ZARD SINGLE COLLECTION ～20th ANNIVERSARY～ is a definitive 7-disc box set released on February 10, 2011, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Izumi Sakai's debut. For listeners seeking this collection in FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec), it is important to note that all tracks were digitally remastered specifically for this release, offering superior audio fidelity compared to the original 90s CD pressings. Key Highlights of the Collection
Track Count: A massive total of 100 tracks, encompassing both A-side and B-side single releases. ZARD - ZARD SINGLE COLLECTION20th ANNIVERSARY -FLAC
ZARD, effectively a solo project for Izumi Sakai for most of its active years, was the most successful female recording artist of the 1990s in Japan. Sakai was known for her "mysterious" and private nature, rarely appearing on television or performing live. This enigmatic aura allowed the public to focus entirely on her music—a blend of pop and rock characterized by uplifting messages of hope and resilience. ZARD, effectively a solo project for Izumi Sakai
The Final Singles: The collection rounds out with her later works, maintaining her signature poetic lyricism until her tragic passing in 2007. Why FLAC is Essential for ZARD Fans The Final Singles: The collection rounds out with
In 2011, five years after the tragic passing of Izumi Sakai (at just 40 years old), Being Inc. and B-Gram Records released a monumental box set: ZARD Single Collection 20th Anniversary. This physical box was a behemoth, containing 40 CDs and several DVDs, chronicling every single release from the band's debut in 1991 up to 2011.