Bon Jovi - Tokyo Road: Best of Bon Jovi (Compilation) (2001)

Bon Jovi - Tokyo Road: Best of Bon Jovi (Compilation) (2001)

Bon Jovi – Tokyo Road: Best of Bon Jovi (2001)

Release Date: March 28, 2001
Label: Island Records (Japan only)
Type: Greatest Hits / Compilation
Genre: Glam Metal / Hard Rock / Pop Rock
Length: ~76:58
Region: Japan exclusive release (not widely available internationally)

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Overview

Tokyo Road: Best of Bon Jovi is the third official greatest hits compilation by the American rock band Bon Jovi, released exclusively in Japan in 2001. It serves as a curated “rock tracks” collection spanning the band’s career from their early 1980s recordings through their 2000 hits, tailored for the Japanese market. The compilation captures Bon Jovi’s evolution from glam‑metal chart toppers to arena‑ready rock icons, combining fan favorites with a refreshed single to anchor the collection.

The album performed strongly in Japan, peaking at #5 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart and selling over 400,000 copies, earning double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).

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Tracklist

1. One Wild Night 2001 (remixed version)

2. Bad Medicine

3. Livin’ on a Prayer

4. You Give Love a Bad Name

5. Keep the Faith

6. It’s My Life

7. Blood on Blood

8. Something for the Pain

9. Born to Be My Baby

10. Tokyo Road

11. Hey God

12. Just Older

13. I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead

14. Runaway

15. Wild in the Streets

16. Next 100 Years

🎵 Bonus (first pressing 3″ mini disc):

• Tokyo Road (Live)

• Not Fade Away (Live – Jon Bon Jovi solo)

• Next 100 Years (Live)

• Father Time (Live – Richie Sambora solo)

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Fun Facts & Trivia

• Japan Exclusive: The album was released only in Japan, making it a collector’s item outside of Asia.

• Opening Remix: The first track, “One Wild Night 2001,” is a remixed version of the Crush single, released as a promotional single with its own video.

• Chart Success: It reached #5 on Oricon’s Weekly Albums Chart, a strong showing for a regional compilation.

• Double Platinum: The album sold more than 400,000 copies and was certified 2× Platinum in Japan.

• Title Track: “Tokyo Road” hails from the 7800° Fahrenheit era and was chosen as a centerpiece due to its cultural resonance in Japan.

• Live Bonus: The first pressing included a bonus mini disc with live tracks, including solo performances from Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora.

• Balanced Selection: The compilation mixes classic anthems from Slippery When Wet and New Jersey with later rockers like “It’s My Life” and “Just Older.”

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Album Credits

Bon Jovi:

• Jon Bon Jovi: Lead vocals, acoustic guitar

• Richie Sambora: Guitar, backing vocals, talk box

• David Bryan: Keyboards, backing vocals

• Tico Torres: Drums, percussion

• Alec John Such / Hugh McDonald: Bass (varies by track era)

Producers:

• Tony Bongiovi

• Lance Quinn

• Bruce Fairbairn

• Bob Rock

• Peter Collins

• Jon Bon Jovi

• Richie Sambora

• Luke Ebbin

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Mini Review 

Tokyo Road: Best of Bon Jovi is a Japan‑exclusive greatest hits collection that captures the band’s broad appeal from 1983 through 2001. With anthemic classics like “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” and the remixed “One Wild Night 2001,” it mixes arena rock swagger and introspective moments. The curated tracklist and bonus live disc make it a compelling snapshot for collectors and longtime fans alike.

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