Poker Face (Ayumi Hamasaki song)

"Poker Face" is Ayumi Hamasaki's debut single under Avex Trax. It was released on 8 April 1998.

Chart performance

Poker Face entered at #20 on the charts with 11,520 units sold in its opening week and charted for six weeks. The single sold a total of 43,140 copies. The single is currently certified Gold by the RIAJ.

Music video

The music video for "poker face" was directed by Takeishi Wataru. The video focuses around Hamasaki standing in front for a large tree filled with television monitors that show her in various locations. It also shows her playing with animals.

Commercial tie-up

The song was used as the opening theme of a Japanese TV show called "Count Down TV".

Track listing

Re-release

This single was re-released on February 28, 2001, featuring four new songs.

Track listing

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