| Gradation | ||||
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| Released | November 30, 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1987–88 | |||
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| Length | 46:31 | |||
| Label | Pony Canyon | |||
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Gradation is the first compilation album by Japanese singer Shizuka Kudo. It was released on November 30, 1988, through Pony Canyon. The album includes all five singles released by Kudo at the time, from "Kindan no Telepathy" through "Mugon... Iroppoi", their coupling songs, as well as one new song, entitled "X'mas ga Ippai", recorded specifically for the compilation. Gradation was re-released in gold CD format on March 21, 1989.