Japan rights society; do not use this as a label or work publisher!)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/28705855 [info]
purchase for mail-order:https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/SICP-31655 [info]