{"product_id":"ann-lewis-ann-lewis-emerald-collection-7-inch-vinyl-box-japanese-import","title":"Ann Lewis - Ann Lewis Emerald Collection 7-Inch Vinyl Box [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo commemorate the 55th anniversary of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnn Lewis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's career, the limited-edition 7-inch box set \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnn Lewis Emerald Collection: 7-Inch Vinyl Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" is set for release. This is a Tower Records exclusive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ultimate 7-inch box set! It features tracks paired together in new combinations for 7-inch release, as well as the first-ever official commercial release of a single written by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEiichi Ohtaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that was previously available only as a promotional item. Ann herself chose the name \"Emerald,\" imbuing it with a special message signifying concepts such as \"true love\" and \"growth.\" This box set, supervised by Ann Lewis herself, arrives during her anniversary year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey figures in Japanese pop and rock with close ties to Ann Lewis—including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGinji Ito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Eiichi Ohtaki, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJun Sato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenji Sawada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMariya Takeuchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinji Nishi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOBODY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYukio Aizawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToshio Kihara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorio Maeda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasataka Matsutoya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMomoe Yamaguchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTatsuro Yamashita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReiko Yukawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinako Yoshida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—have come together for this project, which includes 7-inch singles featuring unique track pairings never before realized. Additionally, a single written by Eiichi Ohtaki—previously limited to promotional distribution—is finally receiving an official commercial release!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnn Lewis, who was active across a wide range of genres—from pop to \"kayo-rock\" (Japanese pop-rock)—celebrates the 55th anniversary of her debut this year. Although more than a decade has passed since she announced her retirement in 2013, her music remains timeless, continuing to be heard and cherished by many. To mark this 55th anniversary, the special vinyl box set \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnn Lewis Emerald Collection: 7-Inch Vinyl Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\" supervised by Ann herself, is being released. She chose the name \"Emerald\" herself, inspired by the tradition of gifting emeralds for a 55th wedding anniversary. Emeralds symbolize \"true love,\" \"growth,\" and \"wisdom\"—themes that also embody a special message from Ann Lewis as she marks her 55th anniversary—and the product packaging features a unified emerald color scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese releases present her signature songs in new single-record pairings. By combining hit tracks with songs that share strong thematic or musical connections, the collection has become a highly coveted item for fans and music lovers alike. The project’s appeal is further enhanced by the participation of key figures in Japanese pop and rock who have close ties to Ann Lewis—including Ginji Ito, Eiichi Ohtaki, Jun Sato, Kenji Sawada, Mariya Takeuchi, Shinji Nishi (Spectrum), NOBODY (Yukio Aizawa \u0026amp; Toshio Kihara), Norio Maeda, Masataka Matsutoya, Momoe Yamaguchi, Tatsuro Yamashita, Reiko Yukawa, and Minako Yoshida. 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