It was also nominated for the Best New Artist Award, but lost to 'Omoide Boro Boro' by Yasuko Naitō. The titular song won the duo the Newcomer Award at the 18th Japan Record Awards. 'Pepper Keibu' reached a peak chart position of number four, with a total of 1,050,000 sales.
The single was released on August 25, 1976, under the Victor label. 'Inspector Pepper') is the debut single by the Japanese hit duo Pink Lady. 'Pepper Keibu' ( ペッパー警部, Peppā Keibu, lit.
