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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2012 14:53:50 GMT -5
Billboard article for now... Lana Del Rey Aiming for No. 2 Debut on Billboard 200 Albums ChartLana Del Rey's just-released "Born To Die" album is on track to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart next week. The set will perhaps sell between 60,000 to 70,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, Feb. 5 -- so say industry prognosticators. That could mark the highest entry for a female artist's full-length major label debut since Jackie Evancho's "Dream With Me" bowed at No. 2 on July 2, 2011. "Born to Die" will be Del Rey's second visit to the Billboard 200 in less than a month. Her self-titled four-song digital EP bowed at No. 20 three weeks ago, selling 14,000 according to Nielsen SoundScan. This week, it moves 51-162 with 3,000 (down 56%). It has shifted 24,000 to date. Adele's "21" will likely block Del Rey from the top slot on the Billboard 200, as the former is looking to hold at No. 1 for a 19th nonconsecutive week. This past week, "21" reigned with another 116,000 sold (up 22%). Other albums heading for big debuts next week include Leonard Cohen's "Old Ideas," which could sell upwards of 40,000 copies. It should bring the veteran act his first top 10 album and highest-charting set ever. Also doing well is the Nick Jr. "Fresh Beat Band" TV soundtrack, as it's eyeballing a start of around 20,000 to 25,000. The new Billboard 200 chart's top 10 will be revealed on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 8. Link: www.billboard.com/news#/news/lana-del-rey-aiming-for-no-2-debut-on-billboard-1006061952.story
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Post by Wave. on Feb 1, 2012 14:54:39 GMT -5
Wow. Amazed.
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Feb 1, 2012 15:01:23 GMT -5
That's pretty good for her w/her album leaking not too long ago.
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Post by tonytaylor on Feb 1, 2012 15:04:16 GMT -5
I'd have been happy for just lower Top 10 but #2? Crazy. When you consider she's not had a hit single (in fact i don't even think VG has been sent to radio) and then the SNL debacle plus the crazily vitriolic attacks on her masquerading as album reviews #2 is absolutely miraculous.
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Post by allow that on Feb 1, 2012 15:22:30 GMT -5
I actually thought Lana would easily sell 100k with all of her hype. The UK is a much smaller country in terms of population, and she's selling more there in two days than in all of the US in a week. She's not a foreign artist and despite not being on the radio, she's been all over so many other major media outlets.
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Post by when the pawn... on Feb 1, 2012 15:23:24 GMT -5
Those are really good numbers but I'm curious for the next few weeks. I think a lot of people but LDR's album out of curiosity so I'm looking forward to seeing if she can sustain sales.
If Adele is #1 this week and the next two weeks, her 'record-breaking' 21st week will come on post-Grammy week.
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Post by reidster on Feb 1, 2012 15:38:41 GMT -5
Wow. Good for Lana. Anyone that says those aren't good numbers is delusional. People try to equate internet hype with tangible success, and as we know, those two things are usually never correlated. Anyway, I hope they send Born to Die rather than Video Games to radio, if they even bother to send anything.
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Post by Enigma. on Feb 1, 2012 15:41:54 GMT -5
I knew Cohen would smash! It's his biggest album ever, not bad for almost 80-year-old.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2012 15:54:59 GMT -5
ADELE, LANA DEL REY DIVAS IN TANDEM Adele Will Nab Top Spot for 19th Consecutive Week, Lana Del Rey Top Debut February 1, 2012 Why should this week be any different than the 18 that came before? In other words, multi-Grammy nominee Adele’s XL/Columbia album 21, now approaching 6.3 million in the U.S. alone, will spend another week at #1 on next Tuesday’s HITS Album sales chart. That’s according to one-day sales reports from all those retailers who haven’t paved paradise and put up a parking lot. In the “controversy sells” category, Interscope’s Lana Del Rey album, Born to Die, is surpassing expectations with a first-week total that should do between 55-60k. Columbia’s new Leonard Cohen album, Old Ideas, his first new studio effort in eight years, since 2004’s Dear Heather, hits retail, with estimates in the 30-35k range. Finally look for Verity Records Dove and Grammy-award winning gospel singer, bass guitarist and record producer Fred Hammond’s latest, God, Love and Romance, to score in the 25-30k range. Album sales were up 7% vs. last week, up 2% vs. same week last year and up 2% year to date. Track sales were down 7% vs. last week, up 5% vs. same week last year and up 6% year to date. TEA sales were up 2% vs. last week, up 3% vs. same week last year and up 4% year to date. Link: www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news08845m01
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Post by thehellion on Feb 1, 2012 16:20:33 GMT -5
Hope Leonard Cohen debuts in the top 10. He deserves it after all these years.
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Post by allow that on Feb 1, 2012 18:06:56 GMT -5
Wow. Good for Lana. Anyone that says those aren't good numbers is delusional. People try to equate internet hype with tangible success, and as we know, those two things are usually never correlated. I agree that internet hype doesn't always translate into tangible success. However, in Lana's case it's every aspect of internet hype, plus her songs have been on TV, plus she (good or bad) had all the coverage and publicity from SNL, she's on magazine covers before her album is out, she's on the front page of iTunes, etc. The #1 album in the country is going to sell under 100k. I thought she easily could have taken the #1 album based on the mixture of of buzz, promotional placements, and the fact that it doesn't take a whole lot to score a #1 album at this time of year. I guess I'm delusional but I don't think those are good numbers. Maybe not bad numbers... but distinctly average.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Feb 1, 2012 18:41:31 GMT -5
Changes to the New Release Schedule:
Feb. 7:
Roberta Flack added: 19k
Feb. 21:
Tyga added: 54k
March 13:
B.O.B first week added: 105k Katy Perry Teen. Dr. Comp. Call. added: 25k Florence & The Machine Unplugged added: 22k Joss Stone added Bow Wow added
March 20:
The Shins first week added: 100k
March 27:
Lionel Richie added: 50k Clay Aiken first week added: 20k
April 3:
Madonna added and first week added: 195k (Out now March 27) Faith Hill added.
April 10:
SWV added.
April 17:
Train moved from 4/24. Jason Mraz moved up from 5/3. Kiss added. The Dream first week added: 60k
May 8:
Mary Mary added.
May 15:
R Kelly moved form 3/27.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2012 18:53:02 GMT -5
I wouldn't be surprised if Tyga pulls a J Cole.
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Post by singingsparrow on Feb 1, 2012 19:04:23 GMT -5
Lana Del Rey is, in many respects, the new Sandi Thom! ;)
Note when I say this, I'm not suggesting that she is entirely hype and no substance. I do think she has some specks of artistic intrigue, particularly in how spontaneous her performances can be. But let's clear the air here: Lana Del Rey wouldn't be getting nearly the level of attention it is if not for the mind-bogglingly aggressive publicity and hype it has received, much as Sandi Thom's "I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)" received about five years ago. And she seems to think she's closer to Lily Allen, somehow.
At the very least she'll certainly outlast Sandi Thom in the longevity department (Thom faded after that big debut hit). But then again, who's to say "Video Games" would ever have been a hit in the first place (outside of North America at least) if not for the insane amount of hype she has received?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2012 20:31:01 GMT -5
Wow nice for Lana :) really dig her album! And of course Adele is a monster
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Post by Kurt on Feb 1, 2012 21:09:34 GMT -5
(in fact i don't even think VG has been sent to radio) You're right,there is still no radio adds date set for VG.Considering the circumstances this is great debut for Del Rey. For the record, "Video Games" is already top 20 on AAA and still rising. That format obviously doesn't have the attention that Top 40 or even Alternative would have, but it has been on the radio in some formats.
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Post by allow that on Feb 1, 2012 21:14:22 GMT -5
You're right,there is still no radio adds date set for VG.Considering the circumstances this is great debut for Del Rey. For the record, "Video Games" is already top 20 on AAA and still rising. That format obviously doesn't have the attention that Top 40 or even Alternative would have, but it has been on the radio in some formats. Not downplay a format, but the #1 song at AAA is usually between 500 and 600 spins. You can go Top 20 with well under 200 spins. This week Lana's single has 198 spins at the format. In addition, most major cities don't even have a AAA station so these are largely small market spins. That's quite insignificant airplay. She really doesn't have radio help yet (but hopefully she will).
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Post by Kurt on Feb 1, 2012 21:23:09 GMT -5
For the record, "Video Games" is already top 20 on AAA and still rising. That format obviously doesn't have the attention that Top 40 or even Alternative would have, but it has been on the radio in some formats. Not downplay a format, but the #1 song at AAA is usually between 500 and 600 spins. You can go Top 20 with well under 200 spins. This week Lana's single has 198 spins at the format. In addition, most major cities don't even have a AAA station so these are largely small market spins. That's quite insignificant airplay. She really doesn't have radio help yet (but hopefully she will). I don't disagree; like I said, it certainly doesn't have the same "pull" that a top 20 placement on Top 40 would. I just wanted to add that tidbit to clarify that it has been receiving some airplay; that's all. :)
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Post by kjw518 on Feb 1, 2012 21:28:05 GMT -5
For the record, "Video Games" is already top 20 on AAA and still rising. That format obviously doesn't have the attention that Top 40 or even Alternative would have, but it has been on the radio in some formats. Not downplay a format, but the #1 song at AAA is usually between 500 and 600 spins. You can go Top 20 with well under 200 spins. This week Lana's single has 198 spins at the format. In addition, most major cities don't even have a AAA station so these are largely small market spins. That's quite insignificant airplay. She really doesn't have radio help yet (but hopefully she will). I'm not saying that "Video Games" is going to be like "Rolling in the Deep" or anything, but don't forget that RITD was really only getting support on AAA before completely exploding. Different situations, I know, but still.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2012 21:28:41 GMT -5
With the Grammys next week, Adele will be staying on top to get that 21st week at #1, whether she wins or not. Between her return performance after surgery, SFTTR being #1 on the BBH100, and the Grammy exposure, there's no way she won't be on top. Tyga won't be a threat to Adele.
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Post by oldskool2 on Feb 1, 2012 21:42:55 GMT -5
Adele would slay all of Feb.
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Post by Mack on Feb 1, 2012 23:20:59 GMT -5
Adele needs to GTFO. I was hoping for a #1 debut for Lana. Oh, well...#2 is still damn good, and her predicted numbers ain't bad at all.
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Post by Enigma. on Feb 2, 2012 2:41:58 GMT -5
May 8: Marry Mary added. May 15: R Kelly moved form 3/27. Mary Mary, probably? The new R. Kelly single is amazing and will return him to top 40 on Hot 100 I predict.
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Post by beebee on Feb 2, 2012 7:47:49 GMT -5
With the Grammys next week, Adele will be staying on top to get that 21st week at #1, whether she wins or not. Between her return performance after surgery, SFTTR being #1 on the BBH100, and the Grammy exposure, there's no way she won't be on top. Tyga won't be a threat to Adele. Incredible. Im pretty sure she'll sweep at the Grammys, I mean, it seems that's what EVERYONE in the music industry wants...
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Feb 2, 2012 14:08:28 GMT -5
I'm pretty shocked about B.o.B's #s. Radio isn't supporting him this go 'round. I hope he gets a nice radio hit soon so he can at least go gold again.
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Post by singingsparrow on Feb 2, 2012 15:06:48 GMT -5
I'm pretty shocked about B.o.B's #s. Radio isn't supporting him this go 'round. I hope he gets a nice radio hit soon so he can at least go gold again. It doesn't surprise me in the slightest, given how weak "Strange Clouds" was. It was just a self-aggrandizing whirlwind of forced dubstep-influenced digital noise. He has absolutely nothing to say in that track, but even if that's the point and it was intended as more of an intoxicating party jam..........it falls flat on that front as well. The fact they didn't wait issuing a re-mix of this track with T.I. and Young Jeezy pretty much reinforces that point. I believe B.o.B. really made an impression with his debut effort, most of all, for flirting with all sorts of genres and integrating them into his free-form. His collaborations with unlikely artists also made him instantly stand-out. Coupled with his euphoric stage presence, it made for multiple singles that appealed to massive audiences. Here, on the other hand, everything just felt forced and the dopamine rush listeners got out of him performing alongside artists that are decidedly not rap or Rhythmic-leaning is absent here in that this is the umpteenth Lil Wayne feature we've seen as of late. Conversely, "Play The Guitar" is an appealing, interesting listen.........but it lacks the immediacy and soaring vibe of his earlier singles. It's always refreshing to hear Andre 3000's rapid-paced delivery and wordplay, but then again we already have a preconceived notion as to what to expect from him entering the track that we didn't have hearing his collaborations with Bruno Mars, Hayley Williams and Rivers Cuomo. And the chorus just isn't that hooky. I know the potential is there, but B.o.B. has faltered thus far this time around in living up to his key strengths. Namaste, lisping HIBISCUS
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Post by popstop on Feb 2, 2012 15:21:10 GMT -5
With the Grammys next week, Adele will be staying on top to get that 21st week at #1, whether she wins or not. Between her return performance after surgery, SFTTR being #1 on the BBH100, and the Grammy exposure, there's no way she won't be on top. Tyga won't be a threat to Adele. Incredible.[/quote That would make it the most weeks at #1 since Soundscan started, right?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2012 15:39:01 GMT -5
If it happens that way, yes. The last album to have a 21-week run was MC Hammer in 1990
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Post by cking33 on Feb 2, 2012 18:20:00 GMT -5
I'm pretty shocked about B.o.B's #s. Radio isn't supporting him this go 'round. I hope he gets a nice radio hit soon so he can at least go gold again. It doesn't surprise me in the slightest, given how weak "Strange Clouds" was. It was just a self-aggrandizing whirlwind of forced dubstep-influenced digital noise. He has absolutely nothing to say in that track, but even if that's the point and it was intended as more of an intoxicating party jam..........it falls flat on that front as well. The fact they didn't wait issuing a re-mix of this track with T.I. and Young Jeezy pretty much reinforces that point. I believe B.o.B. really made an impression with his debut effort, most of all, for flirting with all sorts of genres and integrating them into his free-form. His collaborations with unlikely artists also made him instantly stand-out. Coupled with his euphoric stage presence, it made for multiple singles that appealed to massive audiences. Here, on the other hand, everything just felt forced and the dopamine rush listeners got out of him performing alongside artists that are decidedly not rap or Rhythmic-leaning is absent here in that this is the umpteenth Lil Wayne feature we've seen as of late. Conversely, "Play The Guitar" is an appealing, interesting listen.........but it lacks the immediacy and soaring vibe of his earlier singles. It's always refreshing to hear Andre 3000's rapid-paced delivery and wordplay, but then again we already have a preconceived notion as to what to expect from him entering the track that we didn't have hearing his collaborations with Bruno Mars, Hayley Williams and Rivers Cuomo. And the chorus just isn't that hooky. I know the potential is there, but B.o.B. has faltered thus far this time around in living up to his key strengths. Namaste, lisping HIBISCUS Couldn't have said it better myself. His first album showed a lot of promise. The first two tracks so far have been a let down.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2012 19:21:34 GMT -5
With only a week to go before the Grammys, Adele holds on to the #1 spot for an astounding 19th week. As of now, one more week will tie the Bodyguard soundtrack for the most weeks at #1 in the SoundScan era. Next up will be MC Hammer's Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em, which spent 21 weeks at #1 in 1990. Here's how it looks headed into the weekend:
Adele (XL/Columbia) 100-110k *Lana Del Rey (Interscope) 60-65k *Leonard Cohen (Columbia) 35-40k 2012 Grammy Nominees (Universal Republic) 30-35k Tim McGraw (Curb) 28-32k *Fred Hammond (Verity) 27-30k Drake (YM/CM/Universal Republic) 27-30k Kidz Bop 21 (Razor & Tie) 25-28k Rihanna (Def Jam/IDJ) 19-22k Tony Bennett (Columbia) 19-22k Young Jeezy (Def Jam/IDJ) 18-21k Mary J. Blige (Geffen) 18-21k LMFAO (Interscope) 17-20k Kelly Clarkson (19/RCA) 17-20k Black Keys (Nonesuch) 17-20k Luke Bryan (Capitol Nashville/EMI) 17-20k
*Debuts (2/2p)
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