 " Audience " was released on 1 November 2000 in CD format by Avex Trax , as the fifth single from Duty . The maxi single features over nine remixes , one instrumental and an acapella of " Seasons " . The cover sleeve features several clones of Hamasaki , representing an audience . The cover shoot was photographed by Japanese photographer Toru Kumazawa with a total off seven make – up and hair assistants . Shinichi Hara had directed the cover sleeve and has been Hamasaki 's creative director for promotional work and began collaborating with her in 1998 . His final work was directing the sleeve for Hamasaki 's 2009 single " Sunrise / Sunset ( Love Is All ) " . A digital release of the single was released in Australia , New Zealand , North America and the United Kingdom . A vinyl was released by Rhythm Republic Records and was distributed in Japan only . " Audience " has featured on three greatest hits compilation albums by Hamasaki including the white deluxe edition of A Best 2 ( 2007 ) , A Complete : All Singles ( 2008 ) and A Summer Best ( 2012 ) . 
