B'z OFFICIAL BOOTLEG
| B'z OFFICIAL BOOTLEG | |
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| Home Video by B'z | |
| Released | September 21, 1998 |
| Format | VHS |
| Label | B-VISION |
| Producer | Tak Matsumoto |
B'z OFFICIAL BOOTLEG is a home video by B'z, mailed exclusively to B'z PARTY fanclub members in September 1998 in commemoration of the band's 10th anniversary. It is the first of its kind, being followed by another with 2008's B'z Official Bootleg Hidden Treasure ~Typhoon No.20~. Neither video has been released in any other form.
The video contains highlights of select performances and behind the scenes moments from the band's history to that time, including material never before witnessed elsewhere. Uniquely, the video features picture-in-picture commentary from B'z throughout for most of its segments. The content ranges from otherwise unreleased LIVE-GYM footage, particularly from their early tours that have never been released in full on home video, as well as clips from their music videos along with behind-the-scenes footage in many cases. Additionally, a number of noteworthy MC sessions are highlighted and sampled from throughout the band's history. Most of the included performances are in lengthy clip form, though none are of complete length.
Released in 1998, much of the footage was being screened to the public for the first time. In the years since, some of the performances have been released in full on more widely-available packages, such as the performances of "FIREBALL" and "DEEP KISS" being staples of the 2008 DVD set B'z LIVE-GYM Hidden Pleasure ~Typhoon No.20~ that compiled hours of previously-unreleased live footage.
Track listing
B'z OFFICIAL BOOTLEG Opening
- BACKGROUND MUSIC: Samayoeru Aoi Dangan
B'z LIVE-GYM #00 "OFF THE LOCK" (1988.06.05)
- LIVE: Kimi no Naka de Odoritai
- LIVE: Dakara Sono Te wo Hanashite BRIEF
B'z LIVE-GYM "BREAK THROUGH" (1990.05.09)
- LIVE: BREAK THROUGH
- LIVE: LADY-GO-ROUND
- ★ Available in full on B'z COMPLETE SINGLE BOX
- CLIP: LADY-GO-ROUND MUSIC VIDEO CLIP
- ★ Music video available in full on B'z The Best XXV 1988-1998
B'z LIVE-GYM '90~'91 "RISKY" (1991.01.31)
- LIVE: HOT FASHION
- LIVE: GUITAR KIDS RHAPSODY
B'z LIVE-GYM "Pleasure'91" (1991.07.19)
- LIVE: LADY NAVIGATION
- ★ Available partially on JUST ANOTHER LIFE
B'z LIVE-GYM '91~'92 "IN THE LIFE" (1992.04.23)
- LIVE: WILD LIFE
B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure'92 "TIME" (1992.08.20)
- LIVE: Pleasure'92 ~Jinsei no Kairaku~
- LIVE: TIME
- ★ Available in full on B'z LIVE-GYM Hidden Pleasure ~Typhoon No.20~
B'z LIVE-GYM '93 "RUN" (1993.06.17)
- LIVE: MR. ROLLING THUNDER
- LIVE: NATIVE DANCE
B'z WAVE-GYM
- Backstage footage of B'z as they broadcast as part of their former radio program, B'z WAVE-GYM.
B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure'93 "JAP THE RIPPER" (1993.07.31)
- LIVE: JAP THE RIPPER
- ★ Available in full on LIVE RIPPER
- LIVE: "Kairaku no Heya"
- ★ Available in full on LIVE RIPPER
B'z LIVE-GYM '94 "THE 9TH BLUES" (1994.11.23)
Although an on-screen infographic indicates the footage is from the November 23, 1994 show, that of "Sweet Lil' Devil" is sourced from earlier in the year during B'z LIVE-GYM '94 "THE 9TH BLUES -Part1-".
- LIVE: Sweet Lil' Devil
- LIVE: Don't Leave Me
- CLIP: Don't Leave Me MUSIC VIDEO CLIP & MAKING OF
- ★ Music video available in full on B'z The Best XXV 1988-1998
B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure'95 "BUZZ!!" (1995.08.25)
- LIVE: BLOWIN'
- ★ Available in full on "BUZZ!!" THE MOVIE
- LIVE: LOVE PHANTOM
- ★ Available in full on "BUZZ!!" THE MOVIE
- CLIP: LOVE PHANTOM MUSIC VIDEO CLIP & MAKING OF
- ★ Music video available in full on B'z The Best XXV 1988-1998
B'z LIVE-GYM '96 "Spirit LOOSE" (1996.05.22)
- CLIP: Spirit LOOSE OPENING MOVIE & MAKING OF
- ★ Available in full on B'z LIVE-GYM Hidden Pleasure ~Typhoon No.20~
- LIVE: Real Thing Shakes
- ★ Available in full on B'z LIVE-GYM Hidden Pleasure ~Typhoon No.20~
- CLIP: Real Thing Shakes Recording in L.A.
B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure'97 "FIREBALL" (1997.04.02)
The on-screen infographic erroneously indicates the footage is from the April 4, 1997 show in Osaka Dome. B'z LIVE-GYM Hidden Pleasure ~Typhoon No.20~ indicates that the footage was actually recorded on March 23, 1997 in Tokyo Dome.
- LIVE: FIREBALL
- ★ Available in full on B'z LIVE-GYM Hidden Pleasure ~Typhoon No.20~
- LIVE: Calling (Piano Version)
- ★ Available in full on B'z LIVE-GYM Hidden Pleasure ~Typhoon No.20~
- CLIP: Calling MUSIC VIDEO CLIP & MAKING OF
- ★ Music video available in full on B'z The Best XXV 1988-1998
B'z LIVE-GYM '98 "SURVIVE" (1998.06.03)
- LIVE: DEEP KISS
- ★ Available in full on B'z LIVE-GYM Hidden Pleasure ~Typhoon No.20~
- CLIP: DEEP KISS MUSIC VIDEO CLIP & MAKING OF
Closing Montage & Chronology
- BACKGROUND MUSIC: RUN -1998 style- & HOME (Short Acoustic Version)
Sales data
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| FIRST WEEK | LIFETIME | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR | ||||
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