Morning Musume Zen Single Coupling Collection
2009 B-sides compilation album by Morning Musume

Morning Musume Zen Single Coupling Collection (モーニング娘。 全シングル カップリングコレクション, Mōningu Musume Zen Shinguru Kappuringu Korekushon) is the 5th greatest hits collection released by Japanese girl group Morning Musume. It features every b-side the group has released thus far on their singles in a set of three discs. It was released on October 7, 2009 in both limited (EPCE-5661~3) and regular (EPCE-5664~6) editions. The limited edition has different album art and includes a photobook.
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External links
Morning Musume Zen Single Coupling Collection entry on the Hello!
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