Big Bang Vol. 1 – Since 2007 is the debut studio album by South Korean boy band BigBang, released on December 22, 2006 through YG Entertainment.[1] The album debuted at number three on the old monthly album charts in South Korea in December 2006, moving 33,000 units in its first month.[2] It went on to sell over 110,000 copies in total.[3]

Big Bang Vol. 1
Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 22, 2006
Recorded2006
Genre
Length36:52
Label
  • YG
  • Yedang Company
Producer
BigBang chronology
Big Bang Vol. 1
(2006)
Always
(2007)
Singles from Big Bang Vol.1
  1. "Big Bang"
    Released: August 28, 2006
  2. "Big Bang Is V.I.P"
    Released: September 28, 2006
  3. "Big Bang 03"
    Released: November 21, 2006
  4. "Dirty Cash"
    Released: December 22, 2006

Four singles were released to support of the album including three single albums: "Big Bang", "Big Bang Is V.I.P", "Big Bang 03", and "Dirty Cash". Members of the group participated in penning lyrics to their songs.

Background

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BigBang was the first idol group formed by YG Entertainment, whose previous roster included hip hop groups Jinusean and 1TYM. The quintet held their official debut on August 19, 2006 at the Gymnastics Arena in Seoul Olympic Park during the YG Family 10th Year Concert, which was broadcast the following month.[4] Their first single "Big Bang", released shortly thereafter, contained the songs "We Belong Together", featuring label mate Park Bom; "A Fool's Only Tears" (눈물뿐인 바보; Nunmulppunin Babo); and "This Love", an remix of the American pop rock band Maroon 5 song, rewritten and performed by G-Dragon.[5][6]

Commercial performance

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The first single released for the album went on to sell nearly 40,000 copies.[7] The second single, "Big Bang Is V.I.P", was released in September, eventually topping 32,000 copies sold.[8] Their last single, "Big Bang 03", followed, with final sales nearing 40,000 copies.[7] The group held their first concert, The Real, that December, followed by their debut album, BigBang Vol. 1 – Since 2007; it sold over 48,000 copies by the end of February 2007[7] and eventually over 110,000 copies total.[3]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Intro (Big Bang)"G-DragonPerryPerry0:26
2."She Can't Get Enough"Kim Eana, G-DragonCarlos Adaamick Mendoza, Robbi Nevil, Bradley Spalter, Michael Norfleet, Jean Rodríguez, Wesly Rodriguez, Phillip WhiteCarlos Adaamick Mendoza, Robbi Nevil, Bradley Spalter, Michael Norfleet, Jean Rodríguez, Wesly Rodriguez, Phillip White3:29
3."Dirty Cash"072, G-DragonAndy Love, Jos JorgensenAndy Love, Jos Jorgensen3:14
4."Next Day (Seungri solo)" (다음날)Sim Jae HeeDerek BrambleDerek Bramble4:03
5."Big Boy (T.O.P solo, featuring Lee Eun-joo)"T.O.PT.O.P, Brave BrothersBrave Brothers3:18
6."Shake It (featuring Lee Eun-joo)" (흔들어)G-DragonG-Dragon, Brave BrothersBrave Brothers3:46
7."A Fool of Tears" (눈물뿐인 바보)G-Dragon, An Young MinJeon Seung WooJeon Seung Woo4:03
8."My Girl" (Taeyang Solo)G-DragonIsrael Dwaine CruzIsrael Dwaine Cruz3:52
9."La La La"BigBangPerryPerry3:00
10."This Love" (G-Dragon solo)G-DragonG-Dragon, James Valentine, Adam Levine, Ryan Dusick, Mickey Madden, Jesse CarmichaelG-Dragon3:31
11."Try Smiling (Daesung solo)" (웃어본다)An Young MinLee Gyu WonLee Gyu Won4:12
Total length:36:52

Charts

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Sales

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Region Sales
South Korea (RIAK)[3] 110,408

References

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  1. ^ "BigBang Vol.1". YG Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 23, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  2. ^ "11월 가요음반 판매량집계". February 28, 2009. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c 2007.10월 – 가요 음반 판매량 [2007.10 – Sales volume] (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on June 23, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  4. ^ 올 최고 기대주 빅뱅, 9월 중순부터 본격 활동 개시 (in Korean). Sports Chosun. August 21, 2006. Archived from the original on April 6, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
  5. ^ "Big Bang Profile". KBS World. Archived from the original on December 1, 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
  6. ^ "Big Bang Profile on KBS". KBS World. 2007. Archived from the original on June 5, 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
  7. ^ a b c 2007.02월 – 가요 음반 판매량 [2007.02 – Sales volume] (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  8. ^ "Album Sales For The Month of February 2007". Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). MIAK. Archived from the original on December 21, 2007. Retrieved February 15, 2008.
  9. ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 16 of 2010". Circle Chart (in Korean). April 11–17, 2010. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  10. ^ 2006.12월 – 가요 음반 판매량 [2006.12 – Sales volume] (in Korean). Music Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  11. ^ 2006년 가요음반판매량 [2006 Album Sales Figures] (in Korean). Recording Industry Association of Korea. Archived from the original on October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
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