X JAPAN x singles KSC270
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Artist = X JAPAN
Title = x singles
Label = KI/OON
Catalog# = KSC270
Barcode = 4988009007007
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1993
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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A key compilation summarizing the major label debut era of the legendary band X is the focus for this entry. We are looking at “X Singles,” released on November 21, 1993. This CD, issued by Ki/oon Sony Records with the catalog number KSC2 70. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
As the title suggests, “X Singles” gathers all six singles the band released during their foundational period on the Sony label, presenting them in chronological order. This 12-track compilation is more than just a “greatest hits” collection; it’s essential for collectors as it includes the A-sides and their corresponding B-sides, some of which were not on the main albums.
This makes it a key place to find the studio version of “Standing Sex,” the single version of “Week End,” and live B-side tracks like “20th Century Boy (Live Take)” and “X (Live Version).” Fans also appreciate that this CD includes both the definitive studio and powerful live versions of the iconic ballads “Endless Rain” and “Silent Jealousy,” allowing listeners to experience both polished production and raw stage energy on a single disc.
KSC2 70 perfectly captures the band’s ability to blend high-speed metal with powerful, emotional ballads, showcasing why they crossed over from the metal genre to capture the heart of the mainstream Japanese audience.