Ayumi Hamasaki – RAINBOW [Limited Edition]

RAINBOW is the fifth studio album by Ayumi Hamasaki, originally released on December 18, 2002. Widely regarded as one of her defining early masterpieces, the album is being reissued as a special [Limited Edition] analog vinyl release as part of a large-scale campaign celebrating six classic Ayumi Hamasaki albums alongside the 2025 single “mimosa.”

RAINBOW marked a major artistic turning point for Ayumi Hamasaki, blending polished pop melodies with emotional depth and grand production. The album includes major hit singles such as “Voyage,” “Free & Easy,” and “July 1st,” and became especially notable for introducing English-language lyrics into her music for the first time.

The album’s striking cover photography also became iconic in Japanese pop culture, later drawing renewed attention after being referenced in the music video for “mimosa.” Rich in atmosphere and emotional scale, RAINBOW remains one of Hamasaki’s most celebrated releases from the early 2000s.

This analog edition is part of the “Record Day 2025 Day2” lineup, featuring carefully produced vinyl packaging aimed at collectors and longtime fans.

Features

• Limited-edition analog vinyl release
• Part of Ayumi Hamasaki’s classic album reissue campaign
• Included in “Record Day 2025 Day2”
• Originally released December 18, 2002
• Fifth studio album by Ayumi Hamasaki
• Features hit singles:
  • “Voyage”
  • “Free & Easy”
  • “July 1st”
• First Ayumi Hamasaki album to incorporate English lyrics
• Iconic and highly discussed original cover artwork
• Collectible vinyl edition for 2025
• Simultaneous release alongside “mimosa” analog edition
• Limited-production collector’s release

Tracklist