The Lana Del Rey Ultraviolence – Japan Edition – iTunes is more than a product. It is an artifact of a bygone digital era—when regional stores had different masters, when "exclusive" actually meant exclusive, and when buying an AAC file from a Japanese server felt like smuggling vinyl across a border.
If you own a copy of this digital edition on an old iPod or in your iTunes library, you are sitting on a goldmine. It is the definitive way to hear the fuzz, the fury, and the melancholic beauty of one of the 21st century’s best albums.
For those relying on modern streaming: beg Lana to release "Flipside" and the Japan master on Apple Music globally. Until then, the Land of the Rising Sun remains the keeper of the darkest, loudest, and longest cut of Ultraviolence.
Are you a collector? Do you hear the difference between the US and Japanese AAC files? Let us know in the comments below.
Release Information
Tracklist
The Japan Edition of "Ultraviolence" includes the standard 11 tracks from the original album, plus two bonus tracks:
Sales and Chart Performance
The Japan Edition of "Ultraviolence" debuted at number 3 on the Japanese Albums Chart, selling 10,462 copies in its first week. The album spent a total of 10 weeks on the chart, selling over 20,000 copies.
Critical Reception
The album received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising Lana Del Rey's atmospheric and nostalgic soundscapes, as well as her vocal performance. The album holds a score of 76 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Commercial Performance
The album was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including Australia, Canada, and the UK. In the US, the album peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Interesting Facts
Overall, the Japan Edition of "Ultraviolence" is a special release that offers fans two bonus tracks in addition to the standard album. The album's atmospheric soundscapes and Lana Del Rey's vocal performance have been widely praised, making it a standout release in her discography.
The Japan Edition of Lana Del Rey's Ultraviolence (released June 18, 2014) is a highly sought-after collector's item primarily due to its unique tracklist, which includes the rare fan-favorite bonus track "Flipside" . Key Features of the Japan Edition
The Japanese release—available both as a physical CD and a digital "Japanese iTunes Store" version—offers the most comprehensive tracklist of all global editions .
Exclusive Bonus Track: It features "Flipside" (Track 15), which is not available on standard worldwide digital or physical releases . While it also appeared on the US Target and French Fnac editions, the Japanese version is often cited as the definitive way to own the song .
Digital Exclusives: The Japanese iTunes version includes "Is This Happiness" (Track 15) and "Flipside" (Track 16), bringing the total runtime to approximately 74:25 .
Physical Packaging: The CD edition (Catalog No. UICS-1280) includes a traditional Obi strip, a 16-page color booklet, and a black-and-white 6-panel insert containing Japanese lyric translations and liner notes . Tracklist Comparison
The Japanese Edition effectively combines the tracks from the global "Deluxe" and "Special" editions: Standard Album Tracks Black Beauty Deluxe Bonus Guns and Roses Deluxe Bonus Florida Kilos Deluxe Bonus Is This Happiness iTunes/Digital Bonus Flipside Japanese Bonus
See the unique packaging and full track listing of the Japanese physical release in this unboxing video: [UNBOXING] Lana Del Rey – Ultraviolence (Japan Edition) UNBOXIFY CD YouTube• Mar 23, 2025 Purchase Options
If you are looking to add this specific version to your collection, it is primarily available through import sellers:
eBay: You can find various listings for the Japan Edition CD with prices typically ranging between $25 and $37 .
Discogs: Often lists both promo and retail versions for collectors .
Japanese editions of Western albums have long been revered for two reasons:
The Ultraviolence Japan Edition is no exception. While the standard album gives you 11 tracks (or 14 on the deluxe), the Japan Edition offers the complete Ultraviolence experience. It includes the original album plus the full Flipside EP and an acoustic gem.
Tracklist Highlights exclusive to this edition:
In the M4A format, these tracks are not compressed down to 128kbps MP3s. They retain the "Mastered for iTunes" (now Apple Digital Master) stamp.
This track is the spiritual center of the Japan Edition. Lyrically, it is a devastating sequel to "Pretty When You Cry."
Originally a Target exclusive physical bonus track, "Flipside" was never legally available for purchase in the US digital store until much later. However, Japan iTunes had it on Day 1.
| Method | Works outside Japan? | Has Flipside? | |--------|----------------------|----------------| | Japanese iTunes gift card + Japanese Apple ID | Yes (VPN sometimes needed) | Yes | | CDJapan (physical CD) | Yes | Yes | | Discogs (second-hand CD) | Yes | Yes | | Apple Music (non-Japan) | No | No | | Spotify (any region) | No | No |
To understand the iTunes Japan edition, one must first understand Japanese music retail law. For decades, the physical import market in Japan has been notoriously expensive. Because imported Western CDs (like the standard US Ultraviolence) are priced significantly higher than domestic releases, record labels add "incentives" to the Japanese market—usually bonus tracks—to discourage fans from buying cheaper international imports.
However, this tradition bled into the digital era. When iTunes launched in Japan, the rules remained: the digital edition must offer more than the US counterpart.
For Ultraviolence, this meant two distinct advantages for Japanese listeners (and savvy VPN users).
This is not a pop album in the traditional sense. It is a "mood." It is long (over an hour), meandering, and demands your full attention.
To understand the Japan Edition, one must first understand the original. Ultraviolence, produced primarily by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, was a deliberate rejection of the hip-hop-inflected trip-hop of Born to Die. It was lo-fi, psychedelic, and smeared in guitar fuzz. Lyrically, Del Rey doubled down on her persona as the tragic Hollywood ingénue—referencing domestic abuse ("Ultraviolence"), emotional dependency ("Cruel World"), and nihilistic romance ("Sad Girl").
The album’s analog warmth and “live” recording aesthetic (Auerbach famously had the band play together in one room) created a woozy, sinking-ship feeling. By the time the standard closer, “Flipside,” fades out (on certain physical editions), the listener feels trapped in a velvet coffin. The Japan Edition, however, pries that coffin open.
Lana Del Rey Ultraviolence -japan Edition- -itu...
The Lana Del Rey Ultraviolence – Japan Edition – iTunes is more than a product. It is an artifact of a bygone digital era—when regional stores had different masters, when "exclusive" actually meant exclusive, and when buying an AAC file from a Japanese server felt like smuggling vinyl across a border.
If you own a copy of this digital edition on an old iPod or in your iTunes library, you are sitting on a goldmine. It is the definitive way to hear the fuzz, the fury, and the melancholic beauty of one of the 21st century’s best albums.
For those relying on modern streaming: beg Lana to release "Flipside" and the Japan master on Apple Music globally. Until then, the Land of the Rising Sun remains the keeper of the darkest, loudest, and longest cut of Ultraviolence.
Are you a collector? Do you hear the difference between the US and Japanese AAC files? Let us know in the comments below.
Release Information
Tracklist
The Japan Edition of "Ultraviolence" includes the standard 11 tracks from the original album, plus two bonus tracks:
Sales and Chart Performance
The Japan Edition of "Ultraviolence" debuted at number 3 on the Japanese Albums Chart, selling 10,462 copies in its first week. The album spent a total of 10 weeks on the chart, selling over 20,000 copies.
Critical Reception
The album received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising Lana Del Rey's atmospheric and nostalgic soundscapes, as well as her vocal performance. The album holds a score of 76 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Commercial Performance
The album was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including Australia, Canada, and the UK. In the US, the album peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Interesting Facts
Overall, the Japan Edition of "Ultraviolence" is a special release that offers fans two bonus tracks in addition to the standard album. The album's atmospheric soundscapes and Lana Del Rey's vocal performance have been widely praised, making it a standout release in her discography.
The Japan Edition of Lana Del Rey's Ultraviolence (released June 18, 2014) is a highly sought-after collector's item primarily due to its unique tracklist, which includes the rare fan-favorite bonus track "Flipside" . Key Features of the Japan Edition
The Japanese release—available both as a physical CD and a digital "Japanese iTunes Store" version—offers the most comprehensive tracklist of all global editions .
Exclusive Bonus Track: It features "Flipside" (Track 15), which is not available on standard worldwide digital or physical releases . While it also appeared on the US Target and French Fnac editions, the Japanese version is often cited as the definitive way to own the song .
Digital Exclusives: The Japanese iTunes version includes "Is This Happiness" (Track 15) and "Flipside" (Track 16), bringing the total runtime to approximately 74:25 . Lana Del Rey Ultraviolence -Japan Edition- -iTu...
Physical Packaging: The CD edition (Catalog No. UICS-1280) includes a traditional Obi strip, a 16-page color booklet, and a black-and-white 6-panel insert containing Japanese lyric translations and liner notes . Tracklist Comparison
The Japanese Edition effectively combines the tracks from the global "Deluxe" and "Special" editions: Standard Album Tracks Black Beauty Deluxe Bonus Guns and Roses Deluxe Bonus Florida Kilos Deluxe Bonus Is This Happiness iTunes/Digital Bonus Flipside Japanese Bonus
See the unique packaging and full track listing of the Japanese physical release in this unboxing video: [UNBOXING] Lana Del Rey – Ultraviolence (Japan Edition) UNBOXIFY CD YouTube• Mar 23, 2025 Purchase Options
If you are looking to add this specific version to your collection, it is primarily available through import sellers:
eBay: You can find various listings for the Japan Edition CD with prices typically ranging between $25 and $37 .
Discogs: Often lists both promo and retail versions for collectors .
Japanese editions of Western albums have long been revered for two reasons:
The Ultraviolence Japan Edition is no exception. While the standard album gives you 11 tracks (or 14 on the deluxe), the Japan Edition offers the complete Ultraviolence experience. It includes the original album plus the full Flipside EP and an acoustic gem.
Tracklist Highlights exclusive to this edition: The Lana Del Rey Ultraviolence – Japan Edition
In the M4A format, these tracks are not compressed down to 128kbps MP3s. They retain the "Mastered for iTunes" (now Apple Digital Master) stamp.
This track is the spiritual center of the Japan Edition. Lyrically, it is a devastating sequel to "Pretty When You Cry."
Originally a Target exclusive physical bonus track, "Flipside" was never legally available for purchase in the US digital store until much later. However, Japan iTunes had it on Day 1.
| Method | Works outside Japan? | Has Flipside? | |--------|----------------------|----------------| | Japanese iTunes gift card + Japanese Apple ID | Yes (VPN sometimes needed) | Yes | | CDJapan (physical CD) | Yes | Yes | | Discogs (second-hand CD) | Yes | Yes | | Apple Music (non-Japan) | No | No | | Spotify (any region) | No | No |
To understand the iTunes Japan edition, one must first understand Japanese music retail law. For decades, the physical import market in Japan has been notoriously expensive. Because imported Western CDs (like the standard US Ultraviolence) are priced significantly higher than domestic releases, record labels add "incentives" to the Japanese market—usually bonus tracks—to discourage fans from buying cheaper international imports.
However, this tradition bled into the digital era. When iTunes launched in Japan, the rules remained: the digital edition must offer more than the US counterpart.
For Ultraviolence, this meant two distinct advantages for Japanese listeners (and savvy VPN users).
This is not a pop album in the traditional sense. It is a "mood." It is long (over an hour), meandering, and demands your full attention.
To understand the Japan Edition, one must first understand the original. Ultraviolence, produced primarily by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, was a deliberate rejection of the hip-hop-inflected trip-hop of Born to Die. It was lo-fi, psychedelic, and smeared in guitar fuzz. Lyrically, Del Rey doubled down on her persona as the tragic Hollywood ingénue—referencing domestic abuse ("Ultraviolence"), emotional dependency ("Cruel World"), and nihilistic romance ("Sad Girl"). Are you a collector
The album’s analog warmth and “live” recording aesthetic (Auerbach famously had the band play together in one room) created a woozy, sinking-ship feeling. By the time the standard closer, “Flipside,” fades out (on certain physical editions), the listener feels trapped in a velvet coffin. The Japan Edition, however, pries that coffin open.
For 551-553, you need Rowan to be corrupted, Alexia to have learned magic with Cliohna and not have influence toward Andras and Jezeras. Her corruption level is not important. The scene trigger when you visit the Catacomb
For 483, I think this is a bug because this cg is part of an animation with 484. Seems that the game unlock only 484
i know that 483 should be unlocked along with the 484 but at least on latest steam build was bugged and didn’t triggered, haven’t got the chance to try on the current build
as for 551-553 i was able to repro them as well yesterday( I was able to get it with both corrupt Rowan and Alexia, and no magic learned, will have to try few more times to see if any of them are required) this scene was bugged on previous steam build but it’s obtainable now, but will edit after I manage to repo all the new CGs
and will have to take a look for the X’Zaratl CGs as some of the requirements have been changed
good work on this. Seems I havnt missed hardly anything, If I count some of my older play throughs. The few i did miss would require choosing things I simply wouldnt choose while playing lol (like siding with Werden) maybe sometime when Im bored just to unlock them. Thanks for helping me figure out Ive managed to nail just about everything available atm.
Anyone know how to trigger Alexia to be summoned by Andras through Drokk?
So the female drider is called Black Ness…didnt know that.
lmao, how do I turn off the cheating/NTR scenes
You know, i google for cg unlock save, not an actual guide:P