It was released January 31, 2001. Her second single to be composed by herself (under the name Crea), it sold over 500,000 copies in its first week at debuted at #1 on the charts. "Evolution" is Hamasaki's highest selling single until 2002's "H" in the 21st century. Overall, "Evolution" sold over 950,000 copies and is certified Million by the RIAJ.