# Akina Nakamori albums discography

The albums discography of Japanese recording artist Akina Nakamori consists of 25 studio albums, 11 compilation albums, 11 cover albums, two live albums, one box set, and six extended plays.
To date, Nakamori has sold more than 25.7 million records nationwide. She has 22 No. 1 singles and 18 No. 1 albums, being the nineteenth best-selling artist in Japan of all-time.

## Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | Sales | Certifications |
| Title | Album details | JPN | Sales | Certifications |
| Prologue | Released: July 1, 1982 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 5 | JPN: 453,100 | |
| Variation | Released: October 27, 1982 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 742,900 | |
| Fantasy | Released: March 23, 1983 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 615,700 | |
| New Akina Etranger | Released: August 10, 1983 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 482,100 | |
| Anniversary | Released: May 1, 1984 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 483,400 | |
| Possibility | Released: October 10, 1984 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 629,200 | |
| Bitter and Sweet | Released: April 3, 1985 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 573,700 | |
| D404ME | Released: August 10, 1985 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 651,100 | |
| Fushigi | Released: August 11, 1986 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 463,100 | IFPI HKTooltip International Federation of the Phonographic Industry: Gold |
| Crimson | Released: December 24, 1986 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 600,800 | IFPI HK: Platinum |
| Cross My Palm | Released: August 25, 1987 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 347,700 | IFPI HK: Gold |
| Stock | Released: March 3, 1988 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: LP, cassette, CD, digital download | 2 | JPN: 395,800 | IFPI HK: Gold |
| Femme Fatale | Released: August 3, 1988 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 268,800 | IFPI HK: Gold |
| Cruise | Released: July 25, 1989 Label: Reprise, Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 327,000 | RIAJTooltip Recording Industry Association of Japan: Platinum |
| Unbalance+Balance | Released: September 22, 1993 Label: MCA Victor Formats: CD, cassette, digital download | 4 | JPN: 186,600 | RIAJ: Gold |
| La Alteración | Released: July 21, 1995 Label: MCA Victor Formats: CD, digital download | 7 | JPN: 149,100 | |
| Shaker | Released: March 21, 1997 Label: MCA Victor Formats: CD, digital download | 14 | JPN: 43,600 | |
| Spoon | Released: June 17, 1998 Label: This One Formats: CD, digital download | 17 | JPN: 22,800 | |
| Will | Released: December 1, 1999 Label: This One Formats: CD, digital download | 52 | JPN: 4,900 | |
| Resonancia | Released: May 22, 2002 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 15 | JPN: 31,000 | |
| I hope so | Released: May 14, 2003 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 15 | JPN: 18,000 | |
| Destination | Released: June 21, 2006 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 20 | JPN: 10,300 | |
| Diva | Released: August 26, 2009 Label: Universal Formats: CD, 2-CD, digital download | 29 | JPN: 6,900 | |
| Fixer | Released: December 30, 2015 Label: Universal Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download | 7 | JPN: 14,000 | |
| Akina | Released: November 8, 2017 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 9 | JPN: 10,500 | |
| "—" denotes items which did not chart. |||||

## Reissue albums

List of reissue albums, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Album details |
| Unbalance+Balance+6 | Released: December 4, 2002 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download |
| La Alteración + 4 | Released: December 4, 2002 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download |
| Shaker + 3 | Released: December 4, 2002 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download |
| Belie + Vampire | Released: December 21, 2016 Label: Universal Formats: CD, LP |

## Compilation albums
### Official

List of official compilation albums, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | Sales | Certifications |
| Title | Album details | JPN | Sales | Certifications |
| Best Akina Memoires | Released: December 21, 1983 Label: Warner Pioneer Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 721,800 | |
| Best | Released: April 1, 1986 Label: Warner Pioneer Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 774,200 | |
| Best II | Released: December 24, 1988 Label: Warner Pioneer Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 1 | JPN: 801,000 | IFPI HK: Platinum |
| Best III | Released: November 10, 1992 Label: Warner Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download | 6 | JPN: 158,700 | RIAJ: Gold |
| True Album Akina 95 Best | Released: December 6, 1995 Label: MCA Victor Formats: CD, digital download | 16 | JPN: 86,100 | |
| Utahime Double Decade | Released: December 4. 2002 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 8 | JPN: 83,000 | |
| Best Finger 25th Anniversary Selection | Released: January 11, 2006 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 29 | JPN: 15,800 | |
| Utahime Best 25th Anniversary Selection | Released: January 17, 2007 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 9 | JPN: 43,500 | |
| Ballad Best 25th Anniversary Selection | Released: March 28, 2007 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 13 | JPN: 26,600 | |
| Utahime Densetsu: 90's Best | Released: February 27, 2008 Label: Universal Formats: CD | 37 | JPN: 7,700 | |
| All Time Best: Original | Released: August 6, 2014 Label: Universal Formats: 2CD, 2CD+DVD, digital download | 3 | JPN: 120,200 | RIAJ: Gold |
| All Time Best: Utahime Cover | Released: August 6, 2014 Label: Universal Formats: 2CD, digital download | 7 | JPN: 56,500 | |
| All Time Best: Original & Cover | Released: December 3, 2014 Label: Universal Formats: 4CD, digital download | — | | |
| Utahime: Stereo Sound Selection | Released: December 21, 2020 Label: Universal Formats: LP | — | | |
| Utahime: Stereo Sound Selection Vol. 2 | Released: September 30, 2021 Label: Universal Formats: LP | — | | |
| Utahime: Stereo Sound Selection Vol. 3 | Released: December 10, 2021 Label: Universal Formats: LP | — | | |
| Utahime: Stereo Sound Selection Vol. 4 | Released: March 24, 2022 Label: Universal Formats: LP | — | | |
| All Time Best Original: Stereo Sound Selection Vol. 5 | Released: July 13, 2022 Label: Universal Formats: LP | — | | |
| Nakamori Akina Tribute Album: Meikyo | Released: May 1, 2025 Label: Warner Music Japan Formats: CD, CD2 | — | | |
| "—" denotes items which did not chart. |||||

### Unofficial

These compilations were released by the record labels without direct input from Nakamori.
List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
| Title | Album details | JPN |
| Your Selection: The Very Best of Akina | Released: April 25, 1993 Label: Warner Formats: CD, cassette | — |
| Lyricism: Ballad Collection | Released: July 10, 1993 Label: Warner Formats: CD, cassette | — |
| Akina | Released: November 10, 1993 Label: Warner Formats: 4CD | — |
| Mōhitori no Akina | Released: December 10, 1993 Label: Warner Formats: 2CD, cassette | — |
| Namida no Kawari ni: Ballad Collection II | Released: March 25, 1994 Label: Warner Formats: CD, cassette | — |
| Play with Danger: Rock Collection | Released: March 25, 1994 Label: Warner Formats: CD, cassette | — |
| Only Woman: Best of Love Songs | Released: May 18, 1994 Label: Warner Formats: CD, cassette | — |
| Singles 27: 1982—1991 | Released: November 30, 1994 Label: Warner Formats: 2CD | — |
| Super Best | Released: March 4, 1998 Label: Universal Victor Formats: CD | — |
| Recollection: Akina Nakamori Super Best | Released: May 25, 1998 Label: WEA Formats: CD, cassette | — |
| Regeneration: Nakamori Akina Remix | Released: June 25, 1998 Label: WEA Formats: CD | — |
| Regeneration II: Nakamori Akina Remix II | Released: September 25, 1998 Label: WEA Formats: CD | — |
| Best Collection | Released: October 21, 1998 Label: Universal Formats: 2CD | — |
| Special Best | Released: October 20, 1999 Label: Universal Formats: CD | — |
| Akina Nakamori 20th Century Best | Released: November 14, 2001 Label: WEA Formats: 2CD | — |
| Super Value | Released: December 19, 2002 Label: Universal Formats: CD | — |
| For Dear Friends: Akina Nakamori Single Collection Box | Released: August 21, 2002 Label: Warner Formats: 4CD | — |
| Super Best Collection: Akina + East Live | Released: March 7, 2008 Label: Warner Formats: 4CD + DVD | — |
| Complete Singles Collection: First Ten Years | Released: March 7, 2008 Label: Rhino Formats: 4CD | 75 |
| Best Collection: Love Songs & Pop Songs | Released: July 11, 2012 Label: Warner Formats: 2CD | 15 |
| Dramatic Airport: Akina Travel Selection | Released: May 29, 2014 Label: Warner Formats: CD | 57 |
| Burning Love: Jōnetsu no Natsu Best | Released: June 18, 2014 Label: Warner Formats: CD | 83 |
| Mini Album Collection | Released: June 18, 2014 Label: Warner Formats: 5CD | 79 |
| "Slow Motion" & "Hajimemashite" Box | Released: May 1, 2022 Label: Warner Formats: EP + Blu-ray | — |
| "New Akina Etranger" & "New Akina Etranger: Akina Nakamori in Europe" Box | Released: May 1, 2022 Label: Warner Formats: 2CD + 2Blu-ray | — |
| "—" denotes items which did not chart. |||

### V.A.

These compilations were released including songs by Nakamori in addition to songs by various artists.
List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
| Title | Album details | JPN |
| Dear My Company | Released: November 10, 2000 Label: VAP Formats: CD Includes duet song "Second Love" with Takao Kisugi | — |
| Momoe Tribute: Thank You For… | Released: November 8, 2004 Label: SMDR GT Music Formats: CD Includes cover song "Aizenbashi" | 3 |
| Jewel Songs: Seiko Matsuda Tribute & Covers | Released: December 13, 2006 Label: Sony Formats: CD Includes cover "Ruriiro no Chikyū" | 48 |
| Otoko to Onna: Two Hearts Two Voices | Released: November 19, 2008 Label: Universal Music Japan Formats: CD Includes duet song "Dramatic Rain" with Junichi Inagaki | 14 |
| 50th Anniversary Special A Tribute of Hayashi Tetsuji: Saudade | Released: November 8, 2023 Label: VAP Formats: CD Includes self-cover of "Kita Wing" under subtitle Classic | — |
| "—" denotes items which did not chart. |||

## Cover albums

List of cover albums, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | Sales (JPN) | Certifications |
| Title | Album details | JPN | Sales (JPN) | Certifications |
| Utahime | Released: March 24, 1994 Label: MCA Victor Formats: cassette, CD, digital download | 5 | 140,500 | |
| Zero Album: Utahime 2 | Released: March 20, 2002 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 10 | 229,700 | RIAJ: Gold |
| Utahime 3: Shūmaku | Released: December 3, 2003 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 25 | 31,700 | |
| Enka | Released: June 27, 2007 Label: Universal Formats: CD, cassette, digital download | 10 | 61,400 | RIAJ: Gold |
| Folk Song: Utahime Jojouka | Released: December 24, 2008 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 30 | 18,000 | |
| Mood Kayō: Utahime Shōwa Meikyoku Shū | Released: June 24, 2009 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 30 | 6,400 | |
| Folk Song 2: Utahime Aishouka | Released: July 29, 2009 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 33 | 8,100 | |
| Utahime 4: My Eggs Benedict | Released: August 6, 2014 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 5 | 26,500 | |
| Belie | Released: November 30, 2016 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 8 | 22,800 | |
| Cage | Released: November 8, 2017 Label: Universal Formats: CD, digital download | 8 | 11,700 | |
| "—" denotes items which did not chart. |||||

## Live albums

List of live albums, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | Sales (JPN) | Certifications |
| Title | Album details | JPN | Sales (JPN) | Certifications |
| Akina East Live Index-XXIII | Released: November 17, 1989 Label: Warner Formats: CD, cassette, digital download | 6 | 131,300 | RIAJ: Gold |
| Listen to Me | Released: November 28, 1991 Label: Warner Formats: CD, cassette, digital download | 5 | 183,000 | RIAJ: Gold |

## Box sets
### Official

List of official box sets, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | Sales (JPN) |
| Title | Album details | JPN | Sales (JPN) |
| Utahime Complete Box Empress | Released: December 1, 2004 Label: Warner Formats: 6CD | 158 | 1,500 |

### Unofficial

These box sets were released by the record labels without direct input from Nakamori.
List of unofficial box sets, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
| Title | Album details | JPN |
| Collection 1982—1991 | Released: May 1, 1996 Label: Warner Formats: 16CD | — |
| The Century of Akina: Warner 30th Anniversary Box | Released: November 22, 2000 Label: Warner Formats: 10CD | — |
| Akina Box 1982—1989 | Released: June 21, 2006 Label: Warner Formats: 18CD | 97 |
| Akina Box SACD/CD Hybrid Edition 1982—1991 | Released: August 27, 2012 Label: Warner Formats: 18CD | — |
| Singles Box 1982—1991 | Released: June 18, 2014 Label: Warner Formats: 28CD | 104 |
| Anniversary Complete Analog Single Collection 1982—1991 | Released: June 9, 2021 Label: Warner Formats: 28EP + LP + cassette | 98 |
| "—" denotes items which did not chart. |||

## Extended plays

List of albums, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | Sales (JPN) |
| Title | Album details | JPN | Sales (JPN) |
| Seventeen | Released: December 24, 1982 Label: Warner Formats: LP, CD, digital download | 1 | 142,100 |
| Silent Love | Released: December 21, 1984 Label: Warner Formats: CD, LP, digital download | 2 | 282,000 |
| My Best Thanks | Released: December 21, 1985 Label: Warner Formats: CD, LP, digital download | 1 | 294,700 |
| CD'87 | Released: May 1, 1987 Label: Warner Formats: CD, digital download | 1 | 159,900 |
| Wonder | Released: June 1, 1988 Label: Warner Formats: CD, digital download, LP | 2 | 117,600 |
| Vamp | Released: December 18, 1996 Label: MCA Victor Formats: CD, digital download | 30 | 31,800 |
| Vampire | Released: May 3, 2017 Label: Universal Music Japan Formats: CD, digital download, LP | 48 | |
| "—" denotes items which did not chart. ||||