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Post by Eloqueen™ on Nov 10, 2010 16:10:00 GMT -5
SWIFT AND BOYLE REVISIT YEAR-END CHART BATTLE
After Duking It Out for 2009’s Best-Seller, They Go Head-to-Head on Next Week’s Chart
November 10, 2010
It’s age vs. youth for next week’s chart, as a debuting Susan Boyle will battle it out against Taylor Swift for #1 on next week’s HITS Album sales chart.
The duel is a repeat of last year, when Swift’s Fearless and Boyle’s I Dreamed a Dream went to the wire as 2009’s top-selling album, with the country princess barely edging the hard-charging Britain’s Got Talent star at the finish line.
Look for Boyle’s sophomore Columbia album, The Gift, to keep on giving for the holidays, after debuting this week with 240-260k, which would put her neck-and-neck for the top spot alongside the third week for Swift’s Speak Now. Which is good news for Lou Reed, whose “Perfect Day” is the first single from the Scottish singer’s release.
Swift’s album should benefit from tonight’s CMA awards, while the Boyle album is a certain stocking-stuffer as we head into the teeth of the gifting season.
Universal Motown rap superstar Kid Cudi’s Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager bows with a number between 180-220k, a lock for the #3 position.
Capitol/EMI’s debuting Now 36 is up next, with a total of 80-85k, while Island/IDJ’s Bon Jovi will score 70-75lk with their Greatest Hits—The Ultimate Collection package.
Valory/Big Machine veteran country star Reba McEntire is counting on All the Women I Am to buy between 60-65k of her new release.
Gnarls Barkley and former Goodie Mob moonlighting soul crooner Cee-Lo Green’s New Elektra album, The Lady Killer, rides the viral smash, “f**k You,” to between 30-35k, followed by ABR/EMI’s Alter Bridge (24-27k) and Get Money Gang/EMI’s Twista (19-22k).
The market was down 6% vs. last week, down 21% vs. same week last year and still down 13% year to date. You can now resume looking for Bret Favre’s penis text on your iPhone.
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Post by Glove Slap on Nov 10, 2010 16:14:16 GMT -5
Wow, those are fantastic numbers for Kid Cudi!
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Post by jgizzle89 on Nov 10, 2010 16:15:25 GMT -5
GREAT Numbers for Cudi! He could realistically double his 1st week sales from last album (104k) without a single radio hit. Oh, and what happened to all those people who said Susan was going to be a lock?
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Post by jgizzle89 on Nov 10, 2010 16:15:58 GMT -5
also, Cee-Lo is exactly what I predicted. Gnarls opened with the same amount a couple years ago.
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Post by pnobelysk on Nov 10, 2010 16:16:37 GMT -5
good numbers for susan. i think her album will finish around 2.2 million. great numbers for cudi. the consistency from his last album shows he has a good fanbase.
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Post by Spidey on Nov 10, 2010 16:20:08 GMT -5
Great first week sales for Kid Cudi. Hopefully Taylor Swift will keep the top spot.
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Post by neverduplicated on Nov 10, 2010 16:20:25 GMT -5
SWIFT AND BOYLE REVISIT YEAR-END CHART BATTLE Look for Boyle’s sophomore Columbia album, The Gift, to keep on giving for the holidays, after debuting this week with 240-260k, which would put her neck-and-neck for the top spot alongside the third week for Swift’s Speak Now. Which is good news for Lou Reed, whose “Perfect Day” is the first single from the Scottish singer’s release. I can't believe Lou Reed let Susan Boyle ruin his classic. Oh well, more exposure for the original hopefully. These numbers really aren't bad for Boyle. Considering she is and probably always will be seen as somewhat or a novelty act, 250k would be outstanding for her second release, and since it's a Christmas album, we could see an increase somewhere along the line, or if nothing else, decent sales in future holiday seasons. I hope Taylor is able to hold on to #1 for another week, though ultimately it doesn't really matter. Also, Boyle's opening numbers are making it look like a possibility that Rihanna could score her first #1 album next week. Great numbers for Kudi. Wasn't expecting that at all. Sad numbers for Cee Lo. I bought his album today and it's really good, was thinking he'd be able to sell more. Oh well. |
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Post by Minor Scratch on Nov 10, 2010 16:22:21 GMT -5
Weak. Kid Cudi almost beat SuBo.
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Post by Taylor. on Nov 10, 2010 16:24:08 GMT -5
Expected for Boyle. People who thought she would repeat last years success were kidding themselves.
Fantastic hold for Swift though. And great numbers for Cudi.
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Post by Live Your Life on Nov 10, 2010 16:24:18 GMT -5
Wow, Kid Cudi's sales are VERY impressive. :o
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2010 16:27:23 GMT -5
Swift for #1 please :)
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Post by Cerbius on Nov 10, 2010 16:30:03 GMT -5
This! Excellent week-to-week drop if the prediction numbers for Speak Now are true as well. Expected numbers for Boyle - the novelty has mostly worn-off. |
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Post by #LisaRinna on Nov 10, 2010 16:36:01 GMT -5
Amazing numbers for Kid Cudi, with no radio hit or anything. :o
Susan disappoints, but this is a seasonal album..
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Post by I Wish on Nov 10, 2010 16:42:17 GMT -5
Fantastic #'s for Susan. Josh Groban's Christmas album started off low & we all know how well that sold over the holiday's. The same will happen with Susan.
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Post by Stephen on Nov 10, 2010 16:42:21 GMT -5
You all realize that Susan's album will increase come December, right? Like, she'll probably clear 1.5 mil by years end if she performs on all the holiday shows.
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Post by I Wish on Nov 10, 2010 16:44:42 GMT -5
^ They clearly have not thought it through.
Susan will shut them up come December. :)
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Post by hitseeker. on Nov 10, 2010 16:57:56 GMT -5
amazing for Kid Cudi! :O
I hope Swift wins the battle and remains #1 ;)
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Post by Taylor. on Nov 10, 2010 16:59:37 GMT -5
You all realize that Susan's album will increase come December, right? Like, she'll probably clear 1.5 mil by years end if she performs on all the holiday shows. I know, I was only talking about the people who thought she would sell 700k first week again.  |
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Post by Stephen on Nov 10, 2010 17:00:32 GMT -5
You all realize that Susan's album will increase come December, right? Like, she'll probably clear 1.5 mil by years end if she performs on all the holiday shows. I know, I was only talking about the people who thought she would sell 700k first week again. Yeah, I know. I just mean it's unrealistic to think she would regardless since it is a Christmas album being released early November. 250k for that is incredible. |
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Post by kt1990 on Nov 10, 2010 17:04:29 GMT -5
By the power of Greyskull, please let Swift be number 1.
DNW Susan Boyle, sorry.
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Post by Push The Button on Nov 10, 2010 17:12:51 GMT -5
This should be the biggest opening for a Holiday album of the Soundscan era, correct?
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Post by Samer on Nov 10, 2010 17:16:01 GMT -5
Never expected Cudi to begin this strong. Where did he come from? Great for him though...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2010 17:18:28 GMT -5
Awesome for Taylor, hopefully she can snatch Susan's wig :) And amazing for Cudi, he must have a big fanbase, no hit single, and he can push 200k, wow!
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Nov 10, 2010 17:22:14 GMT -5
This should be the biggest opening for a Holiday album of the Soundscan era, correct? I don't think it's technically classified as a holiday album, is it? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2010 17:32:59 GMT -5
Probably a Christmas album
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Post by Push The Button on Nov 10, 2010 17:33:41 GMT -5
This should be the biggest opening for a Holiday album of the Soundscan era, correct? I don't think it's technically classified as a holiday album, is it? I would assume. 5/10 are Religious Christmas songs. Do You Hear What I Hear? The First Noel O Holy Night Away in a Manger O Come All Ye Faithful Plus, Aud Lang Syne is technically a Holiday track. The rest are all Religious in theme. |
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Post by passionformusic on Nov 10, 2010 17:42:15 GMT -5
Kudi did have pretty good reviews...maybe that helped a bit. Taylor for number 1 please! :) Actually did you ever think, that she is doing those unreal numbers without a proper single too? "Mine" was not that big.
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Nov 10, 2010 17:43:40 GMT -5
By the power of Greyskull, please let Swift be number 1.  on the He-Man reference... But anyway, I think it'll go to Taylor. The CMA boost and the continued word-of-mouth will really help her out. |
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Post by Push The Button on Nov 10, 2010 17:45:56 GMT -5
Also, that's a heavy decline for Reba as well. Her last two albums debuted at #1 with 100k and 300k first week.
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Post by Myth X on Nov 10, 2010 17:47:47 GMT -5
So disappointing the numbers of the Queen :( :'(
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on the He-Man reference...