The World: X Japan Hatsu no Zensekai Best (THE WORLD～X JAPAN 初の全世界ベスト～) is a compilation album by X Japan, released June 17, 2014.[1] Prior to its physical release, a digital version titled X Japan World Best became available in 111 countries via iTunes on May 21.[1] It contains the band's hit songs from their major label career, as well as a live performance of the hide tribute song Without You for the first time. The Japanese version includes Amethyst from The Last Live.[2] The album reached number 2 on the Oricon main chart,[3] and was certified gold by RIAJ in 2016.[4]
