Enka (艶華 -Enka-) is the enka covers album by Japanese singer-producer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 27 June 2007 under Universal Music Japan. It is Nakamori's fourth covers album.
Background The album was released in three editions: a cassette tape with A and B side, a limited edition "A", and a limited edition "B". Edition A includes a DVD disc with film footage of "Enka" and music video clips from the years 2002–2007. Edition B includes bonus track in disc 1 with a cover by Teresa Teng and disc 2 includes instrumental versions of the songs arranged by Akira Senju. The track-list was decided by the results of the inquiry, which fans could vote for on Nakamori's official website.
In 2014, some of the songs from Enka were included in the compilation album All Time Best: Utahime Cover.
Chart performance Enka debuted at number 10 on the Oricon Album weekly chart, charted for 12 weeks and sold over 61,400 copies.
The album has received golden disc from RIAJ and special reward in the 49th Japan Record Awards.
Track listing
First-press edition "B"
Release history Year Format(s) Serial number Label(s) 2007 CD, CD+DVD, CT, 2CD UMTK-1001, UMCK-1227, UMCK-9181, UMCK-9182/3 UMJ 2017 UHQCD UPCH-7278 UMJ 2023 CD UPCY-7873 UMJ 2024 LP UPJY-9378 UMJ
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