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Title: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on July 20, 2006, 04:52:55 PM Welcome to our new sales tracking thread! In anticipation of ATDW going on the market *~*SoOoN!!*~*, I am setting up this new thread to help us all keep track of the CD sales and numbers news and articles.
ACcountryFan will continue to keep us updated on the Amazon rankings. He will also assist us with the Hits Daily Double Sales Tracking Updates (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/salescht.cgi). Thank-you, AC! You have been a great asset as our special "Number Cruncher"! A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS To be released Sept. 19, 2006
*includes 479 sold before official street date **RIAA certified GOLD 10/27/06 (500,000 units shipped) ***Unconfirmed (reported by Ken Barnes, USA Today) Jerry will also be tracking Radio Airplay (http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/Pop_Chart.asp) for us. I am feeling confident that we will hear Clay on the radio much more often!! :wink Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: clayMaine-iac on August 02, 2006, 06:47:11 PM ATDW is now up for presake on Amazon, so I will unlock this thread. :clap :clap
AMAZON (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HA4AAO/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1/103-3332309-5048653?redirect=true&n=5174) **As a side note, if you plan on pre-ordering the CD, please consider ordering through our Claymaniacs Amazon link to help support our great site. We will be getting the new CD information up soon. This is located in the left-hand sidebar Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 02, 2006, 10:26:31 PM Here's some helpful Amazon tips from lylekira at CV:
Quote Here's a good primer for CD buying. I also plan to download the album from ITUNES as well. Amazon price: They always list it high when it first goes on the website. They will reduce the price before release date. So don't let the difference in price stop you. It doesn't matter what the price is when you order, you will get the lower price when it ships. Also, your credit card is not charged until it ships !! Why Amazon? Because being #1 at Amazon creates media buzz. The other online sites do not. When to buy Preorder some now so we can get it to #1 quickly. Amazon updates their sales chart ranking every hour. Once it is at #1, stop and then wait a few days or a couple of weeks and order a couple more (if you are buying more than one) The important thing to look for on Amazon is the estimated SHIPPING date. It needs to ship from Amazon on Sept 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 or 24 to count in 1st week's sales. It does not matter when you get it - the only thing that matters is when Amazon SHIPS it. Retail stores: Sales at retail stores are also important to create demand. So save some purchases for your local Walmart, Target, Best Buy, etc. for the first week of release . The sales week will run from Tues Sept 19th til Sunday night Sept 24th. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 03, 2006, 03:47:19 AM CLANDY - THANKS FOR BRINGING THAT INFO OVER. I AM SO READY. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 03, 2006, 09:29:33 AM From Sashntash @ CB:
Quote OK..... Just got off the phone with Amazon. They agree.. There is a technical glitch that is causing our purchases to not be shown in the sales rank for ATDW and that is causing it to not show up in the Top Seller list in Music. I emphasized that there are approximately 15,000 people waiting for an answer as to when they are going to get it fixed :grin . They are submitting a ticket now - urgent basis (so they said...) to get it fixed. They took my name and cell phone number and promised they will call me when it is fixed and/or when they know when it will be fixed. I told them that it is #2 at barnesandnoble.com and that I was sure they didn't want our 12,000 members and the members of all the other Clay Aiken fan websites to order from one of their competitors... I think they finally got my point :grin So ... we wait some more.... I'll let you know if and when I hear from them. They said that there were 2000 orders placed yesterday and they will get right on it.... Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 03, 2006, 02:37:13 PM WE DON'T WANT ANYTHING TO GET MESSED UP WITH THIS NEW CD. NO WAY. :no :no :no :no :no :no
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ClayObsessed on August 03, 2006, 03:00:31 PM Thought the following might be interesting. I posted it in the Magzine
thread. Rolling Stone - Aug 10, 06 - NO CLAY Pg 12 - 'Record Biz's Digital Hope' - Downloads soar 77% while rock and rap CD sales tank. 'Most major label artists make roughly about $3.00 per CD but only about 11 cents for a digital single'....Country saw the biggest surge with sales up 17.7% driven by huge hits from country pop group Rascal Flatts and AI winner Carrie Underwood. shirl Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 03, 2006, 03:18:58 PM AMAZON RANKINGS: 8-3-06
1. ATDW: #1 I WANNA WELCOME ALL OF YOU ALL, TOO, TO THE NEW VERSION OF CHARTING THE WATERS!!! CAN'T WAIT TO START CHARTING THE SINGLES CHARTS AGAIN TOO!!!!! I SAW THE COVER AMAZON IS USING FOR THE CD...IS that GONNA BE A CD COVER OR IS THAT WHAT AMAZON PUT UP THERE?? IT's AN OLDER CLAY PICTURE THEY'RE USING. MEESA, I THINK, EVEN HAD THAT PIC AS AN AVATAR BEFORE!! Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorilovesgolf on August 03, 2006, 04:06:24 PM Jerry - do you know when Amazon.com puts numbers in their rankings so we know how many have sold or do they not do that?
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 03, 2006, 04:08:38 PM Jerry - do you know when Amazon.com puts numbers in their rankings so we know how many have sold or do they not do that? AMAZON NEVER RELEASES SALES NUMBERS AS FAR AS I KNOW! THE SALES NUMBERS WHEN THE CD ACTUALLY HITS WILL BE PROVIDED BY SOUNDSCAN EACH WEEK :yes Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 03, 2006, 04:12:04 PM :waveHi AC,
We are in for a great ride. I hope, I hope. Thanks for your hardwork. :purpbana lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorilovesgolf on August 03, 2006, 04:27:05 PM Jerry - do you know when Amazon.com puts numbers in their rankings so we know how many have sold or do they not do that? AMAZON NEVER RELEASES SALES NUMBERS AS FAR AS I KNOW! THE SALES NUMBERS WHEN THE CD ACTUALLY HITS WILL BE PROVIDED BY SOUNDSCAN EACH WEEK :yes That's what I thought - thanks Jerry :wave Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 03, 2006, 04:27:36 PM AC - WELL THAT STINKS IF THEY ARE USING AN OLD COVER.
LOLITA - I AM SO READY FOR THAT RIDE. :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped :moped HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 03, 2006, 05:47:47 PM That won't be the cover of the CD. They are just using an RCA promo picture they have on file until RCA releases the actual cover. No one has the new cover showing yet.
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 03, 2006, 07:09:23 PM That won't be the cover of the CD. They are just using an RCA promo picture they have on file until RCA releases the actual cover. No one has the new cover showing yet. CLANDY - THANKS FOR THAT INFO. I AM VERY CURIOUS THOUGH.Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: aikenseeker on August 03, 2006, 08:05:11 PM ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Shipping estimate for these items: September 20, 2006 Delivery estimate: September 22, 2006 - September 25, 2006 2 "A Thousand Different Ways" Clay Aiken; Audio CD; $9.99 Sold by:Amazon.com Does that mean that my order won't count towards first week sales????? I'm so going out to buy it at Wal-mart the day it's released!!!!!!! Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: Mary on August 03, 2006, 10:26:26 PM If your credit card is charged on the shipping date, in your case Sept. 20th, it should count as a first week sale.
The first day I'll be heading to Target when the store opens to buy a few. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 03, 2006, 11:21:16 PM ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Shipping estimate for these items: September 20, 2006 Delivery estimate: September 22, 2006 - September 25, 2006 2 "A Thousand Different Ways" Clay Aiken; Audio CD; $9.99 Sold by:Amazon.com Does that mean that my order won't count towards first week sales????? I'm so going out to buy it at Wal-mart the day it's released!!!!!!! Susy ~ I posted this above in the Amazon tips: Quote The important thing to look for on Amazon is the estimated SHIPPING date. It needs to ship from Amazon on Sept 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 or 24 to count in 1st week's sales. It does not matter when you get it - the only thing that matters is when Amazon SHIPS it. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 04, 2006, 09:18:32 AM Hello AC. :wave
Quote LOLITA - I AM SO READY FOR THAT I know you are Lorraine. And so am I. :roflmao What's up with Amazon? Clay's CD is not even on the top 100! :para I hope they fix this problem soon. Not Clay's :roflmao soon, I hope. Be back later. lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 04, 2006, 01:24:27 PM Hello AC. :wave Quote LOLITA - I AM SO READY FOR THAT I know you are Lorraine. And so am I. :roflmao What's up with Amazon? Clay's CD is not even on the top 100! :para I hope they fix this problem soon. Not Clay's :roflmao soon, I hope. Be back later. lolita Hello Lolita; Lorraine; Clandy; Suzy; and the others! AMAZON RANKING: 8-4-06 1. ATDW: #1 Lolita: What chart were you looking at? It was listed #1 yesterday and it's ranked #1 still :bouncy :bouncy Thanks for the clarification about the cover Amazon was using. Typically they would have "no image available" and so i was wondering what was going on :yes I know it's a coincidence but the old Charting thread was locked at 1976 posts...the year i was born :shocking Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 04, 2006, 01:45:14 PM Hi AC, :wave
I checked Amazon at six this morning and Clay was at number one. Two hours later, he was not even on top 100. This is what I read at other boards. I hope it's okay to post it here. Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE READ !!! I need a favor from everyone.. please Please do NOT call Amazon about these problems. evancol has been on the phone with them almost continuously since Wed evening. She is in contact with the head of the IT dept and the head of Amazon's Customer Service Dept. She has built up a good relationship with them in trying to get these computer glitches resolved. And she knows the technical aspects and computer lingo to discuss the problems with them. If Amazon gets bombarded with complainning phone calls, it will NOT help the situation. Please just wait until we are able to get this resolved. Please do not call. And don't cancel your order yet. Just wait patiently a little while longer. Thanks MixnJude0 Registered Member Posts: 3942 (8/4/06 1:58 pm) Reply ezSupporter Re: Amazon Whatever the problem they're having at Amazon, I hope they fix it soon. Being a Clay fan is certainly ain't easy but I have no complain. :lol hugs, lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 04, 2006, 01:57:22 PM More on the Amazon problems from sashntash @ CB:
Quote evancol just got off the phone from talking - once again - to the head of Amazon's IT dept. You can now find ATDW by searching for Clay Aiken throughout amazon.com You can find ATDW by searching for Clay Aiken in Music. The sales rank is showing on the ATDW page. He is #1 on the Top Seller list. The only place he is not showing up that we can see is on the Top Seller list on the Music page. So it is 99% fixed. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: KSChristian4Clay on August 04, 2006, 02:21:22 PM I SAW THE COVER AMAZON IS USING FOR THE CD...IS that GONNA BE A CD COVER OR IS THAT WHAT AMAZON PUT UP THERE?? IT's AN OLDER CLAY PICTURE THEY'RE USING. MEESA, I THINK, EVEN HAD THAT PIC AS AN AVATAR BEFORE!! Good memory! :lol It was my second avatar. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: gagran on August 04, 2006, 03:06:55 PM Maybe I can get an answer to my question on this thread.
The Press Release for ATDW said that MOAM has been CERTIFIED TRIPLE PLATIUM. Is this Official? Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: clayMaine-iac on August 04, 2006, 03:43:45 PM Hi Susan! :wave
Here's the answer I just left on CM: Here's a link to a searchable database from the RIAA: RIAA.COM (http://www.riaa.com/gp/database/search_results.asp) MOAM is listed as Double Platinum there. My understanding is that MOAM is Triple Platinum, but the record label (RCA) has to "petition" the RIAA for the certification to become official. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 05, 2006, 09:54:09 AM Good morning AC, and everyone. :wave
Have a nice weekend eveybody. lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: flakenforaikeninFL on August 06, 2006, 12:14:32 PM Thanks AC for doing this once again.
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 06, 2006, 08:53:53 PM HELLO ALL!!!
I peeked at the ranking on Amazon and seen that ADTW was ranked #2 :yes Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 07, 2006, 03:49:25 AM HELLO ALL!!! BUT I WANT NUMBER ONE :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncyI peeked at the ranking on Amazon and seen that ADTW was ranked #2 :yes Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 07, 2006, 08:22:26 AM Good morning AC, and everyone.
Clay is back to number 1. Lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 07, 2006, 08:36:45 AM Good morning AC, and everyone. Clay is back to number 1. Lolita THANKS, LOLITA!!! SEE THERE, LORRAINE!! CLAY IS BACK AT #1 :bouncy AMAZON RANK: 8-7-06 1. ATDW: #1 Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lovinclay on August 07, 2006, 10:03:11 AM Thanks, AC, for keeping us up to date on rankings for ATDW!
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 07, 2006, 02:12:57 PM Posted by clayscience @ CH regarding pre-sale rankings for MOAM:
Quote I have an Excel spreadsheet of the Amazon rankings that I use to make graphs for Clayboard. Much of the first week isn't covered (was taken from Junglescan). But MOAM was hovering in the 1 and 2 position for the first two weeks. I do remember it being at #1 for much of the first week. I don't think this is much different. I do know some fans are waiting to place their orders. Date Time Rank 7/5/2003 17:12 1 7/11/2003 18:23 2 7/12/2003 14:02 1 7/13/2003 7:13 2 7/16/2003 22:17 1 7/17/2003 22:41 2 7/19/2003 11:18 3 7/19/2003 14:30 4 7/19/2003 18:59 3 7/20/2003 3:15 2 7/20/2003 7:36 3 7/20/2003 18:07 4 7/21/2003 6:34 6 7/21/2003 14:51 5 7/21/2003 18:55 8 7/21/2003 22:37 9 Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 07, 2006, 04:27:43 PM Good morning AC, and everyone. Clay is back to number 1. Lolita THANKS, LOLITA!!! SEE THERE, LORRAINE!! CLAY IS BACK AT #1 :bouncy AMAZON RANK: 8-7-06 1. ATDW: #1 Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 07, 2006, 08:17:25 PM Posted by hawtsouthernknight @ CV:
Quote I just got off the phone with Amazon. Wanted to make sure I didn't get charged the higher price on the copies of ATDW that I ordered on 8/2. The customer service lady was very helpful, changed the price on my order, then said she needed to check on the volume being ordered. This is what I heard, "Oh, my gosh! There have been 6,102 CD's ordered since August 1st. WOW! Most of those on the 2nd. I am surprised the site didn't crash. There are 1,722 scheduled for a September 19th shipping date from your distribution area. I sure hope we can get all those CD's shipped on time." Me too! And that # is only the beginning. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 08, 2006, 03:41:49 AM CLANDY - 6,000 DOESN'T SEEM A LOT TO ME. MAYBE I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND. :bduh :bduh :bduh
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: geraldine on August 08, 2006, 03:57:06 AM AC. IT'S SO EXCITING TO SEE CLAY AT #1 ON AMAMZON ONCE AGAIN. :clap THANK YOU FOR KEEPING US DATED!
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 08, 2006, 04:32:43 AM CLANDY - 6,000 DOESN'T SEEM A LOT TO ME. MAYBE I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND. :bduh :bduh :bduh HUGS RAINEY Rainey ~ I guess you have to think of it this way. This is only the amount sold from one place...Amazon...not B&N or anywhere else that has it for pre-sale. Plus that is only the first 4-5 days sales. He has a over 40 days until it is released and he hasn't even started his big media promotion yet! Once he gets on TV, radio, magazines, internet....he is going to sell a TON more. Not all his fans are internet fans like you and I and may not even know about the date yet...not until his promotion starts. Also, both this rep from Amazon and Clay were totally amazed at the amount that has been sold so far in just a few short days. Does that help? Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 08, 2006, 08:31:03 AM Good morning AC, and everyone. :wave
Thanks AC for everything that you do. be back later, lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 08, 2006, 03:21:48 PM CLANDY - 6,000 DOESN'T SEEM A LOT TO ME. MAYBE I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND. :bduh :bduh :bduh HUGS RAINEY Rainey ~ I guess you have to think of it this way. This is only the amount sold from one place...Amazon...not B&N or anywhere else that has it for pre-sale. Plus that is only the first 4-5 days sales. He has a over 40 days until it is released and he hasn't even started his big media promotion yet! Once he gets on TV, radio, magazines, internet....he is going to sell a TON more. Not all his fans are internet fans like you and I and may not even know about the date yet...not until his promotion starts. Also, both this rep from Amazon and Clay were totally amazed at the amount that has been sold so far in just a few short days. Does that help? Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 09, 2006, 05:24:51 AM AMAZON RANKING: 8-9-06
1. ATDW: #2 Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 09, 2006, 09:17:32 AM AMAZON RANKING: 8-9-06 :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy1. ATDW: #2 Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 09, 2006, 09:29:43 AM Good morning AC, and everyone. :wave
Number 2 is okay. He'll be up again in no time. I just realized that today I hit 100 posts. :purpbana :purpbana. That took three years. :roflmao Shame on me. later guys, lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 09, 2006, 11:50:37 AM Amazon.com
8/9/06 Quote Popular Pre-Orders: courtesy of demeter @ CVDue Aug 15th #13 Back to Basics Christina Aguilera Due Aug 22nd #151 Idlewild OutKast #205 Paris Paris Hilton Due Aug 29th #34 Modern Times Bob Dylan #186 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #180 Revelations Audioslave #207 B'day Beyoncé Due Sept 12th #75 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #152 Continuum John Mayer #196 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #2 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #6 From This Moment On Diana Krall #48 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #128 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #302 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #474 Sam's Town The Killers #2,175 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney Due Sept 26th No Rank Ruben Studdard Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 09, 2006, 01:02:34 PM Amazon.com THANKS CLANDY :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy JUST WHAT I NEEDED TO GET THROUGH THE LAST 30 MINUTES OF MY DAY :hugg8/9/06 Quote Popular Pre-Orders: courtesy of demeter @ CVDue Aug 15th #13 Back to Basics Christina Aguilera Due Aug 22nd #151 Idlewild OutKast #205 Paris Paris Hilton Due Aug 29th #34 Modern Times Bob Dylan #186 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #180 Revelations Audioslave #207 B'day Beyoncé Due Sept 12th #75 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #152 Continuum John Mayer #196 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #2 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #6 From This Moment On Diana Krall #48 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #128 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #302 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #474 Sam's Town The Killers #2,175 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney Due Sept 26th No Rank Ruben Studdard Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 09, 2006, 04:44:16 PM DEANNA: THANKS FOR THE PM!! IT IS INTERESTING THAT HIS TWO OLDER CD's ARE RANKING HIGHER WITH THE PRE-SALE OF THE NEW ONE...
AMAZON RANKINGS: 8-9-06 1. MOAM: #1,907 2. MCWL: #1,867 3. ATDW: #2 Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 09, 2006, 06:23:44 PM DEANNA: THANKS FOR THE PM!! IT IS INTERESTING THAT HIS TWO OLDER CD's ARE RANKING HIGHER WITH THE PRE-SALE OF THE NEW ONE... AC - ATDW IS STILL LOOKING GOOD AT NUMBER TWO :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncyAMAZON RANKINGS: 8-9-06 1. MOAM: #1,907 2. MCWL: #1,867 3. ATDW: #2 Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: geraldine on August 10, 2006, 03:32:01 AM AC,,THOSE NUMBERS LOOK SO GOOD! IF ATDW IS #1 NOW ON PRE-ORDER, WHO KNOWS HOW HIGH THEY WILL GO ONCE IT IS RELEASED ON SETP 19---WOW!
THANKS FOR KEEPING US INFORMED. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 10, 2006, 03:45:28 AM AC - KEEP ATDW GOING UP THAT CHART. OH THATS RIGHT NUMBER ONE IS THE HIGHEST. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 10, 2006, 06:38:15 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 8-10-06
1. ADTW: #2 2. MOAM: #1,144 3. MCWL: #2,035 Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 10, 2006, 06:38:23 AM Popular Pre-Orders 8/10/06:
Quote Due Aug 15th #7 Back to Basics Christina Aguilera Due Aug 22nd #84 Idlewild OutKast #180 Paris Paris Hilton Due Aug 29th #3 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #32 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #246 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #98 Revelations Audioslave #181 B'day Beyoncé Due Sept 12th #37 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #123 Continuum John Mayer #258 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #2 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #13 From This Moment On Diana Krall #346 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #1,600 Duchess Fergie #2,770 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney Due Sept 26 No Rank Ruben Studdard #58 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #129 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson ©demeter@CV Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 10, 2006, 08:18:59 AM AC, number two is still good. Thanks.
:purpbana :purpbana :purpbana lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 10, 2006, 10:27:27 AM AC, number two is still good. Thanks. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana I AM WITH YOU LOLITA :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana:purpbana :purpbana :purpbana lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: Prissy on August 10, 2006, 10:46:47 AM #2
We'll take that (for now)!! :wink :wheee Prissy Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ClayObsessed on August 10, 2006, 04:24:36 PM Good afternoon all.
I am finally up and out after a very bad summer cold. One of the bad effects of being out in public again is that now I am exposed to all those bugs. Oh well, it is worth it because I will be able to check on Clay's CD in real stores. I am really looking forward to moving them to the front of rows. Last week I went to Target to see if there were any MOAM CD's and if they could order for me. The answer was no CD's and no ordering allowed. I need to find some place else to buy besides Amazon. Our local B&N doesn't sell CD's. It is so exciting to see numbers again and especially to see Clay at # 1 where he belongs. Thanks to all who posted the info, shirl Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 11, 2006, 06:11:01 AM Hello All...
AMAZON RANKINGS: 8-11-06 1. ATDW: #2 2. MOAM: #1,523 3. MCWL: #2,157 Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 11, 2006, 06:42:15 AM AC - THANKS. GLAD TO SEE ATDW IS STILL NUMBER TWO. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: Helen from Minnesota on August 11, 2006, 06:47:58 AM Hi All,
TGIF Glad to see the numbers :lmao Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: clayMaine-iac on August 11, 2006, 07:33:05 AM Can't wait for the new single to be released!! Bring it on!!
Look at this: Quote Idol sales report: Debut singles + downloads USATODAYBLOG (http://blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/2006/08/idol_sales_repo.html#comments)As a follow-up to the update on the Season 5 finalists' download totals, I also wanted to find out how many downloads each Idol debut single had accumulated, so I could factor that in to the all-time standings and see how Taylor and Katharine were stacking up against their predecessors. I got 'em, thanks again to Nielsen SoundScan, so I've incorporated them into a chart that simply lists for each single total CD sales (possibly slightly out of date for the older ones), download sales and a total. Here goes: Rank Artist/Titles Sales + Downloads Sales Downloads 1. Clay/This Is the Night/Bridge Over T. Water 1.01 million 960,000 52,000 2. Kelly/A Moment Like This/Before Your Love 814,000 626,000 188,000 3. Ruben/Superstar/Flying Withoug Wings 759,000 747,000 32,000 4. Carrie/Inside Your Heaven/Independence Day 741,000 455,000 286,000 5. Taylor/Do I Make You Proud/Takin'...Streets 600,000 417,000 183,000 6. * Fantasia/I Believe/Summertime/Chain...Fools 501,000 405,000 96,000 7. Bo/Inside Your Heaven/Vehicle 426,000 346,000 80,000 8. * Diana/Dreams/Don't Cry Out Loud/I Believe 237,000 201,000 36,000 9. Katharine/My Destiny/Over the Rainbow 231,000 117,000 114,000 * Had three songs on CD single So we see Clay is still the champ, although for some reason he benefited less from the download revolution than did Kelly, even though Kelly's single came out even earlier in the pre-modern era. Taylor is going to have to sell a lot of singles to pass Carrie, and my take is that he won't make it. But Katharine should pass Diana next week to escape the Idol souvenir single cellar. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 11, 2006, 08:28:20 AM Amazon Popular Pre-Orders
8/11/06 Due Aug 15th #6 Back to Basics Christina Aguilera Due Aug 22nd #91 Idlewild OutKast #191 Paris Paris Hilton Due Aug 29th #5 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #44 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #173 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #106 Revelations Audioslave #155 B'day Beyoncé Due Sept 12th #31 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #212 Continuum John Mayer #390 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #2 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #15 From This Moment On Diana Krall #576 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #2,652 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #3,220 Duchess Fergie Due Sept 26 #57 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #146 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #53,243 Ruben Studdard Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 11, 2006, 08:56:13 AM AC, thanks for the numbers. :wave September 19 seems so far away. But for our Clay I'll wait. :roflmao
Have a good Friday everyone. lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 12, 2006, 08:12:08 AM Amazon Popular Pre-Orders
8/12/06 Due Aug 15th #2 Back to Basics Christina Aguilera Due Aug 22nd #85 Idlewild OutKast #266 Paris Paris Hilton Due Aug 29th #6 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #45 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #276 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #112 Revelations Audioslave #149 B'day Beyoncé Due Sept 12th #25 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #127 Continuum John Mayer #319 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #3 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #26 From This Moment On Diana Krall #399 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #1072 Duchess Fergie #1139 The Captain and the Kid Elton John #1,912 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney Due Sept 26 #101 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #135 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #78,831 The Return Ruben Studdard Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: mainer on August 12, 2006, 08:44:37 AM interesting -- I can understand Christina being second (although I realize those Amazon numbers change hourly) because her CD comes out in just three days -- but it's intriguing to compare Clay's 3rd place to Justin's 25th place, when Justin's CD drops earlier than Clay's. (I do understand that demographics, of whose fans are more likely to order from Amazon and whose are less likely to do so, can influence these comparisons -- but it sure is looking promising.)
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 12, 2006, 09:35:53 AM Hello everyone. :wave
Number 3 is good. This number will go up again soon as our Mr. Aiken starts appearing on tv. I can't wait. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Have a great weekend everyone. lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ClayObsessed on August 12, 2006, 04:15:05 PM It is all so exciting waiting for the release.
And even at # 3 , I think he is doing OK. This leaves us something to shoot for. Lets go out and promote until he is out there promoting himself. shirl Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: clayMaine-iac on August 13, 2006, 01:23:24 PM Here is some interesting information about Radio and Records (the site AC uses to track single airplay for us).
From Billboard's Chart Beat column: Quote RADIO & RECORDS Hi Fred, If what I've what I read is accurate, Billboard has acquired Radio & Records. If that is true, I'm curious to know if there will only be one chart in the future instead of the two current ones. I'm asking this because I'm a huge Carrie Underwood fan, and it was a little bittersweet for me to see that her single "Don't Forget to Remember Me" reached No. 1 on the Radio & Records chart but No. 2 on the Billboard chart. Would occurrences such as this be a thing of the past? Thanks for your insight. Gregg Nottingham Chicago, Illinois Dear Gregg, What you read is true. Our parent company, VNU, acquired Radio & Records and subsequently merged the 33-year-old publication with Billboard Radio Monitor. The first issue of the new Radio & Records is being published this week with a cover date of Aug. 11. The airplay charts that will appear in Radio & Records will be compiled from data supplied by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. R&R is now part of the Billboard Information Group, so while some charts will appear exclusively in R&R (just as many charts appeared exclusively in Billboard Radio Monitor), the charts that appear in both R&R and Billboard will be the same, including Hot Country Songs. BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/chat_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002985678) Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 13, 2006, 01:26:35 PM Amazon Popular Pre-orders
8/13/06 Due Aug 15th #2 Back to Basics Christina Aguilera Due Aug 22nd #96 Idlewild OutKast #122 Paris Paris Hilton Due Aug 29th #7 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #47 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #154 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #74 Revelations Audioslave #177 B'day Beyoncé Due Sept 12th #21 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #151 Continuum John Mayer #383 Face the Promise Bob Seger #794 The Captain and the Kid Elton John *** Due Sept 19th #4 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #27 From This Moment On Diana Krall #447 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #1976 Duchess Fergie #3,546 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #37,363 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney Due Sept 26 #70 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #136 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #14,360 The Return Ruben Studdard Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 13, 2006, 01:29:52 PM Here is some interesting information about Radio and Records (the site AC uses to track single airplay for us). From Billboard's Chart Beat column: Quote RADIO & RECORDS Hi Fred, If what I've what I read is accurate, Billboard has acquired Radio & Records. If that is true, I'm curious to know if there will only be one chart in the future instead of the two current ones. I'm asking this because I'm a huge Carrie Underwood fan, and it was a little bittersweet for me to see that her single "Don't Forget to Remember Me" reached No. 1 on the Radio & Records chart but No. 2 on the Billboard chart. Would occurrences such as this be a thing of the past? Thanks for your insight. Gregg Nottingham Chicago, Illinois Dear Gregg, What you read is true. Our parent company, VNU, acquired Radio & Records and subsequently merged the 33-year-old publication with Billboard Radio Monitor. The first issue of the new Radio & Records is being published this week with a cover date of Aug. 11. The airplay charts that will appear in Radio & Records will be compiled from data supplied by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. R&R is now part of the Billboard Information Group, so while some charts will appear exclusively in R&R (just as many charts appeared exclusively in Billboard Radio Monitor), the charts that appear in both R&R and Billboard will be the same, including Hot Country Songs. BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/chat_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002985678) DEANNA!!! THAT EXPLAINS WHY WHEN I WENT TO RADIO AND RECORDS THEY ONLY HAD THE TOP-3 SONGS IN EVERY FORMAT LISTED!!! :bang NOW, HOW ARE WE SUPPOSE TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON WITH AN ULTRA-SHORT CHART LIKE THAT! I DON'T LIKE BILLBOAD BUYING OUT RADIO AND RECORDS. BILLBOARD RANKED SONGS BY MAJOR RADIO STATIONS...R&R ALSO DID, but, THEY ALSO RANKED SONGS BY MEDIUM MARKET STATIONS AS WELL...MAKING R&R A FAVORITE CHART OF THE ARTISTS BECAUSE THEY WERE CHARTING EASILY ON R&R WHEN IT WAS TOUGH TO CHART ON BILLBOARD WITH THEIR STRICT CHART POLICIES. I'LL GO OVER AND READ R&R NOW. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 13, 2006, 01:39:57 PM OKAY!! OKAY!! WHAT A RELIEF!!! MY MINI-HEART ATTACK IS OVER!!!
I WENT OVER TO R&R AND DID SOME MORE EXPLORING THAT I DIDN'T DO ORIGINALLY TODAY AND FOUND THE DROP DOWN MENU WHERE I CAN STILL LOOK UP SONGS THAT ARE "MOST ADDED" OR "GOING FOR ADD's" AND CAN SEE THE WHOLE TOP-30 AC CHART!!! HERE'S THE LINK FOR THIS WEEK's CHART... R&R AC (http://www.radioandrecords.com/radiomonitor/charts/chart_selection.jsp?model.chartFormatGroupName=Top+40&model.chartFormatName=Adult+Contemporary&model.chartAccessName=&model.siteName=Radio+Monitor&model.chartName=Chart) WHILE THERE I LISTENED TO GEORGE STRAIT's NEW SINGLE, "GIVE IT AWAY". WOW...CAN'T WAIT FOR HIS NEW CD, TOO!! Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 13, 2006, 04:33:02 PM LOOKS LIKE ATDW DROPPED TO NUMBER #4. HOPEFULLY THAT WILL PICK UP AGAIN CLOSER TO THE CD RELEASE. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 13, 2006, 06:48:07 PM Quote LOOKS LIKE ATDW DROPPED TO NUMBER #4. HOPEFULLY THAT WILL PICK UP AGAIN CLOSER TO THE CD RELEASE. It will Lorraine. It will. :shappy Thanks AC for your hardwork. :wave lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 13, 2006, 06:59:39 PM LOLITA - I SURE HOPE SO. I THINK WE ONLY WANT THE BEST FOR OUR CLAY. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 14, 2006, 03:40:41 PM :wave
1, ATDW: #8 Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ClayObsessed on August 14, 2006, 04:57:09 PM Looks like it is time for us to get busy. I am ashamed to say that I still
haven't found the time to buy on Amazon. Hopefully there are others like me and we will bring the numbers back up where they belong. shirl Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ANGELA on August 14, 2006, 05:06:01 PM WHEN I SAW THAT ATDW WAS # 8 ON AMAZON I ENDED UP ORDERING 2--I JUST HAD TO HELP MY BOYFRIEND :bigsmile
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 14, 2006, 06:10:09 PM Thanks AC. :wave
I already placed my order a couple of weeks ago. For now, number 8 is not bad. I will be ordering more to give away, :purpbana but not now. I will wait until after the release of the CD. lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 15, 2006, 05:43:38 AM GOOD MORNING ALL...WELL, THE CD DROPPED TWO MORE SPOTS...IT IS NOW #10!! I SAW A THREAD ABOUT THE CD COVER?? IS THAT CD COVER FOR REAL OR IS WALMART DOT COM USING AN IMAGE LIFTED FROM A SITE SOMEWHERE???
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: Helen from Minnesota on August 15, 2006, 06:00:54 AM morning All :mornjava :coffeepot :mornjava :coffeepot :mornjava :coffeepot
Howi iseverone this beautiful Tues. Morning? Hope all of you have a wonderful day. Thanks for the news, I can only think it will be shooting back up to no. 1 soon. Jamma Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 15, 2006, 06:49:41 AM Jerry ~ I'm pretty sure that is the new CD cover and hopefully Amazon will get their page updated soon.
Regarding Clay being #10, considering he hasn't had ANY promotion yet aside from a few articles I don't think that is bad. You can compare his to the other preorders... Amazon Popular Pre-Orders 8/15/06 Due Aug 22nd #61 Idlewild OutKast #163 Paris Paris Hilton Due Aug 29th #7 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #39 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #156 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #114 B'day Beyoncé #141 Revelations Audioslave Due Sept 12th #18 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #177 Continuum John Mayer #298 Face the Promise Bob Seger #478 The Captain and the Kid Elton John *** Due Sept 19th #10 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #38 From This Moment On Diana Krall #272 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #881 Duchess Fergie #4,977 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #29,168 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney Due Sept 26 #86 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #128 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #38,633 The Return Ruben Studdard Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 15, 2006, 07:19:51 AM AC & CLANDY - THANKS FOR THOSE UPDATES. I SURE HOPE ONCE THE PROMOTION STARTS OUR HONEY WILL BACK UP TO WHERE HE BELONGS NUMBER #1. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: playingclay on August 15, 2006, 04:29:07 PM It looks really good for Clay to have the best selling CD the week that his CD comes out!! Being number one gets a lot of publicity, too. I hope that it remains number one the second week outselling Janet Jackson and Tony Bennett. :smile
Ruben's presales aren't looking very good. Hopefully he will do a bit better once his CD comes out. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 15, 2006, 04:42:47 PM PLAYINGCLAY - I SURE HOPE YOU ARE RIGHT. I GET SO NERVOUS AND ONLY WANT THE BEST TODAY, TOMORROW AND ALWAYS FOR OUR HONEY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: playingclay on August 15, 2006, 05:01:55 PM Me too, Rainey. I think that Diana Krull will be his stiffest competition for the Number one spot the week that his Cd comes out. AND if Clay's first week sales outsale Justin Timberlake and John Mayer first week sales from the week before as well as for the week of the 19th, I think it will be something that gets talked about in the entertainment world.
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 16, 2006, 03:45:49 AM Me too, Rainey. I think that Diana Krull will be his stiffest competition for the Number one spot the week that his Cd comes out. AND if Clay's first week sales outsale Justin Timberlake and John Mayer first week sales from the week before as well as for the week of the 19th, I think it will be something that gets talked about in the entertainment world. WELL LETS KEEP OUR FINGERS CROSSED AND SAY ALL THE PRAYERS POSSIBLE. THIS IS OUR CLAYS TIME TO SHINE AND WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR.HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 16, 2006, 07:19:39 AM HELLO ALL :wave
AMAZON RANKING: 8-16-06 ATDW: #8 {as of 10:20am} Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 16, 2006, 08:26:09 AM :thx Jerry for the info!
Amazon Popular Pre-Orders 8/16/06 Due Aug 22nd #45 Idlewild OutKast #85 Paris Paris Hilton Due Aug 29th #6 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #29 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #132 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #78 Revelations Audioslave #97 B'day Beyoncé Due Sept 12th #17 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #117 Continuum John Mayer #122 Face the Promise Bob Seger #642 The Captain and the Kid Elton John *** Due Sept 19th #8 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #46 From This Moment On Diana Krall #297 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #1,438 Duchess Fergie #2,902 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #10,127 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney Due Sept 26 #88 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #155 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #34,327 The Return Ruben Studdard Other Amazon rankings: MOAM #1,963 MCWL #2,716 LTS (hardback) #24,640 LTS (paperback) #91,253 LTS (Audio CD) #124,537 A Clay Aiken Christmas (DVD) #26,449 Current Top Ten: 1. Back to Basics ~ Christina Aguilera 2. Highway Companion ~ Tom Petty 3. St. Elsewhere ~ Gnarls Barkley 4. Taking The Long Way ~ Dixie Chicks 5. All the Roadrunning ~ Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris 6. Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) ~ Bob Dylan 7. The Open Door ~ Evanescence 8. A Thousand Different Ways ~ Clay Aiken 9. Stadium Arcadium ~ Red Hot Chili Peppers 10. American V: A Hundred Highways ~ Johnny Cash Also from notacanuck at CH: Quote According to Pause & Play, Ruben's album has been delayed a week to October 3. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 16, 2006, 10:31:14 AM :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
THANKS AC & CLANDY. I AM SURE AS THE TIME GETS CLOSER THINGS WILL SURELY PICK UP. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: playingclay on August 16, 2006, 11:30:33 AM Christina's CD just came out so it makes sense that it is number one.
The Dixie Chicks CD came out at the end of May so it is showing good legs. I hope that Clay's CD also has good legs and strong sales three months after release. Oops! Clay's Christmas DVD is doing better than Rueben's. :slick Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: clayMaine-iac on August 16, 2006, 04:47:40 PM I have moved that old Charting the Waters thread to the OUR FAVORITE THREADS (http://www.claymaniacs.com/forums/index.php/topic,6041.0.html) forum. We will be keeping that thread so members can check on the weekly sales of MOAM and MCWL at any time.
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 17, 2006, 05:32:16 AM :wave Hello all!! The CD is still ranked at #8 on Amazon!
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 17, 2006, 06:53:06 AM Hello everyone. :wave
I will take number 8 for now. That's not bad. lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 17, 2006, 06:59:51 AM :wave Hello all!! The CD is still ranked at #8 on Amazon! WELL I WOULD PREFER NUMBER 1, 2 OR 3 PLEASE. BUT LIKE LOLITA I WILL TAKE NUMBER 8. DO WE HAVE A CHOICE HERE. :lol :lol :lolHUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 17, 2006, 07:07:05 AM Amazon Popular Pre-Orders
8/17/06 Due Aug 22nd #38 Idlewild OutKast #99 Paris Paris Hilton Due Aug 29th #5 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #37 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #120 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #62 Revelations Audioslave #68 B'day Beyoncé Due Sept 12th #12 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #79 Continuum John Mayer #167 Face the Promise Bob Seger #436 The Captain and the Kid Elton John *** Due Sept 19th #8 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #50 From This Moment On Diana Krall #243 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #2,370 Duchess Fergie #5620 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #5700 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney Due Sept 26 #88 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #104 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson Due Oct 3rd #7 The Open Door Evanescence #362 Sam's Town The Killers #16,348 The Return Ruben Studdard Due Oct 10th #3,489 Still The Same...Great Rock Classics Of Our Time Rod Stewart *** Note: Elton John's CD release date was changed to Sept 12th by Amazon, however, it remains listed on EJ's site as Sept 19th. However, Ruben Studdard's release date has been moved up to October 3rd and Amazon does have that reflected. ****Note: Several major appearances/interviews yesterday for Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Fergie and Jesse McCartney. All ranks went down a bit, except JM, although he has been showing poorly for some time. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 17, 2006, 07:55:51 PM No Lorraine, we have no choice. Number 8 is still good. Even if he goes down(I hope not) a little; it is still good, after all we still have over a month to wait. So It's all good.
good night, everyone. :claydream lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 18, 2006, 05:45:33 AM :wave Hello Clandy; Lorraine; Lolita; and the others!!!
Current Amazon Ranking: ATDW: #7 Barry Manilow's "Greatest Songs of the Sixties" is ranked at #1,485 in Pre-Orders. It is due on October 31st Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 18, 2006, 08:05:41 AM Good morning Ac, Lorrainne and everynone. :wave
Number 7 is better than number 8. :purpbana. I'm taking it with a big smile. :bigsmile Thanks AC, for all your hardwork. lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 18, 2006, 12:22:23 PM :wave Hello Clandy; Lorraine; Lolita; and the others!!! ALRIGHT BACK TO NUMBER 7. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana HEY AC ARE YOU HINTING ON THAT BARY MANILOW CD :lol :lol I AM NOT BITING. NO MONEY EXCEPT FOR MY SWEETIE. :huggCurrent Amazon Ranking: ATDW: #7 Barry Manilow's "Greatest Songs of the Sixties" is ranked at #1,485 in Pre-Orders. It is due on October 31st Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 18, 2006, 06:27:21 PM :wave The CD is still ranked at #7 as of right now!
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: geraldine on August 19, 2006, 03:47:41 AM Hello Jerry. Still #7; well that is still good. Thank you for continuing to letting us know.
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 19, 2006, 04:27:35 AM :wave Hello Clandy; Lorraine; Lolita; and the others!!! ALRIGHT BACK TO NUMBER 7. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana HEY AC ARE YOU HINTING ON THAT BARY MANILOW CD :lol :lol I AM NOT BITING. NO MONEY EXCEPT FOR MY SWEETIE. :huggCurrent Amazon Ranking: ATDW: #7 Barry Manilow's "Greatest Songs of the Sixties" is ranked at #1,485 in Pre-Orders. It is due on October 31st :lol WELL, I DIDN'T SEE MANILOW LISTED IN THE UP-COMING PRE-ORDERS THAT CLANDY HAD LISTED SO I WENT AHEAD AND ON MY OWN LISTED THE MANILOW CD SINCE IT WILL ALSO HIT IN OCTOBER. WELL, OF COURSE, YOU ALL KNEW I WOULD DO THAT TOO. CROSS-PROMOTION. I EVEN SEE A LOT OF THE SAME BUYERS FOR BOTH ARTISTS IN THAT "CUSTOMERS WHO BOUGHT THIS ALSO BOUGHT..." SECTION. :smile HELLO CHARLENE AND LOLITA!! THE ATDW CD IS STILL RANKED AT #7. HOWEVER, SOMETHING WEIRD I NOTICED YESTERDAY...THE CD ISN'T LISTED IN THE MAIN PAGE WITH HIS OTHER CD's. NOW I HAVE TO CLICK THE NAME OF THE CD UP NEAR THE TOP OF THE PAGE. I DON'T KNOW WHY IT WAS MOVED FROM THE PAGE WHERE HIS OTHER CD's ARE LISTED. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 19, 2006, 05:45:40 AM :wave
Current Amazon Rankings 8/19/06 ATDW #7 MOAM #1,697 MCWL #4,114 LTS (hardback) #24,379 LTS (paperback) #74,568 LTS Audio CD #75,332 A Clay Aiken Christmas (DVD) #10,833 Current Top Ten: 1. Back to Basics ~ Christina Aguilera 2. Highway Companion ~ Tom Petty 3. St. Elsewhere ~ Gnarls Barkley 4. Taking The Long Way ~ Dixie Chicks 5. The Open Door ~ Evanescence 6. All the Roadrunning ~ Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris 7. A Thousand Different Ways ~ Clay Aiken 8. Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) ~ Bob Dylan 9. Eye To The Telescope ~ KT Tunstall 10. Stadium Arcadium ~ Red Hot Chili Peppers Popular Pre-Orders: Due Aug 22nd #38 Idlewild OutKast #121 Paris Paris Hilton Due Aug 29th #8 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #44 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #202 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #122 Revelations Audioslave #117 B'day Beyoncé Due Sept 12th #19 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #127 Continuum John Mayer #306 Face the Promise Bob Seger #551 The Captain and the Kid Elton John *** Due Sept 19th #7 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #39 From This Moment On Diana Krall #361 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #No Rank Dutchess (clean) Fergie #2,253 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #6,070 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney Due Sept 26 #111 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #178 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson Due Oct 3rd #5 The Open Door Evanescence #699 Sam's Town The Killers #43,673 The Return Ruben Studdard Due Oct 10th #9,382 Still The Same...Great Rock Classics Of Our Time Rod Stewart *** Note: Elton John's CD release date was changed to Sept 12th by Amazon, however, it remains listed on EJ's site as Sept 19th. However, Ruben Studdard's release date has been moved up to October 3rd and Amazon does have that reflected. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lolita on August 19, 2006, 09:53:51 AM Hello everyone. :wave
Thanks ILClay for all the information you provided for us. Number 7 is great, considering we still have a long way to go before September 19. Have a nice weekend everyone. lolita Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: playingclay on August 20, 2006, 11:16:12 PM Hey, I bought Barry Manilow's Greatest Hits of the 50's. I got to see him in concert once. I hope that his hip surgery will go ok.
Any idea what the record is for first week sales this year? Wouldn't it be cool if Clay had the best selling CD in first week sales this year? Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 21, 2006, 06:44:54 AM Amazon Popular Pre-Orders
8/21/06 Due Aug 22nd #21 Idlewild OutKast #80 Paris Paris Hilton Due Aug 29th #9 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #24 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #142 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #75 Revelations Audioslave #131 B'day Beyoncé Due Sept 12th #15 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #183 Continuum John Mayer #306 Face the Promise Bob Seger #508 The Captain and the Kid Elton John *** Due Sept 19th #10 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #38 From This Moment On Diana Krall #281 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #487 Dutchess Fergie #2,498 Dutchess (clean) Fergie #3,185 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #3,902 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #75,214 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #104 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #162 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson Due Oct 3rd #5 The Open Door Evanescence #352 Sam's Town The Killers #36,113 The Return Ruben Studdard Due Oct 10th #13,118 Still The Same...Great Rock Classics Of Our Time Rod Stewart *** Note: Elton John's CD release date was changed to Sept 12th by Amazon, however, it remains listed on EJ's site as Sept 19th. However, Ruben Studdard's release date has been moved up to October 3rd and Amazon does have that reflected. ************ Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 21, 2006, 12:10:20 PM CLANDY - THANKS FOR THE INFO. OOPS BACK DOWN TO NUMBER #10.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: clayMaine-iac on August 21, 2006, 03:34:19 PM Here's a list of some the of CDs being released on Sept 19:
Quote Clay Aiken, "A Thousand Different Ways" (RCA) Lloyd Banks, "Rotten Apple" (Interscope) Kenny Chesney, "Live Those Songs Again" (BNA) Chingy, "Hoodstar" (Capitol) Fergie, "London Bridge" (A&M) Elton John, "The Captain and the Kid" (Rocket/Island) Diana Krall, "From This Moment On" (Verve) Monica, "The Makings of Me" (J) Mos Def, "Tru3 Magic" (Geffen) Paulina Rubio, "Ananda" (Universal) Young Jeezy, title TBD (Def Jam) Kenny Chesney and Chingy should sell pretty well, but I still think Clay has a shot at coming in new 1 in sales. I imagine there are still quite a few Elton fans out there, too. It will be interesting to see where the sales numbers shake out. :wink Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 21, 2006, 04:31:56 PM Here's a list of some the of CDs being released on Sept 19: DEANNA - I AM ALREADY GETTING VERY NERVOUS AS THE DAYS GET CLOSER. I ONLY WANT THE BEST FOR MY HONEY AS WE ALL DO. HE IS NUMBER ONE IN OUR HEARTS AND WE WANT THE CHARTS TO CHOSE THAT.Quote Clay Aiken, "A Thousand Different Ways" (RCA) Lloyd Banks, "Rotten Apple" (Interscope) Kenny Chesney, "Live Those Songs Again" (BNA) Chingy, "Hoodstar" (Capitol) Fergie, "London Bridge" (A&M) Elton John, "The Captain and the Kid" (Rocket/Island) Diana Krall, "From This Moment On" (Verve) Monica, "The Makings of Me" (J) Mos Def, "Tru3 Magic" (Geffen) Paulina Rubio, "Ananda" (Universal) Young Jeezy, title TBD (Def Jam) Kenny Chesney and Chingy should sell pretty well, but I still think Clay has a shot at coming in new 1 in sales. I imagine there are still quite a few Elton fans out there, too. It will be interesting to see where the sales numbers shake out. :wink Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: clayMaine-iac on August 21, 2006, 05:41:57 PM Wow!! Take a look at this list:
BILLBOARD LIST FOR SEPT 19 RELEASES (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/releases/releases_display.jsp?sortBy=ARTIST&rollDate=4&x=11&y=7) Can somebody count how many CDs are being released on Sept 19 and let me know. :roflmao :roflmao Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: Marilyn on August 21, 2006, 05:51:53 PM Wow!! Take a look at this list: BILLBOARD LIST FOR SEPT 19 RELEASES (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/releases/releases_display.jsp?sortBy=ARTIST&rollDate=4&x=11&y=7) Can somebody count how many CDs are being released on Sept 19 and let me know. :roflmao :roflmao I DIDNT COUNT THEM, BUT I SORTED THEM BY GENRE- CLAYS IS LISTED 3RD IN THE ROCK GENRE- NOT EASY LISTENING!! BUT I ALSO SAW SOME CHILDRENS SONGS, AND SOME CHRISTMAS SONGS!! LOTS OF RAP, REGGAE, METAL, ETC. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: Boomer Aries on August 21, 2006, 06:35:35 PM Angela,
Thank you for keeping us updated on Clay's pre-release ranking! He's doing great!! I haven't ordered through Amazon yet but will do so in the near future. At our local Tower Records store there's a buy 4 and get 1 free offer on CDs and DVDs through the end of September. Hmmm...if I buy 3 of Clay's CDs and 1 of Diana Krall's I can get a 5th CD free. I guess I'll take advantage of this offer. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: playingclay on August 22, 2006, 01:18:02 AM Wow!!
That is a big list. Even more special if Clay is number one that week!! Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 22, 2006, 03:45:51 AM Wow!! I AM SO WITH YOU ON THAT. HE IS NUMBER ONE IN OUR HEARTS AND WE WANT THE BILLBOARDS TO SHOW THAT AS WELL. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbanaThat is a big list. Even more special if Clay is number one that week!! HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 22, 2006, 06:22:27 AM Wow!! Take a look at this list: BILLBOARD LIST FOR SEPT 19 RELEASES (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/releases/releases_display.jsp?sortBy=ARTIST&rollDate=4&x=11&y=7) Can somebody count how many CDs are being released on Sept 19 and let me know. :roflmao :roflmao :laugh I DIDN'T COUNT THEM BUT NEEDLESS TO SAY THERE ARE QUITE A BIT...A TON OF CD's BEING RELEASED!! HERE'S SOMETHING THAT'S KIND OF FUNNY, THOUGH. RAP CD's RARELY CHART HIGH ON THE BILLBOARD 200. THE SINGLES CHART HIGH ON THE HOT 100 BECAUSE RADIO PLAYS RAP MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE...I THINK A FEW OF THOSE RAP CD's WILL HIT THE LOWER PART OF THE BILLBOARD 200 BUT CHART HIGHER ON OTHER ALBUM CHARTS AND OTHERS WON'T CHART AT ALL. I HADN'T EVEN HEARD OF NEARLY HALF OF THE ARTISTS. ISN'T THEIR A HIP-HOP ALBUM CHART NOW OR WAS I SEEING THINGS? I SAW THAT CLAY WAS LISTED AS "ROCK". WELL, IN BILLBOARD's DEFINITION OF MUSIC FORMATS, CLAY is ROCK. EASY-LISTENING IS MORE OR LESS BROADWAY SHOW-TUNES NOW...ADULT-CONTEMPORARY IS THE UMBRELLA OF SOFT-ROCK NOW. OF COURSE ALL OF THAT IS OF MY OPINION, THOUGH. THE ONLY ONES WHO ARE OF REAL COMPETITION, AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED, ARE KENNY CHESNEY AND PERHAPS A SLEEPER, A CD THAT WASN'T PREDICTED TO BE BIG BUT TURNS OUT TO BE. PROBABLY TIMBERLAKE OF ALL PEOPLE. ATDW: #9- Amazon Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 22, 2006, 06:32:35 AM THAT DARN RADIO PLAY. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncyAC - THANKS FOR THAT INFO. I AM REALLY WORRIED FOR CLAY AND I ONLY WANT THE BEST FOR HIM. NUMBER ONE FOREVER. I KNOW IT IS ASKING A LOT. PLUS
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ACcountryFan on August 22, 2006, 06:43:28 AM LORRAINE: I WENT OVER TO BILLBOARD AND SAW THAT THE HIP-HOP ALBUM CHART IS BLENDED IN WITH R&B AND SO THOSE RAPPERS WILL MORE THAN LIKELY CHART HIGHER ON THEIR OWN FORMAT CHART AND NOT THE BILLBOARD 200. RAP, BELIEVE IT OR NOT, ISN'T A WIDELY POPULAR MUSIC FORM. IT'S GOT IT's FANS AND THEY'RE OF A CERTAIN AGE GROUP AND THEY RUN THE RADIO AS IF THAT's WHAT PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY WANT TO HEAR :rolleyes
Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 23, 2006, 05:06:28 AM AC - THANKS FOR THAT INFO. GOD I AM SO NERVOUS AND WANT EVERYONE TO LOVE OUR HONEYS NEW CD.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 23, 2006, 06:31:21 AM :mornjava Good morning!
Amazon Popular Pre-Orders 8/23/06 Due Aug 29th #5 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #37 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #128 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #60 B'day Beyoncé #88 Revelations Audioslave Due Sept 12th #No Rank FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake (lost it's rank on 8/22) #20 Continuum John Mayer #237 Face the Promise Bob Seger #369 The Captain and the Kid Elton John *** Due Sept 19th #9 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #11 From This Moment On Diana Krall #111 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #657 Dutchess Fergie #6,425 Dutchess (clean) Fergie #3,985 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #4,642 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #105,214 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #46 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #144 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson Due Oct 3rd #7 The Open Door Evanescence #96 Sam's Town The Killers *** Note: Elton John's CD release date was changed to Sept 12th by Amazon, however, it remains listed on EJ's site as Sept 19th. Ruben Studdard's cd has been delayed again to Oct 17th. His listing is now removed from this report Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 23, 2006, 05:02:39 PM CLANDY - NUMBER 9 SOUNDS PRETTY GOOD. I AM SURE THE CLOSER WE GET TO SEPTEMBER 19TH THINKS WILL START PICKING UP.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: Marilyn on August 24, 2006, 04:11:49 AM WONDER WHY THEY DELAYED RUBENS? HMMMMMMMM..
AND I WONDER HOW WELL HIS SINGLE IS DOING? Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: ILClaymate on August 24, 2006, 07:29:01 AM Marilyn ~ I don't know the reason for the delay but I'm curious also. I'll see if I can find any stats on his single.
Amazon Popular Pre-Orders 8/24/06 Due Aug 29th #6 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #22 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #78 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #54 B'day Beyoncé #66 Revelations Audioslave Due Sept 12th #14 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #18 Continuum John Mayer #198 Face the Promise Bob Seger #334 The Captain and the Kid Elton John *** Due Sept 19th #9 From This Moment On Diana Krall #10 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #118 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #602 Dutchess Fergie #11,757 Dutchess (clean) Fergie #2,413 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #2,985 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #36,923 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #46 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #146 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson Due Oct 3rd #8 The Open Door Evanescence #106 Sam's Town The Killers *** Note: Elton John's CD release date was changed to Sept 12th by Amazon, however, it remains listed on EJ's site as Sept 19th. Ruben Studdard's cd has been delayed again to Oct 17th. His listing is now removed from this report. Title: Re: Charting the Waters II--CD Sales Tracking Post by: lorraine on August 24, 2006, 08:03:32 AM JUST CHECKING IN ON MY HONEYS NUMBERS. AC MISS YOUR POSTS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on August 24, 2006, 10:14:44 AM Here are Ruben's recent single spins/ranking on Mediabase: (http://www.mediabase.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/Charts.asp?format=u2M)
"Change Me" Urban AC Rank: last week - 20 this week - 14 Spins: last week - 525 this week - 794 move - 269 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 24, 2006, 02:03:19 PM Quote AC MISS YOUR POSTS. Me too. :wink Clay is holding on to number 9. I think that's great considering all the (big names) competition. He will be back to number one, once the rest of the public start seeing him again. Has anyone heard of Ruben's new single? I haven't. Good day, everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 24, 2006, 04:06:26 PM 8-24-06; 7pm
ATDW: #8 Manilow: Greatest Songs of the Sixties: #312 Hello all! It seems to me that whoever is in charge of Ruben's single can't make up their minds. It's always, in my opinion, a disaster a lot of times if the people in charge have no clue in what they're doing and with mis-guided management it only translates into a confued buying public. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ClayObsessed on August 24, 2006, 05:54:24 PM Can hardly wait to see where he places on the charts, how long he stays
up there and who he beats out. shirl Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 25, 2006, 02:52:02 AM 1. ATDW: #9
2. MOAM: #3,048 Manilow- Greatest Songs of the Sixties: #544 Hello Shirl Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 25, 2006, 05:05:05 AM AC - GOOD MORNING AND I SEE CLAYS CD IS STILL HOLDING UNDER THE TEN SPOT. HAVE A GOOD ONE. NOT SURE ABOUT THE RUBEN TOTALS. IS THAT GOOD.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 25, 2006, 09:52:34 AM Hello AC and everyone. :wave
Clay is still on the top ten. That makes me happy. :purpbana :purpbana Have a nice weekend everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 25, 2006, 09:57:36 AM HELLO LOLITA; LORRAINE; AND CLANDY!!
TO ANYONE WHO IS A RUBEN FAN: HIS "CHANGE ME" SONG IS ALREADY IN THE R&R URBAN AC TOP-20 AT #16, WITH AN "AIRPOWER" AWARD MOST LIKELY GIVEN TO HIM BECAUSE OF THE STATS CLANDY POSTED...HERE'S THE R&R LINK TO THE URBAN AC CHART: URBAN AC (http://www.radioandrecords.com/radiomonitor/charts/chart_selection.jsp?model.chartFormatGroupName=R%26B&model.chartFormatName=Urban+AC&model.chartAccessName=&model.siteName=Radio+Monitor&model.chartName=Chart) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 26, 2006, 07:17:14 AM HELLO LOLITA; LORRAINE; AND CLANDY!! WELL ALL THAT SOUNDS GOOD FOR RUBEN, I THINK. SURE HOPE CLAY GETS THAT RADIO PLAY THIS TIME AS WELL.TO ANYONE WHO IS A RUBEN FAN: HIS "CHANGE ME" SONG IS ALREADY IN THE R&R URBAN AC TOP-20 AT #16, WITH AN "AIRPOWER" AWARD MOST LIKELY GIVEN TO HIM BECAUSE OF THE STATS CLANDY POSTED...HERE'S THE R&R LINK TO THE URBAN AC CHART: URBAN AC (http://www.radioandrecords.com/radiomonitor/charts/chart_selection.jsp?model.chartFormatGroupName=R%26B&model.chartFormatName=Urban+AC&model.chartAccessName=&model.siteName=Radio+Monitor&model.chartName=Chart) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 26, 2006, 08:08:20 AM 08/22/06 08/29/06 09/05/06 09/12/06 09/19/06 upcoming releases for 09/19/06 artist/label last major release 1st week sales U.S. OTC Aiken, Clay RCA 10/14/03 613,000 2,736,000 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Koch 10/29/02 82,000 429,000 Bratz Hip-O/Universal 04/11/06 12,000 40,000 Chingy Capitol 11/16/04 120,000 593,000 Chesney, Kenny SBMG Nashville 11/08/05 469,000 2,287,000 DJ Shadow Universal 06/04/02 25,000 160,500 Fergie Interscope no previous LP debut debut Indigo Girls Hollywood 02/17/04 34,000 175,000 Iglesias, Julio Columbia 11/04/03 2,800 89,000 Jeremiah Siri Music Group no previous LP debut debut John, Elton Interscope 11/15/05 72,000 331,000 Jane's Addiction Warner Bros. 07/22/03 110,500 412,000 Krall, Diana Verve 04/27/04 144,000 874,000 Kasabian RCA 03/08/05 10,000 94,000 Lupe Fiasco Atlantic no previous LP debut debut Lang, Johnny A&M 10/14/03 55,000 444,000 Master P Koch 09/20/05 1,700 12,000 Mushroomhead Megaforce 10/14/03 18,000 185,000 McCartney, Jesse Hollywood 09/28/04 21,000 1,282,000 New Found Glory Geffen 12/07/04 147,000 618,000 Natalie Universal Republic no previous LP debut debut Peterson, Gilles (various) Impulse n/a n/a n/a Rubio, Paulina Universal Music Latino 02/10/04 19,000 207,000 Shareefa Def Jam/IDJMG no previous LP debut debut I saw this at HDD. Very interesting. Hello AC, Lorrainne and everyone. :wave Have a great weekend guys. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: playingclay on August 26, 2006, 08:56:58 AM Very interesting Lolita. Our boy's previous first week sales blew everyone else's out of the water. :bigsmile :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ClayObsessed on August 26, 2006, 12:34:53 PM Hi everyone.
AC , I always love your take on things. And I am a fan of Rubens, at least I was and hope to be again if this albumn lives up to the Ruben I loved at first. I am hoping it will really be the return of the Velvet Teddy Bear. Of course he will never be able to hold a candle to CLAY, but then, no one can. shirl Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on August 26, 2006, 02:34:28 PM Lolita ~ thanks for posting the 9/19/06 comparison chart from HDD! Here is a screencap which is a little easier to read. Very interesting!
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8/26/06 Due Aug 29th #4 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #6 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #48 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #27 B'day Beyoncé #58 Revelations Audioslave Due Sept 12th #9 Continuum John Mayer #17 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #121 Face the Promise Bob Seger #433 The Captain and the Kid Elton John *** Due Sept 19th #10 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #not ranked From This Moment On Diana Krall #159 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #345 Dutchess Fergie #5,758 Dutchess (clean) Fergie #8,098 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #1,527 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #81,534 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #51 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #98 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson Due Oct 3rd #8 The Open Door Evanescence #83 Sam's Town The Killers *** Note: Elton John's CD release date was changed to Sept 12th by Amazon, however, it remains listed on EJ's site as Sept 19th. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 26, 2006, 04:26:41 PM CLANDY - THANKS I GUESS #10 ISN'T TOO BAD. I AM SITTING HERE LISTENING TO "WITHOUT YOU" GOD I HAVE MISSED THAT MAN SO MUCH.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 27, 2006, 05:04:43 AM Thanks Clandy for the update. I agree with Lorraine; #10 isn't too bad. I do the same thing Lorraine; listen to a song from ATDW, just waiting for the cd! Soon that beautiful voice will grace all of our homes.
It will be interesting to see the numbers once the release date is here :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 27, 2006, 05:49:27 AM Thanks Clandy for the update. I agree with Lorraine; #10 isn't too bad. I do the same thing Lorraine; listen to a song from ATDW, just waiting for the cd! Soon that beautiful voice will grace all of our homes. I AM PRAYING SO HARD THAT OUR HONEYS CD DOES SO WELL.It will be interesting to see the numbers once the release date is here :clap HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 27, 2006, 11:24:30 AM :wave As of now, 2:25pm, ATDW is ranked #7 on Amazon :bouncy
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: playingclay on August 27, 2006, 11:54:14 AM Number 7!!! :cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on August 27, 2006, 01:06:44 PM :wave As of now, 2:25pm, ATDW is ranked #7 on Amazon :bouncy :purpbana :purpbana :bouncy :bouncy :shappy :shappy :shappy :purpbana :purpbana :bouncy :bouncy :shappy :shappy :shappy :purpbana :purpbana :bouncy :bouncy :shappy :shappy :shappy Sometimes words are not enough THANKS AC :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: flakenforaikeninFL on August 27, 2006, 01:27:27 PM :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 27, 2006, 03:30:04 PM :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... CAN I JOIN IN :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbanaHUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ClayObsessed on August 27, 2006, 03:35:55 PM :wave As of now, 2:25pm, ATDW is ranked #7 on Amazon :bouncy I finally got around to ordering my CD's on Amazon. Do you think that had any thing to do with # 7? Probably not, oh well. Talked to my neighbor today about picking up his CD during the first week. She asked me to remind her and she would do it. shirl Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 27, 2006, 08:30:25 PM Good evening everyone. :wave
Nice to see number 7 today, I hope it stays. Thanks, lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 28, 2006, 05:05:18 AM Hello Lorraine; Shirl; Lolita; Charlene....
ATDW: #12 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 28, 2006, 07:14:10 AM Hello AC; Lorraine, Charlene, Shirl, and everyone.
Number 12. I have no choice but to take that for now. It will go up again before this day is over. Thanks AC. have a nice day, everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 28, 2006, 08:22:03 AM Hello Lorraine; Shirl; Lolita; Charlene.... :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang I KNOW IT ISN'T YOUR FAULT MY FRIEND.ATDW: #12 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on August 28, 2006, 09:40:44 AM :wave
Amazon Popular Pre-Orders 8/28/06 Due Aug 29th #2 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #3 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #47 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #40 Revelations Audioslave #42 B'day Beyoncé Due Sept 12th #10 Continuum John Mayer #17 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #131 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #12 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #228 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #395 The Captain and the Kid Elton John *** #657 Dutchess Fergie #1,639 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #3,053 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #15,096 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #53 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #130 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson Due Oct 3rd #7 The Open Door Evanescence #140 Sam's Town The Killers *** Note: Elton John's CD release date was finally changed to Sept 19th by Amazon. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 28, 2006, 09:55:49 AM wow, Bob Dylan sure is popular. I've never heard of him (sorry). Is he a country singer?
I hope Clay's number doesn't go down any further. I'm starting to worry. I just love him so, and I want him to do well. See you guys, lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: playingclay on August 28, 2006, 10:07:45 AM Bob Dylan has been around since the 60's. He has an unique voice but he has written some great songs.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on August 28, 2006, 10:18:23 AM Lolita ~ Bob Dylan has been around a long time and has sung many different genres of music. To learn more about him CLICK HERE (http://www.pbs.org/americanrootsmusic/pbs_arm_saa_bobdylan.html). His albums drop tomorrow so that is why they are at the top. Christina A's and others have jumped up the day before their release also. Looking at the list though Clay is still alot higher than some of the big name artists with albums on pre-order. I think he is doing great without much promotion yet. Once the single, Without You, is release to radio adds (which will probably be soon) that will help him keep his ranking or make it higher. Plus he should be coming back from his vacation this week so he may have some things planned. :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 28, 2006, 01:45:20 PM Quote Lolita ~ Bob Dylan has been around a long time and has sung many different genres of music. To learn more about him CLICK HERE. His albums drop tomorrow so that is why they are at the top. Christina A's and others have jumped up the day before their release also. Looking at the list though Clay is still alot higher than some of the big name artists with albums on pre-order. I think he is doing great without much promotion yet. Once the single, Without You, is release to radio adds (which will probably be soon) that will help him keep his ranking or make it higher. Plus he should be coming back from his vacation this week so he may have some things planned. Thanks Clandy. You sure know how to make us feel better. :clap I checked Bob Dylan's website you have provided. So he covers most genres of American music. I have heard of "Hey Mister Tambourine Man," but didn't really cared who sung it. Have a great Monday, everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 28, 2006, 02:24:44 PM :wave
Lolita: I missed out on the Dylan conversation. Anyway, he's basically a songwriter as you found out on that link. Also known to play a harmonica, too. In pop music there was a phase in which some call the protest era where songs were written about topical matter...and this era is associated with the mid-late '60s and early '70s. Being a nostalgia nut, i like reading about the artists and listening to the songs of that era along side other forms of music. I basically like country in general but am also a fan of pop and bluegrass as well. I don't listen to rock, rap, heavy metal, R&B, or anything like that, though. I like classic R&B and early rock music, though. Anyway, as was pointed out, Dylan has a unique singing voice but by and large is mostly regarded as a songwriter. ATDW: #12; 5:20pm Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 28, 2006, 04:35:53 PM :wave CAN YOU PUSH THAT UP A LITTLE. :pleaseLolita: I missed out on the Dylan conversation. Anyway, he's basically a songwriter as you found out on that link. Also known to play a harmonica, too. In pop music there was a phase in which some call the protest era where songs were written about topical matter...and this era is associated with the mid-late '60s and early '70s. Being a nostalgia nut, i like reading about the artists and listening to the songs of that era along side other forms of music. I basically like country in general but am also a fan of pop and bluegrass as well. I don't listen to rock, rap, heavy metal, R&B, or anything like that, though. I like classic R&B and early rock music, though. Anyway, as was pointed out, Dylan has a unique singing voice but by and large is mostly regarded as a songwriter. ATDW: #12; 5:20pm Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 28, 2006, 05:24:58 PM Quote Lolita: I missed out on the Dylan conversation. Anyway, he's basically a songwriter as you found out on that link. Also known to play a harmonica, too. In pop music there was a phase in which some call the protest era where songs were written about topical matter...and this era is associated with the mid-late '60s and early '70s. Being a nostalgia nut, i like reading about the artists and listening to the songs of that era along side other forms of music. I basically like country in general but am also a fan of pop and bluegrass as well. I don't listen to rock, rap, heavy metal, R&B, or anything like that, though. I like classic R&B and early rock music, though. Anyway, as was pointed out, Dylan has a unique singing voice but by and large is mostly regarded as a songwriter. ATDW: #12; 5:20pm Hello AC, I find Bob Dylan’s history very interesting. You mentioned that he mainly writes songs and has a unique singing voice, perhaps I will buy his album one of these days. AC, you amaze me. You are so young and yet you have so much knowledge about so many things. I do not have a clue about music. Sure, I have enjoyed many artists (Barbara S. Celine D. Leann R., and many more) but I have never followed anyone until Clay comes along. Thanks to this site, I am learning more each and everyday. I don't listen to rap, rock and heavy metals either. AC, I'm not very young nor very old. My son (an only child) will be turning twenty in December. I have mentioned that I know nothing about music. So, what is the difference between R&B and classic R&B? When clay sang bluegrass for his grandfather, that was the very first time I've heard of bluegrass. I love it. Lorraine, like you, I want Clay's CD to move up too. And it will. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 29, 2006, 05:38:01 AM Hello AC, -----------------------------------------------------I find Bob Dylan’s history very interesting. You mentioned that he mainly writes songs and has a unique singing voice, perhaps I will buy his album one of these days. AC, you amaze me. You are so young and yet you have so much knowledge about so many things. I do not have a clue about music. Sure, I have enjoyed many artists (Barbara S. Celine D. Leann R., and many more) but I have never followed anyone until Clay comes along. Thanks to this site, I am learning more each and everyday. I don't listen to rap, rock and heavy metals either. AC, I'm not very young nor very old. My son (an only child) will be turning twenty in December. I have mentioned that I know nothing about music. So, what is the difference between R&B and classic R&B? When clay sang bluegrass for his grandfather, that was the very first time I've heard of bluegrass. I love it. :wave Hello Lolita! I love Bluegrass...NPR plays it a lot. That's short for National Public Radio. It's a form of country music but more mountain-style. It's commonly called "high lonesome sound" because a good Bluegrass singer can wail and moan and hit high notes in addition to fast-paced bango and fiddle playing. Bill Monroe is the Father of Bluegrass. He passed away a few years ago. He was in his 90's. Your other question...R&B and classic R&B...well, classic R&B had a catchy rhythm to it. Contemporary R&B is often blended in with rap music and also hip-hop...where as classic R&B was simply blues singers that sang with a rhythm instead of straight Blues singing like BB King and that bunch. In other words, in my opinion, classic R&B was basically commercialized blues music. Speaking of Bob Dylan...here is a You Tube clip of him performing and you will see that harmonica he wears around his neck and hear his voice singing one of his songs... Click the name "DYLAN" below: DYLAN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYanYELGol4) Lorraine: the CD pushed up one...it's resting at #11 as of 8:30 this morning. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on August 29, 2006, 07:07:02 AM Amazon Popular Pre-Orders
8/29/06 Due Aug 29th #2 Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) Bob Dylan #4 Modern Times Bob Dylan (audio cd) #50 A Public Affair Jessica Simpson Due Sept 5th #40 B'day Beyoncé #46 Revelations Audioslave Due Sept 12th #10 Continuum John Mayer #18 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #190 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #11 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken No Rank From This Moment On Diana Krall #308 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #406 The Captain and the Kid Elton John *** #466 Dutchess Fergie #2,613 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #5,207 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #28,657 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #92 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #108 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson Due Oct 3rd #8 The Open Door Evanescence #140 Sam's Town The Killers Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 29, 2006, 09:30:34 AM Hello everyone and good morning.:wave
Well, number eleven is better than twelve, so yes I'll take it for now. :bigsmile Thanks, lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 29, 2006, 03:44:56 PM WHAT HAPPENED TO NUMBER 10. SURE HOPE AS THE DATE GETS CLOSER THAT NUMBER WILL GET BETTER AND BETTER.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 30, 2006, 05:39:40 AM STOPPED IN TO CHECK ON THE NUMERS. #11 IS NOT TOO BAD CONSIDERING IT IS A PRE-ORDER. I AM ANXIOUSLY WAITING TO SEE THE NUMBERS AFTER THE RELEASE DATE! IT WILL BE BETTER LORRAINE.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 30, 2006, 08:22:01 AM STOPPED IN TO CHECK ON THE NUMERS. #11 IS NOT TOO BAD CONSIDERING IT IS A PRE-ORDER. I AM ANXIOUSLY WAITING TO SEE THE NUMBERS AFTER THE RELEASE DATE! IT WILL BE BETTER LORRAINE. I SURE HOPE SO GERALDINE.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on August 30, 2006, 08:38:27 AM Since Jerry's afraid of what Lorraine may do to him for the current #'s, I'll protect him and be the bad guy! :giggle
Wednesday August 30th Current Amazon Rankings: ATDW #16 MCWL #568 MOAM #2,001 LTS (hardback) #132,169 LTS (paperback) #61,975 LTS Audio CD #254,368 A Clay Aiken Christmas (DVD) #16,752 Current Top Ten: 1. Modern Times ~ Bob Dylan (audio cd) 2. Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) ~ Bob Dylan 3. Back to Basics ~ Christina Aguilera 4. Till the Sun Turns Black ~ Ray LaMontagne 5. Highway Companion ~ Tom Petty 6. Continuum ~ John Mayer 7. Danity Kane ~ Danity Kane 8. Taking The Long Way ~ Dixie Chicks 9. Game Theory ~ The Roots 10. St. Elsewhere ~ Gnarls Barkley 16. A Thousand Different Ways ~ Clay Aiken Popular Pre-Orders: Due Sept 5th #37 B'day Beyoncé #49 Revelations Audioslave Due Sept 12th #6 Continuum John Mayer #12 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #109 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #16 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken No Rank From This Moment On Diana Krall #141 The Captain and the Kid Elton John #144 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #405 Dutchess Fergie #714 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #2,547 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #54,429 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #65 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #89 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson Due Oct 3rd #13 The Open Door Evanescence #70 Sam's Town The Killers NOTES: At #16, ATDW is at its lowest since it first became available for pre-order. But, WOW, look at MCWL! What a nice jump! JT has moved ahead of Clay's ATDW for the first time. Elton John and Kenny Chesney both had huge jumps. stats courtesy of demeter@CV Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 30, 2006, 09:25:44 AM Quote Hello Lolita! I love Bluegrass...NPR plays it a lot. That's short for National Public Radio. It's a form of country music but more mountain-style. It's commonly called "high lonesome sound" because a good Bluegrass singer can wail and moan and hit high notes in addition to fast-paced bango and fiddle playing. Bill Monroe is the Father of Bluegrass. He passed away a few years ago. He was in his 90's. Your other question...R&B and classic R&B...well, classic R&B had a catchy rhythm to it. Contemporary R&B is often blended in with rap music and also hip-hop...where as classic R&B was simply blues singers that sang with a rhythm instead of straight Blues singing like BB King and that bunch. In other words, in my opinion, classic R&B was basically commercialized blues music. Speaking of Bob Dylan...here is a You Tube clip of him performing and you will see that harmonica he wears around his neck and hear his voice singing one of his songs... Click the name "DYLAN" below: DYLAN AC, I love your definition of a good Bluegrass singer. :clap Yesterday, I decided to check out Bob Dylan at Amazon. Since his got two Cd's out, It wasn't hard to find him. Lucky me, Amazon had a featured clip of Mr. Dylan in action. He seems older than his actual age on the video. I also check the "you tube videos," and yes you couldn't miss the harmonica around his neck even if you tried. :smile I love Blowing in the wind but I believe I heard it from the late John Denver. I might be wrong. :lol Now I know the difference between R&B and classic R&B (I think). Thanks AC for educating me of the difference music genres. :wink I love the song "What a wonderful world." I went and got the CD by BB King. But I only like one song (WAWW) in the whole CD. One of these days I will be looking for a good Bluegrass singer. ATDW is number 16. How can that be? :bang I know we still have three weeks to go but I still worry. I read in this board and some other board that a single is out. I hope radio stations start playing Clay's single as soon as possible. Have a great day everyone. :purpbana :purpbana Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 30, 2006, 09:28:04 AM Since Jerry's afraid of what Lorraine may do to him for the current #'s, I'll protect him and be the bad guy! :giggle DARN IT :bang :bang :bang CLANDY ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE ME FEEL BETTER WITH MCWL. IT AIN'T WORKING BUT I LOVE YOU ANYWAY. :huggWednesday August 30th Current Amazon Rankings: ATDW #16 MCWL #568 MOAM #2,001 LTS (hardback) #132,169 LTS (paperback) #61,975 LTS Audio CD #254,368 A Clay Aiken Christmas (DVD) #16,752 Current Top Ten: 1. Modern Times ~ Bob Dylan (audio cd) 2. Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD) ~ Bob Dylan 3. Back to Basics ~ Christina Aguilera 4. Till the Sun Turns Black ~ Ray LaMontagne 5. Highway Companion ~ Tom Petty 6. Continuum ~ John Mayer 7. Danity Kane ~ Danity Kane 8. Taking The Long Way ~ Dixie Chicks 9. Game Theory ~ The Roots 10. St. Elsewhere ~ Gnarls Barkley 16. A Thousand Different Ways ~ Clay Aiken Popular Pre-Orders: Due Sept 5th #37 B'day Beyoncé #49 Revelations Audioslave Due Sept 12th #6 Continuum John Mayer #12 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #109 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #16 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken No Rank From This Moment On Diana Krall #141 The Captain and the Kid Elton John #144 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #405 Dutchess Fergie #714 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #2,547 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #54,429 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #65 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #89 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson Due Oct 3rd #13 The Open Door Evanescence #70 Sam's Town The Killers NOTES: At #16, ATDW is at its lowest since it first became available for pre-order. But, WOW, look at MCWL! What a nice jump! JT has moved ahead of Clay's ATDW for the first time. Elton John and Kenny Chesney both had huge jumps. stats courtesy of demeter@CV Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 30, 2006, 09:35:39 AM Quote Since Jerry's afraid of what Lorraine may do to him for the current #'s, I'll protect him and be the bad guy! Clandy, you are funny. :lol I don't need coffee after reading your post. I'm sure Jerry will thank you for protecting him. :lol :lol A big part of me really believes that Clay's number will shoot up in the first or second week of September. Keep thinking positive. :naughty Keep thinking positive. :naughty Have a good day, everyone. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on August 30, 2006, 09:36:17 AM Bob Dylan actually wrote Blowin in the Wind in 1962. My favorite version is by Joan Baez. It's been covered by a lot of people.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 30, 2006, 06:20:19 PM Quote Bob Dylan actually wrote Blowin in the Wind in 1962. My favorite version is by Joan Baez. It's been covered by a lot of people. Hello KSChristtian4Clay. :wave Thanks for that information. I didn't have a clue who wrote that song but I know I love it. You mentioned another artist ( Joan Baez)covering it but I'm not gonna ask anymore question :lol I feel stupid already. :roflmao Thanks and goodnight. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 31, 2006, 03:37:55 AM AC & CLANDY - NOW I WANT SOME GOOD NUMBERS TODAY. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
WON'T BE BACK UNTIL LATER THIS EVENING. SURPRISE ME. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on August 31, 2006, 11:40:08 AM Quote AC & CLANDY - NOW I WANT SOME GOOD NUMBERS TODAY. WON'T BE BACK UNTIL LATER THIS EVENING. SURPRISE ME. Hello Lorraine. :wave He is up. Number 13 right now (11:47 am). I hope he stays there or better yet goes up to number one :smile Talk to you later guys, lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on August 31, 2006, 12:43:10 PM Jerry ~ where are you?? :para Are you making me be the bad guy again?? :giggle Nah, its not THAT bad! And hey, there were 2 spins of Without You yesterday! Now you better start your tabulating cause I'm not doin' your work! :naughty :shappy
Amazon Popular Pre-Orders 8/31/06 Due Sept 5th #25 B'day Beyoncé #26 Revelations Audioslave Due Sept 12th #6 Continuum John Mayer #18 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #103 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #15 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken ~ this is earlier than Lolita's #13 report! #54 From This Moment On Diana Krall #84 The Captain and the Kid Elton John #127 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #219 Dutchess Fergie #459 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #1,477 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #46,835 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #49 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #102 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #7,741 Gallery Mario Vazquez Due Oct 3rd #7 The Open Door Evanescence #90 Sam's Town The Killers Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 31, 2006, 12:49:46 PM CLANDY - OKAY I SAW THE DAMAGE. I HOPE IN MY HEART THINGS DO SO WELL FOR OUR CLAY. WE ONLY WANT THE BEST FOR HIM.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 31, 2006, 04:45:29 PM :lol CLANDY: I WAS AT BILLBOARD AND AT RADIO AND RECORDS MOST OF THE MORNING. I COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING ON "WITHOUT YOU" ANYWHERE. WHEN I GO TO RADIO AND RECORDS, THE FIRST THING I DO IS CHECK THE AC CHARTS OF COURSE TO SEE WHAT's HAPPENING. NOT MUCH TODAY. THURSDAY's AS WE KNOW ARE THE DAY WHEN THE NEW CHARTS ARE PUBLISHED AND PUT ON-LINE. A SINGLE HAS TO GET 6 OR MORE PLAYS BEFORE THE CHARTS START TO REPORT ON IT, AT LEAST THAT IS HOW I TOOK IT...I AM ALWAYS READING THE NEWS PAGES ON THE CHART SITES AS WELL.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 31, 2006, 04:49:14 PM AC - JUST CHECKING ON ANY UPDATES. I REALLY HOPE OUR HONEYS CD SELLS LIKE HOT CAKES.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on August 31, 2006, 07:41:06 PM :lol CLANDY: I WAS AT BILLBOARD AND AT RADIO AND RECORDS MOST OF THE MORNING. I COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING ON "WITHOUT YOU" ANYWHERE. WHEN I GO TO RADIO AND RECORDS, THE FIRST THING I DO IS CHECK THE AC CHARTS OF COURSE TO SEE WHAT's HAPPENING. NOT MUCH TODAY. THURSDAY's AS WE KNOW ARE THE DAY WHEN THE NEW CHARTS ARE PUBLISHED AND PUT ON-LINE. A SINGLE HAS TO GET 6 OR MORE PLAYS BEFORE THE CHARTS START TO REPORT ON IT, AT LEAST THAT IS HOW I TOOK IT...I AM ALWAYS READING THE NEWS PAGES ON THE CHART SITES AS WELL. Hey Jerry! Thanks for explaining all that. I don't know how all that works...glad someone does! The reports I got was from Mediabase. Do you know anything about Mediabase or do you report from there? (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/clandy/we083006.jpg) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 01, 2006, 05:06:59 AM AC OR CLANDY - OKAY I READY TO SEE THOSE NUMBERS. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana WILL CHECK BACK.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 01, 2006, 06:31:07 AM Hello everyone. :wave
Number 16. :bang I won't say anymore. be back later. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 01, 2006, 06:41:23 AM :lol CLANDY: I WAS AT BILLBOARD AND AT RADIO AND RECORDS MOST OF THE MORNING. I COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING ON "WITHOUT YOU" ANYWHERE. WHEN I GO TO RADIO AND RECORDS, THE FIRST THING I DO IS CHECK THE AC CHARTS OF COURSE TO SEE WHAT's HAPPENING. NOT MUCH TODAY. THURSDAY's AS WE KNOW ARE THE DAY WHEN THE NEW CHARTS ARE PUBLISHED AND PUT ON-LINE. A SINGLE HAS TO GET 6 OR MORE PLAYS BEFORE THE CHARTS START TO REPORT ON IT, AT LEAST THAT IS HOW I TOOK IT...I AM ALWAYS READING THE NEWS PAGES ON THE CHART SITES AS WELL. Hey Jerry! Thanks for explaining all that. I don't know how all that works...glad someone does! The reports I got was from Mediabase. Do you know anything about Mediabase or do you report from there? (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/clandy/we083006.jpg) Clandy: I have never reported from MediaBase. I've heard of it, though. I take it MediaBase is the information radio looks at when determining what songs to add quicker than others and which songs to play with?!? Lorraine: :wave As you see, as of now, ATDW is #16. Lolita: I was just over there and saw it at #16 :shocking Well, this could also be a good sign...on the Billboard album charts i'd like to see the new CD remain charted for a longer run than MOAM. There is a downside of a quick hit...they fall just as quick because all the momentum and excitement couldn't be sustained over a period of MONTHS!! Most successful albums chart for 3-4 months. Some CDs even chart for a year or more as we know. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 01, 2006, 09:51:42 AM Quote Lolita: I was just over there and saw it at #16 Well, this could also be a good sign...on the Billboard album charts i'd like to see the new CD remain charted for a longer run than MOAM. There is a downside of a quick hit...they fall just as quick because all the momentum and excitement couldn't be sustained over a period of MONTHS!! Most successful albums chart for 3-4 months. Some CDs even chart for a year or more as we know. Hello AC and everyone. :wave Like you, I also want this CD to have a longer run. Since you know more about charts and everything else, I will just wait and not complain. :bigsmile Be back later. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ClayObsessed on September 01, 2006, 02:23:52 PM Hi all.
The numbers don't look so wonderful to me either, but as I read, perhaps that means a longer run may be in the offing. And as soon as he starts appearing on TV we will see those numbers absolutely skyrocket. For anyone interested in Josh Gracin, I just posted about a very nice and informative article in the magazine thread. shirl Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: playingclay on September 01, 2006, 05:00:20 PM What I like to see in the chart is that the closest one to Clay on September 19 is Diana Krull coming in on number 54. I want Clay to be number one that week!!!!!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 01, 2006, 05:12:31 PM AC - WELL ALL WE CAN DO IS HOPE AS THE DATE GETS CLOSER THAT THOSE NUMBERS PICK UP.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 02, 2006, 09:59:52 AM Quote What I like to see in the chart is that the closest one to Clay on September 19 is Diana Krull coming in on number 54. I want Clay to be number one that week!!!!! Playingclay, Diana Krull is big (I think) but I really believe we can get Clay to number one that week. As of now, ATDW remains 16 at Amazon. Last night it went down to 19. Have a safe Labor Day weekend, everyone. :wave Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 02, 2006, 12:59:12 PM :wave Hey all! From Mediabase as of 9/1/06, Without You has had 7 spins and played on 3 stations!! :bouncy We've only just begun! Also, Amazon has discounted ATDW again....it's now at $9.72!
Amazon Popular Pre-Orders 9/2/06 Due Sept 5th #14 B'day Beyoncé #20 Revelations Audioslave Due Sept 12th #6 Continuum John Mayer #11 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #72 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #16 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #22 From This Moment On Diana Krall #68 The Captain and the Kid Elton John #114 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #127 Dutchess Fergie #274 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #1,093 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #85,764 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #52 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #75 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #9,486 Gallery Mario Vazquez Due Oct 3rd #9 The Open Door Evanescence #65 Sam's Town The Killers Note: September 19th is tightening up a bit with Diana Krall, Elton John, Fergie and Kenny Chesney closing the gap considerably the past few days. Clay continues to hold a fairly solid position at #16. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 02, 2006, 02:30:30 PM Quote Hey all! From Mediabase as of 9/1/06, Without You has had 7 spins and played on 3 stations!! We've only just begun! Also, Amazon has discounted ATDW again....it's now at $9.72! Wow, 7 spins. That's great. As of 2:30 ATDW is up to 13. :purpbana :purpbana lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 03, 2006, 06:35:01 AM Hello all!! As of now, ATDW is ranked at #7 on Amazon!!! Thanks for the update on the WITHOUT YOU airplay!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 03, 2006, 06:55:26 AM Hello all!! As of now, ATDW is ranked at #7 on Amazon!!! Thanks for the update on the WITHOUT YOU airplay! :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbanaGREAT NEWS TO WAKE UP TO. THANKS AC AND CLANDY. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana HAVE A GOOD ONE AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE CLAY ON THE INSIDER. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 03, 2006, 01:17:40 PM Hello all. :wave
As of 1:15 pm Clay is at 10 on Amazon. But that's okay. His number will go up as the release date comes closer. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 03, 2006, 01:20:32 PM Hello Lolita!! Thanks for the update!! He as you know was #7 earlier :yes The number should rise as you know!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Rayline on September 03, 2006, 01:27:46 PM Go Clay! His album isn't listed on the site where I ordered his other CD. I'll check again on the 19th though.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 03, 2006, 04:17:03 PM I AM SURE THOSE NUMBERS WILL CONTINUE TO CHANGE AS THE DATE GETS CLOSER. SURE HOPE HE DOES REALLY WELL ON OPENING DAY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 04, 2006, 08:54:10 AM Quote Hello Lolita!! Thanks for the update!! He as you know was #7 earlier The number should rise as you know! Hello AC, and all. I know ATDW went up to number 7, AC. I read at another board that it even goes up to number 6. :purpbana :purpbana I think it is at number 13 right now. That's okay, I'm not worried anymore. Have a safe Labor Day, everyone Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 04, 2006, 09:12:12 AM Amazon Popular Pre-Orders
9/4/06 Due Sept 5th #7 B'day Beyoncé #14 Revelations Audioslave Due Sept 12th #3 Continuum John Mayer #9 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #36 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #12 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #20 From This Moment On Diana Krall #62 The Captain and the Kid Elton John #93 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #270 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #304 Dutchess Fergie #1,298 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #111,331 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #50 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #86 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #4,591 Gallery Mario Vazquez Due Oct 3rd #7 The Open Door Evanescence #56 Sam's Town The Killers Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 04, 2006, 06:31:01 PM CLANDY - THANKS. I GUESS I WILL HAVE TO ACCEPT NUMBER 12. AS IT GETS CLOSER I AM SURE THINGS WILL BE MUCH BETTER.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 05, 2006, 04:26:53 PM :wave
The CD is ranked at the moment at #18 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 05, 2006, 04:41:42 PM :wave :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke AC - I KNOW IT ISN'T YOUR FAULT. :huggThe CD is ranked at the moment at #18 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 05, 2006, 06:11:00 PM Hello everyone. :wave
#18. :bang :bang It's okay, his time to shine is coming soon. :purpbana :purpbana Have a nice evening everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 06, 2006, 03:51:36 AM LOLITA - YOUR RIGHT. HIS TIME TO SHINE IS COMING AND WE WILL BE RIGHT THERE.
RIGHT AC :yes :yes :yes :yes :yes :yes HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 06, 2006, 04:40:52 PM ATDW: #16...well, it's up two places as of right now.
Hello Lorraine and Lolita!! I still can't wait to walk into Wal*Mart when i get home from work and grab a copy of the CD!!!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 06, 2006, 04:50:59 PM ATDW: #16...well, it's up two places as of right now. AREN'T YOU EVEN GOING TO PAY FOR IT. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol YES IT IS UP AT LEAST TWO. :clap :clap :clap :clapHello Lorraine and Lolita!! I still can't wait to walk into Wal*Mart when i get home from work and grab a copy of the CD!!!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 06, 2006, 05:06:28 PM Hello AC, Lorraine and everyone. :wave
I take #16, AC. :purpbana I can't believe we will have the CD in less the two weeks. :purpbana :purpbana Thanks, AC. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 07, 2006, 03:46:37 AM ITS GETTING CLOSE AND I SURE HOPE HIS SALES SKY ROCKET. LOVE THAT MAN.
AC - WILL POP BACK LATER FOR SOME GOOD NEWS. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 07, 2006, 06:04:03 AM Lorraine!! I haven't decided whether i'd pay for the CD or not!! I will probably grab me a copy and tell the cashier's i'm on official business, go to Subway, and listen to it on their speaker system.
Hello Lolita :wave What do you make of the rumor that there might be ANOTHER CD released in the months after this one? I don't have any idea where the rumor started but it would make sense seeing that the songs he performed in concert last year aren't on this CD...so who knows... :dunno There is a thread in CLAY DAILY about it...here is the link: RUMORED CD (http://www.claymaniacs.com/forums/index.php/topic,13363.0.html) ATDW: #15 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 07, 2006, 07:27:22 AM Good morning! :wave
Amazon Popular Pre-Orders 9/7/06 Due Sept 12th #2 Continuum John Mayer #6 FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake #29 Face the Promise Bob Seger Due Sept 19th #15 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #17 From This Moment On Diana Krall #62 The Captain and the Kid Elton John #112 Dutchess Fergie #120 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #241 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #1240 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney #134,557 Hoodstar Chingy Due Sept 26 #46 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #55 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #5,115 Gallery Mario Vazquez Due Oct 3rd (page not showing) The Open Door Evanescence #48 Sam's Town The Killers Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 07, 2006, 10:12:45 AM Hello everyone. :wave
As of 10:05 am, ATDW is #12. :purpbana :purpbana Quote [/quHello Lolita What do you make of the rumor that there might be ANOTHER CD released in the months after this one? I don't have any idea where the rumor started but it would make sense seeing that the songs he performed in concert last year aren't on this CD...so who knows... There is a thread in CLAY DAILY about it...here is the link: ote] AC, I will check the link you provided for me tonight. Thanks. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 07, 2006, 01:21:00 PM ALRIGHT LOLITA NUMBER #12 :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 07, 2006, 05:35:42 PM Hey everyone. :wave
Lorraine, our boyfriend is at #10 on Amazon right now ( 5:31 pm) :purpbana :purpbana AC, aren't you excited? :purpbana Have a good evening everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 08, 2006, 03:26:45 AM Hello all...as of 6:25 this morning, ATDW is #8 on Amazon!!! :bouncy :bouncy
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 08, 2006, 03:51:45 AM Hello all...as of 6:25 this morning, ATDW is #8 on Amazon!!! :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy MAYBE IT WAS ALL THAT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT OUR HONEY BEING APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT. WHATEVER IT WAS GO CLAY :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncyTHANKS AC :hugg Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 08, 2006, 09:43:17 AM Hello everyone! :wave
Lorraine, you may be right, all that annoucement is helping ATDW in a big way. :purpbana Thanks AC. Have a wonderful day everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 08, 2006, 10:47:55 AM Hello everyone! :wave EVEN ONE OF THE MANAGERS HERE IN THE OFFICE WHO KNOWS I LOVE MY CLAY SAID SHE SAW IT ON THE NEWS AND WANTED TO CONGRATULATE ME. I SAID SEE IT ISN'T ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC.Lorraine, you may be right, all that annoucement is helping ATDW in a big way. :purpbana Thanks AC. Have a wonderful day everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 08, 2006, 04:29:34 PM Hello again, everyone. :wave
Quote EVEN ONE OF THE MANAGERS HERE IN THE OFFICE WHO KNOWS I LOVE MY CLAY SAID SHE SAW IT ON THE NEWS AND WANTED TO CONGRATULATE ME. I SAID SEE IT ISN'T ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC. Yes, Lorraine American public is starting to notice our boyfriend now. More competition for us. :bigsmile President Bush announcement couldn't have come at a better time. This news has reached other countries already. :purpbana :purpbana I am so happy. :purpbana :purpbana And he is holding on at #9 on Amazon. :purpbana Have a nice weekend everyone. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: playingclay on September 09, 2006, 01:50:20 AM I haven't been online in a week and this announcement is exciting stuff. It was great to see him on the Insider. I didn't notice anything when I was peeking at the teen mags.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 09, 2006, 03:14:26 AM :wave
As of now, ATDW is #8 on Amazon. Hello Lorraine, Lolita, playingclay, and the rest!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on September 09, 2006, 05:09:10 AM Came to check the number. #8 at the present time. Thanks Jerry.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 09, 2006, 05:41:08 AM :wave :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana THANKS AC :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbanaAs of now, ATDW is #8 on Amazon. Hello Lorraine, Lolita, playingclay, and the rest!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 09, 2006, 01:03:23 PM Quote As of now, ATDW is #8 on Amazon. Hello Lorraine, Lolita, playingclay, and the rest!! Hello AC, Lorraine, playingclay and everybody. :wave Thanks AC. #8 is good. :bigsmile Have a nice weekend everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 12, 2006, 05:23:21 AM Hello everyone :wave
ATDW is still ranked at #10 on Amazon. It was ranked #10 yesterday, too. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 12, 2006, 09:13:05 AM Hello everyone. :wave
Number 10 is still good. But it would be nice to see it go a few numbers up. Like #1. :bigsmile Thanks AC. Have a good Tuesday everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 12, 2006, 09:45:33 AM AC & LOLITA - I CAN FEEL NUMBER #1 RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 12, 2006, 10:02:40 AM Amazon Popular Pre-Orders
9/12/06 Due Sept 19th #5 From This Moment On Diana Krall #10 A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken #39 Despite Our Differences Indigo Girls #40 The Captain and the Kid Elton John #98 Dutchess Fergie #164 Live Those Songs Again Kenny Chesney #836 Right Where You Want Me Jesse McCartney Due Sept 26 #34 Duets: An American Classics Tony Bennett #62 20 Y.O. Janet Jackson #2,484 Gallery Mario Vazquez Due Oct 3rd #9 The Open Door Evanescence #50 Sam's Town The Killers Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 12, 2006, 11:00:15 AM CLANDY - THANKS. I CAN SEE THOSE NUMBERS GETTING BETTER CLOSER TO HIS RELEASE DATE. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 12, 2006, 12:19:12 PM Here's some spin data from Mediabase per Moonhead @ CV:
Quote "Without You" received a total of 18 spins for the 7 day period ending 9/11/06. That is an increase of 7 spins from the 7 day period ending 9/10/06. One of these 7 spins came from a Hot AC station again. "Without You" is #53 on the Mediabase Mainstream AC chart today (it's highest position yet) with 16 spins, up 41 positions from this same time last week. It is not on either the Mediabase Mainstream AC Jump or Taking Off charts. There are no new Format Starters today. I'm sure with all the ClearChannel stations doing the sneak preview this week, there will be ALOT more spins coming!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 12, 2006, 02:30:41 PM Thanks for the airplay update!! The single should do well in airplay and the fact Clear Channel is associated with those sneek peaks, i am hoping Clay's managers and label do what is expected to ensure airplay. The Hot AC airplay blows me away...i never thought he'd get airplay on Hot AC...a format i always associated with acts who get Top-40 airplay but not as much as hip-hop and R&B acts get...thus "hot" in reference to Hot 100, the main Pop/Top-40 chart. In Billboard i think Hot AC is still refered to as Adult Top-40? Hot AC is an R&R-associated term.
ATDW is #9 as of now...5:30pm Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 12, 2006, 03:15:19 PM Thanks for the airplay update!! The single should do well in airplay and the fact Clear Channel is associated with those sneek peaks, i am hoping Clay's managers and label do what is expected to ensure airplay. The Hot AC airplay blows me away...i never thought he'd get airplay on Hot AC...a format i always associated with acts who get Top-40 airplay but not as much as hip-hop and R&B acts get...thus "hot" in reference to Hot 100, the main Pop/Top-40 chart. In Billboard i think Hot AC is still refered to as Adult Top-40? Hot AC is an R&R-associated term. OKAY UP ONE. I WILL TAKE THAT. THANKS ACATDW is #9 as of now...5:30pm Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on September 13, 2006, 04:12:31 AM I SEE THE NUMBER HAS GONE UP ONE. NOT LONG NOW AC AND IT WILL GO TO #1. THANKS AS ALWAYS FOR THE UPDATE. :hugg
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 13, 2006, 09:05:56 AM Jerry had asked me to find out about albums selling over 500K this year. Here is a Soundscan listing of #1 albums and their units sold for 2006.
Number 1 Albums---Units Sold (Soundscan)CODE 01/08/06....Jamie Foxx................131,482 01/15/06....Mary J. Blige.............118,022 01/22/06....Jamie Foxx.................97,233 01/29/06....Il Divo...................156,407 02/05/06....Barry Manilow.............151,388 02/12/06....Curious George ...........149,226 02/19/06....Jaheim....................144,363 02/26/06....H.S. Musical..............105,686 03/05/06....Ne-Yo.....................305,974 03/12/06....Juvenile..................175,756 03/19/06....H.S. Musical .............134,012 03/26/06....Prince....................184,450 04/02/06....T.I.......................531,797 04/09/06....Rascal Flatts.............714,048 04/16/06....Rascal Flatts.............344,432 04/23/06....Rascal Flatts.............140,333 04/30/06....Godsmack.............. ..219,889 05/07/06....Tool......................553,200 05/14/06....Red Hot Chili Peppers.....455,910 05/21/06....Red Hot Chili Peppers.....157,012 05/28/06....Dixie Chicks..............525,829 06/04/06....Dixie Chicks..............271,179 06/11/06....A.F.I.....................182,337 06/18/06....Busta Rhymes............. 208,773 06/25/06....Nelly Furtado.............218,711 07/02/06....India.Aire................161,172 07/09/06....Johnny Cash................88,336 07/16/06....NOW Volume 22.............397,785 07/23/06....NOW Volume 22.............207,004 07/30/06....LeToya....................164,802 08/06/06....NOW Volume 22.............127,156 08/13/06....Rick Ross.................187,269 08/20/06....Christina Aquilera........341,988 08/27/06....Danity Kane...............234,341 09/03/06....Bob Dylan.................191,933 09/10/06....Beyonce...................541,196 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 13, 2006, 09:12:53 AM Jerry ~ have you gotten any radio play stats from R&R? I wasn't sure when they start reporting and how often they give updates??
Here is the latest Mediabase spin info... Quote from: Moonhead@CV "Without You" received a total of 24 spins for the 7 day period ending 9/12/06. That is an increase of 6 spins from the 7 day period ending 9/11/06. "Without You" is #48 on the Mediabase Mainstream AC chart today (it's highest position yet) with 21 spins, up 46 positions from this same time last week. "Without You" enters the Hot AC Chart at #186 with 2 spins. There is 1 new Mainstream AC Format Starter, WTVR, Richmond; and 1 new Hot AC Format Starter, WBMX, Boston. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 13, 2006, 09:32:24 AM Only four artists sold over 500k. Rascal Flatts over 700k. I hope our Clay will be up there with these five artists.
Thanks ILClaymate for this updates. :wave As of 9:25 am ATDW is up at #7 on Amazon. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana I can't wait what tomorrow will bring. :shappy :shappy Hello AC, Lorraine. :wave Where are you? See you guys later. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 13, 2006, 09:52:20 AM JUST HAD TO CHECK IN QUICKLY. LETS KEEP OUR FINGERS CROSSED THAT ALL GOES WELL FOR OUR HONEY
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 13, 2006, 02:01:34 PM Wow! I know that most music is downloaded now, but I'm really suprised at the low sales numbers! :shocking I wish we could somehow know some sales figures - even the pre-orders from Amazon alone would be fun to know! I wonder how quickly there will be numbers next week? Will the first day's sales be available on Wednesday, or will it take a week or so?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 13, 2006, 03:35:31 PM Hot AC
Nick Lachey “I Can’t Hate You Anymore” (Zomba) OK Go “Here It Goes Again” (Capitol) Sarah McLachlan “River” (RMG) Tyrone Wells “What Are We Fighting For” (Universal Republic) AC Sarah McLachlan “River” (RMG) Tony Bennett Duet With Michael Buble “Just In Time” (RPM/Columbia) Here is the link: GOING FOR AIRPLAY (http://www.radioandrecords.com/radiomonitor/charts/going_for_airplay.jsp) CLANDY: THANKS FOR ALL OF THOSE SALES NUMBERS!!! IT GIVES US AN IDEA HOW MUCH CLAY WOULD NEED TO SELL IN HIS FIRST WEEK TO HAVE A STRONG DEBUT FOR THE 2006 CALANDAR YEAR IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC AND HOPEFULLY BE RANKED ONE OF THE TOP-SELLING CD's OF 2006. I'M ALSO THRILLED THAT SOME ACT CALLED "TOOL" COULD SELL OVER HALF A MILLION...WHO IN THE WORLD IS THAT!?!? THE POINT BEING, IF AN ACT SUCH AS THAT WHOM I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF COULD SELL THAT MANY COPIES OF A CD IN A WEEK, I FEEL AS THOUGH CLAY WILL DO EVEN BETTER. I GOT THAT ABOVE INFO FROM THE R&R SITE. THOSE ARE THE SONGS GOING FOR ADDS ON THE AC AND HOT AC FORMAT THIS WEEK. I WAS LOOKING AT THE "HIT PREDICTOR" CHART, TOO, AND I DIDN'T SEE "WITHOUT YOU" LISTED. FRANKIE: YOU SAID IT...THOSE ARE LOW SALES NUMBERS BUT ALSO LOOK AT THOSE TITLES...SOME ARE GREATEST HITS OR OTHER COMPILATIONS. I WISH AMAZON WOULD RELEASE SALES FIGURES FROM PRE-ORDERS and FROM DAY TO DAY SALES, TOO. IT ALSO GIVES A GREAT PICTURE OF WHAT LABELS ARE IN FITS ABOUT WHEN CONSUMERS ARE DOWNLOADING SONGS AT REAL LOW PRICES INSTEAD OF PLOPPING OUT ALMOST $20.00 FOR A NEW CD...DOWNLOADS HURT ALBUM SALES AND IN THE LONG RUN HURT THE ARTIST BECAUSE LABELS MAKE MONEY OFF THE CD's THAT THE ARTIST'S RELEASE...AND IF PEOPLE ARE BUYING SONGS ON-LINE, THERE ARE LOTS OF LOSERS BEHIND THE SCENES. THE ONLY PEOPLE BENEFITTING FOR THE MOST PART WITH A DOWNLOAD IS THE CONSUMER, THAT ARTIST WHOSE SONG IS BEING HEARD, THE PROVIDER OF THE DOWNLOAD, AND A FEW OTHERS...BUT, DURING ALL OF THIS, THE CD IS SITTING THERE ON THE SHELF NOT SELLING BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE CHERRY PICKING WHAT SONG THEY WANT TO HEAR ON-LINE. :yes RASCAL FLATTS GOT THE BULK OF THEIR SALES IN THEIR FIRST WEEK...AND THEY'RE HUGE IN THE COUNTRY FORMAT...SO EVEN IF CLAY WERE TO HAVE HIS BIGGEST SALES IN HIS FIRST WEEK, HIS POPULARITY WOULD STILL CONTINUE IN MY OPINION. ATDW IS RANKED #10 ON AMAZON. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 14, 2006, 07:33:34 AM Quote IT ALSO GIVES A GREAT PICTURE OF WHAT LABELS ARE IN FITS ABOUT WHEN CONSUMERS ARE DOWNLOADING SONGS AT REAL LOW PRICES INSTEAD OF PLOPPING OUT ALMOST $20.00 FOR A NEW CD...DOWNLOADS HURT ALBUM SALES AND IN THE LONG RUN HURT THE ARTIST BECAUSE LABELS MAKE MONEY OFF THE CD's THAT THE ARTIST'S RELEASE...AND IF PEOPLE ARE BUYING SONGS ON-LINE, THERE ARE LOTS OF LOSERS BEHIND THE SCENES. THE ONLY PEOPLE BENEFITTING FOR THE MOST PART WITH A DOWNLOAD IS THE CONSUMER, THAT ARTIST WHOSE SONG IS BEING HEARD, THE PROVIDER OF THE DOWNLOAD, AND A FEW OTHERS...BUT, DURING ALL OF THIS, THE CD IS SITTING THERE ON THE SHELF NOT SELLING BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE CHERRY PICKING WHAT SONG THEY WANT TO HEAR ON-LINE. Jerry ~ just as a little insight...a consumer can purchase the whole CD to download from iTunes, Napster, etc, and those are considered an album sale and are counted as such to the artist, not just the hardcopy CD. In addition to buying my couple hard copies of ATDW, I plan on also downloading the album from iTunes for my iPod. CD downloads are a big business and are becoming more and more popular. The only downside, as you mentioned above, is those that chose to download one song on the CD instead of the whole album which will happen especially for popular singles that are heard on the radio but then again if they like the single enough to download there is a chance they may go back and end up downloading the whole album. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 14, 2006, 12:33:20 PM Hello everyone. :wave
Just checking to see where Clay's number at today. Be back later. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: caramel131 on September 14, 2006, 01:08:23 PM According to Hitsdaily Double, John Mayer is slated to sell approximately 200+. I can't imagine that Clay would sell less than that. So unless Fergie (this is her debut album) or Kenny Chesney has a great week, Clay might be in a good position for #1.
Anybody know what was Kenny Chesney first week sales for his last CD? Being that he is on tour, this might give him some leverage against Clay. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 14, 2006, 02:56:39 PM Clandy: :wave I'm a different kind of consumer as you can tell :lol I buy the CD's of singers whom i like. I rarely buy an entire CD of songs of a newcomer just because i like that one song on the radio or being promoted as a single. That's why i wish there were commercial singles in stores again so one dosen't need to buy an entire album or play the game i just made up called "catch it on the radio" because it might not be.
I knew about all of those downloading sites but I don't like "downloading" because that means a person has to save it on their computer and i'd rather have a commercial single or a whole CD of songs in my hands :yes The downloads i do watch or listen to, are deleted afterward so that's why i want hard-copies. Hello Lorraine, Lolita, and Caramel... I hadn't even thought about Kenny Chesney...he will probably still do well on the country album chart but as far as albums in all formats, The Billboard 200, i think Clay should enter at #1 at least i hope he does!! I can't see anything standing in his way!?!? Kenny's CD is a live CD, so typically those aren't as big in sales as a studio album of original songs. :dunno ATDW: #13 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 14, 2006, 03:10:38 PM Did someone ask for Kenny's sales numbers?? Here ya go: :lol
artist/label-- last major release--- 1st week sales--- U.S. OTC Chesney, Kenny SBMG Nashville--- 11/08/05 ----469,000---- 2,287,000 HDD (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/sales_ur.cgi?091906) :slick Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 14, 2006, 03:54:50 PM GOD I HAVEN'T BEEN HERE ALL DAY. I AM GETTING SO NERVOUS. SURE WISH I WAS RICH BECAUSE I WOULD BUY SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND COPIES JUST TO HELP OUR HONEY. HE WILL DO WELL, I CAN JUST FEEL IT.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on September 14, 2006, 04:25:03 PM HAS THERE BEEN ANY PREDICTIONS ON HOW MANY CD'S ATDW WILL SELL THE FIRST WEEK?
DOES ANYONE HAVE A CRYSTAL BALL :lol ? I HOPE HE DOES AS WELL AS MOAM--IT SURE IS WELL WORTHY OF IT & MORE. :cross :please TAKE CARE, ANGELA Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 14, 2006, 06:00:37 PM Hello again everyone. :wave
ATDW: #13!? AC, what happened? I thought for sure ATDW will be up this week. :cry :cry I hope it will pick up after Jay Leno tomorrow. Thanks AC. Take care everyone. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 15, 2006, 03:52:04 AM Hello all...i was at R&R and there's still no addition of WITHOUT YOU or anything else as far as singles go. I usually look at the Going For Adds list since typically all new songs are on that list before they jump onto the Top-30 chart there.
The CD is up one, #12 this morning. Let's see what happens tomorrow morning after the Leno program. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 15, 2006, 04:13:33 AM AC - THANKS AND I SURE HOPE BEING ON LENO AND THE REST OF HIS PERFORMANCES MAKE A DENT IN THAT NUMBER. HAVE A GOOD DAY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 15, 2006, 08:53:58 AM Hello everyone. :wave
I am not going to worry about ATDW number on Amazon anymore. I believe Clay will do just fine wether ATDW is number twelve or number one. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Can't wait to see our Clay tonight. : Happy days here we come!! :shappy :shappy Many thanks to AC and Clandy for bringing all these listing here. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 15, 2006, 09:02:09 AM As I was updating the Christmas Concert forum, an interesting thought occurred to me.
With all the Christmas concerts Clay is doing, the sales of MCWL could potentially be very strong again this holiday season. We should at least see MCWL be in the top of the Holiday Music charts. If ATDW stays in the top of the Billboard 200 for a few of weeks, it could still be going strong in December. Clay could possibly become one of the few artists with 2 CDs charting on the Billboard charts at the same time! :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 15, 2006, 01:40:42 PM Today's MediaBase reports via Moonhead @ CV:
Quote "Without You" received a total of 31 spins for the 7 day period ending 9/14/06. That is an increase of 5 spins from the 7 day period ending 9/13/06. "Without You" is #46 on the Mediabase Mainstream AC chart today with 29 spins, up 57 positions from this same time last week. "Without You" is #24 on the Mainstream AC Jump Chart with +22 spins and 8 stations playing. It entered the Mainstream AC Taking Off Chart today for the first time at #9 with 1 new station and 9 new spins. "Without You" is #190 on the Hot AC Chart with 2 spins. Also, from cristal line @ CV it appears Without You will be going for adds on Monday on Hot AC and AC stations! Quote All Access under the Hot AC/AC tab: QUOTE September 18, 2006 impacting songs Artist Title Label Format Click to play song Clay Aiken Without You RCA/RMG AC Click to play song Madonna Jump Warner Brothers Hot/Mod Click to play song Madonna Jump Warner Brothers AC Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 16, 2006, 03:15:34 AM ATDW: #10 on Amazon :bouncy
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Rayline on September 16, 2006, 03:50:58 AM That's good news. I want him to be number one. :)
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 16, 2006, 02:55:25 PM Thanks AC!
Number 10 is good. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Enjoy your weekend everyone. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 16, 2006, 09:13:24 PM Hello Lolita!!
ATDW: #7 :bouncy :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 17, 2006, 05:48:35 AM Hello Lolita!! ATDW: #7 :bouncy :bouncy YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! MARILYN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on September 17, 2006, 05:53:56 AM Hello Lolita!! ATDW: #7 :bouncy :bouncy :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :shappy :shappy :bouncy :bouncy :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana THANKS AC!!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 17, 2006, 06:37:57 AM Ac - I just got an email telling me that my copies of ATDW from Amazon had shipped this morning - does that mean they will not count on the first week's sales figures? When I ordered them, I got an email stating that they would not ship until the Release Date - the 19th!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 17, 2006, 09:39:28 AM ATDW: #6 :bouncy
Frankie: As i was saying on the OCD, that sounds weird. If they weren't suppose to ship your CD until the 19th i can't understand why they would do that earlier unless they feel they're wanting to win you over by shipping earlier as a "surprise" so you'll keep ordering from them. In this day and age, with on-line sales, record companies count those sales to hype an artist's sales numbers...and they're sales, period, so they do count. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 17, 2006, 10:50:14 AM Good morning everyone. :wave
Number six is great!!! Thanks AC. I also received an email from Amazon telling me that my order has been shipped. God, I can only hope this count toward the first week sale. I'm so excited right now, I can't even eat. Can't wait for next week. :purpbana :purpbana Have a good Sunday, everyone. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 17, 2006, 11:47:06 AM Lolita...this was posted over on the OCD thread...click the link:
SALES (http://www.claymaniacs.com/forums/index.php/topic,13388.msg688238.html#new) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on September 17, 2006, 11:55:09 AM AC, THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR WORK ON THIS THREAD, I REALLY DO APPRECIATE IT :hugg.
I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU, OR ANYONE WHO COULD ANSWER IT---DOES ANYONE HAVE AN IDEA ON WHAT CLAY MAY DO FOR SALES ON THE FIRST WEEK?? HAS ANYONE PREDICTED A NUMBER YET? WELL THANKS FOR YOUR ANSWER IN ADVANCE. TAKE CARE, ANGELA Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on September 17, 2006, 11:56:58 AM ANGELA - At CV , they were predicting 250-300k the first week.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on September 17, 2006, 12:07:05 PM ANGELA - At CV , they were predicting 250-300k the first week. THANKS MEESA, OF COURSE I WISH IT WAS MORE, BUT HONESTLY THAT IS NOT TOO BAD. MAYBE WITH ALL THE APPEARANCES THIS WEEK MAYBE IT WILL KNOCK UP THE FIGURES EVEN HIGHER :cross. THANKS AGAIN MEESA :hugg Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 17, 2006, 12:08:59 PM I WANT TO THINK THAT THOSE NUMBERS ARE ACCURATE!! THAT MEANS HE WILL HAVE A GOLD SELLING CD IN A MATTER OF WEEKS!!! HOPEFULLY PLATINUM IN A MONTH's TIME. :smile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 17, 2006, 03:53:23 PM Quote Lolita...this was posted over on the OCD thread...click the link: SALES Thanks AC. I'm heading there right now. Have a good evening everyone. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 17, 2006, 09:48:35 PM Hello Lolita!! I saw your first post on the OCD!! Welcome! Here's a tip but you may have figured this out already: It's a fast-moving thread so you may want to start to read back-pages if you wish to keep up with mostly everything going on there. Let me know if you saw my post to you over there. You don't have to read the back pages if you don't want. I don't that much since i don't have the time so, like me, post there when you have time. You're a Clay fan and that's all that's required.
ATDW: #6 as of 12:46am Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 18, 2006, 03:59:53 AM AC - YIPEEE SKIPPY :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO HAVE IT NUMBER 1 BY TOMORROW.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 18, 2006, 06:53:26 AM I emailed Amazon yesterday to ask if the Cds sent out early would be reported to SounScan for the first week's sales figures. I received an email stating that they WOULD NOT be included in the first week's sales figures. I am going to try to copy the email I received from Amazon:
Thank you for writing to us at Amazon.com. I'm sorry for any misunderstanding regarding this item. We have actually received the the copy of "A Thousand Different Ways" from our supplier. Normally, we would not charge or ship the item until the realese date. However, in your case the item got shipped erroneously before the release date. Please note that if you do not want to accept the shipment you may refuse. However please note that your purchase would not be reported to Soundscan for the week the Cd releases. You may refuse this shipment when it arrives. Refusing the shipment allows you to return it without having to arrange for return shipping. If the package is delivered by mail and you are not present when it is delivered, you may write "Refused--return to sender" on the unopened box and leave it for your postal carrier to pick up. If the package was delivered by another carrier, please contact the carrier for instructions on refusing the package. We will refund you in full, including shipping charges, when we receive the returned package. Thanks for shopping at Amazon.com. Please let us know if this e-mail resolved your question: Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 18, 2006, 07:49:03 AM GRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Well that sucks! I mean seriously! I can't believe that. I bought my CDs from them pre-order in the hopes that they would count towards first week sales and now they won't????? What in the heck are they doing the morons!!!!!!!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 18, 2006, 08:07:43 AM GRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Well that sucks! I mean seriously! I can't believe that. I bought my CDs from them pre-order in the hopes that they would count towards first week sales and now they won't????? What in the heck are they doing the morons!!!!!!! MINE EMAIL SAID IT WOULD BE SHIPPED OUT ON 9/23/06 SO HOPING IT WILL BE INCLUDED. PLUS I PLAN ON BUYING A FEW MORE COPIES TOMORROW AT WALMART OR KMART. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Anna on September 18, 2006, 08:58:58 AM AC - YIPEEE SKIPPY :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO HAVE IT NUMBER 1 BY TOMORROW. YES!!!!!!!!! let that be are goal?agreed?lol :smile lets do dis :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbanaHUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 18, 2006, 09:10:46 AM Quote GRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Well that sucks! I mean seriously! I can't believe that. I bought my Cd's from them pre-order in the hopes that they would count towards first week sales and now they won't????? What in the heck are they doing the morons!!!!!!! Unbelievable!! I planned on ordering a couple more next week but I want my first order to be counted for the first week sale. I'm sure Amazon knew that first week sale is important!! How the h$@l can they be so stupid and shipped them early!!! Oh well, I guess I will have to refuse it. :bang :bang That's really hard to do. Hello AC and everyone. :wave Yay for number six!!! I hope ATDW sales doesn't suffer because of Amazon's stupidity. AC, I didn't even know that my post was entered because I couldn't find it. Thanks for letting me know. I will be visiting OCD more often from now on. Have a great Monday everyone. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 18, 2006, 09:15:16 AM I just re-read Amazon's email to me, and I have written to them again for clarification - does it say that early shipments will not be counted, or does it say that early shipments will not be counted if they are returned? :bduh I'm confused!!! I will post the answer to my second email as soon as I hear from them.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 18, 2006, 10:36:32 AM Quote However please note that your purchase would not be reported to Soundscan for the week the Cd releases. Fhmmany2, does this mean it will be reported to Soundscan for the second week? I re-read Amazon's email to you also and it didn't say that it won't be counted if you refuse it. I don't know, I'm confused too. Let us know. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 18, 2006, 01:10:35 PM Frankie: I took it that should you refuse the order, they were telling you it WILL NOT be reported to SoundScan since the purchase had been voided since it follows that paragraph in the e-mail you posted from them.
Lolita...you were probably posting at the same time as several others on the OCD. Anyway, the next time you want to post there, the page oughta open up to what you wrote, just like it does here. ATDW: #6 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 19, 2006, 03:53:16 AM AC - I LIKE THE NUMBER #1. HOW ABOUT IT. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorilovesgolf on September 19, 2006, 08:40:48 AM ATDW is #6 on itunes top albums list!! :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 19, 2006, 09:15:14 AM Good morning everyone. :wave
It was great seeing Mr. Aiken on GMA today. :purpbana I hope his appearance will bring his number up. Have a great day everyone. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 19, 2006, 09:26:40 AM I WANT TO SEE A NUMBER 1. COME ON AC YOU CAN DO IT.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 19, 2006, 12:07:19 PM Currently Clay is number 4 above Justin who is number 5 on Amazon! :clap :clap :clap :clap
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on September 19, 2006, 12:17:36 PM WOW,,,#4 NOW THIS IS FANTASTIC. :clap :clap :clap :clap I GOT INTO TARGET AND SAW THAT HANSOME FACE AND ENDED UP BUYING 3 CDS. IT IS REALLY THE BEST!!! :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 19, 2006, 12:28:19 PM Currently Clay is number 4 above Justin who is number 5 on Amazon! :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap THANKS MISS SUZIE.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ClayObsessed on September 19, 2006, 01:20:10 PM Hi everybody....
What a great day. We have Clay again. I went to Target this AM to get the CD in a brick and mortar store even tho Amazon is sending me 2. I couldn't find any on the shelves. After checking with a clerk to ask if there was a place for newly released CDs, he said yes but only the most popular artists would be there. He asked who the artist was I was looking for. Upon hearing Clay, he said he would definitely be there. I followed him to the location and found him tapping an empty slot. He said the CD had only been out a couple of hours and thought it was odd it had already sold out. (Of course, I didn't think it was so odd.) He said there were more in the back and he would go get them. He brought out 23 and placed them in 2 slots. (Clay was the only artist who's CD filled 2 slots.) I think I will go back again tomorrow just to make sure they keep those empty slots filled with Clay. I can hardly wait to see the first weeks sales. I think 300,000 is nothing compared to what he will do. shirl Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 19, 2006, 02:22:24 PM Shirl - I think you are right - I didn't say anything earlier in the week when it was posted that another Board thought the sales would be between 200,000-300,000 - I am going to be shocked if they are not much higher! :shocking
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wvclayfan on September 19, 2006, 02:36:28 PM From Hits Daily Double ...
Quote LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 1 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 710,539 -- FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 2 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 288,466 -- CONTINUUM 1 3 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 155,245 -72% B'DAY -- 4 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 146,086 -- FACE THE PROMISE I only brought over the top four, but I can get the whole chart if anyone is interested. As you can see, Justin hit and went beyond the projected 700,000 mark. The good news is, look at Beyonce's drop off. If Justin has that amount of drop off, Clay could very well beat his second week sales. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 19, 2006, 02:42:39 PM Currently Clay is number 4 above Justin who is number 5 on Amazon! :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap THANKS MISS SUZIE.:wave Hello Lorraine; Lolita; Charlene; Frankie; Suzie; Shirl and the lurkers :wave ATDW: #4 It's still #4 as of now Lorraine...you sounded like you were at an auction wanting a #1 ranking report from me!! Charlene: Have you read the reviews of the CD at Amazon? There is one review there who is a for lack of better words, a dumb ass. There's always bound to be people who do not like a singer and feel big about themselves bad mouthing the music in a CD review. I feel the reviewer i'm talking about looked at the song list and since the reviewer already didn't like the songs to start with, never really listened to Clay singing them. The more i think about it the more the review comes across as an attack on the songs...and on the people who will buy the CD. I'm telling you and the others now just in case it stumbles on you and others out of the blue. But again, sales are determined by fans anyhow...not the ones who do not like an artist. Frankie and Shirl: I had said this in a PM earlier but i feel as though the debut sales for MOAM were too astronomical and if RCA or Clay uses THOSE numbers as a gauge for this CD, i certainly hope they re-consider. I feel a bulk of those sales were from casual fans of Clay who watched him from Idol...plus Idol watchers period who were buying ANY CD from an Idol singer..and of course the fans of Clay who are still with him. I do not think the sales will be in the 600,000+ range but i don't expect them to be in the 300,000 range either. I think he will sell in the 450,000-500,000 range and hit GOLD status very quickly...and then on to PLATINUM and higher if radio is backing him this time around. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 19, 2006, 02:48:12 PM LINDSAY!! WE WERE POSTING AT THE SAME TIME. I AM LOOKING AT THE SALES FOR #2...ONLY 288,466 GAVE JOHN MAYER THAT LOFTY POSITION OF A #2 DEBUT...HOPEFULLY CLAY WILL DO EVEN BETTER THAN MAYER AND TIMBERLAKE AND DEBUT AT #1. THAT JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU THAT MARKETING IS STILL THE KEY IN PRODUCING A HEFTY SALES FIGURE. I STILL FEEL CLAY's CD WILL SELL THE AMOUNT I THINK IT WILL. TIMBERLAKE HAS TOP-40 MAINSTREAM AIRPLAY AND AN NYNC FAN BASE, TOO, WHO ARE BUYING HIS SOLO CD's.
Quote from: Lindsay From Hits Daily Double ... Quote LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 1 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 710,539 -- FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 2 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 288,466 -- CONTINUUM 1 3 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 155,245 -72% B'DAY -- 4 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 146,086 -- FACE THE PROMISE Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wvclayfan on September 19, 2006, 02:55:57 PM Jerry - I agree that Clay will sell well, but I'm not entirely convinced he'll be able to top Kenny Chesney. Mayer and Timberlake are probable, however. I guess we'll know about this time next week!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 19, 2006, 03:00:48 PM I AM SAYING ALL MY PRAYERS THAT CLAY DOES THE BEST EVER. GOD I WISH I WAS RICH THAT I COULD BUY THOUSANDS BUT SINCE THAT ISN'T POSSIBLE JUST REMEMBER THE POWER OF THE CLAYNATION.
AC - YEP I WAS AT A AUCTION. DID I WIN. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 19, 2006, 04:24:27 PM Quote Next week’s Top 10 chart finishers should include A&M/Interscope’s Fergie, J’s Clay Aiken, Sony BMG Nashville’s Kenny Chesney and Verve’s Diana Krall, with Hollywood’s Jesse McCartney, Capitol’s Chingy, Geffen’s New Found Glory and Atlantic’s Lupe Fiasco all having an outside shot. HDD (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news06338):clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 19, 2006, 04:32:59 PM Hello Lorraine; AC, Charlene, Suzie, Shirl, Frankie and everyone else. :wave
Quote From Hits Daily Double ... Quote LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 1 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 710,539 -- FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 2 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 288,466 -- CONTINUUM 1 3 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 155,245 -72% B'DAY -- 4 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 146,086 -- FACE THE PROMISE Wow!! Over 700k for JT. I was curious about his CD so I went to Amazon and listen to it. It's not for me. He must have a big followers. I hope and pray that our Clay's opening week will be huge. Thanks AC and Lindsay. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 19, 2006, 05:21:19 PM Jerry - I agree that Clay will sell well, but I'm not entirely convinced he'll be able to top Kenny Chesney. Mayer and Timberlake are probable, however. I guess we'll know about this time next week! I hadn't thought of Chesney...what has his sales been? I know for a country singer he sells really high...but put up against a pop act, where would he come out at on the Billboard 200? Lorraine: You tell me if you won at the auction...i did hear you went behind the auction barn, though...don't know what for :dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 20, 2006, 03:36:21 AM AC - SURE HOPE A GOOD NUMBER IS POSTED WHEN I CHECK IN LATER. HAVE A JOB FAIR AND WON'T BE BACK UNTIL AFTER 2:00. NOW MAKE ME HAPPY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: grammaof6 on September 20, 2006, 05:57:07 AM Yesterday my daughter went to our local Wal-Mart to buy 2 ADTW (one for her car and one for her house). At that time they had 4 slots filled with ADTW - 50 in all. Having worked in the Wal-Mart Electronics Department in the past, she asked the clerk if that was all the store ordered. He said, "NO, we've already had to restock the shelves today. I can't believe people are buying that!" :bang That surprised me as our little mid-western town of 35,000 isn't a big Clay area. Anyway, at 7:00 pm I went shopping at Wal-Mart to buy my 2 ATDW (one for the car and one for the house). There were only 12 left in the slots. So someboy's buying them! Let's keep our fingers crossed for a HUGE sales week.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 20, 2006, 07:04:14 AM HELLO GRAMMA; LORRAINE; LOLITA; CHARLENE; DEANNA; AND THE REST!!
ATDW: #5 ON AMAZON!! :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 20, 2006, 08:36:58 AM Quote Yesterday my daughter went to our local Wal-Mart to buy 2 ADTW (one for her car and one for her house). At that time they had 4 slots filled with ADTW - 50 in all. Having worked in the Wal-Mart Electronics Department in the past, she asked the clerk if that was all the store ordered. He said, "NO, we've already had to restock the shelves today. I can't believe people are buying that!" That surprised me as our little mid-western town of 35,000 isn't a big Clay area. Anyway, at 7:00 pm I went shopping at Wal-Mart to buy my 2 ATDW (one for the car and one for the house). There were only 12 left in the slots. So someboy's buying them! Let's keep our fingers crossed for a HUGE sales week. This is great news Grammaof6! Thanks for sharing. :purpbana :purpbana Good morning AC and everybody. :wave :wave Number 5 is okay. I was hoping for a higher number but there's nothing we can do anymore, AC. It is now up to TeamClay to do the rest. Thanks AC and have a good night. Hi Lorraine. :wave Take care everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lovinclay on September 20, 2006, 10:45:37 AM My local Target had three slots for Clay. There were only 4 left at 8:30 this morning.....I bought 3! Guess they'll have to restock. :wink
Jerry, perhaps you've already addressed this, (I haven't read back) but if you buy the CD from iTunes, does that count as sales also? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 20, 2006, 11:33:45 AM Jerry, perhaps you've already addressed this, (I haven't read back) but if you buy the CD from iTunes, does that count as sales also? Micki ~ I'm not Jerry :giggle but yes if you buy the whole album from iTunes it counts towards his soundscan total. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lovinclay on September 20, 2006, 11:36:47 AM Thanks, Angela. I bought it last night (for the new song), and I was hoping it would count.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorilovesgolf on September 20, 2006, 11:54:35 AM From Tiddly Wink at the CH
Quote CRAP! http://hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news06339 Quote: The Claymates are out. Clay Aiken’s J Records album, A Thousand Different Ways, is hoping to find at least 199k more in its opening week, based on one-day sales reports from our crack-addled retail contacts around the U.S. of A. That would place him #2 to Justin Timberlake’s Jive/ZLG chart-topper, depending on how large that album’s second week drop-off is. How’s that for hedging our bets? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on September 20, 2006, 12:05:01 PM :bang That's less than MCWL! :para
Maybe we can prove them wrong. :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 20, 2006, 12:11:46 PM Quote CRAP! http://hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news06339 Quote: The Claymates are out. Clay Aiken’s J Records album, A Thousand Different Ways, is hoping to find at least 199k more in its opening week, based on one-day sales reports from our crack-addled retail contacts around the U.S. of A. That would place him #2 to Justin Timberlake’s Jive/ZLG chart-topper, depending on how large that album’s second week drop-off is. How’s that for hedging our bets? Not funny! :bang :bang We will certainly prove them wrong. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on September 20, 2006, 12:55:52 PM I guess 200k isn't too bad. Look at these numbers courtesy of Claymaniac in PA from CH :
Quote Just for comparison's sake, Breakaway's sales for the first month: Week 1 (ending 5 December 2004): 250,432/#3 (252,372) Week 2 (ending 12 December 2004): 163,688/#12 (416,060) Week 3 (ending 19 December 2004): 228,504/#11 (644,564) Week 4 (ending 26 December 2004): 208,602/#19 (853,166) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wvclayfan on September 20, 2006, 02:08:19 PM Legs!!! Legs are going to be oh so important where this CD is concerned.
I take comfort in seeing Kelly's numbers - especially since she had a great amount, although not as much as her follow-up singles, of radio play with the title track and lead single. I'm disappointed in the 200k projection, but I think those are great numbers considering there was no pre-promotion. I'd love to see him take the top slot next Tuesday, but I'm not holding my breath. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 20, 2006, 03:23:55 PM Here's the "title" to the HDD story that Lori posted:
Quote CLAYMATES OUT IN FORCE TO CHALLENGE JUSTIN Clay Aiken Looks Like Next Week’s Biggest Debut, While Justin Continues On Top For those of you who are new here, I have been following CD sales for a few years now. I have tried to stay abreast in, not only sales of Clay's CDs, but top names in the music industry as well. This comment is for Lorraine-- This title made me very, very thrilled. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana I am quite pleased to hear that Clay is predicted to have the biggest debut this week. Keep in mind that Justin sold over 700,000 last week and most sales drop 20 to 40% in the second week. Coming in second place to Justin TImberlake is good-- very, very good!! :clap :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 20, 2006, 03:36:35 PM Quote This title made me very, very thrilled. I am quite pleased to hear that Clay is predicted to have the biggest debut this week. Keep in mind that Justin sold over 700,000 last week and most sales drop 20 to 40% in the second week. Coming in second place to Justin TImberlake is good-- very, very good!! Okay. I feel a little better now. :bigsmile Thanks,ILClaymate. Lorraine, don't worry too much, I don't want you to get a headache like me. :bigsmile lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 20, 2006, 04:45:16 PM Here's the "title" to the HDD story that Lori posted: THANK YOU DEANNA. JUST FOR ME. :hugg YOU KNOW HOW I GET WHEN IT COMES TO CLAY.Quote CLAYMATES OUT IN FORCE TO CHALLENGE JUSTIN Clay Aiken Looks Like Next Week’s Biggest Debut, While Justin Continues On Top For those of you who are new here, I have been following CD sales for a few years now. I have tried to stay abreast in, not only sales of Clay's CDs, but top names in the music industry as well. This comment is for Lorraine-- This title made me very, very thrilled. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana I am quite pleased to hear that Clay is predicted to have the biggest debut this week. Keep in mind that Justin sold over 700,000 last week and most sales drop 20 to 40% in the second week. Coming in second place to Justin TImberlake is good-- very, very good!! :clap :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on September 20, 2006, 05:29:37 PM Here's the "title" to the HDD story that Lori posted: THANK YOU DEANNA. JUST FOR ME. :hugg YOU KNOW HOW I GET WHEN IT COMES TO CLAY.Quote CLAYMATES OUT IN FORCE TO CHALLENGE JUSTIN Clay Aiken Looks Like Next Week’s Biggest Debut, While Justin Continues On Top For those of you who are new here, I have been following CD sales for a few years now. I have tried to stay abreast in, not only sales of Clay's CDs, but top names in the music industry as well. This comment is for Lorraine-- This title made me very, very thrilled. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana I am quite pleased to hear that Clay is predicted to have the biggest debut this week. Keep in mind that Justin sold over 700,000 last week and most sales drop 20 to 40% in the second week. Coming in second place to Justin TImberlake is good-- very, very good!! :clap :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 20, 2006, 06:28:52 PM Here's the "title" to the HDD story that Lori posted: THANK YOU DEANNA. JUST FOR ME. :hugg YOU KNOW HOW I GET WHEN IT COMES TO CLAY.Quote CLAYMATES OUT IN FORCE TO CHALLENGE JUSTIN Clay Aiken Looks Like Next Week’s Biggest Debut, While Justin Continues On Top For those of you who are new here, I have been following CD sales for a few years now. I have tried to stay abreast in, not only sales of Clay's CDs, but top names in the music industry as well. This comment is for Lorraine-- This title made me very, very thrilled. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana I am quite pleased to hear that Clay is predicted to have the biggest debut this week. Keep in mind that Justin sold over 700,000 last week and most sales drop 20 to 40% in the second week. Coming in second place to Justin TImberlake is good-- very, very good!! :clap :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 21, 2006, 07:11:09 AM ATDW: #5 ON AMAZON!
DEANNA: THANKS FOR THE POST YESTERDAY!!! TECHNICALLY, IF CLAY IS TO DEBUT AT #2, THAT ACTUALLY MEANS HE IS #1 ABOVE THE OTHERS WHOSE CD's WERE RELEASED THE SAME DAY/WEEK AS HIS! AM I RIGHT?? :dunno ALSO, CHANCES ARE CLAY COULD MOVE FROM #2 TO #1 AND CLAIM A #1 TITLE ON THE POP ALBUM CHART...ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. I DON'T KNOW IF BILLBOARD RANKS THE TOP SELLING INTERNET ALBUMS OR NOT ON THEIR WEB-SITE??? I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SEEING IF HE HAS A GOOD WEEK ON THE INTERNET SALES CHART. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 21, 2006, 07:31:00 AM AC - I think that #5 on Amazon is still good, since anyone can now just walk into a store and buy the Cd without having to pay shipping - can't wait to see those numbers - I am praying hard, too! How can anyone not love that voice!?!?!?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 21, 2006, 10:04:57 AM AC - I think that #5 on Amazon is still good, since anyone can now just walk into a store and buy the Cd without having to pay shipping - can't wait to see those numbers - I am praying hard, too! How can anyone not love that voice!?!?!? AMEN TO THAT FRANKIE. I JUST GAVE A GIRL HERE AT THE OFFICE A COPY I BURNED. SHE TOLD ME THE OTHER DAY SHE LOVED CLAY AND THAT HE SHOULD HAVE WON. WELL LETS PASS THE LOVE RIGHT.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 21, 2006, 10:17:19 AM Hello Everyone!! :wave
Quote TECHNICALLY, IF CLAY IS TO DEBUT AT #2, THAT ACTUALLY MEANS HE IS #1 ABOVE THE OTHERS WHOSE CD's WERE RELEASED THE SAME DAY/WEEK AS HIS! AM I RIGHT?? ALSO, CHANCES ARE CLAY COULD MOVE FROM #2 TO #1 AND CLAIM A #1 TITLE ON THE POP ALBUM CHART...ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. I DON'T KNOW IF BILLBOARD RANKS THE TOP SELLING INTERNET ALBUMS OR NOT ON THEIR WEB-SITE??? I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SEEING IF HE HAS A GOOD WEEK ON THE INTERNET SALES CHART. I like the way you think AC. I just have a hard time thinking that this time he might not get the number one spot. :bang I have to remind myself that IF he doesn't get the number one spot, ATDW still have a big chance of selling throughout the coming months or years. :bigsmile Thanks AC. Take care everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on September 21, 2006, 10:30:55 AM HDD has Upped their Prediction!
Quote By contrast, according to our lemon-stand sales guru Mark Pearson, Clay Aiken’s just-released new album is projected to hit between 250k-300k in its first week, and there’s no serious radio play for his single. HDD (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news06341) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 21, 2006, 01:40:36 PM MEESA: I DIDN'T LIKE THAT COMMENT ABOUT "NO SERIOUS RADIO PLAY FOR HIS SINGLE". I AM HOPING THAT IS JUST THE THOUGHT AT THE MOMENT.
I WAS OVER AT RADIO AND RECORDS...THE CHART STILL ISN'T UPDATED!! IT STILL HAS THE 9-18-06 CHART UP. THEY USED TO BE PRETTY GOOD AT PUTTING THE FOLLOWING WEEK's CHARTS UP ON THURSDAY's BUT I'LL SEE WHAT THE CHART LOOKS LIKE TOMORROW. ATDW: RANKED #4 IN AMAZON :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ClayObsessed on September 21, 2006, 03:08:20 PM I went back to my little Target store today. Just to make sure the slots were filled so people walking by will see him and remember to buy. He went from 1 slot to 2 on the first day and today he was in 3 slots. No one else is occupying more than 1. Yea Clay....Show them what you are capable of. shirl Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 21, 2006, 04:08:03 PM MEESA: I DIDN'T LIKE THAT COMMENT ABOUT "NO SERIOUS RADIO PLAY FOR HIS SINGLE". I AM HOPING THAT IS JUST THE THOUGHT AT THE MOMENT. I WILL TAKE THAT AC. THANKS. NOW HOW ABOUT A LITTLE HIGHER LIKE 1 OR 2. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncyI WAS OVER AT RADIO AND RECORDS...THE CHART STILL ISN'T UPDATED!! IT STILL HAS THE 9-18-06 CHART UP. THEY USED TO BE PRETTY GOOD AT PUTTING THE FOLLOWING WEEK's CHARTS UP ON THURSDAY's BUT I'LL SEE WHAT THE CHART LOOKS LIKE TOMORROW. ATDW: RANKED #4 IN AMAZON :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 21, 2006, 04:08:48 PM I went back to my little Target store today. Just to make sure the slots were filled so people walking by will see him and remember to buy. He went from 1 slot to 2 on the first day and today he was in 3 slots. No one else is occupying more than 1. Yea Clay....Show them what you are capable of. shirl Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 22, 2006, 11:18:29 AM Good morning AC, Lorraine and eveyone. :wave
I can't wait to see ATDW's sale next week. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Take care everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on September 22, 2006, 12:51:17 PM HDD Weakend Sales:
Quote Justin Timberlake’s Future Sex is still in the now, as he beats back a challenge from none other than Clay Aiken for #1 next week, while BMG looks primed to hold down the top three spots on Tuesday’s chart. Timberlake looks to follow up his impressive 710k+ debut with between 225-235k in sales, which should be enough to withstand the debuting Aiken, whose RCA Records album, A Thousand Different Ways, looks like it will cross the 200k line, thank to appearances over the past week on Leno, Good Morning America and The View. We can beat this guys! :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 22, 2006, 03:39:40 PM HELLO ALL...THANKS FOR EVERYONE's IMPUT ON THE THREAD!!!
ATDW: #6 ON AMAZON! I JUST CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE RADIO AND RECORDS SITE HASN'T BEEN UPDATED! IT STILL HAS LAST WEEK's CHARTS POSTED. I LIKE TO SEE CLAY's SONG "GOING FOR ADDs" TO MAKE IT OFFICIALLY A RADIO SINGLE. I WAS OVER ON THE COUNTRY CHART...FOR ANYONE WHO LIKES COUNTRY LIKE I DO, THE GREAT GEORGE STRAIT IS AT #1 WITH "GIVE IT AWAY"...A SUPER QUICK CLIMB TO #1...BUT HE'S BEEN AROUND IN THE INDUSTRY SINCE 1981...AND IS GOING INTO THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME NEXT MONTH!!! :clap :clap :clap WHAT A WAY TO ENTER THE HALL OF FAME...HAVING A RECENT #1 HIT SINGLE, HIS 57th OF HIS CAREER. I HAVE A FEELING WE WILL SEE CLAY's CD AT #1...I BELIEVE CLAY WOULD HAVE TO SELL HIGHER THAN WHAT TIMBERLAKE SOLD THIS WEEK TO DEBUT AT #1. I SURE HOPE CLAY SELLS CLOSE TO GOLD STATUS IN HIS DEBUT WEEK AND THEN THERE SHOULDN'T BE ANY QUESTION OF WHO COMES IN AT #1. GOLD IS 500,000 TW LW Weeks on the chart 1 2 13 GIVE IT AWAY, GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 1 week(s) at number 1 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 22, 2006, 05:00:12 PM AC - I SURE LIKE THE WAY YOU THINK. I DON'T WANT TO BE DISAPPOINTED NOW. SURE HOPE IT HAPPENS.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on September 23, 2006, 02:55:23 AM AC--DO YOU KNOW WHEN THE NUMERS RESULTS SHOULD BE POSTED SOMEWHERE? ALL I HAVE READ IT THAT ATDW IS ON IT'S WAY TO PLATINUM. WHAT EXACTLY DOES THIS MEAN? AND SHOULD IT GO TO #1, WHICH I THINK IT WILL THAN IS THAT CONSIDERED GOLD. HOPEFULLY WE WILL KNOW WHAT POSITION IT IS IN BY
NEXT WEEK, RIGHT?? THANK YOU FOR KEEPING US UPDATED! :clap :clap BE BACK TO CHECK AGAIN. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 23, 2006, 06:46:56 AM Charlene ~ platinum status is when the label ships 1 million to retailers from my understanding. Gold status is 500,000. We should know first week numbers at the beginning of the week.....Jerry will be able to tell us when.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 23, 2006, 07:08:36 AM Charlene ~ platinum status is when the label ships 1 million to retailers from my understanding. Gold status is 500,000. We should know first week numbers at the beginning of the week.....Jerry will be able to tell us when. OMG I WON'T BE ABLE TO SLEEP. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED HE DOES VERY VERY WELL. THANKS CLANDY. :huggTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 23, 2006, 07:57:13 AM Quote THIS JUSTIN: TIMBERLAKE GETS ANOTHER WEEK ON TOP Clay Aiken, Kenny Chesney, Fergie, Lupe Fiasco and Chingy to Also Bow in Top 10 September 22, 2006 Justin Timberlake’s Future Sex is still in the now, as he beats back a challenge from none other than Clay Aiken for #1 next week, while BMG looks primed to hold down the top three spots on Tuesday’s chart. Timberlake looks to follow up his impressive 710k+ debut with between 225-235k in sales, which should be enough to withstand the debuting Aiken, whose RCA Records album, A Thousand Different Ways, looks like it will cross the 200k line, thank to appearances over the past week on Leno, Good Morning America and The View. Kenny Chesney’s new live Sony BMG Nashville album is up next, looking for a total in the 150k range, mas o menos, which would be good for #3 thanks to appearances on Regis & Kelly, Best Damned Sports Show and this Monday’s Ellen. A&M/Interscope’s Fergie takes the “London Bridge” to a Top 5 debut for her solo bow The Dutchess in the 125-135k range thanks to recent performances on The Today Show and Letterman, with and without the Black-Eyed Peas. Columbia’s John Mayer is having a good second week, down just a little over 50% to around 125-135k, good enough for Top 5, with labelmate Beyonce right behind him at 115-125k, giving Sony BMG five of the Top 6 overall. Atlantic rising reggaeton/hip-hop star Lupe Fiasco is up next with between 85-90k for an impressive #7 debut, followed by warhorses, Columbia’s Bob Dylan (giving Steve Barnett and company three in the Top 10) and Capitol’s Bob Seger at around 70-75k apiece. Capitol rapper Chingy is also in the mix for a Top 10 debut. Other debuts include Verve’s Diana Krall (60-65k), Hollywood’s Jesse McCartney (60-65k), Interscope’s Elton John (45-50k) and Geffen’s New Found Glory (45-50k). Next week, look for dueling Jacksons, as Virgin's Janet and SBMG Nashville's Alan hit the street, with IDJ's Ludacris, Geffen's Beck, Columbia's Tony Bennett, J's Ruben Studdard and Volcano/ZLG's Weird Al also on the release list for Tuesday. HDD (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news06343) I posted the rest of the article so you all could see how the rest of the competition is expected to stack up. :wink I know we have all been speculation about Kenny Chesney, John Mayer, Elton John, etc. Hope this helps! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 23, 2006, 08:04:12 AM The HITS DAILY DOUBLE (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news06343) site I quoted above will start tracking sales numbers for this week (including ATDW) on Monday morning (usually around 10am EST). They update the sales throughout the day on Monday and Tuesday until the finally tally comes in. The final is usually known late Tuesday afternoon. You must register at HDD to view the sales.
BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/index.jsp) is the official site of the charts. They usually post the Billboard 200 standings on Wednesday. Hope this helps, too. :lol Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 23, 2006, 08:09:28 AM Good Morning one and all!!!!
What a great, great Clay week with more to come! I stopped at Borders this morning to buy a couple of new mysteries but before I did I checked out the CD section! They had a beautiful poster of Clay and a bunch of his CDs in the regular section and then Top Sellers for the week and Clay was number 3! Number 3! I was happy, it's not number 1 but it's in the top 5 which is FABULOUS! Of course, I went over to the help desk to see if I could get the poster when they were done with it and somebody had already claimed it. POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 23, 2006, 08:40:02 AM Good Morning one and all!!!! I WAS JUST GOING TO TELL YOU TO SEE IF THEY WOULD GIVE YOU THE POSTER. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lolWhat a great, great Clay week with more to come! I stopped at Borders this morning to buy a couple of new mysteries but before I did I checked out the CD section! They had a beautiful poster of Clay and a bunch of his CDs in the regular section and then Top Sellers for the week and Clay was number 3! Number 3! I was happy, it's not number 1 but it's in the top 5 which is FABULOUS! Of course, I went over to the help desk to see if I could get the poster when they were done with it and somebody had already claimed it. POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 23, 2006, 08:46:03 AM I WAS JUST GOING TO TELL YOU TO SEE IF THEY WOULD GIVE YOU THE POSTER. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
[/quote] They were going to Lorraine but somebody had already claimed it. I asked the guy at the register if they were selling a lot of the CD and he said a good number... then he commented on how much different Clay looked with the new hair and the girl at the help desk was just smiling at me and not making any disaparaging comments about the fact that I was a Clay fan. She said "everybody likes somebody and they will be getting the calendar in when it comes out!!!! All in all a great Clay shopping experience even though I didn't get the CD because I have 3 already. LOL! As I left I suggested that they play it on the loudspeakers during the day so people could hear it and the guy smiled and nodded and said good idea. WOOO! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 23, 2006, 10:12:35 AM ATDW: #5 in Amazon
Thanks for the posts everyone!! :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 23, 2006, 11:32:37 AM Hello all. :wave
Quote OMG I WON'T BE ABLE TO SLEEP. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED HE DOES VERY VERY WELL. THANKS CLANDY. First we wait for the CD...now we wait for the sales. Being a Clay fans isn't easy but I love it. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Lorriane, I'm already losing sleep over HDD's prediction. I can't wait for Tuesday but I'm also a little nervous. I hope and pray that we will beat JT's sale next week. Thanks AC for the number. Have a great weekend everyone. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: JaneneBurgauer on September 23, 2006, 11:55:55 AM I got a question. I have already bought Clay's album 3 times (one for house, on for car, one for dorm room) and I am planning to get the album again from itunes. Ok to the question... are the itunes downloads going to be counted with his album sales for the Billboard Chart? Just curious. Thanks so much!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 23, 2006, 01:33:25 PM Quote Ok to the question... are the itunes downloads going to be counted with his album sales for the Billboard Chart? Quote Digital downloads are included in Billboard 200 tabulation, as long as the entire album is purchased as a whole. Quote A digital download (also known as a digital single or a paid digital download) is an official legally released music single released by artists to the public. Popular legal online music store that sell digital singles and albums include Apple's iTunes and Napster. WIKEPEDIA/BILLBOARD 200 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_200) Hope this helps, Janene, and..... Welcome to Claymaniacs!! :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: woodstock854 on September 23, 2006, 03:15:51 PM Being the eternal optimist..... I'm still hoping the numbers will take a HUGE leap this weekend. I, for one, live in a small town and had to drive 25 miles to the nearest WalMart to get mine. OF COURSE, being the Clay fans that we are, I HAD to go on Tuesday to get mine. But I hope there are many people, like me, that have to make a "trip to town" to get theirs and didn't have time til this weekend. MANY people shop on Saturdays. And if places like Borders are putting up posters of Clay like Susy said, then maybe it will attract even more buyers.
Sound good??? :wink Woodstock :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on September 25, 2006, 08:22:57 AM Does anyone know how Clay has done on the singles chart for "Without You"?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 25, 2006, 08:44:44 AM Kathy ~ here is the radio spin data for Without You as of 9/23/06. The single isn't commercially being sold so there are no sales #'s for it.
Quote from: Moonhead@CV The 7 day period ending 09/23/06 saw 65 spins for "Without You", an increase of 9 spins over the prior 7 day period ending 09/22/06. "Without You" is currently #38 on the Mainstream AC Chart with 65 spins, an increase of 3 positions from yesterday. "Without You" is #20 on the Mainstream AC Jump Chart with +28 spins and 12 stations playing. It is not on the Mainstream AC Taking Off Chart today. There are 2 new Format Starters: KUDL (Kansas City) and KTSM (Al Paso). There is 1 new Format Leader: WSRS (Worcester). Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 25, 2006, 08:53:15 AM Hey, hey! Any increase in radio play is good. He's moving up there. Go Clay!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Anna on September 25, 2006, 08:56:55 AM AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's soooo hard waiting for the numbers!!!!!!! :bang :bang :crosslets pray he does OUSTANDINGLY well.lol beat JT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 25, 2006, 09:30:46 AM AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's soooo hard waiting for the numbers!!!!!!! :bang :bang :crosslets pray he does OUSTANDINGLY well.lol beat JT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM RIGHT THERE WITH YOU. I AM SO NERVOUS.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 25, 2006, 09:35:42 AM Hello all. :wave
I am so nervous right now I can't sit still. I have to get away from the computer for we will not know the numbers until late Tuesday or Wednesday. God, I hope and pray that we will beat JT. Everyone, take care. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 25, 2006, 09:41:44 AM The numbers have started to come in from HDD. I believe we should have final numbers by late tonight/early tomorrow. :bite I'm sure he will do fine.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 25, 2006, 10:05:59 AM The numbers have started to come in from HDD. I believe we should have final numbers by late tonight/early tomorrow. :bite I'm sure he will do fine. CLANDY - OH MY GOD I CAN'T STAND IT. HOW SOON WILL YOU START POSTING SOMETHING, ANYTHING. YOU KNOW ME AND HOW NERVOUS I AM.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 10:07:28 AM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 08:44:44 NOW IN: 6.80% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 DIANA KRALL VERVE 17,087 FROM THIS MOMENT ON 5 2 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 12,277 MODERN TIMES 2 3 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 11,648 CONTINUUM 1 4 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 8,020 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 5 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 5,615 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 25, 2006, 10:12:17 AM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 08:44:44 NOW IN: 6.80% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 DIANA KRALL VERVE 17,087 FROM THIS MOMENT ON 5 2 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 12,277 MODERN TIMES 2 3 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 11,648 CONTINUUM 1 4 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 8,020 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 5 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 5,615 Gah... *starts biting fingernails* Gah.... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 25, 2006, 10:27:23 AM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 08:44:44 NOW IN: 6.80% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 DIANA KRALL VERVE 17,087 FROM THIS MOMENT ON 5 2 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 12,277 MODERN TIMES 2 3 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 11,648 CONTINUUM 1 4 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 8,020 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 5 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 5,615 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 25, 2006, 10:39:42 AM CHART DATE: 09/25/2006
LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 09:09:49 NOW IN: 19.80% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 47,394 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 36,204 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 3 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 33,714 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 4 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 26,310 THE DUTCHESS 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 23,590 CONTINUUM Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: stargazer on September 25, 2006, 10:44:28 AM Just went to HDD new numbers in :bouncy :bouncy
Clay's #1 at 47,394 :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana I don't know how to bring the chart over ,and my computer is to dang slow ,but thought I'd post this. It's about 19.5%. GO CLAY GO. :cheer Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lovinclay on September 25, 2006, 10:46:07 AM What does this mean? He only sold 47,000 copies??? :shocking I can't believe that!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: stargazer on September 25, 2006, 10:51:49 AM What does this mean? He only sold 47,000 copies??? :shocking I can't believe that! That's what it says. :clap :clap :clap :purpbana :purpban: i would expect it to grow quickly. Timberlake was #2 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 10:52:47 AM Micki,
It is early yet. Look at the top. Only 19.8% of the sales have been counted so far. He is doing GREAT!!! Quote LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 09:14:50 NOW IN: 19.80% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 47,394 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 36,204 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 25, 2006, 10:53:05 AM Micki ~ the numbers are just now coming in. Not all the retailers have reported in yet (like an election!). Only 19.8% of retailers have reported. The final numbers won't be in until tomorrow morning I believe.
ETA: or what Deanna said! :giggle Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 25, 2006, 10:54:41 AM Oh my God, this is so exciting!!!!! :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
I hope he stays on the number one spot. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 25, 2006, 10:55:40 AM I think what I'm feeling right now can only be described by this...
:yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lovinclay on September 25, 2006, 10:55:49 AM Oh, thanks for explaining that! I thought that was his final total! I feel much better now!! :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 11:33:01 AM Quote LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 10:00:02 NOW IN: 23.93% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 50,427 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 43,527 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 3 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 34,267 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 4 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 30,274 THE DUTCHESS 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 27,314 CONTINUUM 3 6 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 23,139 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: stargazer on September 25, 2006, 12:14:05 PM GO GO GO GO GO I'm HappyQuestion for the wise ones, Do these numbers include independent and all CD sales or just those who report through a certain process? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 25, 2006, 12:21:37 PM DEANNA,
HERE I GO. DO THESE NUMBERS INCLUDE AMAZON. THANKS MY FRIEND. DYING MINUTE BY MINUTE. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: JaneneBurgauer on September 25, 2006, 12:29:53 PM Question... what days are these statistics representing? Does this include Monday, too? Thanks!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 12:38:28 PM HDD does not count ALL sales. Even their final number will be different from the Soundscan tally. They are a good representation of sales, tho. I don't think they count any independent retailers.
I think they do count Amazon, but bear in mind that different retailers will report their sales to HDD at different times. I believe the final Soundscan numbers will include Monday's sales. Soundscan sales are the ones used by Billboard for the charts. :wink (There is no way to get soundscans numbers now, tho) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 25, 2006, 12:44:17 PM HDD does not count ALL sales. Even their final number will be different from the Soundscan tally. They are a good representation of sales, tho. I don't think they count any independent retailers. THANK YOU DEANNA. :huggI think they do count Amazon, but bear in mind that different retailers will report their sales to HDD at different times. I believe the final Soundscan numbers will include Monday's sales. Soundscan sales are the ones used by Billboard for the charts. :wink (There is no way to get soundscans numbers now, tho) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: caramel131 on September 25, 2006, 01:03:56 PM I'm wondering if Amazon shipping some of the preorder early will have an affect on Clay coming in first. I read somewhere on the board that Amazon stated the preorders shipped early (before 9/19) would not count in the first weeks sales. And, of course, we don't know how many were shipped prematurely.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 25, 2006, 01:12:52 PM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 10:55:25 NOW IN: 25.34% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 52,371 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 47,349 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 3 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 34,267 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 4 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 32,027 THE DUTCHESS 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 28,501 CONTINUUM 3 6 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 24,370 B'DAY -- 7 DIANA KRALL VERVE 21,912 FROM THIS MOMENT ON 4 8 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 20,537 FACE THE PROMISE Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 25, 2006, 01:23:27 PM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 10:55:25 NOW IN: 25.34% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 52,371 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 47,349 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 3 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 34,267 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 4 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 32,027 THE DUTCHESS 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 28,501 CONTINUUM 3 6 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 24,370 B'DAY -- 7 DIANA KRALL VERVE 21,912 FROM THIS MOMENT ON 4 8 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 20,537 FACE THE PROMISE Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 25, 2006, 01:38:06 PM I was the person who asked Amazon about shipping the Cd early - about what that would do to sales numbers. I continue to get emails from Amazon nearly every day - apparently, I am the only person who has ever asked that quetion - and they STILL have not found anybody at amazon who knows the answer. I haven't been posting the emails I have been getting from them, becuse I just keep getting "we don't know what will be done with the early shipping figures, but we are checking" messages. I just thanked the person who continues to contact me, and asked them to speak to their supervisor about how important it is to every artist that their sales be reported correctly. Very frustrating! :bang
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 01:46:10 PM We are at 25% counted and we are up to 52,371. :purpbana
So we are 1/4 of the way there. Let's see--4 times 52,000= 208,000. :wink I am hoping and praying this means over 200,000 sold anyways. :para :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 01:49:30 PM Here are some of the outlets that have reported so far:
Quote Borders week ending: 09/29/2006 1. DIANA KRALL From This Moment On Verve 2. JOHN MAYER Continuum Aware/Columbia/CRG 3. BOB DYLAN Modern Times Columbia/CRG 4. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Future Sex/Love Sounds Jive/ZLG 5. CLAY AIKEN A Thousand Different Ways RCA Label Group 6. MADELEINE PEYROUX Half The Perfect World BordersRounder/IDJ 7. BOB SEGER Face The Promise Capitol 8. FERGIE The Dutchess A&M/Interscope 9. ELTON JOHN The Captain & The Kid Interscope 10. GREY'S ANATOMY VOL.2 Soundtrack Hollywood HDD/BORDERS (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/s_top_ten.cgi?borders) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 01:51:16 PM Quote Towers week ending: 09/29/2006 1. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Future Sex/Love Sounds Jive/ZLG 2. JOHN MAYER Continuum Aware/Columbia/CRG 3. CLAY AIKEN A Thousand Different Ways RCA Label Group 4. BOB DYLAN Modern Times Columbia/CRG 5. DIANA KRALL From This Moment On Verve 6. LUPE FIASCO Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor Atlantic/Atl G 7. BEYONCE B'Day Columbia/CRG 8. FERGIE The Dutchess A&M/Interscope 9. LIONEL RICHIE Coming Home Island/IDJMG 10. AUDIOSLAVE Revelations Epic/Interscope HDD/TOWERS (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/s_top_ten.cgi?tower) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 01:53:14 PM Quote ear-X-tacy records 1. LUPE FIASCO Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor Atlantic/Atl G 2. BOB DYLAN Modern Times Columbia/CRG 3. CITIZEN COPE These Four Walls RCA/RMG 4. OLD CROW MEDICINE Big Iron World Nettwerk America 5. CLAY AIKEN A Thousand Different Ways RCA Label Group 6. JOHN MAYER Continuum Aware/Columbia/CRG 7. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Future Sex/Love Sounds Jive/ZLG 8. THE BLACK KEYS Magic Potion Nonesuch/Atlantic/AG 9. RAY LAMONTAGNE Till The Sun Turns Black RCA/RMG 10. TV ON RADIO Return To Cookie Mountain Interscope HDD/EARXTACY (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/s_top_ten.cgi?earxtacy) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 01:54:11 PM Hastings
Quote 1. HINDER Extreme Behavior Universal Republic 2. FERGIE The Dutchess A&M/Interscope 3. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Future Sex/Love Sounds Jive/ZLG 4. NICKELBACK All The Right Reasons Roadrunner/IDJMG 5. JOHN MAYER Continuum Aware/Columbia/CRG 6. BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Koch 7. THE RANDY ROGERS BAND Just A Matter Of Time Mercury Nashville 8. CHINGY Hoodstar Capitol 9. BOB SEGER Face The Promise Capitol 10. BOB DYLAN Modern Times Columbia/CRG Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 01:54:54 PM Newbury comics:
Quote 1. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Future Sex/Love Sounds Jive/ZLG 2. LUPE FIASCO Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor Atlantic/Atl G 3. JOHN MAYER Continuum Aware/Columbia/CRG 4. FERGIE The Dutchess A&M/Interscope 5. NEW FOUND GLORY Coming Home Geffen 6. DJ SHADOW The Outsider Universal Motown 7. ELTON JOHN The Captain & The Kid Interscope 8. BOB DYLAN Modern Times Columbia/CRG 9. INDIGO GIRLS Despite Our Differences Hollywood 10. DIANA KRALL From This Moment On Verve Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Marilyn on September 25, 2006, 02:02:33 PM ANYONE HAVE SOME PEPTO BISMOL?? :bang :bang
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on September 25, 2006, 02:02:35 PM Just checking in for the first time today - those numbers look really good. Thanks for keeping up!
One of the big retailers doesn't report until Tuesday - is it Walmart? We will probably get less than 50% today and the rest tomorrow. It's been so long I can't remember! Help me out Deanna! :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 25, 2006, 02:08:11 PM :wave Hi Pamela! I'm not Deanna :bigsmile but I heard they stop at around 30%. And I don't think Walmart has reported yet.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 02:12:50 PM :wave Hi Pamela and Clandy :wave
Both Walmart and either Amazon or Best Buy report late!! :wink There are 2 big retailers yet to come. :bigsmile Here is some historical perspective: For MCWL--First week sales Quote With 20.6% reporting -- 6 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 22,442 Quote Final first week sales -- 4 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 265,535 -- MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 02:24:28 PM For Marilyn:
(http://www.pepto-bismol.com/images/pepto_center_home_1.jpg) Let's take a look at the whole chart thus far: Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 12:20:51 NOW IN: 25.36% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 52,371 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 47,370 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 3 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 34,267 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 4 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 32,027 THE DUTCHESS 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 28,543 CONTINUUM 3 6 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 24,370 B'DAY -- 7 DIANA KRALL VERVE 21,945 FROM THIS MOMENT ON 4 8 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 20,537 FACE THE PROMISE 7 9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 20,238 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 5 10 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 17,580 MODERN TIMES 10 11 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 16,917 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 16 12 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 13,326 ME AND MY GANG 8 13 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 13,164 DANITY KANE 15 14 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY MUSIC GROUP 12,992 VARIOUS -- 15 JESSE MCCARTNEY HOLLYWOOD 12,538 RIGHT WHERE YOU WANT ME 13 16 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 12,382 SOUNDTRACK 27 17 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 12,180 YOUR MAN 26 18 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 11,242 SOME HEARTS 14 19 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 9,940 BACK TO BASICS 18 20 THE FRAY EPIC 9,761 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 6 21 LIONEL RICHIE ISLAND/IDJMG 9,676 COMING HOME -- 22 ELTON JOHN INTERSCOPE 9,096 THE CAPTAIN & THE KID -- 23 CHINGY CAPITOL 8,409 HOODSTAR 29 24 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 7,548 SOUNDTRACK 49 25 TRACE ADKINS CAPITOL NASHVILLE 7,068 DANGEROUS MAN -- 26 PAULINA RUBIO UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATINO 7,049 ANANDA 11 27 AUDIOSLAVE EPIC/INTERSCOPE 6,923 REVELATIONS -- 28 LUPE FIASCO ATLANTIC/ATL G 6,848 LUPE FIASCO'S FOOD & LIQUOR 23 29 PUSSYCAT DOLLS A&M/INTERSCOPE 6,754 PCD 25 30 GNARLS BARKLEY DOWNTOWN/ATLANTIC ATL G 6,621 ST. ELSEWHERE -- 31 MADELEINE PEYROUX ROUNDER/IDJ 6,282 HALF THE PERFECT WORLD -- 32 NEW FOUND GLORY GEFFEN 6,216 COMING HOME -- 33 AARON NEVILLE UNIVERSAL 5,941 BRING IT ON HOME: THE SOUL... 36 34 MANA WEA LATINA 5,915 AMAR ES COMBATIR 12 35 GREY'S ANATOMY VOL.2 HOLLYWOOD 5,885 SOUNDTRACK -- 36 TIM MCGRAW CURB 5,787 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 34 37 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 5,492 EYES OPEN -- 38 RODNEY ATKINS CURB 5,210 IF YOU'RE GOING THROUGH HELL 42 39 BROKEN BRIDGES SHOW DOG NASH/UNIVERSAL 5,124 SOUNDTRACK 28 40 PANIC! AT THE DISCO FUELED BY RAMEN/WMG 5,090 A FEVER YOU CAN'T SWEAT OUT -- 41 KIDZ BOP KIDS 10 RAZOR & TIE 5,055 VARIOUS 40 42 BLUE OCTOBER UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 5,008 FOILED -- 43 ALAN JACKSON ACR/ARISTA NASHVILLE 4,976 PRECIOUS MEMORIES 30 44 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS WARNER BROS. 4,863 STADIUM ARCADIUM 43 45 CHERISH SHO'NUFF/CAPITOL 4,830 UNAPPRECIATED -- 46 WRECKERS MAVERICK/WARNER BROS. 4,791 STAND STILL, LOOK PRETTY -- 47 GUNS N'ROSES GEFFEN 4,584 GREATEST HITS 21 48 OUTKAST LAFACE/ZLG 4,552 IDLEWILD -- 49 KENNY CHESNEY BNA 4,370 THE ROAD AND THE RADIO 45 50 NELLY FURTADO GEFFEN 4,307 LOOSE So far, Clay is outselling Justin, Fergie, Kenny, John Mayer, Beyonce and Elton John. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: GWENN on September 25, 2006, 02:31:40 PM THIS IS NERVE RACKING. MAYBE IT'S NOT A FLU BUT NERVES THAT HAS BF UNDER THE WEATHER. CAN'T BLAME HIM.
GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 25, 2006, 03:06:06 PM For Marilyn: I THINK I AM GOING TO NEED SOME OF THAT PEPTO BISMOL MYSELF. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang(http://www.pepto-bismol.com/images/pepto_center_home_1.jpg) Let's take a look at the whole chart thus far: Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 12:20:51 NOW IN: 25.36% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 52,371 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 47,370 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 3 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 34,267 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 4 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 32,027 THE DUTCHESS 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 28,543 CONTINUUM 3 6 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 24,370 B'DAY -- 7 DIANA KRALL VERVE 21,945 FROM THIS MOMENT ON 4 8 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 20,537 FACE THE PROMISE 7 9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 20,238 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 5 10 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 17,580 MODERN TIMES 10 11 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 16,917 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 16 12 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 13,326 ME AND MY GANG 8 13 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 13,164 DANITY KANE 15 14 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY MUSIC GROUP 12,992 VARIOUS -- 15 JESSE MCCARTNEY HOLLYWOOD 12,538 RIGHT WHERE YOU WANT ME 13 16 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 12,382 SOUNDTRACK 27 17 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 12,180 YOUR MAN 26 18 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 11,242 SOME HEARTS 14 19 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 9,940 BACK TO BASICS 18 20 THE FRAY EPIC 9,761 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 6 21 LIONEL RICHIE ISLAND/IDJMG 9,676 COMING HOME -- 22 ELTON JOHN INTERSCOPE 9,096 THE CAPTAIN & THE KID -- 23 CHINGY CAPITOL 8,409 HOODSTAR 29 24 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 7,548 SOUNDTRACK 49 25 TRACE ADKINS CAPITOL NASHVILLE 7,068 DANGEROUS MAN -- 26 PAULINA RUBIO UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATINO 7,049 ANANDA 11 27 AUDIOSLAVE EPIC/INTERSCOPE 6,923 REVELATIONS -- 28 LUPE FIASCO ATLANTIC/ATL G 6,848 LUPE FIASCO'S FOOD & LIQUOR 23 29 PUSSYCAT DOLLS A&M/INTERSCOPE 6,754 PCD 25 30 GNARLS BARKLEY DOWNTOWN/ATLANTIC ATL G 6,621 ST. ELSEWHERE -- 31 MADELEINE PEYROUX ROUNDER/IDJ 6,282 HALF THE PERFECT WORLD -- 32 NEW FOUND GLORY GEFFEN 6,216 COMING HOME -- 33 AARON NEVILLE UNIVERSAL 5,941 BRING IT ON HOME: THE SOUL... 36 34 MANA WEA LATINA 5,915 AMAR ES COMBATIR 12 35 GREY'S ANATOMY VOL.2 HOLLYWOOD 5,885 SOUNDTRACK -- 36 TIM MCGRAW CURB 5,787 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 34 37 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 5,492 EYES OPEN -- 38 RODNEY ATKINS CURB 5,210 IF YOU'RE GOING THROUGH HELL 42 39 BROKEN BRIDGES SHOW DOG NASH/UNIVERSAL 5,124 SOUNDTRACK 28 40 PANIC! AT THE DISCO FUELED BY RAMEN/WMG 5,090 A FEVER YOU CAN'T SWEAT OUT -- 41 KIDZ BOP KIDS 10 RAZOR & TIE 5,055 VARIOUS 40 42 BLUE OCTOBER UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 5,008 FOILED -- 43 ALAN JACKSON ACR/ARISTA NASHVILLE 4,976 PRECIOUS MEMORIES 30 44 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS WARNER BROS. 4,863 STADIUM ARCADIUM 43 45 CHERISH SHO'NUFF/CAPITOL 4,830 UNAPPRECIATED -- 46 WRECKERS MAVERICK/WARNER BROS. 4,791 STAND STILL, LOOK PRETTY -- 47 GUNS N'ROSES GEFFEN 4,584 GREATEST HITS 21 48 OUTKAST LAFACE/ZLG 4,552 IDLEWILD -- 49 KENNY CHESNEY BNA 4,370 THE ROAD AND THE RADIO 45 50 NELLY FURTADO GEFFEN 4,307 LOOSE So far, Clay is outselling Justin, Fergie, Kenny, John Mayer, Beyonce and Elton John. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 25, 2006, 03:07:09 PM SO FAR RADIO PLAY HERE IN CT. SUCKS. SORRY BUT IT DOES. HE NEEDS TO STILL GET OUT THERE MORE SO THAT NEW FANS WILL BE INTERESTED. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED TONIGHT.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 04:46:58 PM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 14:21:25 NOW IN: 39.40% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 87,544 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 65,098 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 3 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 59,985 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 4 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 46,686 THE DUTCHESS 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 36,463 CONTINUUM 3 6 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 36,415 B'DAY 4 7 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 33,030 FACE THE PROMISE 10 8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 27,239 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 7 9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 27,165 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 10 DIANA KRALL VERVE 24,025 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 04:49:23 PM This may be close to all we get today. Clay is doing just fine so far. :clap :clap
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wvclayfan on September 25, 2006, 04:53:11 PM Deanna - Thanks for bringing the numbers over! Over 22,000 ahead of Justin - that's AOK in my book! :bigsmile I just hope it stays that way. :bouncy
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 04:56:38 PM :wave Hi Lindsay :wave
I am quite happy so far! :purpbana PS Did you come here to kill my thread? :rofl :rofl Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: stargazer on September 25, 2006, 04:57:05 PM I think the numbers are looking good.
Happy, Happy, Happy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 25, 2006, 04:57:35 PM This may be close to all we get today. Clay is doing just fine so far. :clap :clap THANKS MY FRIEND. YOUR INPUT MEANS A LOT TO ME. I GUESS TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY. :bighugTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 25, 2006, 04:58:43 PM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/25/2006 14:21:25 NOW IN: 39.40% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 87,544 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 65,098 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 3 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 59,985 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 4 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 46,686 THE DUTCHESS 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 36,463 CONTINUUM 3 6 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 36,415 B'DAY 4 7 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 33,030 FACE THE PROMISE 10 8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 27,239 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 7 9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 27,165 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 10 DIANA KRALL VERVE 24,025 :wave I had been reading the updates all evening long and with 80,000 plus in sales so far i think Clay will debut at #1 but then again, we don't have knowledge of the SoundScan numbers that Billboard uses...but i feel he will debut at #1...at least i hope he does!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wvclayfan on September 25, 2006, 05:00:27 PM :wave Hi Lindsay :wave I am quite happy so far! :purpbana PS Did you come here to kill my thread? :rofl :rofl BWAH!!! Obviously my thread killing skills are lacking today. Does that mean I have to move to the back of the line? :lol Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 05:02:35 PM Quote ...at least i hope he does!! :wave Hi Jerry!! I am hoping, and hoping, and hoping. :lol Justin may still get a late surge, but at least we now know it will be close. :bigsmile :cross :cross ETA Quote Does that mean I have to move to the back of the line? You're always top of the line with me. :hugg Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 25, 2006, 05:06:57 PM Quote ...at least i hope he does!! :wave Hi Jerry!! I am hoping, and hoping, and hoping. :lol Justin may still get a late surge, but at least we now know it will be close. :bigsmile :cross :cross :wave I was reading Billboard's chart of last week and Timberlake was #1 on just about every pop/rock chart there was...it's mind boggling to me...i was never caught up in the Nsync stuff and other boy-band things so i am clueless as to the longevity of Timberlake particularly when he releases song titles that make no sense. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Misha on September 25, 2006, 05:09:27 PM They only based Clay's CD sales on the first day's sales. We already know that a lot of stores didn't have the CD out, or they were already out of stock, or the fools didn't stock enough, etc etc. To tell the truth, only the Claynation would have really been assured to purchase things the very first day. I suspect the trend will continue. Clay will inch forward and forward and take #1. But if he doesn't, thats okay. Cause really, I don't give a crap what the media says anymore. I will listen to who I want to. So there.
Justin has to resort to selling sex songs. But I heard his single and once was cool. The second time it came on an hour later, it just was old. Way too techno for me. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 25, 2006, 05:36:26 PM WELL MY LAST CHECK-IN UNTIL TOMORROW I GUESS.
THANKS DEANNA, CLANDY AND AC FOR YOUR INPUT. I AM A STILL HOPING CLAY HITS NUMBER ONE BUT LIKE MISHA SAID WHO CARES WHAT OTHERS WANT TO LISTEN TO. WE KNOW WHAT REAL MUSIC IS. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 25, 2006, 05:59:15 PM More historical perspective--
MCWL sales: Quote With 33% reporting -- 4 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 75,999 With 50.86% reporting -- 6 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 92,078 With 53.86% reporting -- 6 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 107,699 Currently Quote With 39.4% reporting -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 87,544 ATDW is doing just fine so far!! :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 25, 2006, 06:05:55 PM More historical perspective-- YOU HAVE MADE ME VERY HAPPY :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :bighug NOW GET SOME REST. YOU HAVE ANOTHER BIG DAY TOMORROW.MCWL sales: Quote With 33% reporting -- 4 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 75,999 With 50.86% reporting -- 6 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 92,078 With 53.86% reporting -- 6 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 107,699 Currently Quote With 39.4% reporting -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 87,544 ATDW is doing just fine so far!! :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 25, 2006, 07:05:53 PM Hello all. :wave
Quote I am hoping, and hoping, and hoping. Me too. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Thanks everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: playingclay on September 25, 2006, 11:00:32 PM Sales are looking good so far. I still hope that he comes in at number one.
Hope all this means even more appearances on TV because people like to book what is HOT HOT! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 05:11:31 AM DEANNA - I WILL BE POPPING ON HERE A LOT TODAY. I AM PRAYING SO HARD.(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/ldistefano/FUN%20STUFF/teen_girl_praying_sm_nwm.gif)
WILL CHECK BACK LATER. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 26, 2006, 05:45:38 AM Okay, morning Ladies! I just checked in and the numbers haven't changed yet since yesterday. Hopefully they'll start rolling in soon, and hopefully I'll still have SOME fingernails left by the time this is over. :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 26, 2006, 05:46:30 AM AMAZON: ATDW #9 as of 8:40am
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Misha on September 26, 2006, 06:28:08 AM They're trying to kill me. :bite
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: doglover6 on September 26, 2006, 07:01:20 AM Hi All -- This has probably been asked a thousand times already (I just found this thread), but when will the "official" Soundscan numbers be out? I am crossing my fingers and my toes . . . I hope he is #1; although he will always be #1 with us, right?? :purpbana :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 07:24:17 AM Hi All -- This has probably been asked a thousand times already (I just found this thread), but when will the "official" Soundscan numbers be out? I am crossing my fingers and my toes . . . I hope he is #1; although he will always be #1 with us, right?? :purpbana :purpbana YOU ARE RIGHT WITH THAT ONE FOR SURE. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbanaTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 07:24:45 AM AMAZON: ATDW #9 as of 8:40am :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bangTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 07:25:26 AM Okay, morning Ladies! I just checked in and the numbers haven't changed yet since yesterday. Hopefully they'll start rolling in soon, and hopefully I'll still have SOME fingernails left by the time this is over. :bigsmile I HEAR YOU SUZIE. I ONLY WANT THE BEST FOR CLAY. LETS KEEP THOSE PRAYERS GOING. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 26, 2006, 07:28:06 AM :lol LORRAINE: YOU GO FROM ONE EXTREME EMOTION TO THE NEXT...I WAS READING THE LAST SEVERAL POSTS AND YOU GO FROM :purpbana TO PRAYING TO :bang
HELLO DOGLOVER!! NOW THAT RADIO AND RECORDS IS OWNED BY BILLBOARD, I GUESS BILLBOARD IS thee CHART AND SO I'LL BE POSTING THOSE NUMBERS AS WILL DEANNA, PAMELA, AND OTHERS. I TYPICALLY DO AMAZON AND GIVE COMMENTARY ON THE BILLBOARD DATA THAT's POSTED HERE. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayfannj on September 26, 2006, 07:43:08 AM Thanks to all for this thread.. It is so much fun to be able to track our hero....
I am very positive...Numbers are so promising... I've decided people will buy.. They will follow their ears and not their eyes...He must be heard... No one can deny the VOX... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 26, 2006, 07:54:01 AM Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Just checked HDD again, nothing new YET!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 07:57:29 AM Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Just checked HDD again, nothing new YET! I AM PATIENTLY WAITING WITH YOU SUZIETitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 26, 2006, 08:09:58 AM While we are waiting, here's a reminder from kellykellyk at CV:
Quote Please Stream Clay's New Music I know a lot of people are concerned about Clay's promotion, so an easy way for everyone to help build buzz for Clay is to stream his new single online, and if a video is made available we should stream that as well. Online streams of songs and videos are gaining importance as a way for radio and retailers to determine which songs and artists are popular. Did you know that Billboard keeps track of the number of online streams for songs and videos? The number of streams an artist or song gets on services like AOL and Yahoo Music is used by some radio stations to see how popular an artist or song is and whether it should be added to their playlist. The number of online streams is also one of the factors used by stores to determine how popular an artist is when they are deciding how many copies of a new CD to order for their stores. There has even been talk that Billboard may add number of streams to calculate Hot 100 positions. From another board: Quote According to Geoff Mayfield, senior chart manager, in the latest issue of Billboard: "Streaming data from music sites is available on Nielsen BDS' Encore system and will soon become an ingredient on the Billboard Hot 100." Now, Billboard's definition of "soon" seems to be the same as Clay's definition, so I don't expect to see streaming data count for the Hot 100 for quite a while. However, it is something that is measured and used as a measure of popularity. You can stream videos and songs for free on multiple sites, so streaming can be an easy and fun way for fans to support Clay. While you're chatting away on the boards just have a window in the back streaming Clay's new song or video. The most important places to stream from are AOL Music (http://music.aol.com/artist/clay-aiken/559598/album/a-thousand-different-ways/854551), MSN Music (http://music.msn.com/album/?album=49584837), and Walmart Soundcheck (http://soundcheck.walmart.com/clayaiken.html). Another important place to be on the lookout for and that we should hit as soon as they start streaming "Without You" is Yahoo Music (http://music.yahoo.com/ar-303543---Clay-Aiken). If you belong to Rhapsody (http://www.rhapsody.com/clayaiken), you can also listen to him there. While we wait for the sites to have "Without You" available, it wouldn't hurt to stream some of the MOAM songs/videos. If you have a Blog or a MySpace page, you can include a link to the Yahoo, MSN or AOL pages that stream Clay music. It's an easy way (and free) way of helping Clay's buzz. ETA: Please feel free to take this post to any other boards you belong to. It's important to spread the word that we should stream Clay's songs online, even if we already have copies of them in our computer. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Misha on September 26, 2006, 08:39:49 AM I believe I can explain why the updates are taking so long. Uh huh.
Amazon numbers have finally come through to HDD and as they gasped in astonishment over how many CD's Clay sold there, they have been calling Amazon frantically to verify that said numbers are true. How could they have soooo underestimated the sales for Clay? Because they did not take into consideration the number of times Clay was #1 in pre-sale at Amazon and they didn't realize how many of us would order more CD's after we heard the possibility that JT might beat our man. Claymates rule. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: doglover6 on September 26, 2006, 08:48:17 AM Hey All -- another question . . . this "streaming" stuff is new to me. I download from I-tunes all the time, but isn't "streaming" just listening via the web? When I clicked on one of the links in the post above, it just provided me the opportunity to purchase the CD again, which I have already done via I-tunes. Am I missing something? If streaming is just listening via these web sites, I'll do that all day long if it will help Clay!! I get so mad because none of our radio stations here in St. Louis ever play him!! :bduh :bduh
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on September 26, 2006, 08:57:27 AM Just curious --- does anyone know how many c.d.'s sold Justin Timberlake had last week (his debut week for his new c.d.)?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 26, 2006, 09:04:08 AM Amy ~ here is more about the streaming. It appears you can only stream Without You now on those sites. Yahoo Music is supposed to have a special on 10/1 so maybe we will be able to stream the whole album there again.
Quote Since the first week is over, A Thousand Different Ways is no longer on AOL's full CD listening party, meaning that you can no longer stream the whole album. However, you can still stream "Without You" on AOL (http://music.aol.com/artist/clay-aiken/559598/album/a-thousand-different-ways/854551) (Note that the link is different than the one we used before. Scroll down to "Songs/Videos from AOL Music" and click on the little triangle next to "Without You". The AOL player should pop up in a new screen and play the song. I just tried it and it's working.). As the official first single that is the song we should concentrate on streaming right now. You can also stream the songs on MSN (http://music.msn.com/album/?album=49584837). Kathy ~ From Soundscan, it was 684,461. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 26, 2006, 09:05:59 AM Hello all!
Quote st curious --- does anyone know how many c.d.'s sold Justin Timberlake had last week (his debut week for his new c.d.)? JT sold over 700k or 710k last week or his opening week. This figures come from HDD. Hoping for a huge number here. :purpbana :purpbana Have a great day everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 26, 2006, 09:11:28 AM Checked again: No new updates. Apparently the HDD people are sleeping in this morning in an attempt to drive Clay fans nuts!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 26, 2006, 09:15:50 AM :wave
While we are waiting for Cd numbers... just got an email from Calendars.com trying to sell me either a Bo Bice 2007 calendar, or a Carrie Underwood 2007 calendar - No Way! I am holding out for Clay! :lol Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 26, 2006, 09:16:23 AM Hello Doglover6. :wave
Quote Hey All -- another question . . . this "streaming" stuff is new to me. I download from I-tunes all the time, but isn't "streaming" just listening via the web? When I clicked on one of the links in the post above, it just provided me the opportunity to purchase the CD again, which I have already done via I-tunes. Am I missing something? If streaming is just listening via these web sites, I'll do that all day long if it will help Clay!! I get so mad because none of our radio stations here in St. Louis ever play him!! How do you download music from I-tunes? I have never download from I-tunes. I have now tried to download ATDW but it keeps telling me that my computer's memory is not big enough. My husband says otherwise. What could be wrong? By the way, I also love dogs or should I say all animals. :bigsmile I have two dogs right now. Hello AC and Lorraine!! Thanks. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wvclayfan on September 26, 2006, 09:16:59 AM I believe I can explain why the updates are taking so long. Uh huh. Amazon numbers have finally come through to HDD and as they gasped in astonishment over how many CD's Clay sold there, they have been calling Amazon frantically to verify that said numbers are true. How could they have soooo underestimated the sales for Clay? Because they did not take into consideration the number of times Clay was #1 in pre-sale at Amazon and they didn't realize how many of us would order more CD's after we heard the possibility that JT might beat our man. Claymates rule. Now that's positive thinking! :bigsmile Of course, I'll be in a meeting all afternoon and will miss the excitement. Don't know if it's a curse or a blessing. :lol Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 26, 2006, 09:19:20 AM Posted by dudley5:
Quote For The Last 2 Weeks, Tuesday's Numbers usually do not start until around 1pm EST. Last Week...9:58:39 pacific time Week Before..9:52:41 And Usually They are Complete by a little after 5pm EST. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 09:21:35 AM :wave ME TOO. NOW THAT WILL BE SOME CALENDAR :thud :thud :thud :thudWhile we are waiting for Cd numbers... just got an email from Calendars.com trying to sell me either a Bo Bice 2007 calendar, or a Carrie Underwood 2007 calendar - No Way! I am holding out for Clay! :lol Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 09:22:42 AM Posted by dudley5: I CANNOT STAND THE SUSPENSE. NEED TO RUN OUT FOR LUNCH AND HOPEFULLY WILL HAVE SOME NUMBERS BY THEN. CLANDY I AM HAVING A PANIC ATTACK.Quote For The Last 2 Weeks, Tuesday's Numbers usually do not start until around 1pm EST. Last Week...9:58:39 pacific time Week Before..9:52:41 And Usually They are Complete by a little after 5pm EST. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 26, 2006, 09:25:38 AM CLANDY I AM HAVING A PANIC ATTACK. Breathe for me honey!! *Passes over a Paxil* :slick He'll be fine....don't worry. :hugg Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on September 26, 2006, 09:29:25 AM Thanks for the information on Justin's sales. Wouldn't it be great if Clay could sell near that amount (I know, I know.......I don't think it possible but hey......weirder things have happened.
Refresh my memory: Didn't Clay sell about 700,000 the first week for MOAM? Is there a link to HDD where most of you seem to be going to check the sales? When will the official numbers be up? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 09:30:36 AM CLANDY I AM HAVING A PANIC ATTACK. Breathe for me honey!! *Passes over a Paxil* :slick He'll be fine....don't worry. :hugg Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 26, 2006, 09:55:09 AM Kathy ~ here is the HDD SALES CHART (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/salescht.cgi) link. The numbers should start updating around 1pm EST. MOAM 1st week sales per soundscan were 612,859.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayfannj on September 26, 2006, 09:57:17 AM NEWS FLASH..
I just read on THE DRUDGE REPORT.. IN HEADLINES that Clay has beat out JUSTIN!! THEY are in shock.. Maybe someone can bring the article over.. I'm internet challenged.. THE DRUDGE REPORT.. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: doglover6 on September 26, 2006, 10:00:43 AM Hello Doglover6. :wave Quote Hey All -- another question . . . this "streaming" stuff is new to me. I download from I-tunes all the time, but isn't "streaming" just listening via the web? When I clicked on one of the links in the post above, it just provided me the opportunity to purchase the CD again, which I have already done via I-tunes. Am I missing something? If streaming is just listening via these web sites, I'll do that all day long if it will help Clay!! I get so mad because none of our radio stations here in St. Louis ever play him!! How do you download music from I-tunes? I have never download from I-tunes. I have now tried to download ATDW but it keeps telling me that my computer's memory is not big enough. My husband says otherwise. What could be wrong? By the way, I also love dogs or should I say all animals. :bigsmile I have two dogs right now. Hello AC and Lorraine!! Thanks. Lolita Hi Lolita!! I-tunes -- well, I just downloaded and installed the program from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ (http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/). Then I just go to the Music Store and find what I want to download and purchase it. You do have to register with an E-Mail and password and set it up with a CC to charge your purchases to. I've never had any problems with it. If your computer is older, it might be that there is not enough memory to install the program, but you can check by going to My Computer and right-clicking on your C:\ drive; click on Properties; and it will tell you how much memory you have available. Otherwise, you might want to contact I-tunes and ask them. Always glad to meet another dog lover/animal lover!! I have 5 dogs right now and 8 parrots of varying species, including 2 Macaws. My whole family things I am crazy!! :shappy Hope this helps. Feel free to E-Mail me if you keep having problems and maybe I can help you figure it out -- hubby does computer support for a living so he has taught me a few things. :lol Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on September 26, 2006, 10:04:28 AM Thanks, Angela. When I go to that link it says I need MacroMedia Flash (or something like that). I don't have it on this computer (I'm at work) and my work won't allow me those downloads. I will just check here for updates. Thanks again.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Misha on September 26, 2006, 10:20:44 AM I'm not sure if I WANT to bring that over. For me, the Drudge Report is the link to the Fox news article and they're still derogatory about Clay. I really wish they would back off just a tiny bit. Know what I mean? I mean, you can say its not your cuppa and still be nice about it. But they don't have the ability to do that.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: grammaof6 on September 26, 2006, 10:23:56 AM DRUDGE REPORT
Quote Clay Beating Justin? Janet Weighs In Believe it or not, Clay Aiken’s new album of schlocky tunes for blue-haired ladies, "A Thousand Different Ways," looks as though it just outsold Justin Timberlake’s "FutureSex/LoveSounds" and took the No. 1 spot. It was Aiken’s debut week and Justin’s second week. Weird, huh? Justin tried to bring “SexyBack,” but Clay took it away, and all in the space of a week. I have some quibbles with Justin’s album, but his “What Goes Around ...” with the Benjamin Wright Orchestra is sheer genius. Aiken’s songs, on the other hand, are offensive pablum. He should be arrested for his cold-blooded murder of Harry Nilsson’s classic “Without You.” It’s a horror … Should we send a case of hearing aids to them? Gotta be some problem either with their ears or their brain. Personally I love Fox News but don't understand this at all. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: doglover6 on September 26, 2006, 10:24:34 AM Hey -- I've been talking with a fellow Claymaniac and we were wondering -- how many CD's must be sold to reach "platinum" status?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 10:26:49 AM NEWS FLASH.. OMG I AM DYING A SLOW DEATH HERE. I AM KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED THAT IT IS TRUE.I just read on THE DRUDGE REPORT.. IN HEADLINES that Clay has beat out JUSTIN!! THEY are in shock.. Maybe someone can bring the article over.. I'm internet challenged.. THE DRUDGE REPORT.. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: doglover6 on September 26, 2006, 10:27:55 AM DRUDGE REPORT Quote Clay Beating Justin? Janet Weighs In Believe it or not, Clay Aiken’s new album of schlocky tunes for blue-haired ladies, "A Thousand Different Ways," looks as though it just outsold Justin Timberlake’s "FutureSex/LoveSounds" and took the No. 1 spot. It was Aiken’s debut week and Justin’s second week. Weird, huh? Justin tried to bring “SexyBack,” but Clay took it away, and all in the space of a week. I have some quibbles with Justin’s album, but his “What Goes Around ...” with the Benjamin Wright Orchestra is sheer genius. Aiken’s songs, on the other hand, are offensive pablum. He should be arrested for his cold-blooded murder of Harry Nilsson’s classic “Without You.” It’s a horror … Should we send a case of hearing aids to them? Gotta be some problem either with their ears or their brain. Personally I love Fox News but don't understand this at all. While we are at it -- let's all send them photos -- I am NOT a blue-haired lady, thank you very much!! :bduh :bduh And, BTW . . . Is this the same "FOX" company/network that airs American Idol and was the sole beneificiary of the popularity that Clay Aiken brought to the show???!!! Perhaps they need a refresher course in the meaning of "how to support your own"??? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 26, 2006, 10:28:14 AM Amy ~ 1 million
Gramma ~ I don't give those articles much thought but I do like this line ... Quote Justin tried to bring “SexyBack,” but Clay took it away, and all in the space of a week :thumb You betcha! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: doglover6 on September 26, 2006, 10:35:53 AM Quote Amy ~ 1 million Thanks -- didn't MOAM go Triple Platinum; or was it his single TITN? I was so hoping he'd go platinum in the first week or two . . . I did finally find that it is 300,000 for "Gold" status. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 26, 2006, 10:39:23 AM Quote Lolita!! I-tunes -- well, I just downloaded and installed the program from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/. Then I just go to the Music Store and find what I want to download and purchase it. You do have to register with an E-Mail and password and set it up with a CC to charge your purchases to. I've never had any problems with it. If your computer is older, it might be that there is not enough memory to install the program, but you can check by going to My Computer and right-clicking on your C:\ drive; click on Properties; and it will tell you how much memory you have available. Otherwise, you might want to contact I-tunes and ask them. Always glad to meet another dog lover/animal lover!! I have 5 dogs right now and 8 parrots of varying species, including 2 Macaws. My whole family things I am crazy!! Hope this helps. Feel free to E-Mail me if you keep having problems and maybe I can help you figure it out -- hubby does computer support for a living so he has taught me a few things. Thanks for answering my question, doglover6. :wave I will certainly email you if I continue to have problems. I also have a few birds at one time but everytime one dies part of me dies also so, I stop having them. My two dogs are like my children. Waiting for ATWD's number is slowly killing me. Thanks again, lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 26, 2006, 10:41:20 AM WE HAVE AN UPDATE PEEPS!
Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/26/2006 07:00:34 NOW IN: 54.83% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 144,327 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 132,074 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 3 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 103,657 THE DUTCHESS -- 4 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 102,700 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN 3 5 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 63,205 B'DAY 2 6 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 57,208 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 26, 2006, 10:44:20 AM Oh my dear God our Clay is still ahead. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
My little heart can't take anymore of the suspense. :roflmao :roflmao Thanks. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 26, 2006, 10:46:37 AM Is the new number HDD, or total sales?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 10:47:53 AM Oh my dear God our Clay is still ahead. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana OMG I AM HAVING HEART PALPUTATIONS. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbanaMy little heart can't take anymore of the suspense. :roflmao :roflmao Thanks. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 10:50:08 AM Is the new number HDD, or total sales? FRANKIE - IF I MAKE IT THROUGH THIS I CAN MAKE IT THROUGH ANYTHING. EVEN MY FIRST CLAY CONCERT.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Misha on September 26, 2006, 10:54:29 AM Platinum is 1,000,000 albums sold.
Gold is 500,000 albums sold. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 26, 2006, 10:59:42 AM These are the new HDD numbers, sorry, forgot to put that. LOL! :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 26, 2006, 11:02:06 AM :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
:bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 26, 2006, 11:04:31 AM Yeah! I think that calls for Liz's Claymaniac dance! :purpbana :bouncy :purpbana :bouncy :purpbana :bouncy :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pepe on September 26, 2006, 11:04:47 AM I'm confused :bduh! Why am I seeing some numbers say 200,000 and just now saw 144,000? Where do we see the honest total CD's sold world wide????????? I feel like I am waiting for my daughter to have a baby! She isn't but this is how I felt. I now wait for CLAY's baby "A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS". I feel like I would like to do something nasty to the person writing "The Drudge Report". My they are jealous people jealous of CLAY's talent.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: NCSandhillsDeb on September 26, 2006, 11:07:20 AM Wow, these numbers are great so far but certainly taking their sweet time in getting here.
Went into WalMart today on my lunch hour to get a CD to have in my office, also picking up a prescription so paid for the CD in the pharmacy. The lady helping me jumped right on it, "oh, does he have something new out?" Yes, yes he does!!! So she asked to read the list of songs on the back. Told her she needed to get one!!!!!! Debbie Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayfannj on September 26, 2006, 11:09:00 AM Pepe..It's like election night.. waiting for all the precincts to be in.. Check the PERCENTAGES of what has been reported and there is where the figure for the final numbers are estimated..
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 26, 2006, 11:10:33 AM Quote Why am I seeing some numbers say 200,000 and just now saw 144,000 The 144,000 is from a tracking site that has counted 54% of the sales so far. 200,000 is the prediction for total sales. :wink Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayfannj on September 26, 2006, 11:12:03 AM Ahhh.. Deanna.. we speak the same language...sort' a :dunno
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 11:14:53 AM Quote Why am I seeing some numbers say 200,000 and just now saw 144,000 The 144,000 is from a tracking site that has counted 54% of the sales so far. 200,000 is the prediction for total sales. :wink Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 11:15:21 AM Quote Why am I seeing some numbers say 200,000 and just now saw 144,000 The 144,000 is from a tracking site that has counted 54% of the sales so far. 200,000 is the prediction for total sales. :wink Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayfannj on September 26, 2006, 11:15:44 AM Loved this thought I saw on another site..
Answers to the "blue haired comment" The BARE BREASTED...SHOULDER RIDING...MUD ENCRUSTED WOODSTOCK women are NOW your MOTHERS!!! (BLUE HAIR , my foot!!!) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: doglover6 on September 26, 2006, 11:19:20 AM This is PAINFUL!! :bite :bite Just glad there are fellow Claymaniacs to go through it with!!
Now, when do the official Billboard/Soundscan numbers generally become available? I've checked Billboard a few times and they still have last week's up on the Top 200. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: grammaof6 on September 26, 2006, 11:22:52 AM Picked up another CD for a co-worker this morning. Got to Wal-Mart at 6:30am. They had4 CD's on the rack after I got mine. I asked the poor little clerk if that was all they had or if there were more in the back. He checked and said there were only 10 more in the backroom supply. So I smiled sweetly and asked if he would do me a BIG favor and make sure they were out right away. I lied abit and said I knew there were lots of people coming in to pick one up so maybe he needed to tell the rep to order more! God will forgive me. :oh
I'm checking today after work to see if the little guy did my bidding! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pepe on September 26, 2006, 11:28:56 AM Thanks so much for responding to my question! I think I get it now!!!!!!!!! I think I am getting a stressful headache!!!!! I think I need to call up FOX and do this :argue :argue I am sure I will feel better afterwards. I can't imagine growing a hard enough shell that the things they say about CLAY wouldn't bother me. If they don't like the CD than SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just more for me to buy!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pepe on September 26, 2006, 11:34:12 AM GRAMMAOF6, you will be blessed for that act of kindness to CLAY!!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 11:40:16 AM GOD IF I REMAIN NORMAL AFTER THIS I WILL BE LUCKY. I THOUGHT HAVING A BABY WAS STRESSFUL, AIN'T NOTHING COMPARED TO THIS. BUT THE END RESULTS IS SO WORTH IT.
CLANDY - DO YOUR THING. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 26, 2006, 11:45:48 AM I just downloaded ITunes onto the office computer and heard "Lover All Alone" for the first time - :thud I bought a Cd for another friend at luchtime, too, so I am up to 2 bought this week! I want Clay to sell more than 200,000 :para
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 11:53:47 AM I just downloaded ITunes onto the office computer and heard "Lover All Alone" for the first time - :thud I bought a Cd for another friend at luchtime, too, so I am up to 2 bought this week! I want Clay to sell more than 200,000 :para ME TOO, ME TOO :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncyTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Glory on September 26, 2006, 11:59:05 AM DO THESE NUMBERS INCLUDE THE HITS TAKEN ONTHE WEB,LIKE AOL AND SUCH OR IS THIS JUST THE NUMBER SOLD . Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 26, 2006, 12:13:42 PM New HDD Numbers:
Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/26/2006 08:10:50 NOW IN: 56.77% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 157,671 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 1 2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 152,359 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 3 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 114,900 THE DUTCHESS -- 4 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 111,416 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 90,710 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Misha on September 26, 2006, 12:20:59 PM *whimpers* I don't like the numbers being THAT close. Next go round, we need Clay to take a significant lead. Okay???
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 26, 2006, 12:31:35 PM Quote whimpers* I don't like the numbers being THAT close. Next go round, we need Clay to take a significant lead. Okay??? I don't want to look anymore. Today might be the death of me yet. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 12:41:28 PM Quote whimpers* I don't like the numbers being THAT close. Next go round, we need Clay to take a significant lead. Okay??? I don't want to look anymore. Today might be the death of me yet. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 26, 2006, 01:00:07 PM I agree - too close! I wish we knew who has (and has not) turned their numbers in.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 26, 2006, 01:04:42 PM Obviously I'm insane... I've gone blind... I read that the wrong way... *weeps* *falls on the floor crying* *starts pounding the floor* Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/26/2006 08:50:20 NOW IN: 73.37% LW TW artist / album label power index 1 1 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 205,709 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 2 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 179,756 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS -- 3 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 152,503 THE DUTCHESS -- 4 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 128,237 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 114,565 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: GWENN on September 26, 2006, 01:05:30 PM SUSY---WHY ARE YOU SAYING YYYYYEEEEESSSSSS.. IT SHOULD BE NNNNNNOOOOO. JT IS BEATING. ANNOYING. AND IS JUST ABOUT PLATINUM.
:bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 26, 2006, 01:05:53 PM Quote YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I saw the above "YESSSSSSSS." I thought Clay had beaten JT/s album. :cry :cry This is not good. Mods, is there a little chance that our Clay can go back to number one spot? :cry Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 26, 2006, 01:06:57 PM SUSY---WHY ARE YOU SAYING YYYYYEEEEESSSSSS.. IT SHOULD BE NNNNNNOOOOO. JT IS BEATING. ANNOYING. AND IS JUST ABOUT PLATINUM. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang GWENN Because I read it wrong, sorry everyone, sorry... I feel like I'm going to puke now.... *runs to hide* Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 01:08:29 PM SUSY---WHY ARE YOU SAYING YYYYYEEEEESSSSSS.. IT SHOULD BE NNNNNNOOOOO. JT IS BEATING. ANNOYING. AND IS JUST ABOUT PLATINUM. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang:bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on September 26, 2006, 01:09:46 PM I'm taking a break from this... obviously I can't read right.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 26, 2006, 01:10:06 PM Quote Because I read it wrong, sorry everyone, sorry... I feel like I'm going to puke now.... *runs to hide* It's okay Suzie. :wave We're all under a tremendous stress here. I can't believe JT took over. I feel like I'm being tease. :bang :bang :bang Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 01:14:06 PM Quote Because I read it wrong, sorry everyone, sorry... I feel like I'm going to puke now.... *runs to hide* It's okay Suzie. :wave We're all under a tremendous stress here. I can't believe JT took over. I feel like I'm being tease. :bang :bang :bang Lolita I CAN'T BELIEVE CLAY ONLY HAS 179,000 FANS. :bang :bang :bang :bang Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: GWENN on September 26, 2006, 01:16:17 PM I CAN'T BELIEVE IT EITHER, LORRAINE. :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :doh :doh :doh :doh :doh
GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Marilyn on September 26, 2006, 01:17:09 PM I'm taking a break from this... obviously I can't read right. ITS OK, SUSY- WE ARE ALL PRAYING SO HARD, AND CLAY WAS ON TOP ALL ALONG. YOU KNOW, IF HE HAD TO BE #2. I ALMOST WISH IT HAD BEEN, LIKE KENNY CHESNEY INSTEAD OF JT. BUT JT HAD AN AWFUL LOT OF PROMOTION, BOTH ON RADIO AND TV- IN MAGAZINES, HECK, HE WAS EVEN IN A MOVIE. CLAYS PROMOTION ONLY STARTED THE WEEK THE ALBUM WAS DROPPED. I THINK ALL OF THIS FALLS IN RCA'S LAP. THIS WAS DEFINITELY NOT A SUPERSTAR PROMOTION- BUT JUSTIN'S WAS WE CAN ONLY PRAY THAT THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK, THE PROMOTION WILL GIVE HIM HIGHER NUMBERS. WITH ALL OF THE REPORTS OF LOW STOCK AND NOT REORDERING, I WONDER HOW THE CD DID AS WELL AS IT COULD. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED FOR A LAST MINUTE CLAY SURGE AND JT FALL. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: GWENN on September 26, 2006, 01:20:13 PM I AM WONDERING HOW HE FEELS RIGHT NOW? AT LEAST HE IS FEELING THE CLAYLOVE IN LA.
THE NUMBERS ARE DEPRESSING. D*** YOU CLIVE DAVIS. GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: caramel131 on September 26, 2006, 01:23:09 PM Okay, tell me, who is more reliable the Dredge Report or HDD? I can't take all this going back and forth. I suffer from panic attacks too! Believe me, Clay is not alone on this journey of anxiety.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 01:24:27 PM I'm taking a break from this... obviously I can't read right. ITS OK, SUSY- WE ARE ALL PRAYING SO HARD, AND CLAY WAS ON TOP ALL ALONG. YOU KNOW, IF HE HAD TO BE #2. I ALMOST WISH IT HAD BEEN, LIKE KENNY CHESNEY INSTEAD OF JT. BUT JT HAD AN AWFUL LOT OF PROMOTION, BOTH ON RADIO AND TV- IN MAGAZINES, HECK, HE WAS EVEN IN A MOVIE. CLAYS PROMOTION ONLY STARTED THE WEEK THE ALBUM WAS DROPPED. I THINK ALL OF THIS FALLS IN RCA'S LAP. THIS WAS DEFINITELY NOT A SUPERSTAR PROMOTION- BUT JUSTIN'S WAS WE CAN ONLY PRAY THAT THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK, THE PROMOTION WILL GIVE HIM HIGHER NUMBERS. WITH ALL OF THE REPORTS OF LOW STOCK AND NOT REORDERING, I WONDER HOW THE CD DID AS WELL AS IT COULD. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED FOR A LAST MINUTE CLAY SURGE AND JT FALL. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 26, 2006, 01:26:16 PM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/26/2006 08:50:20 NOW IN: 73.37% LW TW artist / album label power index 1 1 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 205,709 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 2 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 179,756 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS -- 3 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 152,503 THE DUTCHESS -- 4 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 128,237 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 114,565 CONTINUUM 3 6 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 79,979 Don't cry everyone!! We still have a little ways to go!! :cross :cross Prayer would be acceptable, tho. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: GWENN on September 26, 2006, 01:27:24 PM Quote I JUST DON'T THINK RCA WANTS OUR CLAY TO DO WELL. I AGREE 100%, LORRAINE. GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on September 26, 2006, 01:27:48 PM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/26/2006 08:50:20 NOW IN: 73.37% LW TW artist / album label power index 1 1 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 205,709 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 2 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 179,756 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS -- 3 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 152,503 THE DUTCHESS -- 4 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 128,237 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 114,565 CONTINUUM 3 6 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 79,979 Don't cry everyone!! We still have a little ways to go!! :cross :cross Prayer would be acceptable, tho. :bigsmile :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 01:32:05 PM I AM HEADING HOME AND FOR A VERY LONG WALK. MY STOMACH IS UPSET AND MY HEART BROKEN. I STILL HOPE HE CAN PULL OFF THE 200,000 PLUS MARK.
DAM RCA AND DAM CLIVE DAVIS. :bang :bang :bang :bang ALWAYS WHEN IT COMES TO CLAY. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 01:33:54 PM Quote I JUST DON'T THINK RCA WANTS OUR CLAY TO DO WELL. I AGREE 100%, LORRAINE. GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 01:34:28 PM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/26/2006 08:50:20 NOW IN: 73.37% LW TW artist / album label power index 1 1 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 205,709 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 2 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 179,756 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS -- 3 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 152,503 THE DUTCHESS -- 4 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 128,237 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 114,565 CONTINUUM 3 6 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 79,979 Don't cry everyone!! We still have a little ways to go!! :cross :cross Prayer would be acceptable, tho. :bigsmile :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please:please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please :please Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 26, 2006, 01:39:01 PM I'm not quite as ready as you gals to start condemning Clive and RCA. I figure---
1. Clay had to agree to the concept, 2. It is still early in Clay's career, 3. I actually love it when Clay is willing to "step outside the box" (i.e. try a cover album for only his 2nd one), and 4. I think RCA is deliberately going for long-term promotion/sales this time (and not being concerned with first week numbers). Time will tell if I am way off base here. :wink Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 26, 2006, 01:40:11 PM Quote I AM HEADING HOME AND FOR A VERY LONG WALK. MY STOMACH IS UPSET AND MY HEART BROKEN. I STILL HOPE HE CAN PULL OFF THE 200,000 PLUS MARK. DAM RCA AND DAM CLIVE DAVIS. ALWAYS WHEN IT COMES TO CLAY. HUGS RAINEY I'm with you Lorraine. I hope Clay knows that no matter the outcome we are behind him, always. Already did my yoga.... didn't do any good. :bang :bang I'm prying along with everyone else. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on September 26, 2006, 01:43:09 PM MAYBE IF IT'S POSSIBLE, WE CAN KEEP CLAY IN THE TOP 5 FOR A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME. WITH MOAM, HE SOLD SO MANY, SO EARLY THAT HE WASN'T IN THE TOP 10 FOR LONG.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 26, 2006, 01:46:25 PM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/26/2006 09:32:07 NOW IN: 83.34% LW TW artist / album label power index 1 1 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 231,066 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 2 CLAY AIKEN RCA LABEL GROUP 206,631 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS -- 3 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 158,468 THE DUTCHESS -- 4 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 141,635 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 141,097 CONTINUUM -- 6 DIANA KRALL VERVE 91,649 FROM THIS MOMENT ON 3 7 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 86,608 Over 200, 000 :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Sundancer on September 26, 2006, 01:47:22 PM Why all the wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth (not to mention cussing out of Clive Davis) because Clay might come in at Number 2 for first week sales? It's not like that's a bad thing, guys!
Just because he doesn't top out on every measurable poll, index, and tally doesn't mean he's a failure. I'd love to see him blow by Mr. SexyBack, too--and he may still do that. But, even if he doesn't, coming in second to JT is still pretty dang good. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lovinclay on September 26, 2006, 01:48:24 PM We're all disappointed, but considering Clay has had virtually no radio play and only one week of promotion (so far), he's doing well, I think. He may not beat JT (however, there's still hope), but, he's killing everyone else. All things considered, he should be very proud of himself......I know I am!
Beside, #2 hasn't hurt Clay so far. He'll be fine! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 26, 2006, 01:52:30 PM :thx Sunny!! :hugg
I'm proud of him, too, Micki!! :hugs Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: GWENN on September 26, 2006, 01:55:40 PM 206,000 IS GOOD.
I ASKED ERICA JUST NOW IF SHE HAD HEARD JT'S CD. SHE SAID ONLY A COUPLE OF SONGS. OF COURSE---ON THE RADIO. SHE SAID THAT THE ONE THAT IS SO POPULAR IS COMPLETED DIFFERENT THAN ANYTHING ANYONE ELSE HAS EVER DONE. NOT CLAY'S TYPE OF THING AT ALL. SHE THOUGHT #2 WAS GREAT CONSIDERING THAT JT IS SO HUGE IN THE CLUBS, ON THE RADIO, AND GETS SO MUCH PR. I AM A GLASS HALF-FULL PERSON AGAIN. GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: caramel131 on September 26, 2006, 02:00:51 PM I'm hoping for longevity too for this album. A part of me wants him to come in first so that his critics can eat crow because they were so quick to put him at number 2.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 26, 2006, 02:01:08 PM I agree with Micki. I'm very proud of Clay and I think he has done a great job considering not much promotion, lots of negative press and hardly any radio play. I knew it would be very hard to pass JT this week after he sold over 700K last week. Clay/TC has said the reason for not doing a tour this year was to focus on promotions the last quarter of 2006. They are not going to give up on him. They are going to focus on giving the CD legs and not just selling #1 for one week and then thats it. Another thing to consider is CD sales have been really low the last several months. Only 5 or 6 artists in 2006 have sold over 500K in one single week.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Rayline on September 26, 2006, 02:04:43 PM He sold over 200.000 albums this week. I think that's a great accomplishment. JT is so hyped. I'm not surprised he's selling so well. Of course, with MOAM, Clay had a lot of hype with AI. But all that's over now. So it's good to know his album is doing well based on his fanbase only.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 26, 2006, 02:06:33 PM An iteresting post from CV - I haven't noticed anyone else bringing it over (if it has been brought over before - forgive me - it would have been on a thread I did not read). this person has an interesting "take" on RCA: "I have never been one of those to to condemn RCA. I do not believe they are evil, that they hate Clay, that they are holding back stock, deleting obvious hits, or doing anything to suppress sales deliberately. I really cannot see Clay's promotion as having anything to do with Justin. I believe they really are trying to sell CD's, which is why they're spending money on commercials and appearances. However, I also can't help but wonder if Clay really does have a short term (3 CD) contract that has kept them from being motivated to develop him as a long-term artist. I had always assumed it was a 5-7 CD deal, which is apparently the norm in the industry. It wasn't until we heard reports that Taylor Hicks got a 3 CD deal that I began to think it was possible for Clay to have one, too. And if he does, it could explain some things. Idle speculation ahead. Probably completely wrong and full of holes. But just for fun... What if, after the first two albums, and before the third, negotiations for an extension broke down and it was certain that Clay would be leaving? It could be artistic reasons, or merely money (i.e., a better offer from another label). With one album left on the contract, RCA would still want to get money out of him. Profits are lean these days, and he is a proven seller. Financially, they really can't afford to have a platinum-selling artist NOT sell anything, not when they have shareholders to answer to. On the other hand, what motivation would they have to really develop him into a mainstream act? Why make a breakthrough album if the benefits would accrue to another label? It would be a tricky balance, to make an album that was good enough to sell well, but not the kind of album that would set up an artist for future success. Maybe you make an album of covers, songs that might appeal to the American Idol audience, but not necessarily win any Grammies or earn any real industry respect. Again, they'd still want this to actually sell. They need the money. They'll promote on TV, spend the money appearances. But, maybe they wouldn't lean hard on radio or really talk up the artist in the industry, do anything with potentially long-term consequences. And what would the artist do? He'd do his best with what he had. He'd promote the album and sing the songs. But he'd make it clear that the covers idea wasn't his, and perhaps if he had been writing his own material, he wouldn't necessarily want them on this particular CD, a CD that was not designed to position him as a legitimate artist, a CD the critics would already be predisposed to crucify. And if he happened to have another deal waiting in the wings, a better contract with more favorable terms, financially he may be smart to save those songs for that. If he contributed enough to Lonely No More that it merited credit, so be it. If he already recorded Lover All Alone, the label may own it, but perhaps he doesn't fight to have it on the actual CD so that if he were to re-record it in the future, it wouldn't be an obvious repeat. It would be hard to read the reviews, difficult to watch the fan angst. If the album fails, it could affect his opportunities next time. What does he say to the fans who wanted more? What CAN he say if he's signed confidentiality agreements? So perhaps he says as little as he can legally and diplomatically say. This album still has to have at least financial success, and he may actually love the songs he sings. However, while he may talk about the songs in a positive way, maybe doesn't get into deeper discussions about his personal artistic vision and overall musical direction, because this is not that kind of album for him. I know nothing. I kind of hope I'm wrong, and that RCA is committed to his long-term development, and that there is a grand plan in the works that we have not yet grasped. I kind of hope I'm right, though, too. " -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Sundancer on September 26, 2006, 02:07:07 PM Quote ... it's good to know his album is doing well based on his fanbase only. Strong little group, aren't we? :slick Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wvclayfan on September 26, 2006, 02:07:30 PM Why all the wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth (not to mention cussing out of Clive Davis) because Clay might come in at Number 2 for first week sales? It's not like that's a bad thing, guys! Just because he doesn't top out on every measurable poll, index, and tally doesn't mean he's a failure. I'd love to see him blow by Mr. SexyBack, too--and he may still do that. But, even if he doesn't, coming in second to JT is still pretty dang good. We're all disappointed, but considering Clay has had virtually no radio play and only one week of promotion (so far), he's doing well, I think. He may not beat JT (however, there's still hope), but, he's killing everyone else. All things considered, he should be very proud of himself......I know I am! Beside, #2 hasn't hurt Clay so far. He'll be fine! :yeahthat to both Sunny and Micki's posts. I can't be upset about these numbers - especially when Justin is freakin' everywhere with two songs on Top 40 radio. Just a quick question though. Didn't HDD overestimate Justin's numbers last week? If so, were all of the other artists overestimated as well? Just wondering if Clay may still have a shot at #1. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 26, 2006, 02:07:57 PM Quote CHART DATE: 09/25/2006 LAST UPDATE: 09/26/2006 09:51:02 NOW IN: FINAL LW TW artist / album label power index % change 1 1 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 231,066 -67% FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 2 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 206,631 -- A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS -- 3 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 158,468 -- THE DUTCHESS -- 4 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 141,635 -- LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN 2 5 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 141,097 -51% CONTINUUM -- 6 DIANA KRALL VERVE 91,649 -- FROM THIS MOMENT ON 3 7 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 86,608 -44% B'DAY -- 8 LUPE FIASCO ATLANTIC/ATL G 85,959 -- LUPE FIASCO'S FOOD & LIQUOR -- 9 CHINGY CAPITOL 75,109 -- HOODSTAR 7 10 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 71,439 +8% EXTREME BEHAVIOR 4 11 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 69,086 -53% FACE THE PROMISE 5 12 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 62,117 -27% MODERN TIMES 10 13 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 54,638 -2% ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 18 14 THE FRAY EPIC 53,817 +56% HOW TO SAVE A LIFE -- 15 JESSE MCCARTNEY HOLLYWOOD 53,243 -- RIGHT WHERE YOU WANT ME 8 16 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 49,485 -17% DANITY KANE -- 17 ELTON JOHN ROCKET/UNIVERSAL 47,493 -- THE CAPTAIN & THE KID 13 18 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 42,255 -15% SOUNDTRACK -- 19 NEW FOUND GLORY GEFFEN 40,223 -- COMING HOME 12 20 GREY'S ANATOMY VOL.2 HOLLYWOOD 39,128 -25% SOUNDTRACK -- 21 BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY KOCH 38,260 -- BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY 16 22 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 35,678 -4% ME AND MY GANG 14 23 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 33,618 -28% BACK TO BASICS 11 24 AUDIOSLAVE EPIC/INTERSCOPE 32,713 -38% REVELATIONS 6 25 LIONEL RICHIE ISLAND/IDJMG 32,130 -58% COMING HOME 19 26 RICK ROSS DEF JAM/IDJMG 29,653 -6% PORT OF MIAMI 15 27 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY MUSIC GROUP 29,589 -25% VARIOUS 26 28 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 28,011 +1% SOME HEARTS 34 29 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 27,929 +10% EYES OPEN -- 30 MUSHROOMHEAD MEGAFORCE RECORDS 26,084 -- SAVIOR SORROW 27 31 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 25,937 -5% YOUR MAN 23 32 PUSSYCAT DOLLS A&M/INTERSCOPE 25,379 -14% PCD 24 33 YOUNG DRO GRAND HUSTLE/ATLANTIC 24,769 -16% THE BEST THANG SMOKIN' -- 34 JOHNNY LANG A&M/INTERSCOPE 24,486 -- TURN AROUND 25 35 GNARLS BARKLEY DOWNTOWN/ATLANTIC ATL G 24,450 -15% ST. ELSEWHERE 28 36 PANIC! AT THE DISCO FUELED BY RAMEN/WMG 23,710 -12% A FEVER YOU CAN'T SWEAT OUT -- 37 PAULINA RUBIO UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATINO 22,741 -- ANANDA 30 38 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS WARNER BROS. 22,482 -15% STADIUM ARCADIUM 21 39 OUTKAST LAFACE/ZLG 21,317 -31% IDLEWILD -- 40 AARON NEVILLE BURGUNDY/SONY BMG 21,273 -- BRING IT ON HOME: THE SOUL... 40 41 BLUE OCTOBER UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 20,040 -5% FOILED 29 42 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 19,789 -25% SOUNDTRACK 35 43 METHOD MAN DEF JAM/IDJMG 19,145 -24% 4:21...THE DAY AFTER 37 44 YUNG JOC BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 18,562 -16% NEW JOC CITY 43 45 CHERISH SHO'NUFF/CAPITOL 18,229 -7% UNAPPRECIATED 45 46 NELLY FURTADO GEFFEN 17,637 -4% LOOSE 38 47 LYFE JENNINGS SONY URBAN/COLUMBIA/CRG 16,704 -22% THE PHOENIX 49 48 TRACE ADKINS CAPITOL NASHVILLE 16,413 -3% DANGEROUS MAN 47 49 BREAKING BENJAMIN HOLLYWOOD 15,992 -10% PHOBIA 44 50 JAMES BLUNT CUSTARD/ATLANTIC/ATL G 15,982 -18% Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 26, 2006, 02:10:40 PM It was a very close race.
But Clay did an "Amazing Race"!! He always said he wanted to. :lol I'm overflowing with pride right now. :bighug Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Sundancer on September 26, 2006, 02:12:11 PM Quote 1 1 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 231,066 -67% FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 2 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 206,631 -- A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS -- 3 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 158,468 -- THE DUTCHESS -- 4 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 141,635 -- So, it looks to me like Clay is in a league with Justin. Fergie, Kenny Chesney, and the others... not so much. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 26, 2006, 02:24:54 PM So, here's a guy that was on a TV show that ended way back in May of 2003. Here's a guy that has been out of the public eye for months and months now. Here's a guy that has faced a ton of adversity in the last year. Here's a guy that DARED not to sing all new fast-paced, profanity-ridden songs. Here's a guy that still dares to be different.
And yet he just ran neck-and-neck with one of the most promoted, trendy guys in the music industry. Howsa that??!!! :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Ms. Hip Shake on September 26, 2006, 02:25:49 PM Gee willikers. Maybe the rumour that I heard was true....that ALL purchases made by people with BLUE HAIR.....did not count. Maybe that is why JT is in the lead now! :lmao (Blue hair? So, now we all look like Marge Simpson now, eh?)! :bduh
But seriously, I am hot wild proud of Clay right now. Our boy has been on a few TV shows...yada yada yada. He has had little in the line of "supastar" promotion (a' la Timberlake). His music is not played in the kiddie clubs. And, where in the h-e-double hockey sticks is that radio single? I am not a Clive disser, but right about now I would like to snatch him bald. Err, he is already bald. Scratch that comment. Because....if it was Mr. Clive who prevented "Lover All Alone" from making ATDW....then, well, he is just not a NICE man. Since I am not in the know, I will reserve further comment. Back to Clay! Whether he is number one or two this week, he is a smash hit. Boyfriend is playing hard ball with the big girls and boys. Now, the critics and neggies can put on their cement bloomers and go jump in the lake. Clay RULZ! :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Marilyn on September 26, 2006, 02:56:59 PM So, here's a guy that was on a TV show that ended way back in May of 2003. Here's a guy that has been out of the public eye for months and months now. Here's a guy that has faced a ton of adversity in the last year. Here's a guy that DARED not to sing all new fast-paced, profanity-ridden songs. Here's a guy that still dares to be different. And yet he just ran neck-and-neck with one of the most promoted, trendy guys in the music industry. Howsa that??!!! :clap EXACTLY!! AND DONT FORGET A DAY LESS OF SALES!! HE ALSO CAME IN OVER FERGY WHO IS VERY POPULAR, AND KENNY CHESNEY- WHO I BELIEVE IS HIGH ON THE COUNTRY CHARTS. WITH THOSE KIND OF ODDS AGAINST HIM- HE STILL CAME IN VERY HIGH IN NUMBERS. I REALLY AM PROUD OF HIM!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: mainer on September 26, 2006, 03:06:18 PM and there may be method to Clive Davis's madness, as i-tunes sales also count, I think, and people have to buy them to get "Lover All Alone". This may only be JT's second solo CD, but he's been around a long time and already has a big career. He gets radio time. He gets splashed in print media with Cameron Diaz. All told, for his time as a performer on the national stage compared to JT's, for his lack of radio time, and for the fact that I think JT has more sales in the demographic most likely to spend on music (younger guys), Clay's probably actually ahead in some significant ways. A tremendous feat. Congratulations to all involved, especially Clay. Look at the established performers he's outdone!!! The important thing, since he never seems to get as much radio play as he deserves (or radio play of songs we may prefer to the ones playing), in addition to keep ringing the radio stations -- is to share our CDs and these great performances of Clay's with as many available ears as we can be leant -- so that more and more music lovers can discover him. And don't you wish some terrific films would pick up "Lonely No More", or "Lover All Alone", or "Whatever I have", or "Here you come again" etc. etc.? And what other pop singers of Clay's age and experience are there out there, who could compete with the greats, with a cover album?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 03:11:06 PM So, here's a guy that was on a TV show that ended way back in May of 2003. Here's a guy that has been out of the public eye for months and months now. Here's a guy that has faced a ton of adversity in the last year. Here's a guy that DARED not to sing all new fast-paced, profanity-ridden songs. Here's a guy that still dares to be different. And yet he just ran neck-and-neck with one of the most promoted, trendy guys in the music industry. Howsa that??!!! :clap I AM SORRY DEANNA FOR JUMPING THE GUN. I GUESS I GET SO FRUSTRATED WHEN I KNEW HE DID SO MUCH BETTER WITH MOAM. BUT AFTER READING EVERYONES POST I REALIZE THAT CLAY DID DO A TERRFIC JOB. I APPLAUD HIM :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap AND THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME FEEL SO MUCH BETTER. :hugg Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 03:16:00 PM JUST WANTED TO POP ON BEFORE I HAVE SOME SUPPER. IT HAS BEEN ONE HELL OF A DAY AND I THINK I HAVE DRAINED MYSELF WITH ALL THESE EMOTIONS. I AM SO SORRY FOR JUMPING THE GUN AND SAYING THOSE THINGS WHEN I DONT UNDERSTAND HALF OF IT. I APPLAUD OUR CLAY AND AM SO DARN PROUD OF HIM. THANK YOU DEANNA, CLANDY, MARILYN AND THE REST OF YOU GUYS FOR EXPLAINING EVERYTHING SO NOW THAT I CAN SEE THE LIGHT. YEP CLAY IS AT THE END OF THE LIGHT. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy ALWAYS WILL BE. HECK THERE IS NEXT WEEK AND THE WEEK AFTER THAT TOO.
HUGS TO ALL :ghug RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayfannj on September 26, 2006, 03:39:22 PM You are ALL so RIGHT..Claymaniacs...
FORGET THE BLUE HAIR... WISDOM is the COMMON THREAD!! Clay did well...and so did we.... :ghug Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 26, 2006, 03:41:27 PM I was going to go torch my soap box. How about I promise to get off it after this last :word on the subject? :bigsmile
I keep trying to put myself in Clay's shoes at times like this. He has said in interviews that he was worried about the sale's numbers of his next mainstream CD after the astonishing first week numbers of MOAM. He has confessed to wondering if he would be considered a failure if he didn't sell 600,000 again the first week. I don't want Clay to feel like he has failed. I don't want him to feel that his own fans consider him a failure if he doesn't sell 600,000 the first week every single release. I do think Clay would consider himself successful if his fans were pleased-whether it be with the music, the songs, or the sales. I am pleased with all of the above. I certainly hope that our Claymaniacs are pleased. I hope Clay is pleased. :hugg Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 26, 2006, 03:46:01 PM Quote Beside, #2 hasn't hurt Clay so far. He'll be fine! We all know he'll be fine. :clap :clap I was just a little disappointed...I really thought he was going to take the number one spot. Thank you everyone for your words of wisdom :bigsmile :bigsmile lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: GWENN on September 26, 2006, 03:49:05 PM GO CLAY, GO. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana 206,000 AND COUNTING. GOOD FOR YOU. :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile
GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 03:55:41 PM I was going to go torch my soap box. How about I promise to get off it after this last :word on the subject? :bigsmile VERY WELL PUT DEANNA. WE ARE PLEASED AND I HOPE CLAY WILL FEEL THE SAME. THANK YOU AGAIN. :huggI keep trying to put myself in Clay's shoes at times like this. He has said in interviews that he was worried about the sale numbers of his next mainstream CD after the astonishing first week numbers of MOAM. He has confessed to wondering if he would be considered a failure if he didn't sell 600,000 again the first week. I don't want Clay to feel like he has failed. I don't want him to feel that his own fans consider him a failure if he doesn't sell 600,000 the first week every single release. I do think Clay would consider himself successful if his fans were pleased-whether it be with the music, the songs, or the sales. I am pleased with all of the above. I certainly hope that our Claymaniacs are pleased. I hope Clay is pleased. :hugg Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 26, 2006, 03:56:46 PM GO CLAY, GO. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana 206,000 AND COUNTING. GOOD FOR YOU. :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile GWENN - MAY I JOIN YOU IN CELEBRATING AS WELL WITH THE REST OF THE CLAYMANIACS. :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lovinclay on September 26, 2006, 04:25:09 PM I love Clay Aiken! I support him! He can sell 600,000 albums or 6, it doesn't matter to me. I'm very proud of what he accomplished today! He's a good, kind, decent man. He doesn't compromise his morals or beliefs to make a buck. I admire him so much, and strive to be more like him.....he really is a role model, and not just for today's youth. I think we can all learn something from him. I know I have.
And........he sure does sing purty! :wink Oh......and he's hot as hell! :flame Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 26, 2006, 04:32:28 PM Hello all...i was reading the up and down sales reports over the last couple of pages...i saw the final report...now is THIS the final report that will reflect the Billboard 200?? Do HDD go by the SoundScan numbers? Anyway, i saw some people give their thoughts of RCA, Clive Davis, the promotion department, etc etc and i had a thought about it that i sent in a PM to Pepe... :smile Here is my rant...
IN MY REVIEW OF CLAY's CD IN MY REVIEW THREAD IN "FUN STUFF" I HALF-JOKED AND SAID CLAY HAS SUCH A GREAT VOICE THAT HE EVEN MADE A CELINE DION SONG LISTENABLE ON HIS NEW CD :lol I AGREE ABOUT "A THOUSAND DAYS". IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SINGLE AND I AM HOPING RCA WILL RELEASE IT NEXT...I FEEL RCA SHOT THEMSELVES IN THE FOOT AND HIT CLAY WITH A RIGHT HOOK BY not PROMOTING THE CD WELL IN ADVANCE AND THE ABSENCE OF A COMMERCIAL SINGLE IN MY OPINION DID SOME DAMAGE BUT AS I SAY IN "CHARTING THE CD WATERS", I FEEL CLAY WILL DEBUT AT #1. IF NOT, IT IS RCA's FAULT FOR LACK OF HEAVY PROMOTION...I MEAN, THE DAMN SINGLE, "WITHOUT YOU", ISN'T EVEN GONNA BE CONSIDERED FOR AIRPLAY UNTIL after THE CD HAS BEEN OUT A WEEK OR TWO!! HOW MESSED UP IS THAT?? RCA CAN WORK WONDERS ON THEIR ELVIS CATALOG AND MAKE A PROFIT ON DECADES OLD MATERIAL AND YET THEY CAN'T EVEN GET THINGS RUNNING SMOOTHLY FOR CLAY!!! :dunno Anyway, that was my rant in my PM...as i said, i saw the final number putting Clay just over the 200,000 mark...when i say it's RCA's fault, i am basing my thought on the outcome of the #2 debut...again, a #2 debut on a chart with 200 positions is fantastic but i'm more at odds with the behind the scenes stuff and how it appears there's a lack of enthusiasm from RCA. :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on September 26, 2006, 04:35:06 PM I love Clay Aiken! I support him! He can sell 600,000 albums or 6, it doesn't matter to me. I'm very proud of what he accomplished today! He's a good, kind, decent man. He doesn't compromise his morals or beliefs to make a buck. I admire him so much, and strive to be more like him.....he really is a role model, and not just for today's youth. I think we can all learn something from him. I know I have. And........he sure does sing purty! :wink Oh......and he's hot as hell! :flame LOVINCLAY, :yes :yes SO TRUE & I AGREE WITH EVERY WORD & EMOTION ON YOUR POST . EVERYONE THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE REALITY CHECKS--SOMETIMES I NEED A BOOT IN THE :spank YES I AM VERY PROUD OF CLAY & 206,000 IS NOTHING TO SCOFF AT HE DESERVES A :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :clap :clap :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pepe on September 26, 2006, 05:03:52 PM Well I would have liked the number one spot for Clay but am happy with the number 2 spot. I am proud of the Claynation for all their support to make this happen. I think for as long as it has been since Clay did a CD and than coming back with a CD of romantic cover songs, which I personally love, but not necessarily what the younger crowd or the guys like, I think number two spot is amazing. Be proud Claymaniacs!!! Hopefully Clay's management will realize it is not good for a young star to wait so long in getting new music out there. I am hoping they start work right away with a new upbeat type of CD, let everyone see CLAY can sing anything and sound fantastic.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on September 26, 2006, 05:28:35 PM I do not consider this a failure - I just hope that Clay does not. If he is happy, how can we not be happy? I think he needs to Blog - and maybe he will, when the final numbers are in for sure. :shappy
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: woodstock854 on September 26, 2006, 05:41:00 PM My goodness.... 200,000 is phenomenal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap :clap :clap
It's too bad Clay's CD had to come out the week after JT. But there is NO comparison between the two. And Clay fans will stick with him, no matter what. I believe ATDW will go platinum before too long. His appearances will bring new fans. And more CD sales!!! :bouncy :bouncy You go, Clay!!!! We LOVE ATDW, and so will many, many more people once they hear it. Woodstock :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on September 26, 2006, 06:28:00 PM SUSY---WHY ARE YOU SAYING YYYYYEEEEESSSSSS.. IT SHOULD BE NNNNNNOOOOO. JT IS BEATING. ANNOYING. AND IS JUST ABOUT PLATINUM. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang GWENN Because I read it wrong, sorry everyone, sorry... I feel like I'm going to puke now.... *runs to hide* :drama Don't puke Susy! These numbers are GREAT!! Clay had the highest selling debut album of the week, with very little decent promotion, no single, no radio play and after being out of the public eye for almost a year. Sorry you are disappointed - I think it's great! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wisconsinmaniac on September 26, 2006, 06:51:25 PM Another great week to be a Clay fan ! :thud :thud
Top selling debut album for the week! :clap Over 200,000 CD's sold ! Looking forward to more CD sales as a result of the Clay TV appearances ! :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Sklayla on September 26, 2006, 07:58:03 PM Hi, I'm kinda new here. :wave I'm very proud of Clay and his amazing fans. 200+ first weeks sales for a cover CD is astounding. He beat out all but JT with minimal promotion at that. That is success baby! I wonder if JT fans were a little nervous when it looked like Clay could squash a 2 wk #1 position? Hmm. It really doesn't matter, JT is just one person and Clay beat out Thousands today! Well done my man! :wink
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: playingclay on September 27, 2006, 12:16:43 AM It would have been nice if his CD was number one this week but Clay can do amazing things at number two.
Over 200,000 is darn good. I hope this CD has legs and can stay on the chart once he gets the radio play. Interesting that he did 1000 days and Invisible on Kimmel. Two of his rockiest tunes. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: woodstock854 on September 27, 2006, 04:45:45 AM Clay is more than 1/5 of the way to platinum in his first week!!!!
WAY TO GO CLAY!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :cheer :cheer :cheer :wheee :wheee :wheee :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 Woodstock :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 27, 2006, 05:02:14 AM Clay is more than 1/5 of the way to platinum in his first week!!!! HE WILL GET THERE WOODY SOONER THAN LATER. AFTER THAT PERFORMANCE LAST NIGHT PEOPLE SHOULD RUN NOT WALK TO PICK UP THAT CD. :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheee :wheeeWAY TO GO CLAY!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :cheer :cheer :cheer :wheee :wheee :wheee :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 Woodstock :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on September 27, 2006, 07:15:35 AM Well, this is interesting. From the Pulse Music Forum.
Quote Just FYI -- SSCAN has said they may re-run the charts -- however, don't believe this affects digital...here is there note: IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION FROM NIELSEN SOUNDSCAN A data supplier in the chain strata was unable to report its census point-of-sale data to Nielsen SoundScan for the week ending 9/24/06. Sales have been extrapolated for this missing retailer and are reflected in SoundScan week 38. Because this extrapolation is based on the overall composition of chain strata sales, and cannot account for the specific title assortment at a particular retailer, please be advised that there may be anomalies in the data. We are working diligently with this data supplier to secure census point-of-sale data for this period. To the extent that the census data becomes available in a timely manner Nielsen SoundScan will be reprocessed to reflect the actual point-of-sale data. We will continue to keep you advised. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 27, 2006, 07:42:49 AM Pamela...i just sent you a PM asking about the post you brought over...what does it mean??? Are we to take this news that on Clay's debut week of all things...we're going to be treated to an inaccurate sales report??? I hope they get things right...maybe this is why some of the reports are saying Clay is now #1??!?? :dunno
ATDW: #12 on Amazon as of 10:40am Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 27, 2006, 07:45:25 AM Pamela...i just sent you a PM asking about the post you brought over...what does it mean??? Are we to take this news that on Clay's debut week of all things...we're going to be treated to an inaccurate sales report??? I hope they get things right...maybe this is why some of the reports are saying Clay is now #1??!?? :dunno AC - I AM FOLLOWING YOU. WOULDN'T THAT BE SOMETHING.ATDW: #12 on Amazon as of 10:40am Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Marilyn on September 27, 2006, 07:50:51 AM I WAS LISTENING TO Z100 IN NY - THEY BASH CLAY A LOT- AND THEY SAID THAT ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS CLAY WAS ON TOP OF JUSTIN. OF COURSE THEY EMPHASIZED THE ON TOP BIT- BUT WOULDNT THAT BE COOL!!
I WAS HAPPY THAT CLAY DEBUTED AT NUMBER ONE!! BUT THIS WOULD BE IRONIC IF A MISCOUNT OR GLITCH DID THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT HAPPENED IN 2003, WOULDNT IT?? YOU GO, CLAY!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 27, 2006, 07:58:22 AM :hypno Man, I'm having an AI2 flashback!!! Isn't this ironic?? :hypno
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on September 27, 2006, 08:04:20 AM Jerry, check your PMs.
I think it just means what it says - one store chain could not report for some reason and therefore the "final" numbers are not FINAL. I feel a vibe today. Cross your fingers everyone!! Think GOOD thoughts! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on September 27, 2006, 08:09:32 AM :hypno Man, I'm having an AI2 flashback!!! Isn't this ironic?? :hypno It is. Well, he sure seemed happy last night. Maybe he knew something we don't! Or, he just really, really loves being on Kimmel Live! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 27, 2006, 08:10:52 AM Quote I think it just means what it says - one store chain could not report for some reason and therefore the "final" numbers are not FINAL. I feel a vibe today. Cross your fingers everyone!! Think GOOD thoughts! I'm crossing my fingers and toes. :bigsmile This is like AI all over again. Thanks, lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 27, 2006, 08:11:11 AM I think it just means what it says - one store chain could not report for some reason and therefore the "final" numbers are not FINAL. I feel a vibe today. Cross your fingers everyone!! Think GOOD thoughts! Ooooo, a Pamela vibe! I like it! I wonder if the 'retailer' is Amazon with all their messed up early shipments. :dunno This could be interesting! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on September 27, 2006, 08:16:55 AM Billboard
Quote Amid debuts by several major new releases this week, Justin Timberlake's "FutureSex/LoveSounds" keeps the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 warm for a second time. Despite a sales drop of 68%, the Jive effort moved 217,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan and has now shifted 901,000 copies in its first two weeks. Five albums sold more than 100,000 copies this week and an equal number of albums debuted in the top 10. A whopping 15 new releases entered the top 50. However, overall CD sales are down 3.7% from last week's count and down 1.6% compared to the same week a year ago at 9.68 million units. Sales for 2006 are down 5% compared to 2005 at 383.7 million units. Clay Aiken's covers set "A Thousand Different Ways" (RCA) rolls in at No. 2 with 205,000 units. His debut, "Measure of a Man," opened with 613,000 to debut at No. 1 in 2003. His last collection, 2004's "Merry Christmas With Love," entered at No. 4 with 270,000. ©Billboard (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003187154) I don't know if these numbers are before or after the late reporting - but they are different from the final number given yesterday - they are both lower. Good.grief. ETA: Ang, if it's Amazon, those numbers will be big for both Clay and Justin, don't you think? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 27, 2006, 08:26:58 AM Maybe, but with all of Clay's preorders going in to one week and it being JT's 2nd week, I think Clay could have been higher at Amazon. I think Clay was higher than JT on the Amazon chart most days. Or it may not even be Amazon at all...what do I know??? :giggle And according to that latest Billboard report, that is only 12,000 difference instead of the 26,000 difference that HDD reported yesterday. Could be interesting if the Soundscan #'s do get updated later.
:bubble Yeah, so I'm eternally optimistic...what can I say??? :bubble Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on September 27, 2006, 08:30:39 AM :bubble Yeah, so I'm eternally optimistic...what can I say??? :bubble I love that about you. :wink Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 27, 2006, 08:32:49 AM Awww, thanks Pammy! :blush
But in the end, it doesn't really matter whether he is #1 or #2...he still did outstanding!! :thumb Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 27, 2006, 08:47:25 AM Awww, thanks Pammy! :blush HE SURE IS CLANDY AND HECK NUMBER 2 SPOT AS ALWAYS BEEN GOOD TO CLAY RIGHT :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncyBut in the end, it doesn't really matter whether he is #1 or #2...he still did outstanding!! :thumb Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: doglover6 on September 27, 2006, 09:03:19 AM Hey all -- what other sites, besides HDD, can we check to see rankings? I have been going to Billboard, but they are still showing last week's standings under "Albums - Top 200". Are there any others to keep an eye on to see if there is a shift? Is Billboard where Nielsen Soundscan is reported? :cross :cross
I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for him . . . but as many of you have already said . . . Clay's lucky number has always seemed to be "2"!! :wink Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 27, 2006, 01:55:00 PM Quote from: demeter@CV Clay got a bit of a bump on Amazon. He started out the morning at #11 and fell to #12 and stayed there for a few hours. Now A Thousand Different Ways has moved up to #10. MOAM and MCWL got bumped up a bit as well. Current Amazon Ranking: A Thousand Different Ways #10 MCWL #387 MOAM #644 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 28, 2006, 03:46:01 AM CLANDY - THANKS FOR THAT INFO. I WAS SO HOPING THAT WHATEVER FIGURES WERE MESSED UP WOULD PUT CLAY AHEAD BUT THEN AGAIN WE ARE SO USE TO THAT NUMBER 2 SPOT. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOOD TO CLAY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 28, 2006, 06:14:24 AM The Billboard 200
Quote 1 1 Justin Timberlake FutureSex/LoveSounds Peak 1 Wks On 2 Jive | 88062 | Zomba 2 Clay Aiken A Thousand Different Ways Peak 2 Wks On 1 RCA | 78846 | RMG BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Albums&f=The+Billboard+200) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 28, 2006, 06:29:09 AM TOP INTERNET ALBUMS
Quote Position Artist Title #1 Clay Aiken A Thousand Different Ways THE LINK BELOW IS FOR THE INTERNET ALBUM CHART... BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Albums&f=Top+Internet+Albums) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 28, 2006, 09:00:07 AM AC - THANKS. SURE HOPE CLAY KEEPS ON THAT UPHILL TREND. STILL HAVEN'T HEARD HIS SONG ONCE HERE IN CT. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 28, 2006, 09:34:00 AM Hello everyone. :wave
AC, thanks for the updates. Lorraine, I live in California...I haven't heard his songs being played here either. For the life of me, I just could not understand why?! :bang :bang Have a great day everyone. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 28, 2006, 09:49:05 AM Thursday September 28th
Current Amazon Rankings: A Thousand Different Ways #6 :thumb MOAM #274 MCWL #217 LTS (hardback) #31,583 A Clay Aiken Christmas (DVD) #6,946 Current Top Ten: 1. Duets: An American Classic ~ Tony Bennett 2. Continuum ~ John Mayer 3. From This Moment On ~ Diana Krall 4. Modern Times ~ Bob Dylan (audio cd) 5. The Open Door ~ Evanescence 6. A Thousand Different Ways ~ Clay Aiken 7. FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake 8. Half the Perfect World ~ Madeleine Peyroux 9. Last Man Standing ~ Jerry Lee Lewis 10. Grey's Anatomy 2 ~ Grey's Anatomy 2 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 28, 2006, 05:00:43 PM Thursday September 28th :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap STILL GOOD TO ME.Current Amazon Rankings: A Thousand Different Ways #6 :thumb MOAM #274 MCWL #217 LTS (hardback) #31,583 A Clay Aiken Christmas (DVD) #6,946 Current Top Ten: 1. Duets: An American Classic ~ Tony Bennett 2. Continuum ~ John Mayer 3. From This Moment On ~ Diana Krall 4. Modern Times ~ Bob Dylan (audio cd) 5. The Open Door ~ Evanescence 6. A Thousand Different Ways ~ Clay Aiken 7. FutureSex / LoveSounds Justin Timberlake 8. Half the Perfect World ~ Madeleine Peyroux 9. Last Man Standing ~ Jerry Lee Lewis 10. Grey's Anatomy 2 ~ Grey's Anatomy 2 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 29, 2006, 03:32:26 AM AMAZON AT THE MOMENT:
ATDW: #7 I HOPE THE RUMOR IS TRUE THAT "A THOUSAND DAYS" WILL BE THE NEW SINGLE INSTEAD OF "WITHOUT YOU". AS I HAVE SAID LOTS OF TIMES, EVERYTIME I HEARD "A THOUSAND DAYS" IT JUST JUMPS OUT LIKE A RADIO SONG OR AT LEAST A SINGLE...SO I HOPE THE RUMOR IS TRUE!! IT'S A SUMMER SONG, WHICH IS MUSIC INDUSTRY TALK FOR A SINGLE THAT'S UP-TEMPO AND TYPICALLY DESIGNED FOR WARMER WEATHER AND THE SUMMERTIME INSTEAD OF A COLD FALL AND WINTER MONTHS...TYPICALLY THE TIME WHEN BALLADS ARE RELEASED. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 29, 2006, 03:46:59 AM AMAZON AT THE MOMENT: AC - I ALSO AGREE. I KNOW THE RADIO PLAY IS STILL PRETTY LOUSY BUT MAYBE "A THOUSAND DAYS" WILL TURN THAT AROUND.ATDW: #7 I HOPE THE RUMOR IS TRUE THAT "A THOUSAND DAYS" WILL BE THE NEW SINGLE INSTEAD OF "WITHOUT YOU". AS I HAVE SAID LOTS OF TIMES, EVERYTIME I HEARD "A THOUSAND DAYS" IT JUST JUMPS OUT LIKE A RADIO SONG OR AT LEAST A SINGLE...SO I HOPE THE RUMOR IS TRUE!! IT'S A SUMMER SONG, WHICH IS MUSIC INDUSTRY TALK FOR A SINGLE THAT'S UP-TEMPO AND TYPICALLY DESIGNED FOR WARMER WEATHER AND THE SUMMERTIME INSTEAD OF A COLD FALL AND WINTER MONTHS...TYPICALLY THE TIME WHEN BALLADS ARE RELEASED. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 29, 2006, 06:26:51 AM Good morning all. :wave
AC and Clandy thanks for the update. :bigsmile lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 29, 2006, 11:02:02 AM CLANDY OR AC - WHAT ABOUT THOSE NEW NUMBERS COMING OUT TODAY. SURE HOPE IT WILL ADD A FEW MORE TO HIS SALES. THANKS
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on September 29, 2006, 02:31:06 PM Rainey ~ I think there should be an update sometime tonight. I'm not sure it will change this ranking though.
This is HDD's weekend Top-10 projections (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/rumormill.cgi): Quote Last week’s chart-topper, Jive/ZLG’s Justin Timberlake, is now headed for between 135-145k, followed by Columbia’s John Mayer (90-100k), RCA’s Clay Aiken (80-85k), Universal Republic’s Hinder (75-80) and A&M/Interscope’s Fergie (65-70k). Volcano/ZLG’s Weird Al Yankovic appears a good bet to bow in the Top 10 with a total at around 65-70k. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 29, 2006, 03:11:21 PM CLANDY - THANKS I WILL CHECK BACK LATER. LIKE THE NEW AVIE. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on September 29, 2006, 03:25:46 PM New SoundScan numbers reported at Pulse! Clay went up! And so did Justin. :smile
Quote 1 1 TIMBERLAKE*JUSTIN FUTURESEX/LOVE SOUNDS 228392 -67 684461 914265 -- 2 AIKEN*CLAY THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 211234 999 195 211713 -- 3 FERGIE DUTCHESS 158074 999 142 158252 -- 4 CHESNEY*KENNY LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN 145829 999 90 145959 2 5 MAYER*JOHN CONTINUUM 134345 -55 299664 434531 :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pepe on September 29, 2006, 03:32:30 PM PAMELA, thanks for the update. I feel good about those numbers.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 29, 2006, 07:06:32 PM PAMELA - THANKS FOR THOSE NEW NUMBERS. CLAY SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF HIMSELF AND I KNOW AS THE WEEKS GO ON THOSE TOTALS WILL ONLY INCREASE.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: stargazer on September 29, 2006, 07:14:58 PM Pamela Thanks for the new numbers. :purpbana
Hope they keep going up. i bought another CD yesterday for a friend . Still need to download Itunes but need to wait until we get satellite DSL on the 9th. :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: quynn on September 30, 2006, 05:28:12 AM Quote Timberlake, Aiken lead pop album charts *ETA link*-Dhttp://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews....&src=rss&rpc=81 QUOTE Nielsen SoundScan said it subsequently received the missing data, and has reprocessed the charts. The top six albums on The Billboard 200 remain the same as the order of the chart's original version, but many of the sales figures changed. Timberlake's second solo release, "FutureSex/LoveSounds," sold 228,000 units last week, up from the 217,000 originally reported. After two weeks atop the Billboard 200, the Jive Records release has now sold 914,000 copies. Former "American Idol" finalist Clay Aiken's covers set, "A Thousand Different Ways" (RCA), rolled in at No. 2 with 211,000 units, up from 205,000. His debut, "Measure of a Man," debuted at No. 1 with 613,000 copies in 2003. His last collection, 2004's "Merry Christmas With Love," entered at No. 4 with 270,000. Black Eyed Peas vocalist Fergie's solo debut, "The Dutchess" (A&M), opened at No. 3 with 158,000, an improvement of 16,000. Sales were powered by the single "London Bridge," which spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Kenny Chesney's "LIVE: Live Those Songs Again" (BNA) bowed at No. 4 and crowned the Top Country Albums chart with 146,000 (originally 137,000). It is Chesney's sixth No. 1 on that tally. The artist's last studio album, "The Road and the Radio," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2005 with 469,000. Slipping three to No. 5, John Mayer's "Continuum" (Columbia) moved 134,000 (originally 133,000) units in its second week. Beyonce's former chart-topper "B'Day" (Columbia) fell three to No. 6 in its third week with 93,000 (originally 91,000). REUTERS (http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=entertainmentNews&storyID=2006-09-30T050604Z_01_N30281238_RTRUKOC_0_US-SALES.xml&WTmodLoc=EntNewsHome_C2_entertainmentNews-1) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 30, 2006, 06:27:19 AM Quote AOL Music Top 10 Audio Streams Week Ending: September 21, 2006 This Week Last Week Artist Title Label Plays Plays To Date 1 NEW Clay Aiken Without You RCA 184,935 184,935 2 8 Fergie London Bridge A&M 171,236 795,530 3 8 Jibbs Chain Hang Low Geffen 69,120 236,879 4 38 Jesse McCartney Right Where You Want Me Hollywood 63,058 165,514 5 39 Chingy Pullin' Me Back Capitol 61,007 314,560 6 4 Danity Kane Show Stopper Bad Boy/Atlantic 36,577 662,679 7 6 Hinder Lips Of An Angel Universal Republic 37,459 619,915 8 5 JoJo Too Little, Too Late Da Family/Blackground/Universal 35,397 769,958 9 NEW Justin Timberlake My Love Jive 35,154 35,154 10 12 Beyonce Ring The Alarm Columbia 29,431 504,082 BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/hotweb/aol_music.jsp) :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on September 30, 2006, 06:29:02 AM Quote AOL Music Top 10 Audio Streams Week Ending: September 21, 2006 This Week Last Week Artist Title Label Plays Plays To Date 1 NEW Clay Aiken Without You RCA 184,935 184,935 2 8 Fergie London Bridge A&M 171,236 795,530 3 8 Jibbs Chain Hang Low Geffen 69,120 236,879 4 38 Jesse McCartney Right Where You Want Me Hollywood 63,058 165,514 5 39 Chingy Pullin' Me Back Capitol 61,007 314,560 6 4 Danity Kane Show Stopper Bad Boy/Atlantic 36,577 662,679 7 6 Hinder Lips Of An Angel Universal Republic 37,459 619,915 8 5 JoJo Too Little, Too Late Da Family/Blackground/Universal 35,397 769,958 9 NEW Justin Timberlake My Love Jive 35,154 35,154 10 12 Beyonce Ring The Alarm Columbia 29,431 504,082 BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/hotweb/aol_music.jsp) :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 30, 2006, 09:23:02 AM http://www.snap-scan.com/ni_us_pc50_pop.html
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on September 30, 2006, 09:39:10 AM Quote This Week's Promosquad Top 20 Countdown LW TW artist song 1 1 Clay Aiken A THOUSAND DAYS 2 2 Clay Aiken Without You 3 3 Blue October Into The Ocean - 4 Nelly Furtado London Bridge 4 5 Justin Timberlake Sexy Back - 6 Evanescence Call Me When You're Sober 8 7 Afi Miss Murder - 8 Justin Timberlake FT. TI My Love - 9 Joung Dro Shoulder Lean - 10 Panic! At The Disco I Write Sins Not Tragedies 7 11 Nickelback Far Away 18 12 Red Hot Chili Peppers Tell Me Baby 15 13 Nothing Nothing 19 14 Beyonce Ring The Alarm - 15 Hinder Leps Of An Angel 13 16 Blue October Hate Me HB 17 Ludacris Money Maker 14 18 Red Hot Chili Peppers Dani California - 19 Kelly Clarkson Breakaway 16 20 My Chemical Romance Welcome To The Black Parade Quote Hit Bound Rediscover Shake It Cassie Me & U Clay Aiken Lover All Alone PCD Buttons Danity Kane Show Stopper PROMOSQUAD (http://home.promosquad.com/top20_countdown.php) *registration required* Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 30, 2006, 10:07:44 AM Quote September 28, 2006, Fred Bronson A THOUSAND = 99: One question I'm asked all the time is if I think the contestants on "American Idol" have staying power. In the past, I've had to say that time will tell… but time keeps passing and, three years after he was named runner-up to Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken debuts at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 with his third CD, "A Thousand Different Ways" (RCA). All three of Aiken's albums have entered the chart in the top five. "Measure of a Man" debuted at No. 1 the week of Nov. 1, 2003. The holiday-themed "Merry Christmas With Love" bowed at No. 4 the week of Dec. 4, 2004. And now "A Thousand Different Ways" has opened at No. 2. A lot of Aiken's fans purchase his product online, so they have helped fuel a No. 1 debut on the Top Internet Albums tally. Counting all domestic charts compiled by the Billboard Information Group, this is the 99th No. 1 for the "American Idol" franchise. That means the next Idol to top a Billboard chart will help the TV series collect its 100th No. 1. With Carrie Underwood rising to No. 11 on the Hot Country Songs chart with "Before He Cheats" (Arista) and new albums coming this year from Studdard as well as Taylor Hicks, Katharine McPhee, Josh Gracin, Kellie Pickler and Chris Daughtry, that 100th No. 1 could be by anybody -- including Aiken, should "A Thousand Different Ways" reach No. 1 on another chart, or if the single "Without You" reaches pole position. CHART BEAT (http://billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/bonus.jsp) HELLO EVERYONE!!! THANKS FOR ALL OF THE CHART CONTRIBUTIONS!!! I DIDN'T SEE THE ABOVE QUOTE ON THIS THREAD SO I THOUGHT I'D COPY AND PASTE IT HERE. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 01, 2006, 05:26:04 AM AC - THANKS. I SURE HOPE CLAYS CD KEEPS SELLING AND SELLING AND SELLING. THANKS FOR THE POSTING OF FRED BRONSON. HE IS THE BEST.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 01, 2006, 05:49:19 AM Quote Mainstream AC Mediabase - Published Panel Past 7 Days TW: Sep 24 - Sep 30 Artist Title Move Stations Playing Format Reports 20. CLAY AIKEN Without You +14 13 Leaders Starters MEDIABASE (http://w2.mediabase.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/jump.asp?chart=A1) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 01, 2006, 07:40:53 AM DEANNA - THANKS FOR THAT INFO. LETS HOPE THIS WEEKS SALES KEEP THAT CD CLIMBING. YEP I AM GETTING SO NERVOUS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 01, 2006, 11:50:43 AM ATDW: #8 on Amazon
Thanks for the report on WITHOUT YOU, Deanna!! There's a rumor going around as most of us know that RCA may change directions and have "A Thousand Days" as a single!! :dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 01, 2006, 03:30:40 PM Quote Thanks for the report on WITHOUT YOU, Deanna!! There's a rumor going around as most of us know that RCA may change directions and have "A Thousand Days" as a single!! Interesting! Thanks for the number AC. :wave Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Mary on October 01, 2006, 04:31:49 PM I'm just popping in to thank you all for all the work that you gathering all the stats.
Lorraine, I love your enthusiasm! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 02, 2006, 03:45:23 AM I'm just popping in to thank you all for all the work that you gathering all the stats. MARY, THANKS. I AM ALREADY SO NERVOUS ABOUT THE SALES FOR THIS WEEK. I JUST WANT CLAY TO DO SO WELL AS WE ALL DO. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbanaLorraine, I love your enthusiasm! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 02, 2006, 04:03:36 AM :wave ATDW: ranked #10 on Amazon at 7am this morning.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 02, 2006, 05:16:21 AM :wave ATDW: ranked #10 on Amazon at 7am this morning. :bang :bang :bang :bang THANKS AC. LETS SEE WHAT THE SALES BRING IN THIS WEEK.HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 02, 2006, 08:23:15 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
Here's hoping for great numbers today and tomorrow. :purpbana :purpbana lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 02, 2006, 09:15:07 AM AC - ANGELA HAS BEEN SENDING ME THE NUMBERS FROM HHD TODAY. SO FAR ONLY 3,206 PLUS BUT STILL VERY EARLY.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on October 02, 2006, 09:37:18 AM CHART DATE: 10/02/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/02/2006 09:03:00 NOW IN: 14.61% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 54,694 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 2 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 34,982 20 Y.O. 1 3 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 22,455 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 2 4 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 19,983 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 02, 2006, 10:09:21 AM Quote CHART DATE: 10/02/2006 LAST UPDATE: 10/02/2006 09:03:00 NOW IN: 14.61% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 54,694 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 2 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 34,982 20 Y.O. 1 3 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 22,455 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 2 4 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 19,983 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Looking good. Thanks Clandy. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 02, 2006, 10:26:09 AM CLANDY - IS THAT A GOOD START. HERE I GO WORRYING AGAIN. THANKS MY FRIEND.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ClayHeart on October 02, 2006, 10:46:38 AM Hello everyone,
I went to K-mart yesterday to buy the CD with the bonus tracks. (I already have 4 I bought for myself and gifts.) They have one display with the "New Releases" and Clay's CD wasn't there. I thought maybe they were sold out. I looked in the other sections according to name, and his CDs weren't there either. There was no one in that department to help me. I gave one last look around, ready to leave dissappointed, and I spotted 2 of the new CD's (and 1 MOAM) in the front of a section that just had a bunch of miscellaneous older CDs. :naughty It's a wonder I even found them. Wasn't K-Mart supposed to be featuring his album this past week. I put the one remaining CD up in the New Releases section, even though they didn't have a label underneath any of the other selections which had there own label. I was thinking about calling them up and asking how many CDs of Clay's they got in and were they going to reorder!!! It seems like another instance of sales could be higher if they had the CDs in stock and displayed the way they should be. :bang I'm sure I'm not the only one who has experienced something like that. -- Debbie Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KimLar on October 02, 2006, 12:00:03 PM All the stores I have gone to here (Winnipeg) have all had Clay cds, either in their best selling or in New Releases. One store I went to has a listing of 1 to 25 and where the cds stand in selling factor. Clay cd was #7. But considering that 1-5 where all Essential Cd's such as the best of Heart, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and a few others that I can not remember, I figure that seeing as they are not really new released cd's that Clay is really #2 on the list! :smile. No 6 is some band I never heard of, (it was not Justine that is for sure) all I remember it had a women showing a lot of clevage on the cover. Maybe that's way it is selling so well. :bang
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on October 02, 2006, 12:20:15 PM CHART DATE: 10/02/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/02/2006 12:04:05 NOW IN: 21.19% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 56,076 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 2 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 47,241 20 Y.O. 1 3 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 29,674 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 4 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 28,174 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 2 5 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 22,783 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 02, 2006, 12:32:51 PM CLANDY - THANKS EVEN 50,000 WOULD BE GOOD.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on October 02, 2006, 01:07:40 PM CHART DATE: 10/02/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/02/2006 12:54:20 NOW IN: 22.60% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 57,342 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 2 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 48,129 20 Y.O. 1 3 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 31,287 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 4 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 28,538 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC -- 5 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 23,613 RELEASE THERAPY 2 6 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 23,071 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 02, 2006, 01:12:00 PM CLANDY - KEEP IT GOING. I KNOW IT IS STILL EARLY.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 02, 2006, 03:01:40 PM JUST CHECKING IN BEFORE I HAVE SUPPER. LOOKS LIKE NO NEW UPDATES. I KNOW MOST OF THE SALES WILL BE TOMORROW. OH I HOPE HE MAKES AT LEAST 50,000.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 02, 2006, 03:03:06 PM Yep, it is still early yet, but it is good to see Clay in the Top 10!! :purpbana :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 02, 2006, 04:13:14 PM Yep, it is still early yet, but it is good to see Clay in the Top 10!! :purpbana :purpbana THANKS DEANNA. WE WILL SEE WHAT TOMORROW BRINGS. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbanaTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 02, 2006, 04:46:06 PM Quote LAST UPDATE: 10/02/2006 16:45:25 NOW IN: 26.37% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 58,419 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 2 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 49,884 20 Y.O. -- 3 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 42,588 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 1 4 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 34,056 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 2 5 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 25,166 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 02, 2006, 04:47:09 PM He has moved up from 6 place to 5th!! :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 02, 2006, 05:04:53 PM Quote He has moved up from 6 place to 5th!! Yay for Clay!!! :purpbana :purpbana Can't wait for tomorrow. Good night everyone, lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 03, 2006, 04:01:55 AM He has moved up from 6 place to 5th!! :bigsmile :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THOSE TOTALS TODAY. I AM CONFIDENT HE WILL DO FINE. ESPECIALLY WITHOUT RADIO PLAY.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayfannj on October 03, 2006, 04:08:14 AM I'm buyin' more this week.. Need to spread the joy to a few more converts!!! :smile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 03, 2006, 06:57:16 AM AMAZON RANKING: 9:50am
ATDW: #15 I AM HAPPY HE MOVED UP FROM #6 TO #5...HOPEFULLY HIGHER AS THE DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR THIS WEEK's CHARTS. I COPIED AND PASTED THE SECTION OVER THERE SHOWING THE BUYING HABITS OF THOSE WHO PURCHASED ATDW FROM AMAZON... Quote Customers who bought this item also bought * The Invisible Revolution: Clay Aiken and the Fans Who Made Him a Star by Terry C. Piper * Merry Christmas With Love ~ Clay Aiken * Measure of a Man ~ Clay Aiken * "Do I Make You Proud" / "Takin' It To The Streets" ~ Taylor Hicks * The Greatest Songs of the Sixties ~ Barry Manilow * Duets: An American Classic ~ Tony Bennett * "My Destiny" / "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" ~ Katharine McPhee * American Idol Season 5 Encores ~ Various Artists AMAZON (http://www.amazon.com) NOT-CLAY RELATED BUT I THOUGHT I'D SHARE: I BOUGHT THE NEW GEORGE STRAIT CD, "IT JUST COMES NATURAL", THIS MORNING AT WAL*MART ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. A LOT OF POP LISTENERS UNDER-ESTIMATE THE SELLING POWER OF COUNTRY SINGERS...WELL, CERTAIN COUNTRY SINGERS, AND SO I WILL BE INTERESTED IN SEEING HOW GEORGE STRAIT's CD WILL FIT INTO THE BILLBOARD 200. ALAN JACKSON, ANOTHER GREAT COUNTRY SINGER, IS SET FOR A #1 DEBUT ACCORDING TO EARLY REPORTS. ITLL BE FUN WHEN CLAY, GEORGE, AND ALAN WILL ALL BE ON THE POP ALBUM CHART AT THE SAME TIME :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: mrs. c. on October 03, 2006, 07:07:35 AM Well I bought every one that they said I did Jerry :lol :lol I guess they have us pegged :wink
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 03, 2006, 07:56:26 AM JUST CHECKING ON BREAK TIME FOR ANY NUMBERS. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
BE BACK. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 03, 2006, 09:07:24 AM Thanks for those numbers AC. :wave
Be back later. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 03, 2006, 09:36:21 AM CHART DATE: 10/02/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/03/2006 09:15:27 NOW IN: 37.26% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 127,565 20 Y.O. -- 2 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 113,032 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC -- 3 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 98,627 RELEASE THERAPY -- 4 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 84,675 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 1 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 63,344 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 2 6 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 42,950 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 3 7 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 39,258 THE DUTCHESS 10 8 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 32,040 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 5 9 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 31,246 CONTINUUM 7 10 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 29,390 B'DAY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 03, 2006, 09:47:47 AM MEESA - THANKS. I KNOW IT IS STILL EARLY. WILL CHECK BACK LATER. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED FOR 75,000 PLUS. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KimLar on October 03, 2006, 11:37:03 AM liking those numbers! and not even half way yet! We know he can do IT!!! :clap
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 03, 2006, 12:33:15 PM CHART DATE: 10/02/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/03/2006 12:26:28 NOW IN: 57.74% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 195,601 20 Y.O. -- 2 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 162,167 RELEASE THERAPY -- 3 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 138,522 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC -- 4 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 118,944 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 1 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 96,816 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 5 6 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 61,792 CONTINUUM 2 7 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 56,385 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 3 8 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 52,176 THE DUTCHESS 10 9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 47,043 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 7 10 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 45,672 B'DAY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 03, 2006, 12:40:37 PM Wow JM sure has a huge jump. He was a guest/performer on CSI Las Vegas last week. That probably helps him a lot in sales. I'm hoping for huge leap for ATDW this week and the weeks to come.
lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 03, 2006, 12:50:52 PM I WOULD BE HAPPY WITH 70,000 ESPECIALLY WITH NO RADIO PLAY.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 03, 2006, 01:26:39 PM LAST UPDATE: 10/03/2006 13:20:54
NOW IN: 74.34% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 269,436 20 Y.O. -- 2 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 266,502 RELEASE THERAPY -- 3 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 154,930 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 1 4 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 133,584 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 5 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 131,963 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 5 6 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 77,623 CONTINUUM 10 7 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 67,192 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 3 8 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 65,560 THE DUTCHESS -- 9 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC ZOMBA 64,045 STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 2 10 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 62,776 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ClayHeart on October 03, 2006, 01:29:17 PM Are people still experiencing difficulty in finding Clay's CD's in the stores. I think that in some of the places, the employees decide to put Clay's CD's in a lesser place because they just don't get it. :bang If it's a new release, it should be in the New Release section. I mentioned this before, and I read a few postings mentioning similar things happened to other people shopping for the CD. I was just wondering if many more people have experienced problems.
Debbie Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: caramel131 on October 03, 2006, 01:32:18 PM I checked on the Radio and Records site and Clay has still not been listed as going for adds. What gives? Janet Jackson, John Mayer, and Justin's songs are already being played on the radio. As a matter of fact, Justin has two songs on the radio at the same time.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: doglover6 on October 03, 2006, 02:07:00 PM Something is majorly wrong here when Weird Al Yankovic is selling more CD's than CLAY!!! :bduh :bduh :bduh
He was worked to death for a week promoting the album and now . . . nothing!! What is wrong with his PR team?? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 03, 2006, 02:22:37 PM Quote LAST UPDATE: 10/03/2006 14:19:43 NOW IN: 84.31% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 314,060 RELEASE THERAPY -- 2 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 300,793 20 Y.O. -- 3 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 200,425 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 1 4 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 149,546 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 5 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 145,054 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 5 6 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 96,260 CONTINUUM 2 7 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 80,381 A THOUSANDS DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 03, 2006, 02:36:40 PM Back to number 7! :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Thanks Deanna. :wave I feel better now. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 03, 2006, 02:36:46 PM CHART DATE: 10/02/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/03/2006 14:28:34 NOW IN: FINAL -- 1 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 314,060 -- RELEASE THERAPY -- 2 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 300,793 -- 20 Y.O. -- 3 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 200,425 -- DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 1 4 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 149,546 -35% FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 5 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 145,054 -- LIKE RED ON A ROSE 5 6 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 96,260 -32% CONTINUUM 2 7 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 80,381 -61% A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 10 8 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 78,594 +10% EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 9 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 73,148 -- STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 3 10 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 72,102 -55% THE DUTCHESS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 03, 2006, 02:39:27 PM Number 7 is good. :purpbana :purpbana
I wonder what next week will bring? Thanks Deanna. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 03, 2006, 02:45:08 PM DEANNA - I AM FEELING SO MUCH BETTER. NUMBER #7 IS GREAT ESPECIALLY WHO HE HAD TO COMPETE WITH. YOU GO CLAY AIKEN. WE LOVE YOU. 80,000 IS FANTASTIC. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 03, 2006, 02:45:44 PM Here's the final Top 11:
Quote LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 1 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 314,060 -- RELEASE THERAPY -- 2 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 300,793 -- 20 Y.O. -- 3 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 200,425 -- DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 1 4 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 149,546 -35% FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 5 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 145,054 -- LIKE RED ON A ROSE 5 6 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 96,260 -32% CONTINUUM 2 7 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 80,381 -61% A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 10 8 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 78,594 +10% EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 9 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 73,148 -- STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 3 10 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 72,102 -55% THE DUTCHESS 7 11 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 61,228 -29% B'DAY :thx Meesa :wave lolita I am glad to see Clay in the Top 10 still! :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 03, 2006, 02:47:13 PM Lorraine, I'm happy with the numbers, too. I hope ATDW will keep selling over the next few weeks/months. :wink
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 03, 2006, 02:50:07 PM Here is yesterday's prediction from HDD:
Quote Janet and Ludacris Go At It, Is a Janet/Timberlake Reunion on Tap?, Open Season Rules, Vanity Fair Goes Country, Irv Gotti Nabs Carlton, Motorola’s Sneak Listen October 2, 2006 If it’s October, it must be the Fall Classic, as the Dodgers, Mets, Cardinals, Padres, Yankees, Tigers, Twins and A’s duke it out for the right to play in the World Series as we’re still getting over the Jets’ loss to the Colts and Peyton Manning in yesterday’s Meadowlands barnburner. It’s also time for the record companies to roll out their Q4 product, as it is the film studios to crank out the potential Oscar winners, starting with this Friday’s opening of Martin Scorsese’s The Departed, with Jack Nicholson heading a star-studded cast that includes Leo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg. In this week’s album race, which you can monitor on HITS’ building sales chart as it climaxes tomorrow, Janet Jackson’s 20 Y.O. (Virgin) looks headed for a showdown with IDJ's rap renaissance man Ludcaris' aptly named Release Therapy, with both hovering in the 300k range. Columbia’s 80-year-old legendary crooner Tony Bennett returns with a star-studded duets album, a Target TV campaign and a Starbucks push which should be good enough for #3 bow in the 200k range. Sony BMG Nashville’s Alan Jackson makes it four debuts in a row with a first week in the 145-155k area. Last week’s chart-topper, Jive/ZLG’s Justin Timberlake, looks headed for between 135-145k, followed by Columbia’s John Mayer (90-100k), RCA’s Clay Aiken (80-85k), Universal Republic’s Hinder (75-80) and A&M/Interscope’s Fergie (65-70k). Volcano/ZLG’s Weird Al Yankovic appears a good bet to bow in the Top 10 with a total at around 65-70k. Hitting the streets tomorrow are Wind-up’s Evanescence and Island’s The Killers in a rock-off, with MCA Nashville's George Strait, Interscope's Beck, Elektra's Jet, J's Monica and Concord/Starbucks Hear Music's Ray Charles/Count Basie also in stores. HDD (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news06353m01) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 03, 2006, 04:37:50 PM Lorraine, I'm happy with the numbers, too. I hope ATDW will keep selling over the next few weeks/months. :wink DEANNA - ME TOO EXCEPT I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH MY HEART CAN TAKE.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: GWENN on October 03, 2006, 05:49:06 PM THE NUMBERS ARE OK. IMAGINE WHAT THEY COULD BE GIVEN THE PR CLAY IS DUE.
GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: nursingme on October 03, 2006, 07:50:22 PM The numbers are OK,but I'm alittle disappointed. Thought the sales would be much better,because I think it is a super cd.Is this total sales(all over) or what. Does this include preorders? Another thing I don't understand is when MOAM came out he went double platnium right away. What going on now? Please help me to understand. Hey does this include digital downloads of the cd also?
:purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana I'm really confused or maybe just dumb. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aiken4olivia on October 03, 2006, 08:55:27 PM :bduh I am a little disappointed in the sales figures as well. What happened after 3 years. Surely the majority of his fans that bought MOAM cd didn't abandon him. After all 2005 was a quiet year for Clay but he certainly wasn't forgotten. He toured last year so he just didn't disappear. I am a bit heart broken because I expected a little bit more when ATDW debuted a couple of weeks ago......although it's great that he is in the TOP 10, where will Clay stand from now when the rest of the Idols come out with their cds? I have hope that Clay sticks around and it wouldn't hurt if RCA releases "A Thousdand Days" as his next single. it has HIT written all over it!!!!! :clap
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on October 03, 2006, 09:38:50 PM The numbers are OK,but I'm alittle disappointed. Thought the sales would be much better,because I think it is a super cd.Is this total sales(all over) or what. Does this include preorders? Another thing I don't understand is when MOAM came out he went double platnium right away. What going on now? Please help me to understand. Hey does this include digital downloads of the cd also? :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana I'm really confused or maybe just dumb. Yes, these numbers include preorders from Amazon and other online ordering retailers as well as digital downloads from iTunes, Walmart, Sony, etc. When MOAM came out he was EVERYWHERE because AI2 had just ended and it was the biggest AI ever (and still is really!). Clay didn't have any pre-promotion and limited post promotion and radio play but still has managed to sell very well without either one. The HDD numbers that were posted today are estimates and are usually fairly close in predicting the final official Soundscan totals which will come out tomorrow (Wednesdays). Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 04, 2006, 03:50:18 AM CLANDY - THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT. HE WILL DO FINE AND WE ARE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL. CONGRATULATIONS CLAY ON ANOTHER GOOD WEEK OF SALES. TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 04, 2006, 06:50:19 AM ATDW: #19 on Amazon
About the sales figures...as had been posted by me on other threads at the site...the publicity for the CD was not what i had expected. I saw hardly any press about this CD...i may get a lot of complaints for saying this but i thought it was kind of odd for the album's title and everything about the album to be a secret until like a month or two before the CD was released?? What was the point of that? During the time the guessing game was going on, RCA should have been promoting the CD where it needed to be promoted. AC or Hot AC radio. There should have been a single at radio in the weeks leading up to the CD...i typically do not like playing the "this should have been done...that should have been done" game but when it comes to RCA i always find myself doing that very thing. I however DO NOT think it has a thing to do with Clive Davis. He isn't the guy in charge of marketing at RCA. A marketing team is the blame...as are the ones who are not seeing to it that Clay gets airplay. It was posted that Clay has sold over 300,000 copies so far and yes, that is wonderful with no airplay and promotion...but it irks me when operatic-driven singers are on AC radio and yet Clay, who can sing better than anyone on AC radio and Top-40 radio, has trouble getting much support and what about Clay singing "A Thousand Days" at a few of his appearances instead of "Without You". This kind of hodgepodge, slap-dash handling of a career is just not done where artists sing songs on TV shows that are not even being promoted as a single!?! I had always thought singers sang their current single when they appear on a show...and if there's a second song to be sung it is usually a previous single or an album song that might be a single on down the road...but these appearances were "A Thousand Days" like "Without You" wasn't even a focal point!? The abnormality of RCA in the way they deal with Clay's career is a disgrace. Based on the sales total from Hits Daily Double, i will assume Clay will have the #1 Internet album for the second week? I am only guessing, though. We will find out soon :smile :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 04, 2006, 08:39:12 AM Hello everyone. :wave
Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATDW: #19 on Amazon About the sales figures...as had been posted by me on other threads at the site...the publicity for the CD was not what i had expected. I saw hardly any press about this CD...i may get a lot of complaints for saying this but i thought it was kind of odd for the album's title and everything about the album to be a secret until like a month or two before the CD was released?? What was the point of that? During the time the guessing game was going on, RCA should have been promoting the CD where it needed to be promoted. AC or Hot AC radio. There should have been a single at radio in the weeks leading up to the CD...i typically do not like playing the "this should have been done...that should have been done" game but when it comes to RCA i always find myself doing that very thing. I however DO NOT think it has a thing to do with Clive Davis. He isn't the guy in charge of marketing at RCA. A marketing team is the blame...as are the ones who are not seeing to it that Clay gets airplay. It was posted that Clay has sold over 300,000 copies so far and yes, that is wonderful with no airplay and promotion...but it irks me when operatic-driven singers are on AC radio and yet Clay, who can sing better than anyone on AC radio and Top-40 radio, has trouble getting much support and what about Clay singing "A Thousand Days" at a few of his appearances instead of "Without You". This kind of hodgepodge, slap-dash handling of a career is just not done where artists sing songs on TV shows that are not even being promoted as a single!?! I had always thought singers sang their current single when they appear on a show...and if there's a second song to be sung it is usually a previous single or an album song that might be a single on down the road...but these appearances were "A Thousand Days" like "Without You" wasn't even a focal point!? The abnormality of RCA in the way they deal with Clay's career is a disgrace. Based on the sales total from Hits Daily Double, i will assume Clay will have the #1 Internet album for the second week? I am only guessing, though. We will find out soon I agree with a lot of what you say, AC. God, I would love for Clay to sing A thousand days or Lonely no more in one of his upcoming appearances. :bigsmile I love Without You but people need to hear/know that there are orininal songs on the CD. As far as promotion...we all know that they did a poor job. :bang :bang :bang Thanks for the numbers, AC. Have a great day everyone. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pepe on October 04, 2006, 08:48:34 AM AC, you are right on with your comments. As long as it took to get this CD out everything should be working to perfection. I thought all the secrecy about the title was really very childish. True Clive only picks the songs but if he is the music mogul he should have had input into how the CD was released. The first single should have been "A Thousand Days", and original song, and a very catchy tune, I love it. With this as a single it just might have got radio play, a cover song for a new recording artist is not going to get radio play. I am just so sorry for CLAY that is all as it is his career they are fooling around with.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Marilyn on October 04, 2006, 09:54:14 AM I see that Clay is singing ATDW on Martha- and he did on Kimmel and GMA- they seem to be pushing this one a little more now- which makes sense because its upbeat and people like it.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 04, 2006, 12:43:50 PM AC - I AGREE WITH YOU WHOLE HEARTEDLY. I THOUGHT THINGS WOULD BE DIFFERENT BUT IN SOME WAYS THEY ARE THE SAME. THEY NEED TO PUT CLAY OUT THERE, HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE AND DECIDE WHAT HIS SINGLE IS GOING TO BE FOR PETES SAKE. OKAY I HAVE VENTED ENOUGH.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 04, 2006, 03:23:10 PM Quote Ludacris Scores Third No. 1 With 'Release Therapy' BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003219507)In a week featuring debuts in the first four slots of The Billboard 200, Ludacris' "Release Therapy" bows at No. 1 with 309,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The DTP/Def Jam effort is the rapper's third chart-topper, following 2003's "Chicken 'N Beer" and 2004's "Red Light District." Janet Jackson's "20 Y.O." enters at No. 2 with 296,000, Jackson's eighth straight top three debut. The effort also debuts at No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums tally. However, it's her smallest debut sales week since "The Velvet Rope" started at No. 1 with 202,000 in 1997. Tony Bennett earns his highest charting album ever with the star-studded RPM/Columbia set "Duets: An American Classic," which starts at No. 3 with 202,000. Bennett has only impacted the top 10 twice before, when 1962's "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" and 1963's "I Wanna Be Around" peaked at No. 5. Alan Jackson celebrates his ninth top 10 album on The Billboard 200 and 11th No. 1 on Top Country Albums with "Like Red on a Rose" (Arista Nashville). The set opened at No. 4 on the big chart with 149,000 units. Jackson's last entry, March's "Precious Memories," also started at No. 4 but with 107,000. After spending two weeks on top, Justin Timberlake's Jive release "FutureSex/LoveSounds" slips to No. 5 with 147,000, a sales decrease of 36%. John Mayer's "Continuum" (Aware/Columbia) moves 91,000 (-32%), falling 5-6. In its 35th week on the chart, Hinder's "Extreme Behavior" (Universal Republic) climbs 10-7 with 77,000 copies, a 10% sales increase. Clay Aiken's RCA set "A Thousand Different Ways" takes a 65% sales hit in its second week, sliding 2-8 with 74,000. Black Eyed Peas member Fergie's solo debut "The Dutchess" follows suit, also moving 74,000 (-53%) and descending 3-9. At No. 10, pop parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic scores his best chart position ever on The Billboard 200 with "Straight Outta Lynwood" (Volcano/Zomba), which sold 73,000. The album also debuts at No. 1 on the Top Comedy Albums chart. With 47,000, Christian artist Chris Tomlin's "See The Morning" (EMI CMG) enters at No. 15 and at No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums tally, his first chart-topper there. Other big debuts on The Billboard 200 this week include the Scissor Sisters' sophomore album "Ta-Dah" (Universal Motown) at No. 19 with 42,000, Saosin's self-titled debut (Capitol) at No. 22 with 35,000, Vanessa Hudgens' "V" (Hollywood) at No. 24 with 34,000 and Jerry Lee Lewis' duets set "Last Man Standing: The Duets" (Artists First) at No. 26 with 34,000. Five albums sold more than 100,000 copies this week and an equal number of albums debuted in the top 10. Overall CD sales are up 2.9% from last week's count and down 3.8% compared to the same week a year ago at 9.90 million units. Sales for 2006 are down 5% compared to 2005 at 393.6 million units. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 04, 2006, 05:08:46 PM Deanna, :wave does this mean ATDW only sold 74,000., in its second week? I would rather have the 80k plus but what can we say? :bigsmile
Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 04, 2006, 05:37:44 PM :wave Hi Lolita :wave
Sometimes the Soundscan numbers go up-- :purpbana and sometimes they go down. :cry So, 74,000 is the official sales number for this week. Let's just all hope he can maintain the sales next week. That would be great!! :cheer Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 04, 2006, 07:25:07 PM Quote Sometimes the Soundscan numbers go up-- and sometimes they go down. So, 74,000 is the official sales number for this week. Let's just all hope he can maintain the sales next week. That would be great!! Thanks Deanna. :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: playingclay on October 04, 2006, 09:08:24 PM AC and everyone, I agree with you. The single should be out there by now and with a music video. As they were waiting so long for the release, I was really hoping that they would get it right and have a plan of attack and not change things around midstream.
They decided to do mostly covers and Without You as the single. Fine. It is a great album. Promote it that way. Get Without You on the airway. At least sing it when doing TV spots. Get the video out. But......wait a minute.......he is singing A Thousand Days and not Without You. I agree it is really upbeat! It would make a great single. But frankly it was my least favourite of the songs he introduced last summer. I adored Tears Run Dry and Back for More. It is a little late now for the Team to be changing streams and wanting a more upbeat album. (maybe the album he had already completed). If A Thousand Days, is going to be the single. THEN DO IT NOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. But please promote the album that is now the reality. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Rayline on October 05, 2006, 09:16:03 AM Maybe Back for More could be a bonus track on the single? Wishful thinking maybe, but it would give his fans a reason to buy the single. Other than so they can stare at the pretty cover. :para :naughty :lol
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 05, 2006, 12:15:29 PM :wave Hi Lolita :wave SURE WISH SO DEANNA. THANKS FOR THAT INFO. WISH THEY HAD GONE THE OTHER WAY.Sometimes the Soundscan numbers go up-- :purpbana and sometimes they go down. :cry So, 74,000 is the official sales number for this week. Let's just all hope he can maintain the sales next week. That would be great!! :cheer Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 05, 2006, 01:50:31 PM ATDW: #22 on Amazon
Quote If A Thousand Days, is going to be the single, THEN DO IT NOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. But please promote the album that is now the reality. Has there been any print AD's promoting the CD? Aside from his TV appearances, has their been any TV commercials promoting the CD where snippets of some of the songs are played and then the CD cover flashed up on the screen? I don't watch much TV so i wouldn't know. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pepe on October 05, 2006, 03:54:05 PM AC, the answer to all your questions is a big NO!!! I noticed the week CLAY's CD came out KMart in their weekly brochure didn't even have it listed as the albums out that week. I don't know if that would have helped but I felt CLAY got slighted. As much as I love to see CLAy appearing on LARRY KING shows are not going to help sell the CD. As I have said many times before Clay is a new artist and should have had a new CD out last year to keep those on the fence fans.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wvclayfan on October 06, 2006, 06:19:28 AM Has there been any print AD's promoting the CD? Not that I've seen, other than the store ads. Quote Aside from his TV appearances, has their been any TV commercials promoting the CD where snippets of some of the songs are played and then the CD cover flashed up on the screen? Yes. There is a commercial where Clay and the band are singing in a studio. There are snippets of Without You, A Thousand Days, Every Time You Go Away and one other I believe. It always includes a telephone number for people to call and order. Even if they don't order over the phone, it puts Clay's name in their heads. I've seen it on Lifetime, but I know others have seen it during Oprah. Sure hoping A Thousand Days is a better fit than Without You as a single. :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 06, 2006, 08:23:28 AM Quote Yes. There is a commercial where Clay and the band are singing in a studio. There are snippets of Without You, A Thousand Days, Every Time You Go Away and one other I believe. It always includes a telephone number for people to call and order. Even if they don't order over the phone, it puts Clay's name in their heads. I've seen it on Lifetime, but I know others have seen it during Oprah. Sure hoping A Thousand Days is a better fit than Without You as a single. WVClayfan, :wave do you still see this commercial on TV? I've only seen it once. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 06, 2006, 02:57:15 PM i've seen it about 5 times, but they were all during the first week the album was out. i haven't seen it since. What channel?? I rarely watch TV so that's the reason why i was asking that question about TV ad's. When i do watch TV it is usually on Fox News finding out the news of the day or Boomerang watching classic cartoons. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 06, 2006, 03:26:38 PM AC - DID I MISS THE NUMBER FOR TODAY. :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 06, 2006, 03:49:31 PM Hello AC, Lorraine and all other readers. :wave
Quote AC - DID I MISS THE NUMBER FOR TODAY Yeah AC, what happened? :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 06, 2006, 03:54:34 PM Hello everyone!! Earlier the rank was #22 and so i checked back a few seconds ago at Amazon and it raised two spots, #20 now :yes
:wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pepe on October 06, 2006, 04:57:03 PM AC, Oh gosh AC keep going!!!! This is driving me crazy. I do not understand how it dropped that far down since it was just released. I wished I could put my arms around Clay right now and pat him as this has to be bothering him. I saw Rod Stewart today singing from his new album classic rock songs, he said that Clive Davis helped pick the songs. The two songs Rod did Clay could have done them better. I wished he would start making another CD right now and flood the da** market with CLAY's CDs. I'm wondering what kind of tour it will be. His JBT was fantastic but can not picture a tour of this CD with just romantic songs. What does everyone else think???? Although Clay did say that this next tour would probably be in smaller venus like his Christmas concerts which he likes better. In this setting the romantic songs would probably go over very well. I think everyone would be crawling on the floor!!!!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wvclayfan on October 06, 2006, 07:38:27 PM WVClayfan, :wave do you still see this commercial on TV? I've only seen it once. Lolita Sorry, lolita, I haven't been watching much television lately (just no spare time) so I'm not any help. :lol Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 07, 2006, 05:21:25 AM Hello everyone!! Earlier the rank was #22 and so i checked back a few seconds ago at Amazon and it raised two spots, #20 now :yes THANK YOU JERRY :hugg:wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 08, 2006, 05:43:30 AM ATDW was #8 this week on the Billboard Comprehensive Album chart and #9 on the Top Internet Album chart. :purpbana
BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/albums_index.jsp) ATDW was #12 on the Top 100 Albums chart in Canada. JAM.CANOE (http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALBUMS.html) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 08, 2006, 05:43:46 AM AC- JUST STOPPING BY. SURE HOPE IT MOVED UP A LITTLE.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 08, 2006, 05:44:22 AM This Week's Promosquad Top 20 Countdown
Quote LW TW artist song HB 1 Clay Aiken Lover All Alone 1 2 Clay Aiken A Thousand Days 2 3 Clay Aiken Without You - 4 Clay Aiken If You Don't Know Me By Now 11 5 Nickelback Far Away - 6 Fergie London Bridges - 7 Evanescence Call Me When Your Sober - 8 Hinder Lips Of An Angel - 9 Justin Timberlake SexyBack 7 10 Afi Miss Murder - 11 Clay Aiken Lonly No More 3 12 Blue October Into The Ocean 12 13 Red Hot Chili Peppers Tell Me Baby 14 14 Beyonce Ring The Alarm 17 15 Ludacris Money Maker 16 16 Blue October Hate Me - 17 Rick Ross Everyday I'm Hustling - 18 Justin Timberlake My Love 13 19 Nothing Nothing 10 20 Panic! At The Disco I Write Sins Not Tragedies Hit Bound Weird Al White And Nerdy Clay Aiken Broken Wings Nelly Furtado Maneater Cassie Long Way To Go Clay Aiken Here You Come Again PROMOSQUAD (http://home.promosquad.com/top20_countdown.php) :purpbana :bouncy :purpbana :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 08, 2006, 07:24:07 AM DEANNA - ARE WE READY FOR ANOTHER WEEK OF SALES. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED FOR OUR HONEY. :cross :cross :cross :cross :cross :cross
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 08, 2006, 05:09:50 PM Hello everyone. :wave
Keeping my fingers cross for ATDW's sales this coming week. I hope it will go up a little. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 09, 2006, 10:21:49 AM I have been checking the Hits Daily Double sales chart frequently and nothing has been updated as yet. I think they may be taking Columbus Day off. :cry
I guess we won't get any sales news today. :cry Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 09, 2006, 11:34:38 AM Quote Quote from: clayMaine-iac on Today at 10:21:49 AM I have been checking the Hits Daily Double sales chart frequently and nothing has been updated as yet. I think they may be taking Columbus Day off. I guess we won't get any sales news today. darn! Double darn!! :bigsmile Will we get news tomorrow? Thanks, lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 09, 2006, 12:03:50 PM I have been checking the Hits Daily Double sales chart frequently and nothing has been updated as yet. I think they may be taking Columbus Day off. :cry WELL AT LEAST I WILL HAVE ONE MORE DAY TO REFRESH BEFORE I HAVE TO GET NERVOUS AGAIN.I guess we won't get any sales news today. :cry Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 09, 2006, 02:28:54 PM ATDW is # 28 at Amazon. I don't know if any of you here are fans of Chris Daughtry, he is #26 right now. The return (RS) is #422 and Taylor Hicks is at # 157. I'm surprised by Chris Daughtry's number.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 09, 2006, 03:26:51 PM I have been doing some sleuthing around--checking out sales trends and numbers. I decided to check on Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway CD as a gauge for how a potential big seller starts out selling. Kelly's CD has been certified for sales of over 5 million.
Here is a look at her first few weeks of sales: Quote LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 12 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 99,531 -- (date 1/3/05) 12 10 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 62,222 -37% 10 6 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 56,608 -9% 6 6 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 60,976 +8% 6 6 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 59,719 -2% 6 12 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 60,762 +2% 12 13 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 83,005 +37% 13 9 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 77,329 -7% 9 10 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 62,837 -19% So, as you can see, Kelly never had any huge numbers. What she had was steady, steady sales. And even just last week, Breakaway was #160 on the Billboard 200 chart--an amazing 1 year and 10 months later. :eek Don't you wish ATDW could sell this well??? :cross Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 09, 2006, 03:42:26 PM Quote So, as you can see, Kelly never had any huge numbers. What she had was steady, steady sales. And even just last week, Breakaway was #160 on the Billboard 200 chart--an amazing 1 year and 10 months later. Don't you wish ATDW could sell this well??? Deanna, I am so wishing for ATDW to have a steady sale. Right now, I am scared but we never know. :bigsmile Thanks. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 09, 2006, 04:21:00 PM I have been doing some sleuthing around--checking out sales trends and numbers. I decided to check on Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway CD as a gauge for how a potential big seller starts out selling. Kelly's CD has been certified for sales of over 5 million. DEANNA - LOOKS LIKE SLOW AND STEADY HAS PROVEN TO BE VERY GOOD FOR KELLY SO LETS SEE WHAT OUR HONEY CAN DO. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncyHere is a look at her first few weeks of sales: Quote LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 12 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 99,531 -- (date 1/3/05) 12 10 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 62,222 -37% 10 6 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 56,608 -9% 6 6 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 60,976 +8% 6 6 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 59,719 -2% 6 12 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 60,762 +2% 12 13 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 83,005 +37% 13 9 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 77,329 -7% 9 10 KELLY CLARKSON RCA/RMG 62,837 -19% So, as you can see, Kelly never had any huge numbers. What she had was steady, steady sales. And even just last week, Breakaway was #160 on the Billboard 200 chart--an amazing 1 year and 10 months later. :eek Don't you wish ATDW could sell this well??? :cross Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 09, 2006, 04:53:30 PM DEANNA: THANKS FOR THE KELLY NUMBERS AND AS I LOOKED AT THEM...IT BLEW MY MIND SHE SOLD LESS THAN A HUNDRED THOUSAND AND DEBUTED AT #12 HER FIRST WEEK OUT AND FROM THE LOOKS OF IT NEVER GOT HIGHER THAN #6 BUT THOSE ARE JUST A FEW WEEKS WORTH OF SALES...BUT THE AIRPLAY FACTOR IS WHAT's PUSHING SALES LIKE THAT. NO ONE SINGLE ARTIST HAS 5,000,000 OR SO "FANS".
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: GWENN on October 09, 2006, 05:07:08 PM IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF THIS HAPPENED. BUT KELLY HAD INCREDIBLE RADIO PLAY. :bang :bang :bang
GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 10, 2006, 03:42:47 AM IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF THIS HAPPENED. BUT KELLY HAD INCREDIBLE RADIO PLAY. :bang :bang :bang WE CANNOT RULE OUT THAT RADIO PLAY SURELY DOES HELP. WILL CLAY EVER GET THAT. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bangGWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 10, 2006, 07:38:55 AM IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF THIS HAPPENED. BUT KELLY HAD INCREDIBLE RADIO PLAY. :bang :bang :bang WE CANNOT RULE OUT THAT RADIO PLAY SURELY DOES HELP. WILL CLAY EVER GET THAT. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bangGWENN ATDW is still ranked #28 on Amazon!! To elaborate on my earlier post a little bit...if Clay got good airplay at pop or AC radio, listeners who do not buy his CD's would perhaps like what they hear and buy the CD...when you have Kelly and even Timberlake getting such lofty airplay, it generates sales...even if the consumer isn't a "fan". If they like what they hear, in theory, they will buy it so they can hear it any time they want. Kelly perhaps has a core audience the size of Clay's...but as we've been saying, airplay would increase the audience size...and perhaps increase the fan size as well. I also feel, as some others do, that a tour should have been quickly underway...that is why the CD should have been released in the summer and not the fall. I can't wait to see the numbers for this week!! George Strait's opening week sales should also be in, too! He goes Platinum every album. He will no doubt have some sort of impact on the Pop chart...it's safe to say he will debut at #1 on the Country album chart. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 10, 2006, 09:15:36 AM I'm a little anxious with ATDW's # today.
Hello AC and all others. :wave I'm tired of radio stations not playing Clay's songs. :purpbana I don't even listen to radio anymore. When it comes to Clay it seems that everyone (except us)and everything is against him. I am than paranoid. :bigsmile Here's hoping for a good number today. :coffee :coffee Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 10, 2006, 09:19:14 AM CHART DATE: 10/09/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 09:14:28 NOW IN: 17.34% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 104,375 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 85,229 THE OPEN DOOR -- 3 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 31,976 SAM'S TOWN 5 4 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 30,928 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 4 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 18,600 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 8 6 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 17,678 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 7 CHRIS YOUNG RCA NASHVILLE 16,712 CHRIS YOUNG 13 8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 16,390 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 3 9 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 15,251 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 29 10 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 12,642 ME AND MY GANG 2 11 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 12,422 20 Y.O. 10 12 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 12,382 THE DUTCHESS 11 13 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 12,247 B'DAY 32 14 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 11,913 SOME HEARTS 36 15 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 11,701 YOUR MAN -- 16 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 10,932 THE TAKING OF ME 18 17 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 10,620 SOUNDTRACK 7 18 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 10,187 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS -- 19 KUMBIA ALL-STARZ CAPITOL 9,670 A.B. QUINTANILLA III PRES... 1 20 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 9,403 RELEASE THERAPY 12 21 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 9,382 FACE THE PROMISE -- 22 BECK GEFFEN 9,332 THE INFORMATION 17 23 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 9,290 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN 33 24 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 9,043 VARIOUS 6 25 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 8,934 CONTINUUM Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on October 10, 2006, 09:22:17 AM What is the total number of sales to date?
Eh? Eh? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 10, 2006, 09:26:42 AM CHART DATE: 10/09/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 09:24:30 NOW IN: 18.31% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 108,414 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 87,212 THE OPEN DOOR 5 3 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 33,512 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 4 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 31,976 SAM'S TOWN 4 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 19,734 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 3 6 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 19,640 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 8 7 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 17,678 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 8 CHRIS YOUNG RCA NASHVILLE 17,182 CHRIS YOUNG 13 9 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 16,961 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 10 10 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 13,494 THE DUTCHESS 2 11 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 13,463 20 Y.O. 11 12 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 12,957 B'DAY 29 13 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 12,642 ME AND MY GANG 18 14 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 12,449 SOUNDTRACK 36 15 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 12,444 YOUR MAN 7 16 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 11,952 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 10, 2006, 09:32:21 AM CHART DATE: 10/09/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 09:29:31 NOW IN: 20.77% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 109,000 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 90,255 THE OPEN DOOR -- 3 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 34,591 SAM'S TOWN 5 4 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 34,102 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 3 5 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 28,083 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 4 6 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 21,051 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 8 7 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 17,869 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 13 8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 17,344 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS -- 9 CHRIS YOUNG RCA NASHVILLE 17,182 CHRIS YOUNG 2 10 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 13,943 20 Y.O. 10 11 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 13,880 THE DUTCHESS 11 12 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 13,326 B'DAY 29 13 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 12,879 ME AND MY GANG 7 14 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 12,868 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 18 15 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 12,840 SOUNDTRACK Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 10, 2006, 09:46:31 AM CHART DATE: 10/09/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 09:39:33 NOW IN: 31.66% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 165,833 THE OPEN DOOR -- 2 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 141,135 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 94,686 SAM'S TOWN 3 4 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 65,218 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 4 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 47,204 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 5 6 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 44,269 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 7 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 35,843 THE TAKING OF ME 8 8 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 29,024 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 1 9 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 28,514 RELEASE THERAPY 10 10 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 26,473 THE DUTCHESS 2 11 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 26,404 20 Y.O. 13 12 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 26,354 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 6 13 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 22,843 CONTINUUM 11 14 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 21,748 B'DAY 18 15 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 21,658 SOUNDTRACK 7 16 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 21,154 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 10, 2006, 10:27:37 AM CHART DATE: 10/09/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 10:24:43 NOW IN: 36.20% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 180,844 THE OPEN DOOR -- 2 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 144,794 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 107,583 SAM'S TOWN 3 4 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 66,313 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 4 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 51,226 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 6 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 48,780 THE TAKING OF ME 5 7 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 46,068 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 1 8 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 39,285 RELEASE THERAPY 2 9 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 34,807 20 Y.O. 8 10 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 30,923 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 10 11 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 28,176 THE DUTCHESS 13 12 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 27,337 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 11 13 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 26,426 B'DAY 6 14 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 26,014 CONTINUUM -- 15 BECK GEFFEN 23,115 THE INFORMATION 18 16 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 22,110 SOUNDTRACK 7 17 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 21,650 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 10, 2006, 10:48:56 AM I WOULD BE HAPPY WITH 50,000 THIS WEEK. AM I RIGHT THAT ALL OF THE NUMBERS WON'T COME IN UNTIL TOMORROW OR IS IT A GO FOR TODAY.
KEEP THOSE SALES CLIMBING. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 10, 2006, 11:10:34 AM CHART DATE: 10/09/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 11:05:00 NOW IN: 37.62% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 190,714 THE OPEN DOOR -- 2 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 149,784 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 110,777 SAM'S TOWN 3 4 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 66,502 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 4 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 52,289 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 6 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 49,147 THE TAKING OF ME 5 7 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 46,971 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 1 8 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 42,181 RELEASE THERAPY 2 9 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 35,156 20 Y.O. 8 10 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 33,715 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 10 11 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 29,139 THE DUTCHESS 13 12 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 28,437 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 11 13 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 26,682 B'DAY 6 14 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 26,630 CONTINUUM -- 15 BECK GEFFEN 24,333 THE INFORMATION 18 16 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 22,110 SOUNDTRACK 7 17 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 21,815 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on October 10, 2006, 11:31:20 AM If he can just stay in the Top 20, he will be on most of the charts printed in magazines and in other news releases :cross :cross :cross :cross :cross
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on October 10, 2006, 11:34:08 AM Rainey ~ I believe the final HDD #'s will be in today and the OH-fficial Soundscan #'s will be in tomorrow.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 10, 2006, 11:36:53 AM Rainey ~ I believe the final HDD #'s will be in today and the OH-fficial Soundscan #'s will be in tomorrow. CLANDY - YOU ARE SO GOOD TO ME. THANKS MY FRIEND. :bighug CLAY IS MAKING ME AGE EVERYDAY. WELL EVERY TUESDAY. :lol :lol :lolTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 10, 2006, 12:09:11 PM CHART DATE: 10/09/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 12:05:27 NOW IN: 37.67% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 191,059 THE OPEN DOOR -- 2 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 149,784 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 111,199 SAM'S TOWN 3 4 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 66,502 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 4 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 52,363 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 6 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 49,173 THE TAKING OF ME 5 7 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 46,971 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 1 8 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 42,287 RELEASE THERAPY 2 9 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 35,196 20 Y.O. 8 10 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 33,814 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 10 11 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 29,176 THE DUTCHESS 13 12 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 28,477 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 11 13 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 26,715 B'DAY 6 14 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 26,698 CONTINUUM -- 15 BECK GEFFEN 24,559 THE INFORMATION 18 16 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 22,110 SOUNDTRACK 7 17 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 21,815 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 10, 2006, 12:13:33 PM CHART DATE: 10/09/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 12:10:28 NOW IN: 37.69% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 191,059 THE OPEN DOOR -- 2 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 149,784 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 111,317 SAM'S TOWN 3 4 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 66,544 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 4 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 52,363 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 6 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 49,173 THE TAKING OF ME 5 7 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 46,971 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 1 8 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 42,287 RELEASE THERAPY 2 9 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 35,196 20 Y.O. 8 10 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 33,814 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 10 11 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 29,176 THE DUTCHESS 13 12 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 28,477 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 11 13 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 26,715 B'DAY 6 14 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 26,698 CONTINUUM -- 15 BECK GEFFEN 24,796 THE INFORMATION 18 16 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 22,110 SOUNDTRACK 7 17 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 21,815 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pepe on October 10, 2006, 12:15:55 PM Under this dyed blond hair I surely must be white headed by now. Waiting for these numbers everyday is driving me nuts. I don't understand as much as we worry about him, why hasn't CLAY blogged?????
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 10, 2006, 12:51:18 PM CHART DATE: 10/09/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 12:45:42 NOW IN: 53.05% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 244,013 THE OPEN DOOR -- 2 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 192,450 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 130,793 SAM'S TOWN 3 4 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 74,676 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 4 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 64,651 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 5 6 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 60,686 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 7 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 57,502 THE TAKING OF ME 1 8 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 49,068 RELEASE THERAPY 8 9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 43,478 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 2 10 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 42,631 20 Y.O. 13 11 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 39,033 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 10 12 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 36,713 THE DUTCHESS 11 13 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 35,037 B'DAY 6 14 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 31,006 CONTINUUM -- 15 CHRIS YOUNG RCA NASHVILLE 29,355 CHRIS YOUNG -- 16 BECK GEFFEN 29,236 THE INFORMATION 18 17 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 29,152 SOUNDTRACK 7 18 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 27,382 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 10, 2006, 01:25:44 PM I AM STILL KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED FOR 50,000. I KNOW WISHFUL THINKING.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 10, 2006, 01:30:45 PM CHART DATE: 10/09/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 13:25:54 NOW IN: 54.99% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 273,413 THE OPEN DOOR -- 2 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 211,941 SAM'S TOWN -- 3 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 199,576 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 3 4 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 77,801 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 4 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 71,871 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 5 6 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 62,234 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 7 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 60,278 THE TAKING OF ME 1 8 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 56,007 RELEASE THERAPY -- 9 BECK GEFFEN 49,738 THE INFORMATION 8 10 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 46,881 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 6 11 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 46,433 CONTINUUM 2 12 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 45,256 20 Y.O. 13 13 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 40,784 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 10 14 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 38,367 THE DUTCHESS 11 15 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 36,322 B'DAY 16 16 THE FRAY EPIC 32,074 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE -- 17 CHRIS YOUNG RCA NASHVILLE 30,581 CHRIS YOUNG 18 18 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 29,719 SOUNDTRACK 7 19 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 29,086 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 10, 2006, 01:46:55 PM It would be great for ATDW to reach 50k but the number right now is still good considering no radio play.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lovinclay on October 10, 2006, 01:53:20 PM Great numbers so far! I'd like to see another artist do that with no radio play, no video, no pre- release promotion, etc. Way to go, Clay! :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana I'm so proud of you!!!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 10, 2006, 02:50:33 PM Quote LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 14:48:42 NOW IN: 81.55% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 407,883 THE OPEN DOOR -- 2 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 317,583 SAM'S TOWN -- 3 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 230,281 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 3 4 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 121,193 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 4 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 115,741 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 1 6 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 108,082 RELEASE THERAPY -- 7 BECK GEFFEN 97,320 THE INFORMATION -- 8 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 92,761 THE TAKING OF ME 6 9 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 77,727 CONTINUUM 8 10 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 76,935 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 5 11 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 72,736 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 2 12 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 69,750 20 Y.O. 10 13 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 56,033 THE DUTCHESS 13 14 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 54,228 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS -- 15 JET ATLANTIC/ATL G 51,326 SHINE ON 11 16 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 49,588 B'DAY 16 17 THE FRAY EPIC 44,687 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 12 18 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 41,841 FACE THE PROMISE 9 19 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 38,826 STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 7 20 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 37,471 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 10, 2006, 03:03:57 PM CHART DATE: 10/09/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/10/2006 14:59:47 NOW IN: FINAL LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 407,883 -- THE OPEN DOOR -- 2 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 317,583 -- SAM'S TOWN -- 3 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 230,281 -- IT JUST COMES NATURAL 3 4 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 121,193 -40% DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 4 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 115,741 -23% FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 1 6 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 108,082 -66% RELEASE THERAPY -- 7 BECK GEFFEN 97,320 -- THE INFORMATION -- 8 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 92,761 -- THE TAKING OF ME 6 9 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 77,727 -19% CONTINUUM 8 10 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 76,935 -2% EXTREME BEHAVIOR 5 11 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 72,736 -50% LIKE RED ON A ROSE 2 12 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 69,750 -77% 20 Y.O. 10 13 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 56,033 -22% THE DUTCHESS 13 14 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 54,228 +2% ALL THE RIGHT REASONS -- 15 JET ATLANTIC/ATL G 51,326 -- SHINE ON 11 16 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 49,588 -19% B'DAY 16 17 THE FRAY EPIC 44,687 -4% HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 12 18 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 41,841 -22% FACE THE PROMISE 9 19 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 38,826 -47% STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 7 20 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 37,471 -53% A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 10, 2006, 03:12:48 PM WELL I REALLY HESITATED BUT I JUST HAD TO SEE HOW MY HONEY DID. I SURE WAS HOPING FOR MORE BUT THEN AGAIN WITH NO RADIO PLAY AND LITTLE OR NO ADVERTISING WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO ACCEPT IT. LIKE DEANNA SAID THE SLOW AND STEADY CLIMB. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 10, 2006, 03:25:16 PM Over 300k in less than a month is a great accomplishment. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Marilyn on October 10, 2006, 03:53:57 PM Over 300k in less than a month is a great accomplishment. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana BOY, OUR FELLA IS DOING GREAT!!! I AM SO PROUD OF HIM!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 10, 2006, 04:12:27 PM Over 300k in less than a month is a great accomplishment. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana BOY, OUR FELLA IS DOING GREAT!!! I AM SO PROUD OF HIM!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: WilsonClaymate on October 10, 2006, 04:42:48 PM I AM ALSO VERY PROUD OF WHAT CLAY HAS DONE. WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL THE REPORTS WE GOT BEFORE THE CD DROPPED THAT RADIO WOULD PLAY CLAY THIS TIME BECAUSE HE HAD PROVEN HIMSELF. HOPEFULLY RCA WILL DECIDE VERY SOON WHICH SONG IS THE SINGLE AND LET RADIO KNOW AND IT WOULDN'T HURT TO HAVE A VIDEO TO BACK IT UP. IT'S ONE THING TO SAY THAT CLAY WILL BE GIVEN THE RESPECT HE DESERVES AND ANOTHER THING TO PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS.
I HOPE VERY MUCH THAT RADIO WILL PLAY THE SINGLE BEFORE LONG BUT I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THE SALES FIGURES WILL GO UP WHEN CLAY STARTS TOURING--EVEN THE CHRISTMAS SHOWS SHOULD HELP ATDW SALES. I REALLY HOPE THIS HAPPENS FOR CLAY BECAUSE HE DESERVES IT SO VERY MUCH. HE IS AN AWESOME TALENT AND A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING AND THAT SHOULD COUNT FOR SOMETHING. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 10, 2006, 06:55:07 PM I AM ALSO VERY PROUD OF WHAT CLAY HAS DONE. WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL THE REPORTS WE GOT BEFORE THE CD DROPPED THAT RADIO WOULD PLAY CLAY THIS TIME BECAUSE HE HAD PROVEN HIMSELF. HOPEFULLY RCA WILL DECIDE VERY SOON WHICH SONG IS THE SINGLE AND LET RADIO KNOW AND IT WOULDN'T HURT TO HAVE A VIDEO TO BACK IT UP. IT'S ONE THING TO SAY THAT CLAY WILL BE GIVEN THE RESPECT HE DESERVES AND ANOTHER THING TO PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS. AMEN TO THAT. HE DESERVES THE RADIO RESPECT AND HOPEFULLY THAT WILL TURN AROUND.I HOPE VERY MUCH THAT RADIO WILL PLAY THE SINGLE BEFORE LONG BUT I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THE SALES FIGURES WILL GO UP WHEN CLAY STARTS TOURING--EVEN THE CHRISTMAS SHOWS SHOULD HELP ATDW SALES. I REALLY HOPE THIS HAPPENS FOR CLAY BECAUSE HE DESERVES IT SO VERY MUCH. HE IS AN AWESOME TALENT AND A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING AND THAT SHOULD COUNT FOR SOMETHING. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: WilsonClaymate on October 10, 2006, 07:23:16 PM I AM ALSO VERY PROUD OF WHAT CLAY HAS DONE. WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL THE REPORTS WE GOT BEFORE THE CD DROPPED THAT RADIO WOULD PLAY CLAY THIS TIME BECAUSE HE HAD PROVEN HIMSELF. HOPEFULLY RCA WILL DECIDE VERY SOON WHICH SONG IS THE SINGLE AND LET RADIO KNOW AND IT WOULDN'T HURT TO HAVE A VIDEO TO BACK IT UP. IT'S ONE THING TO SAY THAT CLAY WILL BE GIVEN THE RESPECT HE DESERVES AND ANOTHER THING TO PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS. AMEN TO THAT. HE DESERVES THE RADIO RESPECT AND HOPEFULLY THAT WILL TURN AROUND.I HOPE VERY MUCH THAT RADIO WILL PLAY THE SINGLE BEFORE LONG BUT I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THE SALES FIGURES WILL GO UP WHEN CLAY STARTS TOURING--EVEN THE CHRISTMAS SHOWS SHOULD HELP ATDW SALES. I REALLY HOPE THIS HAPPENS FOR CLAY BECAUSE HE DESERVES IT SO VERY MUCH. HE IS AN AWESOME TALENT AND A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING AND THAT SHOULD COUNT FOR SOMETHING. I SURE HOPE SO LORRAINE. I WOULD HATE FOR HIM TO GET SO TIRED OF ALL THIS NEGATIVE PRESS THAT HE WOULD DECIDE HE DOESN'T NEED IT ANYMORE AND HANG IT UP. I JUST READ A DREADFUL REVIEW OF ATDW IN PEOPLE MAGAZINE. PEOPLE WENT FROM A GREAT ARTICLE TO REALLY TRASHING THIS CD. I AGREE WITH THOSE THAT SAY HE SEEMS TO BE HAPPY ON THE RECENT TV SHOWS HE HAS DONE--BUT HE SURE HAS TO HAVE SOME THICK SKIN TO IGNORE SOME OF THE THINGS THAT ARE SAID. I GUESS WE SHOULD BE GRATEFUL TO SIMON FOR TEACHING HIM TO HANDLE SUCH CRITICISM. AS FANS WE NEED TO SHOW CLAY THAT WE ARE BEHIND HIM AND SUPPORT HIM. WE DON'T HAVE TO LIKE EVERYTHING HE DOES OR EVERY SONG HE SINGS BUT WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DISCUSS IT WITHOUT BEING TOO NEGATIVE. THERE IS ENOUGH OF THAT FLOATING AROUND. LIKE CLAY SAID, EVERYONE IS NOT GOING TO LIKE YOU, BUT WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO BE FANS WITHOUT BEING RIDICULED AND MADE FUN OF; AND CLAY SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO HIS JOB AND EXPECT REPORTERS, DJs, ETC. TO AT LEAST LISTEN TO OR FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT AND NOT JUST JUMP TO SNAP CONCLUSIONS. EVERYONE IS NOT GOING TO LIKE HIM --- BUT WE LOVE HIM ENOUGH TO MAKE UP FOR A LOT OF THAT Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 10, 2006, 07:55:18 PM Quote AS FANS WE NEED TO SHOW CLAY THAT WE ARE BEHIND HIM AND SUPPORT HIM. WE DON'T HAVE TO LIKE EVERYTHING HE DOES OR EVERY SONG HE SINGS BUT WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DISCUSS IT WITHOUT BEING TOO NEGATIVE. THERE IS ENOUGH OF THAT FLOATING AROUND. LIKE CLAY SAID, EVERYONE IS NOT GOING TO LIKE YOU, BUT WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO BE FANS WITHOUT BEING RIDICULED AND MADE FUN OF; AND CLAY SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO HIS JOB AND EXPECT REPORTERS, DJs, ETC. TO AT LEAST LISTEN TO OR FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT AND NOT JUST JUMP TO SNAP CONCLUSIONS. EVERYONE IS NOT GOING TO LIKE HIM --- BUT WE LOVE HIM ENOUGH TO MAKE UP FOR A LOT OF THAT I agree 100%. Hello WilsonClaymate. :wave Sometimes some of Clay fans are his worst critic. Good night everyone. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 11, 2006, 06:49:13 AM Quote from: WilsonClaymate AS FANS WE NEED TO SHOW CLAY THAT WE ARE BEHIND HIM AND SUPPORT HIM. WE DON'T HAVE TO LIKE EVERYTHING HE DOES OR EVERY SONG HE SINGS BUT WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DISCUSS IT WITHOUT BEING TOO NEGATIVE. THERE IS ENOUGH OF THAT FLOATING AROUND. LIKE CLAY SAID, EVERYONE IS NOT GOING TO LIKE YOU, BUT WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO BE FANS WITHOUT BEING RIDICULED AND MADE FUN OF; AND CLAY SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO HIS JOB AND EXPECT REPORTERS, DJs, ETC. TO AT LEAST LISTEN TO OR FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT AND NOT JUST JUMP TO SNAP CONCLUSIONS. Quote from: lolita I agree 100%. Hello WilsonClaymate. Sometimes some of Clay fans are his worst critic. :wave Good morning! I was reading elsewhere the comments about ATDW being boring!? To me, that's being too negative. It seems as if everyone has lost focus for whatever reason. The problem lies within the way too high expectations from so many people that it comes across as a "failure" and that is where everything lies. Everyone saying MOAM had this and this sales and why isn't ATDW following the same path...it is that mentality that is causing the down faces and the gloomy moods...i wouldn't be surprised if on other Clay sites the members there are proclaiming Clay's career to be over and that Doomsday is tomorrow. I believe the CD will reach GOLD status...i do not have an accurate sales number but if it's the low to mid 300,000 sales range already, all that's needed is a little over a hundred thousand more in sales. One of the things that is missing is a concentrated effort on RCA's part to PROMOTE the CD. Maybe they're waiting!?? I don't know why, though, since it doesn't make smart money sense to have a CD sitting on the shelf all of fall and winter and not even promote it until the spring the following year?! The difference between me and so many others on the various boards is that i feel when i am critical, i am critical...i am not trying to tell Clay HOW he should sing or HOW he should dress or what songs he should sing, etc etc. However, I do say what style of songs i prefer that Clay sing...but i always point out that no matter what he sings, i know i'll enjoy it because i like his voice. Some give off the impression that if Clay doesn't sing this, say that, or do this then they are no longer a fan. To me that isn't being critical, that is being controlling and molding someone into the way you, the fan, want the singer to be. If Clay really, really, really wanted a CD of nothing but original songs out, i believe he would have released one given his reputation for wanting things done his way and i mean that in a nice way. There is also a rumor of Clay leaving RCA and so little promotion is being done. One question...even if it were a rumor, we'd all be reading about it by gossip writers...if true, what label would he sign with? Independent labels aren't having much success at getting their artist's airplay, either :dunno I remember in the early days when i wasn't a legitimate fan of Clay's but i was impressed with his voice enough to lurk here before joining in early 2004...i remember several quotes that were always being posted about Clay and one was that he is his own person...throughout everything he's sang on tour there are two events that stand out in my mind that define the Claynation as a whole and this is it: There are the fans who did not like his stage performance of "When Doves Cry" and there are the fans who did not like his stage performance of "You Were There", the religious song. Two very different songs with two totally opposite stage performances...how all of this ties in with the ATDW CD is simple. When people read negative things...or are pounded over the head with doom and gloom about Clay and suspicion is cast as to why radio played "Invisible" so much but not much else...the simple fun of listening to Clay SING is lost!! Too many are harping about the style of song or why Clay doesn't rock his songs up or why doesn't Clay write his songs too much, etc etc. All of that analytical has across the board allowed itself to single-handedly overshadow hearing Clay sing. My God, Clay has a killer voice and he does these songs well...but there are too many armchair managers, and i'm guilty of it myself. More than once i've gave my opinion on how Clay's career should be ran...but then again, that isn't downing a CD as "boring" and insulting the listeners who just might like "boring" sounding songs. Back to my original train of thought about what's missing this time around...another thing that is missing is a tour where Clay's name is all over the newspapers and making appearances at radio stations, etc etc, promoting a concert. Another thing that is missing is a music video...or at the least a commercial single that includes a bonus recording not found on ATDW to enhance sales. I'm not disappointed in Clay or the content of the CD...this is Clay and he's singing his heart out...my gripes are always focused on behind the scenes. But that's my rant :wave ATDW: #26 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: WilsonClaymate on October 11, 2006, 06:59:57 AM WELL SAID AC
:clap :clap :clap :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 11, 2006, 07:12:28 AM WELL SAID AC BARB - I WILL JOIN YOU IN THAT. :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap VERY WELL SAID AC AND I EXPECTED NOTHING LESS FROM YOU. :clap :clap :clap :clap:clap :clap :clap :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pepe on October 11, 2006, 08:04:10 AM AC, as usual an excellent post! There are some excellent catchy songs on this CD and if they got radio play I am sure they would be a hit and sell tons of CD's. RCA has just chosen to release the wrong songs to promote the CD. It amazes me that these people are supposed to know the music industry.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on October 11, 2006, 09:13:18 AM It's not that Fans want high numbers just for the numbers - I think we all just want numbers high enough to let the powers-that-be in the music industry know that Clay is still a good financial risk for them. There are thousands of people waiting in the wings just praying for a record deal - the record companies are going to look at money first - I know that sales of 300,000 are not awful, but I had hoped for more. And the music critics - what terrible reviews in magazines (Rolling Stone, People, etc.) Are they all tone deaf? :bduh I know the sales will go up once the Christmas concerts begin, and even more once the Tour starts next year.
What time of day do the O-fficial Soundscan numbers come out? I seem to remember that it is around 1:00 p.m. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 11, 2006, 09:24:35 AM Hello all...thanks for the commentary about my "rant" :smile
Frankie: Like you i can't wait for the official SoundScan numbers to come out! As i was saying, it doesn't make sense as far as money is concerned to let the CD sit on the shelf...i mean in terms of promotion, etc etc, if the theory about waiting for a tour to start promoting the CD happens to prove true. Labels as you were pointing out don't want to lose money and it is just mind boggling the way they don't make a fortune off of Clay...i mean, the kind of money they could be making if they promoted things right. They are already making money off of him...all those sales at $18.00 or so a piece, plus all he's sold since MOAM arrived. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 11, 2006, 10:14:36 AM Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WELL SAID AC Well said, indeed. :clap AC you should rant more often. :bigsmile Thanks for the number. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on October 11, 2006, 10:30:57 AM Official SoundScan numbers are in!
Soundscan for the week ending 8 October 2006 via css at Pulse (via other sources): 20. Clay Aiken, A Thousand Different Ways: 39,217 (324,983)<<<<Total sales -- A 47% dropoff from last week, but at least he picked up a little from HDD. I predict GOLD by the end of the year! IT'S ALL GOOD! I really like all your posts in this thread - and totally agree. What a great bunch of fans Clay has here! :ghug Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on October 11, 2006, 10:57:30 AM I hope the Cd hits Platinum by the time the Tour begins - which is around February, according to Clay! :purpbana That would be a good Valentine's Day present for him!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 12, 2006, 03:53:26 AM I hope the Cd hits Platinum by the time the Tour begins - which is around February, according to Clay! :purpbana That would be a good Valentine's Day present for him! FRANKIE - IT SURE WOULD BE A GREAT VALENTINES GIFT TO HIS FANS AS WELL TO OUR HONEY.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: GWENN on October 12, 2006, 04:46:14 AM I KEEP GOING BACK TO THE STANDARD INTERVIEW. HE KNEW THE NUMBERS WOULDN'T BE THE SAME AS FOR MOAM. BUT HE SAID THAT SUCCESS TO HIM WAS HOW HE FELT ABOUT HIS WORK. HE IS OBVIOUSLY VERY PROUD OF WHAT HE DID. THAT IS SUCCESS TO HIM.
I HAPPEN TO LOVE THE CD. THE MORE I LISTEN, THE MORE I LOVE IT. I BELIEVE GOLD IS COMING. I DOUBT PLATINUM. BUT AC MADE A VERY GOOD POINT A FEW DAYS AGO ABOUT KELLY'S CD. IF ONLY SOME RADIO PLAY. :bang :bang THE TV PR IS GREAT. GWENN Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 12, 2006, 06:04:51 AM Quote LATEST MULTI-PLATINUM ALBUM CERTIFICATIONS Title Artist Release Date Label # Times Platinum Cert. Date Latest Certifications 1. SPEAKERBOXXX / THE LOVE BELOW OUTKAST 9/23/2003 SO SO DEF 11 5/30/2006 2. HIGHWAY TO HELL AC/DC 8/2/1979 EPIC 7 5/25/2006 3. THE RAZORS EDGE AC/DC 9/6/1990 EPIC 5 5/25/2006 4. GREATEST HITS QUEEN 10/1/1981 ELEKTRA 8 5/23/2006 Recent Certifications 1. THE LEGEND OF JOHNNY CASH CASH, JOHNNY 10/25/2005 MERCURY 2 5/19/2006 2. ME AND MY GANG RASCAL FLATTS 4/4/2006 LYRIC STREET 2 5/8/2006 3. OK COMPUTER RADIOHEAD 7/1/1997 CAPITOL 2 5/4/2006 The RIAA awards platinum certifications for U.S. shipments of 1 million units, with additional millions noted. LATEST PLATINUM ALBUM CERTIFICATIONS Title Artist Release Date Label Cert. Date Latest Certifications 1. THE SOUND OF REVENGE CHAMILLIONAIRE 10/18/2005 UNIVERSAL 5/17/2006 2. WALK THE LINE SOUNDTRACK 11/15/2005 WIND-UP RECORDS 5/17/2006 Recent Certifications 1. WHITE TRASH WITH MONEY KEITH, TOBY 4/11/2006 UNIVERSAL RECORDS 5/16/2006 2. ME AND MY GANG RASCAL FLATTS 4/4/2006 LYRIC STREET 5/8/2006 The RIAA awards platinum certifications for U.S. shipments of 1 million units. LATEST GOLD ALBUM CERTIFICATIONS Title Artist Release Date Label Cert. Date Latest Certifications 1. HOW TO SAVE A LIFE FRAY, THE 9/13/2005 EPIC 5/26/2006 2. WE SHALL OVERCOME: THE SEEGER SESSIONS SPRINGSTEEN, BRUCE 4/25/2006 COLUMBIA 5/25/2006 3. THE CAPITOL ALBUMS, VOL. II BEATLES, THE 4/11/2006 CAPITOL 5/19/2006 4. TODD SMITH L.L. COOL J 4/11/2006 DEF JAM 5/18/2006 5. DANIEL POWTER POWTER, DANIEL 4/11/2006 WARNER BROS. 5/18/2006 6. GREATEST COUNTRY HITS ROGERS, KENNY 8/1/1990 CURB 5/17/2006 7. IN MY MIND HEADLEY, HEATHER 1/31/2006 RCA RECORDS 5/17/2006 Recent Certifications 1. WHITE TRASH WITH MONEY KEITH, TOBY 4/11/2006 UNIVERSAL RECORDS 5/16/2006 2. MOTOWN LOVE SONGS VARIOUS 3/21/1995 UNIVERSAL SPECIAL MARKETS 5/9/2006 3. KIDZ BOP 9 KIDZ BOP 2/21/2006 KIDS RAZOR & TIE 5/8/2006 4. BARRIO FINO EN DIRECTO DADDY YANKEE 12/13/2005 VI MUSIC 5/8/2006 5. ME AND MY GANG RASCAL FLATTS 4/4/2006 LYRIC STREET 5/8/2006 The RIAA awards gold certifications for U.S. shipments of 500,000 units. RIAA CERTIFICATIONS/BILLBOARD ON-LINE (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/riaa/index.jsp) ATDW: #26 on Amazon I brought that over because it shows the sales trends and how low sales are over all...more and more GOLD albums than PLATINUM and Multi-Platinum. Daniel Powter's name i recognize from the AC charts...he gets lots of airplay and yet he's only GOLD as well :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 12, 2006, 10:46:29 AM AC - ALWAYS VERY INFORMATIVE. THANKS MY FRIEND.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 12, 2006, 11:49:43 AM Thanks for the charts and numbers AC. :wave I was hoping I'd see Clay's name in there. Was MOAM certified double or triple platinum?
lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 12, 2006, 04:01:27 PM Quote Adult Contemporary Most Added CHRISTINA AGUILERA HURT (RCA / RMG) 9 KQIS, KTSM, KUDL, KVLY, KWAV, WHUD, WLTJ, WRVR, WYJB ROD STEWART HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN (J / RMG) 7 KSNE, WEZF, WHOM, WJXB, WMAS, WMGC, WMGF ROB THOMAS STREETCORNER SYMPHONY (MELISMA / ATLANTIC) 4 KKCW, WHUD, WLHT, WRVF NICKELBACK FAR AWAY (ROADRUNNER / IDJMG) 3 WLTW, WOBM, WOOD LIONEL RICHIE I CALL IT LOVE (ISLAND / IDJMG) 3 WJXB, WMAS, WMTX JOHN MAYER WAITING ON THE WORLD TO CHANGE (AWARE / COLUMBIA) 3 WMGS, WRVF, WYJB MEAT LOAF IT'S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW (VIRGIN) 3 KVLY, KWAV, WTFM CLAY AIKEN WITHOUT YOU (RCA / RMG) 3 KQIS, WLHT, WOOD RADIO AND RECORDS (http://www.radioandrecords.com/radiomonitor/charts/chart_selection.jsp?model.chartFormatGroupName=Top+40&model.chartFormatName=Adult+Contemporary&model.chartAccessName=&model.siteName=Radio+Monitor&model.chartName=Chart) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 12, 2006, 04:03:17 PM This is from kellykellyk at the CH:
Quote kellykellyk: Some good news on the Billboard charts. "Without You" finally entered the AC chart at #28. That is the 13th Clay song to chart on the Billboard AC chart. Billboard charts: A Thousand Different Ways -Billboard 200 - #20 (down from #8, three weeks on the chart) -Billboard Comprehensive Albums - #20 (down from #8, three weeks on the chart) -Top Internet Albums - #12 (down from #9, three weeks on the chart) -Top Canadian Albums - #27* (Down from #12, three weeks on the chart) *Note - Billboard only shows the top 10 positions of the Canadian charts, but the official Canadian charts show the top 100 positions. Without You -AC Chart - #28 (first week on the chart) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 12, 2006, 04:18:01 PM DEANNA - ALRIGHT. "WITHOUT YOU" FINALLY ENTERED THE AC CHARTS. THANKS MY FRIEND.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 13, 2006, 03:12:46 AM Quote The Clamor for Clay CASHBOXMAGAZINE (http://cashboxmagazine.com/news.htm)Clay Aiken’s Third Album makes him the 4th artist ever to have his first 3 albums debut in the Top 5 on Billboard Charts. His fan support is stronger than ever, hundreds of fans were there at Virgin Megastore in Hollywood on Sept. 26 for an in-store signing by Clay. The signing lasted an unheard of 3 hours at which point Clay had extreme writers cramp and laughingly admits to signing one CD as: “Clay Clay” A check of one music web site that allow voting for your favorite artist find him out distancing the top artists by amazing numbers. Clay Aiken currently Scores 1505 Excellent votes for “Without You”. The closest competitor is JoJo with 138 Excellent Votes for "Too Little Too Late". The rest of the ratings for The Fray, Snow Patrol, Evanescence, Elton John, Nickelback, Beyonce and Fergie fall somewhere between 20 to 64. Normally these ratings would be decent and a good gauge of a successful single but Clay can thank his super strong following of internet savy fans who aren't satified with just "decent" for their powerhouse prince. You can bet this kind of reaction is going to continue as Clay's followers keep clamoring for more and more To be only the 4th artist to do this ever is really, really amazing! :clap :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 13, 2006, 04:08:58 AM Quote The Clamor for Clay CASHBOXMAGAZINE (http://cashboxmagazine.com/news.htm)Clay Aiken’s Third Album makes him the 4th artist ever to have his first 3 albums debut in the Top 5 on Billboard Charts. His fan support is stronger than ever, hundreds of fans were there at Virgin Megastore in Hollywood on Sept. 26 for an in-store signing by Clay. The signing lasted an unheard of 3 hours at which point Clay had extreme writers cramp and laughingly admits to signing one CD as: “Clay Clay” A check of one music web site that allow voting for your favorite artist find him out distancing the top artists by amazing numbers. Clay Aiken currently Scores 1505 Excellent votes for “Without You”. The closest competitor is JoJo with 138 Excellent Votes for "Too Little Too Late". The rest of the ratings for The Fray, Snow Patrol, Evanescence, Elton John, Nickelback, Beyonce and Fergie fall somewhere between 20 to 64. Normally these ratings would be decent and a good gauge of a successful single but Clay can thank his super strong following of internet savy fans who aren't satified with just "decent" for their powerhouse prince. You can bet this kind of reaction is going to continue as Clay's followers keep clamoring for more and more To be only the 4th artist to do this ever is really, really amazing! :clap :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 13, 2006, 09:07:25 AM CASHBOX MAGAZINE HAS RETURNED TO PUBLICATION...HERE IS THE STORY...AND IT'S A NEW CHART TO WATCH AS WELL...WELL, NOT A NEW CHART...WELL, YOU KNOW...ANYWAY, HERE IS THEIR STORY AND WHY THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS...BUT NOW ARE BACK. I AM GLAD TO SEE THIS SINCE BILLBOARD BOUGHT OUT RADIO AND RECORDS AND SO NOW WITH CASHBOX BACK, IT ISN'T TOTALLY A BILLBOARD CHART WORLD AFTER ALL...
Quote CASHBOX MAGAZINE, INC. The new owners of Cashbox Magazine are recreating an American classic based on George Alberts old Cashbox Magazine which ceased publication in 1996. For years the industry had three trades, Cashbox, Billboard and Record World. With the advent of the internet and music downloads the industry has nothing more to do with the years of the 78, 45, or the Lp. Singles are now sent by broadband instead of that warm, sometimes colored piece of plastic. Its really sad but technology has created a new generation that downloads music on their computer from i tunes, Wal-Mart and many others. There are new schemes everyday from pyramid type sites that offer anyone a job in the music industry to downright stealing and its all so simple. Nothings free however and if it sounds too good to be true it generally is. The big question is directed to our closest competition. BILLBOARD, WE'RE BACK! The primary owner knows the sordid details in Music corruption. During the late 80's through the mid 90's Cashbox charts were ruled by three promoters and several booking/showcase talent guys. I personally had to deal with them. Kevin Hughes, God Rest his soul, knew them too and he tried to do the right thing and it cost him his life. My small label couldn't compete with the majors or the dubious three but in spite of all of them I put out very good product and got good chart positions Kevin knew I was honest and I worked hard for my artist putting in 16 and 17 hour days six days a week, so much so that some of these artist are still with me some 20 years later still putting out exceptional material. I never signed just any artist, they had to be exceptional and different and my philosophy was, were they good enough for me to go spend .88 for a single. I spent a lot of time in Nashville and have seen more hearts broken, homes mortgaged and foreclosed on by unscrupulous promoters and talent agents promising new acts that "pie in the sky" stardom only to have ghosted 45's make the lower parts of the charts so they could get more money, the chart numbers made by rolling the dice of certain dj's promised with hundred dollar steak dinners. No one actually ever heard these songs except the studio where they were made. Number of 45's pressed, what 45's? Joel Whitburn, author of the Billboard books was trying to collect every 45 that made Billboard. He was especially having a hard time finding the bottom 25 from the charts. My quote to Joel was, the artist would have liked a copy of their single too. It wasn't just Cashbox, but Billboard suffered its share of ghosting singles. When Billboard went back to 75 positions it virtually eliminated the corruption on their end, however Cashbox kept their top 100. With Billboard clean, the crooked promoters and agents created Indie Bullet then Indie Tracker to gleam more money off talent. Some of these crooks have whole polished websites dedicated to being Cashbox label, promoter or agent of the year. Don't buy into it! Their showcases are for their egos. Their so called publishing companies have never had a hit. With honey rolling off their lips, they know every star. Beware, they are sheep in wolves clothing. Check credentials. Ask people that know, not people they refer you too that are on the take too. Don't buy into Web site scams. One of these guys has a really slick site folks posing with a lot of stars. I'm here to tell you folks, I too have been backstage at the Opry many times and I have photos too, but all they are or photos I made with the stars as a fan. I have never used them to promote my label, book or any of my music promotion. We at Cashbox Magazine are recreating an American legend VIA the internet. It will be honest and forthright. We will have panels for each genre of music and Indy charts but rest assured, I know who to look for and my advice to you is don't try and crack this shell it won't work and I know the back alley tactics, that won't work either and besides you're already banned from doing business with us. This new Cashbox will carry itself with the utmost integrity. There will be 15 genres of music and it is being fine tuned to make charts the right way. We'll fine tune the way things should be not all the sub and side charts our competitor has seen fit to incorporate into every fashion and mode. Before long there'll be a chart for animals singing their favorite songs! There will be a top 50 Indy chart for each genre and the criteria is going to be extraordinary. The criteria will be based on the Colonels secret recipe and it will work but the primary goal on these charts will be quality of song, sound and voice. You better be exceptional and our secret recipe will not except the hype of labels, artist, songwriters or any hint of impropriety. Once Cashbox is reestablished in all its glory we will have advertising and promotion rates but in no way will this buy you a chart number. It will be based on radio airplay, internet voting, soundscan, jukebox airplay, and our top secret methods on security. It will be virtually crook proof. If you happen to get to number 12 on an Indy Country chart you can bet your bottom dollar you have earned it in a credible and honest tabulation. Depending on the chart, the charts will change weekly except for a few certain genres. If you are interested in joining the Cashbox team or have any questions email us. CASHBOX MAGAZINE (http://cashboxmagazine.com/index.htm) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on October 13, 2006, 09:57:32 AM Clay Aiken’s Third Album makes him the 4th artist ever to have his first 3 albums debut in the Top 5 on Billboard Charts.[/b] Does anyone know who the other three are? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on October 13, 2006, 09:03:46 PM Posted by mixnjude at CV:
Quote "Without You" is gaining radio stations and spins at a slow and steady pace. Two new stations added it overnight. It also charted for the first time this week on the AC charts! Many of us have felt like we NEED to something to help in some way, so we are proposing that, besides requesting the song from the stations that are playing it... we d/l "Without You" as a single on iTunes to help get it into the Top 10 Sellers to give it more exposure, pique interest, boost sales and hopefully give this beautiful song some legs!! Clay is so proud of this song, we were all 'ecstatic' when we first heard heard it and countless others will be too!! Let's give "Without You" the support it deserves!!! 99 cents a single!! Those who afford to do so, please download. Those who can't, please cheerlead for us! Tell everyone you know, post on every board out there!! This is an internet wide effort!! ****************************** We started d/l "Without You" at 9pm eastern from iTunes! So far no movement in the Top 100 Song chart! Dang, Cyndi Lauper is #100, surely we can d/l more "Without You"'s than that song!! We need you! There are threads at the OFC (in Music) The CB and the BB4CA!! Hope you'll join the effort! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 14, 2006, 05:31:02 AM Quote Adult Contemporary Top 30 Positions / Week Ending: Oct 09, 2006 This Week Last Week Weeks on Chart Title, Artist Imprint | Promotion Label PLAYS AUDIENCE + - Millions Rank 28 NEW WITHOUT YOU, CLAY AIKEN RCA | RMG 58 + 11 .413 - Quote Most Added 8. CLAY AIKEN WITHOUT YOU (RCA / RMG) 3 KQIS, WLHT, WOOD RADIO AND RECORDS (http://www.radioandrecords.com/radiomonitor/charts/chart_selection.jsp?model.chartFormatGroupName=Top+40&model.chartFormatName=Adult+Contemporary&model.chartAccessName=&model.siteName=Radio+Monitor&model.chartName=Chart) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 14, 2006, 05:41:19 AM DEANNA - ALWAYS GOOD TO SEE SOME GOOD NEWS ON CLAYS CD. THANKS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 16, 2006, 05:24:11 AM :wave
ATDW: #38-Amazon Thanks for the update on the single finally denting the AC chart!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 16, 2006, 05:36:46 AM :wave WHAT NUMBER #38 :bang :bang :bang :bang YOU PUT THAT RIGHT AC DENTING THE CHARTS. HAVE A GOOD DAY. :wave :wave :waveATDW: #38-Amazon Thanks for the update on the single finally denting the AC chart!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 16, 2006, 09:08:29 AM Hello AC, Lorraine and all others. :wave
I don't like the numbers but what can we do? Thanks AC. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 16, 2006, 09:24:24 AM CHART DATE: 10/16/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/16/2006 09:16:09 NOW IN: 16.09% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index 3 1 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 39,710 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 1 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 36,786 THE OPEN DOOR -- 3 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 34,540 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. -- 4 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE 25,335 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU -- 5 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 21,533 I LOVED HER FIRST 11 6 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 20,079 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 10 7 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 19,269 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 14 8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 15,834 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 5 9 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 14,604 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 2 10 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 11,836 SAM'S TOWN 27 11 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 11,685 SOME HEARTS 25 12 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 11,503 ME AND MY GANG 4 13 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 10,866 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 34 14 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 10,151 YOUR MAN 13 15 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 9,575 THE DUTCHESS 16 16 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 9,286 B'DAY 23 17 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 9,237 SOUNDTRACK 18 18 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 8,802 FACE THE PROMISE 9 19 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 7,394 CONTINUUM 21 20 CHRIS YOUNG SBMG NASHVILLE 7,385 CHRIS YOUNG -- 21 KUMBIA ALL-STARZ CAPITOL 6,945 A.B. QUINTANILLA III PRES... 36 22 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 6,805 VARIOUS 20 23 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 6,685 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 16, 2006, 09:41:50 AM CHART DATE: 10/16/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/16/2006 09:26:11 NOW IN: 19.80% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index 3 1 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 40,365 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 1 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 40,207 THE OPEN DOOR -- 3 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 40,165 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. -- 4 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE 30,414 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU -- 5 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 21,995 I LOVED HER FIRST 11 6 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 20,769 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 10 7 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 19,713 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 4 8 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 19,071 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 14 9 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 16,128 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 5 10 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 16,057 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 2 11 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 14,866 SAM'S TOWN 27 12 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 12,009 SOME HEARTS 25 13 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 11,821 ME AND MY GANG 34 14 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 10,436 YOUR MAN 13 15 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 10,268 THE DUTCHESS 9 16 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 9,751 CONTINUUM 18 17 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 9,700 FACE THE PROMISE 16 18 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 9,681 B'DAY 23 19 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 9,237 SOUNDTRACK -- 20 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 8,364 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 20 21 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 7,552 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 21 22 CHRIS YOUNG SBMG NASHVILLE 7,385 CHRIS YOUNG Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on October 16, 2006, 09:46:31 AM Okay, okay, he's still in the top 20!
YAY CLAY! :purpbana :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 16, 2006, 10:10:49 AM Glad to see Clay's name on top twenty. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
I can't believe Carrie is ahead of him. Oh well it is still early. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 16, 2006, 11:13:25 AM CHART DATE: 10/16/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/16/2006 10:46:38 NOW IN: 21.22% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index 1 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 44,290 THE OPEN DOOR 3 2 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 42,489 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 41,432 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. -- 4 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE 31,502 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU -- 5 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 22,415 I LOVED HER FIRST 10 6 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 22,252 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 11 7 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 21,424 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 4 8 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 19,226 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 14 9 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 17,173 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 5 10 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 16,974 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 2 11 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 16,146 SAM'S TOWN 27 12 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 12,347 SOME HEARTS 25 13 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 12,116 ME AND MY GANG 13 14 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 10,903 THE DUTCHESS 34 15 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 10,692 YOUR MAN 9 16 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 10,243 CONTINUUM 18 17 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 10,098 FACE THE PROMISE 16 18 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 9,844 B'DAY 23 19 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 9,237 SOUNDTRACK -- 20 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 8,512 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 6 21 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 8,301 RELEASE THERAPY 21 22 CHRIS YOUNG SBMG NASHVILLE 7,617 CHRIS YOUNG 20 23 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 7,552 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 16, 2006, 12:55:03 PM CHART DATE: 10/16/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/16/2006 12:37:09 NOW IN: 21.27% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index 1 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 44,290 THE OPEN DOOR 3 2 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 42,489 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 41,472 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. -- 4 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE 31,502 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU -- 5 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 22,415 I LOVED HER FIRST 10 6 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 22,252 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 11 7 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 21,424 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 4 8 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 19,275 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 14 9 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 17,173 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 5 10 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 16,974 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 2 11 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 16,238 SAM'S TOWN 27 12 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 12,347 SOME HEARTS 25 13 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 12,116 ME AND MY GANG 13 14 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 10,903 THE DUTCHESS 34 15 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 10,692 YOUR MAN 9 16 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 10,243 CONTINUUM 18 17 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 10,098 FACE THE PROMISE 16 18 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 9,844 B'DAY 23 19 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 9,237 SOUNDTRACK -- 20 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 8,604 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 6 21 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 8,301 RELEASE THERAPY 21 22 CHRIS YOUNG SBMG NASHVILLE 7,617 CHRIS YOUNG 20 23 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 7,552 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 16, 2006, 04:45:50 PM COULDN'T BE AROUND TO CHECK THE NUMBERS UNTIL NOW. I GUESS MOST OF THE SALES WILL BE IN TOMORROW. I HOPE HE STAYS IN THE TOP 20. GOD CLAY. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on October 16, 2006, 07:58:25 PM 21% is all they reported today?
Slackers! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 17, 2006, 03:33:42 AM I WON'T BE NEAR A COMPUTER ALL DAY TODAY :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang BUT KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED FOR SOME GOOD NUMBERS KEEPING HIM IN AT LEAST THE TOP 20. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 17, 2006, 06:31:55 AM Wow!! Only 21%?? 79% unanswered for sales floating around there...
ATDW: #34 on Amazon :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 17, 2006, 08:34:07 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
HDD is taking their sweet time posting those numbers. Be back later. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 17, 2006, 08:48:46 AM CHART DATE: 10/16/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/17/2006 08:37:11 NOW IN: 22.68% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index 1 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 45,816 THE OPEN DOOR 3 2 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 42,661 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 42,526 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. -- 4 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE 31,993 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU -- 5 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 22,415 I LOVED HER FIRST 10 6 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 22,252 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 11 7 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 21,424 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 4 8 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 20,230 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 2 9 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 18,587 SAM'S TOWN 5 10 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 18,517 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 14 11 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 17,181 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 27 12 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 12,347 SOME HEARTS 13 13 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 12,140 THE DUTCHESS 25 14 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 12,116 ME AND MY GANG 9 15 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 10,766 CONTINUUM 34 16 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 10,692 YOUR MAN 16 17 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 10,539 B'DAY 18 18 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 10,101 FACE THE PROMISE -- 19 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 9,378 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 23 20 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 9,237 SOUNDTRACK 6 21 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 9,053 RELEASE THERAPY 7 22 BECK GEFFEN 8,184 THE INFORMATION 12 23 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 7,949 20 Y.O. 21 24 CHRIS YOUNG SBMG NASHVILLE 7,617 CHRIS YOUNG -- 25 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 7,593 ROTTEN APPLE 20 26 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 7,552 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 17, 2006, 08:49:41 AM CHART DATE: 10/16/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/17/2006 08:42:13 NOW IN: 36.56% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 71,197 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 1 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 62,928 THE OPEN DOOR 3 3 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 57,182 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 4 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE 49,439 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU -- 5 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 38,340 I LOVED HER FIRST 10 6 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 31,278 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 11 7 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 30,634 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 14 8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 27,612 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 5 9 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 26,938 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 4 10 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 25,344 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 2 11 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 23,669 SAM'S TOWN 27 12 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 19,379 SOME HEARTS 25 13 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 18,216 ME AND MY GANG 18 14 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 17,397 FACE THE PROMISE 13 15 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 17,190 THE DUTCHESS 16 16 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 16,419 B'DAY 23 17 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 15,997 SOUNDTRACK 34 18 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 15,784 YOUR MAN 9 19 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 13,509 CONTINUUM 6 20 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 13,252 RELEASE THERAPY 36 21 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 12,678 VARIOUS -- 22 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 11,829 ROTTEN APPLE 17 23 THE FRAY EPIC 11,734 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 21 24 CHRIS YOUNG SBMG NASHVILLE 11,158 CHRIS YOUNG 20 25 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 11,016 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 17, 2006, 09:51:04 AM CHART DATE: 10/16/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/17/2006 09:37:24 NOW IN: 47.45% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 119,553 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 1 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 87,716 THE OPEN DOOR -- 3 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE 68,810 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 3 4 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 66,534 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 4 5 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 59,710 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 5 6 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 48,125 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 7 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 44,991 I LOVED HER FIRST 10 8 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 42,458 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 2 9 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 41,395 SAM'S TOWN 11 10 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 37,558 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 11 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 36,264 ROTTEN APPLE 14 12 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 36,019 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 13 13 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 26,313 THE DUTCHESS 6 14 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 26,005 RELEASE THERAPY 9 15 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 25,426 CONTINUUM 27 16 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 25,416 SOME HEARTS 17 17 THE FRAY EPIC 25,320 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 25 18 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 24,132 ME AND MY GANG 23 19 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 23,797 SOUNDTRACK 16 20 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 23,055 B'DAY 18 21 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 21,421 FACE THE PROMISE 34 22 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 18,939 YOUR MAN 12 23 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 17,109 20 Y.O. 36 24 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 16,879 VARIOUS 20 25 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 16,202 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 17, 2006, 10:00:07 AM Thanks for the chart, KSChristian4clay.
Sting is big but so far our man is doing better than him. I don't mind if ATDW continues to sell over 20K every week------until the tour that is. :bigsmile Be back later. :wave :wave lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 17, 2006, 11:11:21 AM CHART DATE: 10/16/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/17/2006 10:42:45 NOW IN: 52.05% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 126,263 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 1 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 92,586 THE OPEN DOOR -- 3 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE 76,637 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 3 4 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 68,504 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 4 5 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 60,676 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 5 6 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 51,397 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 7 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 49,121 ROTTEN APPLE -- 8 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 46,191 I LOVED HER FIRST 10 9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 45,391 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 2 10 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 45,351 SAM'S TOWN 11 11 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 38,131 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 14 12 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 37,803 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 6 13 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 33,283 RELEASE THERAPY 13 14 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 28,806 THE DUTCHESS 17 15 THE FRAY EPIC 28,310 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 9 16 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 27,917 CONTINUUM 16 17 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 26,791 B'DAY 25 18 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 26,309 ME AND MY GANG 27 19 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 25,428 SOME HEARTS 23 20 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 24,135 SOUNDTRACK 18 21 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 23,775 FACE THE PROMISE 12 22 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 21,817 20 Y.O. 34 23 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 19,232 YOUR MAN 36 24 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 17,111 VARIOUS 20 25 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 16,581 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 17, 2006, 01:32:32 PM LAST UPDATE: 10/17/2006 13:18:30
NOW IN: 53.99% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 133,167 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 1 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 106,306 THE OPEN DOOR -- 3 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE 83,637 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 3 4 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 70,883 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 4 5 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 62,138 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 2 6 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 61,793 SAM'S TOWN -- 7 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 56,264 ROTTEN APPLE 5 8 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 56,132 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 10 9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 48,304 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 10 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 46,191 I LOVED HER FIRST 14 11 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 39,256 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 11 12 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 39,241 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 9 13 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 39,111 CONTINUUM 6 14 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 36,630 RELEASE THERAPY 17 15 THE FRAY EPIC 36,030 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 13 16 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 30,143 THE DUTCHESS 25 17 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 27,883 ME AND MY GANG 16 18 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 27,721 B'DAY 27 19 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 26,170 SOME HEARTS 23 20 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 24,135 SOUNDTRACK 18 21 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 23,775 FACE THE PROMISE 12 22 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 21,817 20 Y.O. 7 23 BECK GEFFEN 20,882 THE INFORMATION 26 24 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 19,929 EYES OPEN -- 25 SENSES FAIL VAGRANT 19,551 STILL SEARCHING 34 26 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 19,232 YOUR MAN 19 27 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 18,589 STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD -- 28 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 18,113 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 20 29 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 17,355 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 17, 2006, 02:44:14 PM Quote CHART DATE: 10/16/2006 LAST UPDATE: 10/17/2006 14:36:16 NOW IN: 81.52% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 182,691 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 1 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 160,357 THE OPEN DOOR -- 3 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 149,452 ROTTEN APPLE -- 4 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE 120,592 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 4 5 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 108,214 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 2 6 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 104,272 SAM'S TOWN 5 7 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 90,102 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 3 8 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 87,479 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 10 9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 76,100 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 6 10 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 74,295 RELEASE THERAPY 9 11 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 64,770 CONTINUUM -- 12 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 60,346 I LOVED HER FIRST 14 13 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 53,284 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 11 14 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 49,812 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 15 SENSES FAIL VAGRANT 47,612 STILL SEARCHING 17 16 THE FRAY EPIC 47,525 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 13 17 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 44,111 THE DUTCHESS 12 18 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 39,969 20 Y.O. 7 19 BECK GEFFEN 38,935 THE INFORMATION 18 20 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 37,894 FACE THE PROMISE 16 21 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 37,471 B'DAY 25 22 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 36,357 ME AND MY GANG -- 23 TRIVIUM ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 33,282 THE CRUSADE 27 24 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 30,808 SOME HEARTS 23 25 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 29,626 SOUNDTRACK -- 26 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 28,785 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 8 27 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 27,476 THE TAKING OF ME 26 28 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 27,100 EYES OPEN 31 29 RICK ROSS DEF JAM/IDJMG 26,864 PORT OF MIAMI 19 30 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 26,747 STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 4 31 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 26,216 MODERN TIMES 29 32 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 25,238 DANITY KANE 34 33 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 25,152 YOUR MAN 30 34 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 23,928 BACK TO BASICS -- 35 CORINNE BAILEY RAE CAPITOL 23,690 CORINNE BAILEY RAE 20 36 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 23,353 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 17, 2006, 02:47:34 PM Quote CHART DATE: 10/16/2006 LAST UPDATE: 10/17/2006 14:41:20 NOW IN: FINAL LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 1 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 182,691 -- STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 1 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 160,357 -61% THE OPEN DOOR -- 3 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 149,452 -- ROTTEN APPLE -- 4 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 120,592 -- TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 4 5 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 108,214 -11% DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 2 6 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 104,272 -67% SAM'S TOWN 5 7 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 90,102 -22% FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 3 8 GEORGE STRIT MCA NASHVILLE 87,479 -62% IT JUST COMES NATURAL 10 9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 76,100 -1% EXTREME BEHAVIOR 6 10 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 74,295 -31% RELEASE THERAPY 9 11 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 64,770 -17% CONTINUUM -- 12 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 60,346 -- I LOVED HER FIRST 14 13 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 53,284 -2% ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 11 14 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 49,812 -32% LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 15 SENSES FAIL VAGRANT 47,612 -- STILL SEARCHING 17 16 THE FRAY EPIC 47,525 +6% HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 13 17 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 44,111 -21% THE DUTCHESS 12 18 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 39,969 -43% 20 Y.O. 7 19 BECK GEFFEN 38,935 -60% THE INFORMATION 18 20 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 37,894 -9% FACE THE PROMISE 16 21 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 37,471 -24% B'DAY 25 22 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 36,357 +9% ME AND MY GANG -- 23 TRIVIUM ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 33,282 -- THE CRUSADE 27 24 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 30,808 -1% SOME HEARTS 23 25 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 29,626 -17% SOUNDTRACK -- 26 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 28,785 -- SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 8 27 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 27,476 -70% THE TAKING OF ME 26 28 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 27,100 -15% EYES OPEN 31 29 RICK ROSS DEF JAM/IDJMG 26,864 -4% PORT OF MIAMI 19 30 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 26,747 -31% STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 24 31 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 26,216 -26% MODERN TIMES 29 32 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 25,238 -13% DANITY KANE 34 33 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 25,152 -4% YOUR MAN 30 34 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 23,928 -15% BACK TO BASICS -- 35 CORINNE BAILEY RAE CAPITOL 23,690 -- CORINNE BAILEY RAE 20 36 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 23,353 -38% A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 17, 2006, 02:51:55 PM Thanks to Meesa for taking care of posting the numbers while I was at work. :hugs
The old adage goes: "Slow and steady wins the race" I am hoping for steady sales over the next few weeks. :wink Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 17, 2006, 02:55:46 PM No problem!
I was very pleased with this week's numbers. Note that Rod Stewart topped the list, but Clay sold more CD's than that his first week. :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 17, 2006, 03:23:26 PM Thanks to Meesa for taking care of posting the numbers while I was at work. :hugs I AGREE DEANNA. I WAS HOPING AT LEAST 20,000 AND HE SURPASSED THAT. ON TO THE NEXT WEEK. :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clapThe old adage goes: "Slow and steady wins the race" I am hoping for steady sales over the next few weeks. :wink Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lovinclay on October 17, 2006, 03:39:09 PM I'm pleased with this weeks numbers, too. I predict "gold" by Christmas!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 17, 2006, 04:13:40 PM Meesa, thank you for the chart. :wave
I'm happy with the numbers. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on October 17, 2006, 06:49:06 PM We should get the SoundScan numbers by tomorrow afternoon; maybe they will trend up -- you never know.
:cross It's going to be golden, I can feel it. :slick Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 18, 2006, 03:34:13 AM We should get the SoundScan numbers by tomorrow afternoon; maybe they will trend up -- you never know. I AM WITH YOU ON THAT. LIKE DEANNA SAID SLOW AND STEADY IS GOOD. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy:cross It's going to be golden, I can feel it. :slick Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 18, 2006, 08:31:33 AM THANKS FOR ALL OF THOSE CHART NUMBERS YESTERDAY! LOTS OF ACTION AFTER I LEFT FOR THE DAY!! SUCH A DIVERSE CHART...AS THE BILLBOARD 200 ALWAYS HAS BEEN.
ATDW: #40 ON AMAZON. THE THING THAT's SCARY TO ME IS HOW A GROUP CALLED THE KILLER'S ISLAND COULD SELL OVER 100,000 COPIES OF A CD THIS WEEK...PERHAPS MORE THE PREVIOUS WEEK SINCE IT SHOWS THEM AS #2 LAST WEEK. WHO IN THE WORLD ARE THEY?!? :para :dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 18, 2006, 08:45:05 AM Quote THE THING THAT's SCARY TO ME IS HOW A GROUP CALLED THE KILLER'S ISLAND COULD SELL OVER 100,000 COPIES OF A CD THIS WEEK...PERHAPS MORE THE PREVIOUS WEEK SINCE IT SHOWS THEM AS #2 LAST WEEK. WHO IN THE WORLD ARE THEY?!? Good question AC. :wave I have no clue who they are and wouldn't buy a CD by a group/artist who called themselves "The Killers." :bigsmile If I'm not mistaken they were on JKL two nights in a row last week or the week before. Thanks for the numbers. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 18, 2006, 02:58:30 PM ALL I KNOW IS THAT THERE IS SOME REALLY STRANGE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD THAT WOULD BUY FROM A GROUP CALLED KILLERS ISLAND. :shocking :shocking :shocking JUST CHECKING FOR ANY UPDATES IN THE NUMBERS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fantasy on October 18, 2006, 03:12:17 PM I must confess, I bought the Killers' CD. :para I like them a lot, but this CD took a different musical turn so it will interesting to see if they sell more copies once the buzz gets around. They are a group out of Las Vegas, and their first CD was more glam 80s rock sound. In fact one of their songs is what I have for my mom's ringtone (when she calls me so I know who it is). This new sound is more Bruce Springsteen rock.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 19, 2006, 02:25:17 AM Quote Mainstream AC Mediabase - Published Panel Past 7 Days Taking Off LW: Oct 4 - Oct 10 TW: Oct 11 - Oct 17 Updated: Wed Oct 18 12:19 PM PST Artist Title New Stations New Spins Format Reports SNOW PATROL Chasing Cars 2 18 Leaders Starters FRAY How To Save A Life 1 12 Leaders Starters JOHN MAYER Waiting On The World To Change 1 11 Leaders Starters FRAY Over My Head (Cable Car) 1 11 Leaders Starters NICKELBACK Far Away 1 10 Leaders Starters CHRISTINA AGUILERA Hurt 1 9 Leaders Starters BOB SEGER Wait For Me 1 8 Leaders Starters CORINNE BAILEY RAE Put Your Records On 1 8 Leaders Starters DANIEL POWTER Love You Lately 1 8 Leaders Starters SHAWN COLVIN Fill Me Up 1 7 Leaders Starters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JIM BRICKMAN When It Snows (Hideaway) 1 7 Leaders Starters CLAY AIKEN Without You 1 7 Leaders Starters MEDIABASE (http://w2.mediabase.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/TakingOff.asp?chart=A1) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 19, 2006, 02:25:44 AM Quote 7 Day Jump! Mainstream AC Mediabase - Published Panel Past 7 Days LW: Oct 4 - Oct 10 TW: Oct 11 - Oct 17 Updated: Wed Oct 18 12:19 PM PST Artist Title Move Stations Playing Format Reports MINDI ABAIR True Blue +7 10 Leaders Starters ROCCO DELUCA & THE BURDEN Colorful +7 1 Leaders Starters MERCYME In The Blink Of An Eye +7 9 Leaders Starters BONEY JAMES The Total Experience +7 10 Leaders Starters CLAY AIKEN Without You +6 19 Leaders Starters MEDIABASE (http://w2.mediabase.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/jump.asp?chart=A1) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 19, 2006, 03:40:05 AM THANKS DEANNA. WAITING TO SEE IF THE SALES NUMBERS CHANGED ANY. HAVE A GOOD DAY.
AC - :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave WILL CHECK BACK LATER. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 19, 2006, 06:03:04 AM :wave
"Without You" #30-R&R AC, down from his #28 debut last week. #37-ATDW on Amazon, up from #40. RADIO AND RECORDS AC LINK: R&R AC (http://www.radioandrecords.com/radiomonitor/charts/chart_selection.jsp?model.chartFormatGroupName=Top+40&model.chartFormatName=Adult+Contemporary&model.chartAccessName=&model.siteName=Radio+Monitor&model.chartName=Chart) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on October 19, 2006, 08:26:01 AM I'm very surprised that Clay is falling this quickly. I hope that "slow and steady wins the race" is the case here. I would very much love to see him start climbing back up the charts again. I know I'll be heading out this weekend or next to start Christmas shopping. Will definitely pick up a few more of ATDW.
Another thing I'm surprised about is that Carrie's c.d. is still doing so well (#24) after such a long time on the charts. I like Carrie so I'm glad for her -- however, I wish it were Clay having the success (chart staying power) of Carrie or Kelly. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ClayHeart on October 19, 2006, 10:23:00 AM I'm definitely not the type to cry over spilled milk, but I'm wondering if taking so long to come out with a new album, and then the album being mostly covers hurt the sales of this one. Before people here got excited when the release date was finally set, there seemed to be some mutiny in the ranks and definitely some complaining,...and we're some really dedicated fans. I can imagine there were quite a few people who liked Clay but weren't as loyal (as in sticking with Clay through thick and thin...no matter what!) that lost interest while waiting, switched allegiances and found some other entertainer(s) to follow.
I love Clay, and it saddens me that he's obviously lost some of his original fans. With radio stations not playing his songs as much as they should, it's going to be a bit of an uphill battle gaining new fans. And we've all heard about the supply of his CD at certain stores being terrible. Hopefully, his continuing TV appearances will help somewhat. Once people see him perform, they'll have to be impressed. His talent is definitely triple-platinum worthy, but it seems like it will be a battle to get gold. This may just be my menopausal mood, but he deserves so much better. -- Debbie Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 19, 2006, 02:57:28 PM AC - BAD WEEK AND BAD NUMBER FOR WHERE HE IS ON THE CHARTS. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang BAD ALL AROUND. SURE MISS MY GUY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 19, 2006, 05:19:53 PM Another thing I'm surprised about is that Carrie's c.d. is still doing so well (#24) after such a long time on the charts. I like Carrie so I'm glad for her -- however, I wish it were Clay having the success (chart staying power) of Carrie or Kelly. :wave Carrie is country and one of the ingredients for all country singers is loyal fans...BUT, in her case, it's the airplay and the fact that country is the most programmed commercial format on radio. Also, country is a stylized format and their charts refelct this...whereas the Billboard 200 ranks all of the CDs that sell well in all formats. To my knowledge there isn't a Pop music chart that ranks just pop/rock acts...but with country, only country-driven CDs appear on that chart...as far as country audiences go, they are who are making her CD such a success. Pop/rock acts are notorious for short chart life and fickle fans...some slip through, like Clay, and have loyal fans...but the ones who were clamoring for MOAM, a good 55% of them, i'd say were simply fans of the Idol show and were caught up in the show's Season 2 finale and shown their support for Clay by buying his CD to prove a point but then didn't have any interest or desire or willpower to wait it out in this microwave society we live in where everybody wants instant results and nobody is layed back or has the time to wait. Everyone is go, go, go :rolleyes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Marilyn on October 19, 2006, 06:10:41 PM CONSIDERING NO PROMOTION, NO RADIO PLAY- NOT SUCH A BAD WEEK. THESE ARE PROBABLY NOT.JUST.US FOLKS THAT HAVE FINALLY REALIZED THAT CLAY HAS A CD OUT. THE TELEVISION SPOTS, WHILE ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, HAVE NOT BEEN IN PRIME TIME. SO FOR CLAY TO SELL THAT MANY CD'S WITHOUT ALL OF THE ADVERTISING- I THINK ITS FANTASTIC.
THE NOVEMBER SPOTS AND THE DECEMBER SHOWS WILL ALL BE GOOD ADVERTISING, AND NOW THAT MCWL IS OUT, THEY CAN SELL TOGETHER. I AM VERY PROUD OF CLAY AND WHAT HE HAS DONE SO FAR. COMPARE HIS SALES TO OTHER MORE HYPED CELEBRITIES, AND ITS PRETTY DARN GOOD IF YOU ASK ME. YOU GO, CLAY- WE ARE BEHIND YOU A THOUSAND PERCENT!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lmatheson on October 19, 2006, 07:34:58 PM I just replayed Clay's interview with Standard--Vancouver when he was there for the JNT tour last year. The interviewer asked him how the sale of MOAM could be topped by his next CD and would he call it a failure if less than 600,000 are sold. His answer was"it depends on how you define failure. If I put out CD that is not true to me , not my type of music then to me thats failure and it's God telling me time to change and move on." How stranged that he qouted the number 300,000!!! Any one remember this interview?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 20, 2006, 03:39:48 AM I just replayed Clay's interview with Standard--Vancouver when he was there for the JNT tour last year. The interviewer asked him how the sale of MOAM could be topped by his next CD and would he call it a failure if less than 600,000 are sold. His answer was"it depends on how you define failure. If I put out CD that is not true to me , not my type of music then to me thats failure and it's God telling me time to change and move on." How stranged that he qouted the number 300,000!!! Any one remember this interview? its funny that you say that because i rewatched that interview earlier this morning while cleaning up some of my Clay files. i hope he doesn't leave us and move on, but if he's happy then i'm happy. :wave I had always taken the quote to mean that Clay see's failure as putting out a CD that he doesn't like and in doing so, not having a say in the CD's material and to him that's God's way of telling him to move on since he had no input on the song selections. So, i say that Clay feels that the CD is a success because it contains music he wanted on there. #34-ATDW on Amazon Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 20, 2006, 04:21:47 AM Quote Issue Date: 2006-10-28 The Billboard 200 This Wk Last Wk Artist Name Album Title Imprint | Catalog No. | Distributing Label Peak Wks 32 20 Clay Aiken A Thousand Different Ways RCA | 78846 | RMG Peak:2 Wks On:4 BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=The+Billboard+200&pageNumber=Top+11-50&g=Albums) *Hits Daily Double had ATDW at #36, so the Soundscan numbers have moved it up!!* :purpbana :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 20, 2006, 04:22:13 AM Quote Billboard Comprehensive Albums 32 20 Clay Aiken A Thousand Different Ways RCA | 78846 | RMG Peak:2 Wks On:4 BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=Billboard+Comprehensive+Albums&pageNumber=Top+11-50&g=Albums) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 20, 2006, 04:22:40 AM Quote Adult Contemporary Top 30 Positions / Week Ending: Oct 16, 2006 This Week Last Week Weeks on Chart Title, Artist Imprint | Promotion Label PLAYS AUDIENCE TW +/- Millions Rank 30 28 2 WITHOUT YOU, CLAY AIKEN RCA | RMG 70 + 12 .449 - RADIOANDRECORDS (http://www.radioandrecords.com/radiomonitor/charts/chart_selection.jsp?model.chartFormatGroupName=Top+40&model.chartFormatName=Adult+Contemporary&model.chartAccessName=&model.siteName=Radio+Monitor&model.chartName=Chart) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 20, 2006, 08:11:21 AM DEANNA - HECK ANYTHING TO HELP OUR HONEY. THANKS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 20, 2006, 06:20:16 PM Quote I AM VERY PROUD OF CLAY AND WHAT HE HAS DONE SO FAR. COMPARE HIS SALES TO OTHER MORE HYPED CELEBRITIES, AND ITS PRETTY DARN GOOD IF YOU ASK ME. YOU GO, CLAY- WE ARE BEHIND YOU A THOUSAND PERCENT!! I am also very proud of Clay. And is behind him a thousand different ways! :purpbana Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 21, 2006, 06:31:58 AM Quote I AM VERY PROUD OF CLAY AND WHAT HE HAS DONE SO FAR. COMPARE HIS SALES TO OTHER MORE HYPED CELEBRITIES, AND ITS PRETTY DARN GOOD IF YOU ASK ME. YOU GO, CLAY- WE ARE BEHIND YOU A THOUSAND PERCENT!! I am also very proud of Clay. And is behind him a thousand different ways! :purpbana Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 21, 2006, 03:56:18 PM Simon’s Il Divo has a new album. Release date November 21. I looked at the list of the songs and one of them is Without You. I wonder if it is the same “Without You,” on ATDW.
They are good singers but I do not think I will be buying their Cd's anytime soon. Have a good weekend everyone. :wave Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 23, 2006, 09:30:53 AM CHART DATE: 10/23/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/23/2006 08:39:44 NOW IN: 2.54% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index 26 1 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 5,032 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 5 2 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 3,872 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 1 3 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 3,872 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 37 4 DIANA KRALL VERVE 2,832 FROM THIS MOMENT ON 31 5 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 2,366 MODERN TIMES 11 6 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 2,109 CONTINUUM 2 7 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 1,473 THE OPEN DOOR 35 8 CORINNE BAILEY RAE CAPITOL 1,272 CORINNE BAILEY RAE 4 9 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 1,229 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU -- 10 RAY CHARLES/COUNT BASIE CONCORD JAZZ 1,217 RAY SWINGS, BASIE SWINGS -- 11 GLADYS KNIGHT VERVE 1,144 BEFORE ME -- 12 MADELEINE PEYROUX ROUNDER/IDJ 1,141 HALF THE PERFECT WORLD 6 13 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 1,106 SAM'S TOWN -- 14 SARAH MCLACHLAN ARISTA/RMG 1,091 WINTERSONG 16 15 THE FRAY EPIC 1,080 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE -- 16 SARAH BRIGHTMAN ANGEL 1,070 DIVA: THE SINGLES COLLECTION 7 17 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 1,030 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 19 18 BECK GEFFEN 967 THE INFORMATION -- 19 ANDREA BOCELLI DECCA 855 AMORE 20 20 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 717 FACE THE PROMISE 36 21 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 697 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 23, 2006, 09:34:05 AM CHART DATE: 10/23/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/23/2006 09:14:55 NOW IN: 16.09% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index 8 1 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 25,509 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 2 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 25,491 THE OPEN DOOR -- 3 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 24,561 LONG TRIP ALONE -- 4 JOJO UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 21,649 THE HIGH ROAD 9 5 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 20,500 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 1 6 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 19,025 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 7 7 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 15,449 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 13 8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 15,226 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS -- 9 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 14,956 THE RETURN 14 10 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 14,550 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 4 11 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 14,354 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 24 12 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 14,340 SOME HEARTS -- 13 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 13,056 PRESS PLAY 22 14 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 11,685 ME AND MY GANG 12 15 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 10,916 I LOVED HER FIRST -- 16 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 9,754 THESE DAYS 33 17 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 9,156 YOUR MAN 25 18 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 8,797 SOUNDTRACK 21 19 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 8,554 B'DAY 17 20 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 8,216 THE DUTCHESS 6 21 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 7,786 SAM'S TOWN 5 22 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 6,959 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 26 23 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 6,602 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 20 24 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 6,376 FACE THE PROMISE 41 25 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 6,085 VARIOUS 11 26 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 6,013 CONTINUUM -- 27 TIM MCGRAW CURB 5,949 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 32 28 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 5,562 DANITY KANE -- 29 MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS FONOVISA 5,477 TROZOS DE MI ALMA 2 -- 30 WOW HITS 2007 SPARROW 5,263 VARIOUS -- 31 RODNEY ATKINS CURB 5,237 IF YOU'RE GOING THROUGH HELL 10 32 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 5,182 RELEASE THERAPY 16 33 THE FRAY EPIC 5,166 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 18 34 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 5,086 20 Y.O. -- 35 KUMBIA ALL-STARZ CAPITOL 5,072 A.B. QUINTANILLA III PRES... -- 36 BRAD PAISLEY ARISTA NASHVILLE 5,037 TIME WELL WASTED 44 37 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 4,928 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 38 LONESTAR SBMG NASHVILLE 4,834 MOUNTAINS -- 39 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 4,571 SOUNDTRACK 43 40 PUSSYCAT DOLLS A&M/INTERSCOPE 4,470 PCD -- 41 CHRIS YOUNG SBMG NASHVILLE 4,419 CHRIS YOUNG 34 42 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 4,392 BACK TO BASICS -- 43 AEROSMITH SLG/LEGACY/COLUMBIA 4,213 DEVIL'S GOT A NEW DISGUISE:... 36 44 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 4,132 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 23, 2006, 10:30:51 AM JUST CHECKING IN FROM WORK. ANOTHER CRAZY DAY. BOY COULD I USE SOME GOOD NEWS ON CLAYS SALES. I SEE RUBEN SOLD PRETTY GOOD RIGHT NOW. SURE HOPE HE DOESN'T PASS OUR HONEY.
WILL BE BACK. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 23, 2006, 10:34:07 AM CHART DATE: 10/23/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/23/2006 10:20:13 NOW IN: 17.51% Quote: LW TW artist / album label power index 2 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 27,859 THE OPEN DOOR 8 2 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 26,724 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 25,224 LONG TRIP ALONE 9 4 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 22,979 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 5 JOJO UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 22,087 THE HIGH ROAD 1 6 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 19,545 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 7 7 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 16,469 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 13 8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 16,189 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS -- 9 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 15,128 THE RETURN 14 10 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 15,003 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 4 11 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 14,744 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 24 12 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 14,672 SOME HEARTS -- 13 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 13,984 PRESS PLAY 22 14 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 12,016 ME AND MY GANG 12 15 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 11,092 I LOVED HER FIRST -- 16 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 10,021 THESE DAYS 33 17 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 9,417 YOUR MAN 25 18 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 8,797 SOUNDTRACK 21 19 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 8,709 B'DAY 17 20 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 8,687 THE DUTCHESS 6 21 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 8,655 SAM'S TOWN 5 22 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 7,094 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 26 23 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 6,843 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 20 24 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 6,677 FACE THE PROMISE 10 25 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 6,594 RELEASE THERAPY 11 26 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 6,416 CONTINUUM -- 27 TIM MCGRAW CURB 6,099 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 41 28 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 6,085 VARIOUS 32 29 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 5,869 DANITY KANE 16 30 THE FRAY EPIC 5,644 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE -- 31 MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS FONOVISA 5,477 TROZOS DE MI ALMA 2 -- 32 RODNEY ATKINS CURB 5,444 IF YOU'RE GOING THROUGH HELL -- 33 BRAD PAISLEY ARISTA NASHVILLE 5,337 TIME WELL WASTED 18 34 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 5,266 20 Y.O. -- 35 WOW HITS 2007 SPARROW 5,263 VARIOUS -- 36 KUMBIA ALL-STARZ CAPITOL 5,072 A.B. QUINTANILLA III PRES... 44 37 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 4,928 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 38 LONESTAR SBMG NASHVILLE 4,834 MOUNTAINS 43 39 PUSSYCAT DOLLS A&M/INTERSCOPE 4,642 PCD -- 40 CHRIS YOUNG SBMG NASHVILLE 4,597 CHRIS YOUNG 34 41 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 4,576 BACK TO BASICS -- 42 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 4,571 SOUNDTRACK -- 43 AEROSMITH SLG/LEGACY/COLUMBIA 4,495 DEVIL'S GOT A NEW DISGUISE:... 40 44 BLUE OCTOBER UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 4,247 FOILED 36 45 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 4,132 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 23, 2006, 11:05:22 AM Here's hoping for another 20k plus this week.
I read somewhere that Costco and Sam's Club do not show-up on HDD or Soundscan, but they do count for gold. This means that ATDW might reach gold by next month. I shop at Costco and Sam's Club and they have a lot of ATDW. :purpbana :purpbana Thanks for the charts mods. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 23, 2006, 11:22:34 AM CHART DATE: 10/23/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/23/2006 11:10:36 NOW IN: 18.48% LW TW artist / album label power index 2 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 29,495 THE OPEN DOOR 8 2 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 29,408 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 25,224 LONG TRIP ALONE 1 4 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 24,079 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 9 5 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 23,877 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 6 JOJO UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 22,666 THE HIGH ROAD 4 7 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 18,194 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 13 8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 17,295 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 14 9 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 16,850 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 7 10 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 16,469 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 11 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 15,844 THE RETURN 24 12 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 14,672 SOME HEARTS -- 13 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 13,984 PRESS PLAY 22 14 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 12,016 ME AND MY GANG 12 15 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 11,738 I LOVED HER FIRST -- 16 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 11,012 THESE DAYS 25 17 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 10,678 SOUNDTRACK 5 18 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 10,402 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 33 19 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 10,308 YOUR MAN 17 20 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 9,603 THE DUTCHESS 21 21 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 8,711 B'DAY 6 22 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 8,655 SAM'S TOWN 26 23 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 8,073 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 20 24 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 7,276 FACE THE PROMISE 10 25 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 6,649 RELEASE THERAPY -- 26 WOW HITS 2007 SPARROW 6,606 VARIOUS 11 27 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 6,416 CONTINUUM -- 28 TIM MCGRAW CURB 6,104 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 41 29 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 6,085 VARIOUS 32 30 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 5,878 DANITY KANE 36 31 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 5,814 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 23, 2006, 01:20:43 PM CHART DATE: 10/23/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/23/2006 13:06:18 NOW IN: 19.89% LW TW artist / album label power index 2 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 30,554 THE OPEN DOOR 8 2 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 29,408 IT JUST COMES NATURAL -- 3 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 25,224 LONG TRIP ALONE 1 4 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 24,731 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 9 5 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 24,062 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 6 JOJO UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 23,626 THE HIGH ROAD 4 7 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 18,481 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 7 8 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 17,773 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 13 9 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 17,295 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 14 10 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 16,850 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 11 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 16,443 PRESS PLAY -- 12 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 16,053 THE RETURN 24 13 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 14,674 SOME HEARTS 22 14 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 12,016 ME AND MY GANG 12 15 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 11,738 I LOVED HER FIRST 5 16 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 11,078 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC -- 17 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 11,012 THESE DAYS 25 18 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 10,678 SOUNDTRACK 6 19 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 10,330 SAM'S TOWN 33 20 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 10,308 YOUR MAN 17 21 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 10,245 THE DUTCHESS 21 22 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 9,201 B'DAY 26 23 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 8,643 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 20 24 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 7,501 FACE THE PROMISE 10 25 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 7,047 RELEASE THERAPY 11 26 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 6,863 CONTINUUM -- 27 WOW HITS 2007 SPARROW 6,650 VARIOUS 18 28 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 6,318 20 Y.O. -- 29 AEROSMITH SLG/LEGACY/COLUMBIA 6,185 DEVIL'S GOT A NEW DISGUISE:... -- 30 TIM MCGRAW CURB 6,108 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 41 31 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 6,085 VARIOUS 16 32 THE FRAY EPIC 6,029 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 32 33 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 5,887 DANITY KANE 36 34 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 5,814 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lovinclay on October 23, 2006, 01:42:36 PM Whoo Hoo......up two spots from last week! :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Hoping for another 20,000 this week. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 23, 2006, 04:02:35 PM ATDW: #66 on Amazon; 6:58pm
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 23, 2006, 04:28:47 PM Quote CHART DATE: 10/23/2006 LAST UPDATE: 10/23/2006 16:17:30 NOW IN: 33.76% 2 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 43,155 THE OPEN DOOR -- 2 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 42,340 LONG TRIP ALONE -- 3 JOJO UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 40,258 THE HIGH ROAD 8 4 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 38,876 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 1 5 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 34,343 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 9 6 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 33,658 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 7 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 27,891 PRESS PLAY 13 8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 27,723 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 7 9 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 27,365 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 10 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 24,816 THE RETURN 4 11 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 24,302 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 14 12 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 23,675 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 24 13 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 22,312 SOME HEARTS 12 14 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 19,131 I LOVED HER FIRST 22 15 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 18,715 ME AND MY GANG 25 16 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 18,132 SOUNDTRACK -- 17 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 17,434 THESE DAYS 33 18 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 15,121 YOUR MAN 17 19 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 14,480 THE DUTCHESS 21 20 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 14,415 B'DAY 5 21 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 14,165 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 6 22 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 13,785 SAM'S TOWN 20 23 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 13,566 FACE THE PROMISE 41 24 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 11,894 VARIOUS 10 25 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 10,810 RELEASE THERAPY 26 26 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 10,427 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 16 27 THE FRAY EPIC 10,174 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE -- 28 AEROSMITH SLG/LEGACY/COLUMBIA 10,004 DEVIL'S GOT A NEW DISGUISE:... -- 29 LONESTAR SBMG NASHVILLE 9,797 MOUNTAINS 11 30 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 9,696 CONTINUUM -- 31 TIM MCGRAW CURB 9,485 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 -- 32 WOW HITS 2007 SPARROW 8,948 VARIOUS -- 33 RODNEY ATKINS CURB 8,702 IF YOU'RE GOING THROUGH HELL 32 34 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 8,661 DANITY KANE 34 35 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 8,512 BACK TO BASICS 18 36 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 8,399 20 Y.O. -- 37 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 8,227 SOUNDTRACK 43 38 PUSSYCAT DOLLS A&M/INTERSCOPE 8,063 PCD 30 39 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 8,035 STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 44 40 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 7,899 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 41 BRAD PAISLEY ARISTA NASHVILLE 7,717 TIME WELL WASTED 36 42 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 7,677 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 23, 2006, 04:36:04 PM DEANNA - THANKS FOR THE LAST UPDATE. SURE HOPE HE CAN PULL OFF ANOTHER 20,000. CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT RUBEN DOES. OKAY SEE YOU TOMORROW.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 24, 2006, 03:47:02 AM I WILL BE CHECKING IN LATER FOR THOSE SALES NUMBERS. SURE HOPE OUR GUY CAN PULL OFF ANOTHER 20,000. SEE YOU GUYS LATER.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 24, 2006, 05:56:50 AM CHART DATE: 10/23/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/23/2006 18:58:20 NOW IN: 33.89% LW TW artist / album label power index 2 1 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 43,199 THE OPEN DOOR -- 2 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 42,340 LONG TRIP ALONE -- 3 JOJO UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 40,285 THE HIGH ROAD 8 4 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 38,876 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 1 5 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 34,364 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 9 6 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 33,658 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 7 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 27,971 PRESS PLAY 13 8 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 27,723 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 7 9 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 27,417 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 10 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 24,840 THE RETURN 4 11 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 24,302 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 14 12 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 23,675 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 24 13 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 22,312 SOME HEARTS 12 14 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 19,131 I LOVED HER FIRST 22 15 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 18,715 ME AND MY GANG 25 16 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 18,132 SOUNDTRACK -- 17 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 17,446 THESE DAYS 33 18 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 15,121 YOUR MAN 17 19 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 14,480 THE DUTCHESS 21 20 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 14,415 B'DAY 5 21 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 14,202 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 6 22 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 13,856 SAM'S TOWN 20 23 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 13,566 FACE THE PROMISE 41 24 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 11,894 VARIOUS 10 25 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 10,961 RELEASE THERAPY 26 26 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 10,461 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 16 27 THE FRAY EPIC 10,174 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE -- 28 AEROSMITH SLG/LEGACY/COLUMBIA 10,004 DEVIL'S GOT A NEW DISGUISE:... -- 29 LONESTAR SBMG NASHVILLE 9,797 MOUNTAINS 11 30 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 9,696 CONTINUUM -- 31 TIM MCGRAW CURB 9,489 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 -- 32 WOW HITS 2007 SPARROW 8,948 VARIOUS -- 33 RODNEY ATKINS CURB 8,702 IF YOU'RE GOING THROUGH HELL 32 34 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 8,661 DANITY KANE 34 35 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 8,512 BACK TO BASICS 18 36 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 8,399 20 Y.O. -- 37 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 8,227 SOUNDTRACK 43 38 PUSSYCAT DOLLS A&M/INTERSCOPE 8,063 PCD 30 39 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 8,035 STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 44 40 KENNY CHESNEY SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 7,899 LIVE THOSE SONGS AGAIN -- 41 BRAD PAISLEY ARISTA NASHVILLE 7,717 TIME WELL WASTED 36 42 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 7,677 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 24, 2006, 06:06:40 AM ATDW: #64 on Amazon
Thanks for the sales numbers that are consistently posted here :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 24, 2006, 07:25:55 AM OKAY - HERE WE GO AGAIN. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 24, 2006, 09:48:58 AM CHART DATE: 10/23/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/24/2006 08:42:24 NOW IN: 44.78% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 JOJO UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 72,629 THE HIGH ROAD -- 2 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 69,343 PRESS PLAY 2 3 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 60,086 THE OPEN DOOR -- 4 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 58,989 LONG TRIP ALONE 7 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 49,800 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 1 6 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 48,041 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 8 7 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 46,119 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 9 8 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 44,703 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 9 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 38,848 THE RETURN 13 10 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 35,784 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 4 11 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 30,407 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 5 12 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 29,034 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 14 13 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 28,914 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 24 14 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 28,331 SOME HEARTS -- 15 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 26,542 THESE DAYS 25 16 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 25,525 SOUNDTRACK 22 17 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 25,246 ME AND MY GANG 6 18 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 24,453 SAM'S TOWN 17 19 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 21,447 THE DUTCHESS 21 20 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 20,581 B'DAY 16 21 THE FRAY EPIC 19,939 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 10 22 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 19,395 RELEASE THERAPY 12 23 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 19,165 I LOVED HER FIRST 33 24 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 17,902 YOUR MAN 20 25 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 16,998 FACE THE PROMISE 11 26 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 16,273 CONTINUUM 41 27 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 15,819 VARIOUS -- 28 FRANKIE J COLUMBIA/CRG 14,327 PRICELESS -- 29 AEROSMITH SLG/LEGACY/COLUMBIA 13,638 DEVIL'S GOT A NEW DISGUISE:... 32 30 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 13,399 DANITY KANE 34 31 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 13,330 BACK TO BASICS 28 32 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 13,177 EYES OPEN -- 33 TIM MCGRAW CURB 12,893 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 -- 34 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 12,588 SOUNDTRACK 26 35 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 12,514 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 3 36 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 12,301 ROTTEN APPLE 18 37 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 11,949 20 Y.O. 43 38 PUSSYCAT DOLLS A&M/INTERSCOPE 11,378 PCD 36 39 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 10,922 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 24, 2006, 10:09:27 AM Carrie Underwood's numbers is looking good every week. Why can't Clay get radio play.? :bang
I just don't get it; no radio play-no single-no video-minimal promotion. What the hell is RCA up to? :bang :bang :bang Thanks for the charts mods. I'm still hoping for 20k. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 24, 2006, 10:16:36 AM I PROMISED MYSELF NOT TO GET UPSET :bang :bang :bang :bang BUT HOPEFULLY HE CAN PULL IN AT LEAST 17,000 LIKE WAS PREDICTED.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 24, 2006, 10:18:49 AM CHART DATE: 10/23/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/24/2006 10:02:46 NOW IN: 48.49% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 JOJO UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 73,391 THE HIGH ROAD -- 2 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 70,110 PRESS PLAY 2 3 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 62,418 THE OPEN DOOR -- 4 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 59,295 LONG TRIP ALONE 1 5 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 52,385 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 7 6 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 51,240 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 8 7 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 46,664 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 9 8 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 45,117 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 9 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 38,848 THE RETURN 13 10 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 36,037 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 5 11 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 34,948 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 4 12 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 33,761 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 14 13 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 29,383 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 24 14 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 28,638 SOME HEARTS -- 15 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 27,858 THESE DAYS 6 16 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 26,436 SAM'S TOWN 22 17 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 25,611 ME AND MY GANG 25 18 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 25,538 SOUNDTRACK 17 19 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 22,037 THE DUTCHESS 16 20 THE FRAY EPIC 21,036 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 21 21 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 20,928 B'DAY 10 22 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 19,795 RELEASE THERAPY 12 23 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 19,454 I LOVED HER FIRST 11 24 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 18,100 CONTINUUM 33 25 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 17,902 YOUR MAN 20 26 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 17,680 FACE THE PROMISE 26 27 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 17,194 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 41 28 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 15,819 VARIOUS -- 29 FRANKIE J COLUMBIA/CRG 14,336 PRICELESS 34 30 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 14,003 BACK TO BASICS -- 31 AEROSMITH SLG/LEGACY/COLUMBIA 13,966 DEVIL'S GOT A NEW DISGUISE:... 28 32 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 13,782 EYES OPEN 32 33 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 13,417 DANITY KANE -- 34 TIM MCGRAW CURB 12,907 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 -- 35 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 12,597 SOUNDTRACK 3 36 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 12,524 ROTTEN APPLE 18 37 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 12,185 20 Y.O. 36 38 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 11,403 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 24, 2006, 11:08:48 AM CHART DATE: 10/23/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/24/2006 10:32:57 NOW IN: 53.03% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 87,824 PRESS PLAY -- 2 JOJO UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 77,548 THE HIGH ROAD 2 3 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 66,769 THE OPEN DOOR -- 4 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 60,496 LONG TRIP ALONE 7 5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 56,797 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 1 6 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 55,346 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. -- 7 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 50,160 THE RETURN 8 8 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 47,238 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 9 9 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 46,698 EXTREME BEHAVIOR 13 10 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 36,926 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 4 11 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 36,359 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 5 12 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 35,547 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 14 13 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 29,754 LIKE RED ON A ROSE -- 14 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 29,064 THESE DAYS 6 15 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 28,928 SAM'S TOWN 24 16 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 28,641 SOME HEARTS 22 17 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 26,042 ME AND MY GANG 25 18 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 25,874 SOUNDTRACK 17 19 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 23,064 THE DUTCHESS 10 20 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 22,761 RELEASE THERAPY 21 21 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 22,571 B'DAY 16 22 THE FRAY EPIC 21,884 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 12 23 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 19,454 I LOVED HER FIRST 11 24 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 18,946 CONTINUUM 20 25 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 18,181 FACE THE PROMISE 33 26 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 18,176 YOUR MAN 26 27 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 17,756 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 3 28 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 16,502 ROTTEN APPLE 41 29 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 15,819 VARIOUS -- 30 FRANKIE J COLUMBIA/CRG 15,329 PRICELESS -- 31 AEROSMITH SLG/LEGACY/COLUMBIA 14,931 DEVIL'S GOT A NEW DISGUISE:... 34 32 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 14,500 BACK TO BASICS 28 33 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 14,327 EYES OPEN 32 34 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 14,223 DANITY KANE 18 35 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 13,374 20 Y.O. -- 36 TIM MCGRAW CURB 12,912 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 -- 37 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 12,597 SOUNDTRACK 43 38 PUSSYCAT DOLLS A&M/INTERSCOPE 11,694 PCD 36 39 CLAY AIKEN RCA/RMG 11,651 A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 24, 2006, 11:26:23 AM MEESA - THANKS FOR THE UPDATE. LOOKS LIKE SOME FANS ARE REMEMBERING RUBEN. WELL THEY PREDICTED 60,000 SO WE WILL SEE. CLAY IS CLIMBING EVER SO SLOWLY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 24, 2006, 02:10:51 PM CHART DATE: 10/23/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/24/2006 12:45:05 NOW IN: 69.68% LW TW artist / album label power index -- 1 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 147,917 PRESS PLAY -- 2 JOJO UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 94,910 THE HIGH ROAD 2 3 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 87,779 THE OPEN DOOR 7 4 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 79,579 FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 5 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 73,165 LONG TRIP ALONE 9 6 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 63,527 EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 7 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 63,478 THE RETURN 1 8 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 62,038 STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 8 9 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 52,674 IT JUST COMES NATURAL 6 10 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 47,250 SAM'S TOWN 13 11 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 45,382 ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 4 12 JIMMY BUFFETT SBMG NASHVILLE/MAILBOAT 42,638 TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 10 13 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 41,719 RELEASE THERAPY 5 14 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 39,563 DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC -- 15 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 35,695 THESE DAYS 3 16 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 33,621 ROTTEN APPLE 14 17 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 32,639 LIKE RED ON A ROSE 24 18 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 31,766 SOME HEARTS 22 19 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 30,511 ME AND MY GANG 17 20 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 30,254 THE DUTCHESS 16 21 THE FRAY EPIC 28,731 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 21 22 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 28,369 B'DAY 11 23 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 27,117 CONTINUUM 25 24 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 25,900 SOUNDTRACK -- 25 HI-TEK BABYGRANDE RECORDS 25,140 HI-TEKNOLOGY VOL.2 -- 26 FRANKIE J COLUMBIA/CRG 24,223 PRICELESS 26 27 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 23,340 SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 20 28 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 22,744 FACE THE PROMISE 12 29 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 22,316 I LOVED HER FIRST 28 30 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 21,222 EYES OPEN 33 31 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 20,972 YOUR MAN -- 32 AEROSMITH SLG/LEGACY/COLUMBIA 20,123 DEVIL'S GOT A NEW DISGUISE:... 34 33 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 19,882 BACK TO BASICS 18 34 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 19,798 20 Y.O. 32 35 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 19,634 DANITY KANE -- 36 XZIBIT KOCH 17,886 FULL CIRCLE -- 37 LONESTAR SBMG NASHVILLE 16,401 MOUNTAINS 30 38 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 16,120 STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 41 39 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 15,819 VARIOUS 19 40 BECK GEFFEN 15,773 THE INFORMATION 27 41 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 15,410 THE TAKING OF ME 43 42 PUSSYCAT DOLLS A&M/INTERSCOPE 15,194 PCD 46 43 LIONEL RICHIE ISLAND/IDJMG 14,995 COMING HOME 29 44 RICK ROSS DEF JAM/IDJMG 14,883 PORT OF MIAMI -- 45 THE DAY HELL BROKE LOOSE SWISHAHOUSE/ASYLUM/ATL 13,679 VARIOUS -- 46 JOHNNY CASH ISLAND/IDJMG 13,535 I WALK THE LINE: THE LEGEND... 31 47 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 13,506 MODERN TIMES -- 48 TIM MCGRAW CURB 12,912 GREATEST HITS VOL.2 -- 49 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 12,597 SOUNDTRACK 40 50 BLUE OCTOBER UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 12,561 FOILED Clay is not on the list. :cry I hope he jumps back on in the next 30% to be counted. :cross Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 24, 2006, 03:18:16 PM DEANNA - THANKS FOR THAT UPDATE. SURE HOPE HE GETS BACK ON THAT LIST. I SEE RUBEN WENT OVER THE PREDICTED 60,000. GUESS THERE ARE SOME FANS OUT THERE. WILL CHECK BACK.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 24, 2006, 03:22:09 PM CHART DATE: 10/23/2006
LAST UPDATE: 10/24/2006 14:52:32 NOW IN: FINAL LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 1 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 176,332 -- PRESS PLAY 2 2 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 107,435 -33% THE OPEN DOOR -- 3 JOJO BG/UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 105,770 -- THE HIGH ROAD 7 4 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 95,697 +6% FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 5 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 81,298 -- LONG TRIP ALONE 1 6 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 76,666 -58% STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 9 7 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 76,435 0% EXTREME BEHAVIOR -- 8 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 69,769 -- THE RETURN 5 9 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 66,496 -39% DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 6 10 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 61,635 -41% SAM'S TOWN 8 11 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 58,835 -33% IT JUST COMES NATURAL 10 12 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 52,829 -29% RELEASE THERAPY 4 13 JIMMY BUFFETT MAILBOAT/SBMG NASHVILLE 51,888 -57% TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 13 14 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 50,777 -5% ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 11 15 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 50,110 -23% CONTINUUM 3 16 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 48,534 -68% ROTTEN APPLE -- 17 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 40,052 -- THESE DAYS 16 18 THE FRAY EPIC 38,479 -19% HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 14 19 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 36,138 -27% LIKE RED ON A ROSE 17 20 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 34,891 -21% THE DUTCHESS 22 21 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 33,870 -7% ME AND MY GANG 24 22 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 33,166 +8% SOME HEARTS 21 23 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 32,620 -13% B'DAY 18 24 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 29,348 -27% 20 Y.O. 20 25 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 28,449 -25% FACE THE PROMISE 25 26 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 27,954 -6% SOUNDTRACK 12 27 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 27,675 -54% I LOVED HER FIRST 26 28 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 27,345 -5% SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH -- 29 FRANKIE J COLUMBIA/CRG 26,547 -- PRICELESS -- 30 HI-TEK BABYGRANDE RECORDS 26,298 -- HI-TEKNOLOGY VOL.2 34 31 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 23,843 0% BACK TO BASICS 31 32 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 23,796 -9% MODERN TIMES -- 33 AEROSMITH SLG/LEGACY/COLUMBIA 23,397 -- DEVIL'S GOT A NEW DISGUISE:... 32 34 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 23,123 -8% DANITY KANE 28 35 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 23,059 -15% EYES OPEN 33 36 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 22,093 -12% YOUR MAN 30 37 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 21,655 -19% STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 19 38 BECK GEFFEN 20,899 -46% THE INFORMATION -- 39 XZIBIT KOCH 20,286 -- FULL CIRCLE 29 40 RICK ROSS DEF JAM/IDJMG 19,313 -28% PORT OF MIAMI -- 41 LONESTAR SBMG NASHVILLE/BNA 18,401 -- MOUNTAINS 27 42 MONICA J RECORDS/RMG 17,896 -35% THE TAKING OF ME 46 43 LIONEL RICHIE ISLAND/IDJMG 17,705 +4% COMING HOME 37 44 DIANA KRALL VERVE 17,349 -21% FROM THIS MOMENT ON 41 45 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC V22 SONY LABEL GROUP 16,799 -8% VARIOUS 39 46 LUPE FIASCO ATLANTIC/ATL G 16,537 -19% LUPE FIASCO'S FOOD & LIQUOR 43 47 PUSSYCAT DOLLS A&M/INTERSCOPE 16,460 -8% PCD -- 48 SARAH MCLACHLAN ARISTA/RMG 15,520 -- WINTERSONG 35 49 CORINNE BAILEY RAE CAPITOL 15,448 -35% CORINNE BAILEY RAE 40 50 BLUE OCTOBER UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 15,357 -16% FOILED Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 24, 2006, 03:36:38 PM He completely disappeared! :bang :bang This is so hard to swallow. :cry :cry :cry
I know we are all hoping for slow and steady sales, like KC’s album. However, her album is/was back up by lots of radio play. Clay has next to nothing. :bang :bang Thanks Deanna. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 24, 2006, 04:31:17 PM I think ATDW will easily make the Top 75 on the Billboard 200, We know that he sold more than 11,600 and less than 15,300. Not a spectacular week, but still steady sales. :purpbana
Quote -- 8 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 69,769 -- THE RETURN I keep thinking about how very disappointed we all would be if that was Clay's sales for his first week. I wish Ruben the best, but he doesn't seem to have the support that Clay does. I think we should all be thankful for the support Clay fans have given all his music and various endeavors. Bravo! to us! :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 24, 2006, 04:36:05 PM I think ATDW will easily make the Top 75 on the Billboard 200, We know that he sold more than 11,600 and less than 15,300. Not a spectacular week, but still steady sales. :purpbana YES DEANNA YOU ARE RIGHT AND I WILL JOIN YOU IN THAT BRAVO TO US :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :waveQuote -- 8 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 69,769 -- THE RETURN I keep thinking about how very disappointed we all would be if that was Clay's sales for his first week. I wish Ruben the best, but he doesn't seem to have the support that Clay does. I think we should all be thankful for the support Clay fans have given all his music and various endeavors. Bravo! to us! :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: WilsonClaymate on October 24, 2006, 04:39:53 PM I couldn't agree more. Clay has done remarkably well considering his lack of radio play and the fact that there has been no promotion for over a week.
That will start up again next week and with the Christmas shows beginning the first of December, I think that will mean more sales. We should all be very proud of Clay. He did an awesome job on ATDW and he needs to know we support him all the way. Look at it this way--Clay sold three times the number Ruben did in the first week. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 25, 2006, 09:11:33 AM ADTW: #70 on Amazon.
Lolita: As Deanna pointed out, Clay's CD should be in the Top-75 portion of the Billboard 200 because #50 doesn't look too far from what Clay was being shown as selling last week. Deanna...or anyone else...that #8 debut of Ruben...is this his follow-up to his first CD or is this is third CD, too? Ruben if i believe has Urban AC and other inner city radio markets to promote him. I will admit i'm amazed that he sold that much his first week out...but then again, there are acts on that Top-50 portion that i had not even heard of and they're selling in the hundred thousands...and Clay's competing. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 25, 2006, 09:25:22 AM AC - NOT LIKING THAT INFO FOR SURE. OKAY I HAVE ENOUGH TO BE STRESSED ABOUT DON'T NEED ANYMORE.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on October 25, 2006, 10:29:51 AM Jerry - This is his 3rd CD. The second one was "I Need an Angel", which was a gospel album.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 25, 2006, 10:57:51 AM Quote ADTW: #70 on Amazon. Lolita: As Deanna pointed out, Clay's CD should be in the Top-75 portion of the Billboard 200 because #50 doesn't look too far from what Clay was being shown as selling last week. I know AC. :wave I am very proud of Clay’s sales thus far. In addition, I am very proud of us for our unconditional support for Clay. However, it is hard not to get disappointed when some of the Cd's that are outselling ATDW are just plain garbage. :bang :bang ATDW is full of great songs and should be listen to by many. Not liking those numbers AC. Can you change it, pretty please? :bigsmile Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: WilsonClaymate on October 25, 2006, 12:58:40 PM Just found this at another site:
Clays numbers via CH: 52. Clay Aiken, A Thousand Different Ways: 16,122 (366,138) These figures may not be what we hoped but they could be a lot worse--the numbers increased from HDD. WAY TO GO CLAY--KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I think they will start going back up when November TV appearances start up. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lovinclay on October 25, 2006, 01:51:57 PM Maybe if we look at it this way, we'll all feel better. Clay sold almost 400,000 copies in just 5 weeks......no radio play, no video, minimal promotion, and.....it's a covers CD. In my book, that's awsome! I'm very, very proud of him! He will probably make gold by Christmas. It's all good!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on October 25, 2006, 01:54:14 PM I agree, Micki! He has done great, I think. Way to go, Clay! We're proud of you! :thumb
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 26, 2006, 03:28:06 AM I agree, Micki! He has done great, I think. Way to go, Clay! We're proud of you! :thumb CLANDY - YES WE ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE VERY PROUD OF OUR CLAY. :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap HECK THE AMOUNT OF SALES DOES NOT MAKE A CLAY AIKEN GREAT. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 26, 2006, 06:21:12 AM ATDW: #86 on Amazon
:wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 26, 2006, 02:54:46 PM Quote ATDW: #86 on Amazon :eek :eek :eek :eek Thanks AC. :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 26, 2006, 04:06:36 PM ATDW: #86 on Amazon :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke :puke:wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 27, 2006, 03:17:34 AM Lolita and Lorraine...ATDW is doing a bit better right now on Amazon...ranked #66 at the moment :smile
:wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 27, 2006, 05:12:07 AM AC - THANKS MY FRIEND. YES #66 IS BETTER THAN #80.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 27, 2006, 10:00:40 AM Quote Lolita and Lorraine...ATDW is doing a bit better right now on Amazon...ranked #66 at the moment Thanks AC. :bigsmile :bigsmile :wave lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 27, 2006, 01:24:28 PM Quote Top 100 Songs 10.27.06 1. 'Hands Up' feat. 50 Cent Lloyd Banks 2. 'Chain Hang Low' Jibbs 3. 'My Love' feat. T.I. Justin Timberlake 4. 'Lips of an Angel' Hinder 5. 'Chicken Noodle Soup' Webstar 6. 'Show Stopper' Danity Kane 7. 'Too Little, Too Late' JoJo 8. 'Money Maker' feat. Pharrell Ludacris 9. 'Shorty Like Mine' Bow Wow 10. 'Peanut Butter & Jelly' Cadillac Don and J. Money 11. 'I Wanna Love You' feat. Snoop Dog Akon 12. 'London Bridge' Fergie 13. 'SexyBack' Justin Timberlake 14. 'Call Me When You're Sober' Evanescence 15. 'Smack That' feat. Eminem Akon 16. 'We Ride' Rihanna 17. 'Say Goodbye' Chris Brown 18. 'White & Nerdy' Weird Al Yankovic 19. 'Long Way 2 Go' Cassie 20. 'Fergalicious' Fergie 21. 'S.E.X.' Lyfe Jennings 22. 'Without You' Clay Aiken MUSIC.AOL (http://music.aol.com/songs/newsongs) *keep streaming!* :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 27, 2006, 01:24:57 PM Quote This Week's Promosquad Top 20 Countdown LW TW artist song 1 1 Clay Aiken Lover All Alone 2 2 Clay Aiken A Thousand Days 5 3 Clay Aiken Lonely No More 7 4 Hinder Lips Of An Angel 4 5 Clay Aiken If You Don't Know Me By Now 3 6 Clay Aiken Without You PROMOSQUAD (http://home.promosquad.com/top20_countdown.php) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 27, 2006, 01:25:24 PM Quote The Billboard 200 This Wk Last Wk Artist Name Album Title Imprint | Catalog No. | Distributing Label Peak Wks On 52 32 Clay Aiken A Thousand Different Ways RCA | 78846 | RMG Peak:2 Wks On:5 BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=The+Billboard+200&pageNumber=Top+51-100&g=Albums) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 27, 2006, 02:24:04 PM DEANNA - THANKS FOR THE ADDED INFO ON OUR HONEY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on October 27, 2006, 03:13:20 PM CAN ANYONE ANSWER THIS QUESTION, WHAT DOES PROMOSQUAD DO? AND DOES IT HAVE ANY CONNECTION WITH RADIO?--I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THEIR ROLE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY :scratch.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR THE ANSWER. ANGELA Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on October 27, 2006, 03:22:40 PM Angela, Promosquad is a site where posters get to rate the music. From their site:
Quote First we asked you if you downloaded music on the Internet. That got us thinking... no one really tracks this stuff. Wouldn't it be cool to have our own promosquad Top 20? Here's how we're gonna do it. Each week, you tell us your favorite three songs you just downloaded. You get two points. Make sure you're telling us about new music. Every Wednesday at 6:00PM EST we'll post the Promosquad Top 20 Countdown. You guys pick 'em… and we report 'em I don't know how much "radio" looks at these listings, but I always hope they do. :cross :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on October 27, 2006, 03:58:56 PM THANKS DEANNA---I HOPE THEY DO TOO.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 28, 2006, 08:37:02 AM HELLO ALL CAPS; LORRAINE; LOLITA; DEANNA... :wave
ADTW: #60 on Amazon THANKS FOR THE INFO ABOUT PROMOSQUAD!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 28, 2006, 08:38:57 AM AC - THANKS. AT LEAST IT DIDNT GOING LOWER. HAVE A GOOD ONE.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 28, 2006, 10:35:02 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Boomer Aries on October 30, 2006, 01:54:12 AM :wave Hi AC!
Thanks for keeping us updated on the Amazon rankings. One thing I'll miss with the Tower Records Stores closing is the Billboard magazine. As someone stated when they heard that Towers was closing, "What a bummer." I'm glad one of the three Adult Contemporary radio stations here has been playing "Without You." I've been listening to ATDW every day since its release and all I can say is "phooey" to all those music critics who wrote such negative reviews. If they can't hear how beautiful and expressive Clay's voice is, well then something is wrong with their hearing! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 30, 2006, 02:19:54 AM :wave Hello Boomer; Lorraine; and Lolita...there is a book store up in the Upper Valley Mall called Waldenbooks that i believe carried the actual Billboard magazine. I was up in Springfield Friday and silly me never went to see if it was there. I was too consumed with buying a concert ticket to see a country singer i like, John Conlee. Waldenbooks and B.Dalton carried Billboard the last time i was there. The chart designs were very colorful. I have lots of issues from 4 and 5 years ago when the charts were just black and white. Now the charts are color-driven.
ATDW: #59 on Amazon Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 30, 2006, 03:25:22 AM GOOD MORNING AC. I SURE DON'T WANT IT TO BE MONDAY. OKAY #59. HAVE A GOOD ONE.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 30, 2006, 05:44:26 AM Good morning AC, and all readers. :wave
I guess we'll take #59. Thanks AC. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 31, 2006, 06:16:21 AM :wave
Amazon ranking: #56: ATDW Barry Manilow's new CD: #2; Greatest Songs of the Sixties. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on October 31, 2006, 08:24:02 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
How is Barry's new CD? :bigsmile lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on October 31, 2006, 12:01:16 PM MY FIRST TIME TO CHECK IN TODAY. WHAT NO NUMBERS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 01, 2006, 03:36:39 AM I GUESS NO NUMBERS FROM SALES YESTERDAY. THAT ISN'T A GOOD SIGN. HEY WHAT ABOUT RUBEN. ANYONE KNOW WHAT HIS SALES WERE. CURIOSITY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 01, 2006, 06:50:03 AM FROM THE CLAYBOARD...
CLAYBOARD (http://p071.ezboard.com/ftheclayboardfrm40.showMessageRange?topicID=665.topic&start=141&stop=157) Quote CHART DATE: 10/30/2006 LAST UPDATE: 10/31/2006 12:59:41 NOW IN: FINAL LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 1 HANNAH MONTANA WALT DISNEY RECORDS 271,238 -- SOUNDTRACK -- 2 JOHN LEGEND G.O.O.D./COLUMBIA/SONY U 229,559 -- ONCE AGAIN -- 3 MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE REPRISE 228,765 -- THE BLACK PARADE 4 4 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 86,892 -9% FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS 2 5 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 73,613 -31% THE OPEN DOOR 7 6 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 67,981 -11% EXTREME BEHAVIOR 1 7 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 55,692 -68% PRESS PLAY 9 8 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 54,108 -19% DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 14 9 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 50,023 -1% ALL THE RIGHT REASONS -- 10 JIBBS GEFFEN 45,651 -- JIBBS FEAT. JIBBS 3 11 JOJO BG/UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 45,021 -57% THE HIGH ROAD 11 12 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 43,975 -25% IT JUST COMES NATURAL 6 13 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 43,289 -44% STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 10 14 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 43,167 -30% SAM'S TOWN -- 15 ALABAMA SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 42,096 -- SONGS OF INSPIRATION:A TRADITION 12 16 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 41,180 -22% RELEASE THERAPY 15 17 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 38,981 -22% CONTINUUM 23 18 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 38,147 +17% B'DAY -- 19 MONTOMERY GENTRY SBMG NASHVILLE/COLUMBIA 38,123 -- SOME PEOPLE CHANGE -- 20 SHAREEFA DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 37,961 -- POINT OF NO RETURN -- 21 TAYLOR SWIFT BIG MACHINE 37,399 -- TAYLOR SWIFT 18 22 THE FRAY EPIC 37,075 -4% HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 20 23 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 36,984 +6% THE DUTCHESS 22 24 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 35,004 +6% SOME HEARTS -- 25 LIL' BOOSIE ASYLUM/ATLANTIC ATL G 33,326 -- BAD @#%$ 21 26 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 31,735 -6% ME AND MY GANG 16 27 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 30,818 -37% ROTTEN APPLE -- 28 BROOKE HOGAN SOBE ENTERTAINMENT 30,442 -- UNDISCOVERED 13 29 JIMMY BUFFETT MAILBOAT/SBMG NASHVILLE 29,972 -42% TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU -- 30 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 3D WALT DISNEY RECORDS 29,867 -- SOUNDTRACK 5 31 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 28,069 -65% LONG TRIP ALONE 19 32 ALAN JACKSON SBMG NASHVILLE/ARISTA 26,287 -27% LIKE RED ON A ROSE 8 33 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 25,564 -63% THE RETURN 35 34 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 24,014 +4% EYES OPEN 31 35 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 23,984 +1% BACK TO BASICS 26 36 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 23,820 -15% SOUNDTRACK 25 37 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 23,386 -18% FACE THE PROMISE 37 38 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 21,045 -3% STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 36 39 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 20,893 -5% YOUR MAN 32 40 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA/CRG 19,890 -16% MODERN TIMES -- 41 PAUL STANLEY NEW DOOR RECORDS 19,421 -- LIVE TO WIN 27 42 HEARTLAND LOFTON CREEK 18,340 -34% I LOVED HER FIRST 28 43 STING DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 18,338 -33% SONGS FROM THE LABYRINTH 34 44 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 17,862 -23% DANITY KANE 24 45 JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 17,421 -41% 20 Y.O. 17 46 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 16,396 -59% THESE DAYS 40 47 RICK ROSS DEF JAM/IDJMG 16,204 -16% PORT OF MIAMI 38 48 BECK GEFFEN 16,196 -23% THE INFORMATION 33 49 AEROSMITH SLG/LEGACY/COLUMBIA 15,144 -35% DEVIL'S GOT A NEW DISGUISE:... -- 50 30 SECONDS TO MARS VIRGIN 15,116 -- A BEAUTIFUL LIE CLAY's CD ISN'T IN THE TOP-50 PORTION OF THE BILLBOARD 200...UNLESS SOMEONE HAS A SUBSCRIPTION TO BILLBOARD, NONE OF US WILL PERHAPS KNOW WHERE CLAY's ALBUM IS...I DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO THE MAGAZINE ANYMORE SINCE THE LOCAL GROCERY STORE STOPPED CARRYING IT. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 01, 2006, 07:24:02 AM Quote CLAY's CD ISN'T IN THE TOP-50 PORTION OF THE BILLBOARD 200...UNLESS SOMEONE HAS A SUBSCRIPTION TO BILLBOARD, NONE OF US WILL PERHAPS KNOW WHERE CLAY's ALBUM IS...I DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO THE MAGAZINE ANYMORE SINCE THE LOCAL GROCERY STORE STOPPED CARRYING IT. :no :no :no :no :no :no :no :no :no :no :no :no :no :no :no :no :no :no : :no :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on November 01, 2006, 07:32:42 AM I still think that sales will go back up once the Christmas concerts begin - sales of ATDW and the Christmas CD, too - who are all of these people still buying Justin Timberlake's CD? I have read a few reviews at Amazon, and many people who have bought it are not happy at all! I will be going to civilization tomorrow for my son's birthday - I will try to stop in Books A Million to check the current Billboard if Clay's numbers are not posted here before then.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 01, 2006, 07:48:59 AM HELLO LOLITA AND FRANKIE!!
ATDW: #92 ON AMAZON MANILOW's CD: #2 ON AMAZON FRANKIE: THANKS!!! :hugg :hugg WE'D LOVE TO KNOW WHAT NUMBER CLAY IS AT SINCE HE ISN'T IN THE TOP-50 THIS WEEK. YOU ASKED A WONDERFUL QUESTION...I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THE TIMBERLAKE CD, EITHER. FANS SHOULDN'T TALK BAD ABOUT THEIR FAVORITES. THAT IS NOT GOOD FANDOM IN MY OPINION. THAT BRINGS ME TO MY RANT :bigsmile ***AC's RANT*** I DO HOWEVER HAVE TO SAY THAT AS MUCH AS I BUY AND REPORT ON THINGS FROM AMAZON, SOME OF THE REVIEWS ARE HIGH-SCHOOL FOR THE MOST PART WHERE REVIEWERS PICK APART CD's AND OFTEN ENGAGE ONE ANOTHER IN FAN WARS. I FOR ONE WILL NEVER BUY A CD ON A WHIM. I HAVE TO LIKE THAT ARTIST AND IF I LIKE AN ARTIST, I SUPPORT THAT ARTIST's MUSIC COME WHAT MAY FROM OTHER's OUT THERE. WE ALL CAN PRETTY MUCH TELL A LEGITMATE OPINION FROM AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON THE SONG's BECAUSE THERE's VERY LITTLE PRAISE FOR WHAT CLAY PUTS INTO THEM. WHEN I SEE REVIEWS LIKE THAT ON AMAZON AND EVEN FROM SO-CALLED RESPECTED MUSIC CRITICS, I PAY THEM NO MIND. IF I AM HAPPY WITH A CD, THAT's ALL I CARE ABOUT...AND SINCE I LIKE CLAY, I WILL BE HAPPY WITH WHATEVER HE PUTS ON A CD. THE NAY-SAYERS CAN CONTINUE TO NAY AND TURN INTO THE HORSE's THAT THEY ARE. WHEN I SEE REVIEWS OF CLAY's CD FROM SO-CALLED BUYERS OF THE CD, AND READ SO MUCH HATE AND SO MUCH ANIMOSITY, EVEN IF THAT REVIEWER MAY WRITE WELL OR MAY MAKE A GOOD POINT OR TWO, THEIR VALIDITY GOES OUT THE WINDOW BECAUSE THEY ALREADY HAD THEIR MINDS MADE UP AND, SO, EVERYONE ASK YOURSELVES A QUESTION: ALL OF THESE BAD REVIEWS CLAY TYPICALLY GETS...WHY DO THESE PEOPLE EVEN BOTHER "TORTURING" THEMSELVES WITH CLAY IF THEY DON'T LIKE HIM TO BEGIN WITH!? :dunno THE SAME CAN BE APPLIED TO BARRY MANILOW, NEIL DIAMOND, KENNY ROGERS, etc etc. WHEN REVIEWS ARE TAINTED WITH PERSONAL BIAS TOWARD THE ARTIST THEY'RE REVIEWING, WHAT VALIDITY DOES IT HAVE TO A POTENTIAL FAN OUT THERE?? IT ONLY CAUSES A MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE TO LOOK SOMEWHERE ELSE BECAUSE CRITICS, FOR BETTER OR WORSE, ARE LISTENED TO INSTEAD OF PEOPLE BUYING WHAT THEY WANT. ***END OF RANT*** Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 01, 2006, 11:32:06 AM Quote HELLO LOLITA AND FRANKIE!! ATDW: #92 ON AMAZON MANILOW's CD: #2 ON AMAZON FRANKIE: THANKS!!! WE'D LOVE TO KNOW WHAT NUMBER CLAY IS AT SINCE HE ISN'T IN THE TOP-50 THIS WEEK. YOU ASKED A WONDERFUL QUESTION...I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THE TIMBERLAKE CD, EITHER. FANS SHOULDN'T TALK BAD ABOUT THEIR FAVORITES. THAT IS NOT GOOD FANDOM IN MY OPINION. THAT BRINGS ME TO MY RANT ***AC's RANT*** I DO HOWEVER HAVE TO SAY THAT AS MUCH AS I BUY AND REPORT ON THINGS FROM AMAZON, SOME OF THE REVIEWS ARE HIGH-SCHOOL FOR THE MOST PART WHERE REVIEWERS PICK APART CD's AND OFTEN ENGAGE ONE ANOTHER IN FAN WARS. I FOR ONE WILL NEVER BUY A CD ON A WHIM. I HAVE TO LIKE THAT ARTIST AND IF I LIKE AN ARTIST, I SUPPORT THAT ARTIST's MUSIC COME WHAT MAY FROM OTHER's OUT THERE. WE ALL CAN PRETTY MUCH TELL A LEGITMATE OPINION FROM AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON THE SONG's BECAUSE THERE's VERY LITTLE PRAISE FOR WHAT CLAY PUTS INTO THEM. WHEN I SEE REVIEWS LIKE THAT ON AMAZON AND EVEN FROM SO-CALLED RESPECTED MUSIC CRITICS, I PAY THEM NO MIND. IF I AM HAPPY WITH A CD, THAT's ALL I CARE ABOUT...AND SINCE I LIKE CLAY, I WILL BE HAPPY WITH WHATEVER HE PUTS ON A CD. THE NAY-SAYERS CAN CONTINUE TO NAY AND TURN INTO THE HORSE's THAT THEY ARE. WHEN I SEE REVIEWS OF CLAY's CD FROM SO-CALLED BUYERS OF THE CD, AND READ SO MUCH HATE AND SO MUCH ANIMOSITY, EVEN IF THAT REVIEWER MAY WRITE WELL OR MAY MAKE A GOOD POINT OR TWO, THEIR VALIDITY GOES OUT THE WINDOW BECAUSE THEY ALREADY HAD THEIR MINDS MADE UP AND, SO, EVERYONE ASK YOURSELVES A QUESTION: ALL OF THESE BAD REVIEWS CLAY TYPICALLY GETS...WHY DO THESE PEOPLE EVEN BOTHER "TORTURING" THEMSELVES WITH CLAY IF THEY DON'T LIKE HIM TO BEGIN WITH!? THE SAME CAN BE APPLIED TO BARRY MANILOW, NEIL DIAMOND, KENNY ROGERS, etc etc. WHEN REVIEWS ARE TAINTED WITH PERSONAL BIAS TOWARD THE ARTIST THEY'RE REVIEWING, WHAT VALIDITY DOES IT HAVE TO A POTENTIAL FAN OUT THERE?? IT ONLY CAUSES A MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE TO LOOK SOMEWHERE ELSE BECAUSE CRITICS, FOR BETTER OR WORSE, ARE LISTENED TO INSTEAD OF PEOPLE BUYING WHAT THEY WANT. Like you, I also don’t listen to critics. I purchase CDs from artists that I like no matter what the critics says. Sadly, you are right there are people out there who listen to critics. As far as fans talking bad about their favorites, I often wonder if there are other fans who talk bad about their favorites. I don’t mind reading about how they don’t like the new hair or how they don’t like the outfit, but for God sake, don’t pick the man to pieces! We learn from our mistakes, let Clay learn from his. Don’t like the number AC. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: KSChristian4Clay on November 01, 2006, 11:44:41 AM ATDW's sales for the week ending October 29 2006:
82. Clay Aiken, A Thousand Different Ways: 11,407 (377,545) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Claymaniac2000 on November 01, 2006, 11:52:50 AM Does anybody know if those numbers include the downloads from ITunes and any other place that the CD can be bought and downloaded from?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on November 01, 2006, 11:57:09 AM Janet ~ yes, iTunes does report to soundscan. If the whole CD is purchased as a download it will count as a CD sale.
Meesa ~ thanks for the sales figure this week. Still in the top 100 with no promotion. :thumb Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lovinclay on November 01, 2006, 01:46:13 PM Not bad.....I'm still predicting gold by Christmas.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 01, 2006, 03:02:52 PM ATDW's sales for the week ending October 29 2006: MEESA - THANKS. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT. HECK WITHOUT ANY PROMOTION IT IS STILL SELLING OVER 10,000 A WEEK. I SEE RUBEN DIDN'T SELL WELL.82. Clay Aiken, A Thousand Different Ways: 11,407 (377,545) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 02, 2006, 05:55:33 AM ATDW: #84 on Amazon
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 02, 2006, 08:25:10 AM ATDW: #84 on Amazon :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang THIS MATCHES MY MOOD :bang :bang :bangTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 02, 2006, 08:54:39 AM Quote Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on UKMIX.org too! New RIAA certifications: Justin Timberlake 1xp Tony Bennett Gold Bob Seger Gold Danity Kane Gold Clay Aiken Gold Keith Urban 4xp - Catalog chart I got this from the CB. Please, let it be true. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on November 02, 2006, 10:40:14 AM From Hockeydonna at CH :
Quote As for the ATDW gold certification, it is up on the Billboard charts. I can see it on the subscription side (not sure if it is on the free side yet). I'm at work, so it's a crappy screencap (I don't have any photo editing software here, just PAINT). click... (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/hockeydonna/th_ATDW-gold.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/hockeydonna/ATDW-gold.jpg) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: caramel131 on November 02, 2006, 01:00:15 PM Does anybody know what the criteria is for a Grammy nomination? Example: Does a CD have to sell a certain amount in order for it to be considered for a Grammy nod?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 02, 2006, 05:06:40 PM Quote Quote As for the ATDW gold certification, it is up on the Billboard charts. I can see it on the subscription side (not sure if it is on the free side yet). I'm at work, so it's a crappy screencap (I don't have any photo editing software here, just PAINT). click... Clandy, does this mean ATDW actually sold 500k? or does this mean a shipment of 500k? Thanks, lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 03, 2006, 03:24:08 AM ATDW: #85 on Amazon
Caramel: :wave I had always thought the GRAMMY process was based upon strict guidelines and commercial success wasn't one of them. I had thought this is why the GRAMMY is considered the less-bias award since it isn't a popularity contest and the award is being presented to artists based on a panel of judges based on artistic achievement or excellance. GRAMMY (http://www.grammy.com) The process begins with members and record companies submitting entries, which are then screened for eligibility and category placement. The Academy's voting members, all involved in the creative and technical processes of recording, then participate in (1) the nominating process that determines the five finalists in each category; and (2) the final voting process which determines the GRAMMY winners. Submission Recording Academy members and record companies enter recordings and music videos released during the eligibility year which they consider worthy of recognition in the GRAMMY Awards process. Screening Reviewing sessions by more than 150 experts in various fields are held to ensure that entered recordings meet specific qualifications and have been placed in appropriate fields such as Rock, R&B, Jazz, Country, Gospel, New Age, Rap, Classical and Latin, among others. The purpose of screenings is not to make artistic or technical judgments about the recordings, but rather to make sure that each entry is eligible and placed in its proper category. Nominating First-round ballots with lists of eligible recordings in all fields, except those voted on by special nominating committees, are sent to voting members who return their ballots to the independent accounting firm of Deloitte for tabulation. To help ensure the quality of the voting, members are directed to vote only in their fields of expertise; they may nominate in the four general categories (Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best New Artist) and in no more than nine out of 31 fields on their ballots. Special Nominating Committees In craft and other specialized categories, final nominations are determined by national nomination review committees comprised of voting members from all of The Academy's Chapter cities. Final Voting Lists of the finalists are sent to voting members with their second round ballots. The finalists determined by the special nominating committees are also included on these lists. In this final round, Recording Academy members may vote in the four general categories and in no more than eight of the 31 fields. Ballots again are tabulated in secrecy by the independent accounting firm, Deloitte. Results Results of members' voting are not known until the GRAMMY Awards presentation ceremony when names of the winners are delivered by Deloitte in sealed envelopes. GRAMMY Award winners are revealed during the GRAMMY Awards telecast. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 03, 2006, 03:49:48 AM AC - THAT IS VERY INTERESTING. SO DOES OUR HONEY HAVE A CHANCE. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy IT IS TIME FOR HIM TO SHINE.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: caramel131 on November 03, 2006, 06:13:31 AM Thanks AC, for answering my question. So, Clay might have a chance at a grammy nod. It might not be the CD some were looking for, but nevertheless it is a masterpiece in song intrepretation. Clay sang his heart out on these songs and I just hope he gets recognition for it.
I hope they really take a good listen to the CD and not be jaded by the critics. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on November 03, 2006, 06:27:50 AM Quote Quote As for the ATDW gold certification, it is up on the Billboard charts. I can see it on the subscription side (not sure if it is on the free side yet). I'm at work, so it's a crappy screencap (I don't have any photo editing software here, just PAINT). click... Clandy, does this mean ATDW actually sold 500k? or does this mean a shipment of 500k? Thanks, lolita Lolita ~ he has not sold 500K yet. The official total stands at 377,545 right now. They have probably shipped 500K so they are able to certify it as gold by that. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 03, 2006, 08:18:53 AM Quote Lolita ~ he has not sold 500K yet. The official total stands at 377,545 right now. They have probably shipped 500K so they are able to certify it as gold by that. Thanks Clandy. :wave lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 03, 2006, 08:36:30 AM I MAY HAVE TO GO OUT AND BUY A FEW HUNDRED THOUSAND MORE. :lol :lol :lol :lol
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on November 03, 2006, 11:59:04 AM You can see Clay's RIAA Gold certification on BILLBOARD.COM (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=The+Billboard+200&pageNumber=Top+51-100&g=Albums). Scroll down to #82. When you move your cursor over the green RIAA box it says:
Quote Recording Industry Assn. of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 500,000 albums (Gold). :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Way to go, Clay! :clap :clap :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 04, 2006, 04:48:05 AM WAY TO GO CLAY :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
CONGRATULATIONS CLAY. WE LOVE YOU TODAY, TOMORROW, AND FOREVER. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 06, 2006, 03:53:23 AM ATDW: #84
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on November 06, 2006, 04:08:19 AM It would be interesting to know how many CDs Amazon offers - ATDW is #84 out of how many possibilities? I THINK that is a great number - Amazon must offer thousands of albums - but it would be fun to know the number.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 06, 2006, 04:11:23 AM Frankie: I think Amazon issues/sales thousands of CD's. I know that some items i look at, the sales rank is like #10,856 for example...so anytime the sales rank is within the 200 sales rank, #200 or higher, i call it a success. I use that 200 number since Billboard has a Billboard 200 for albums and so i like to see the CDs in that #200 or higher range at Amazon.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 06, 2006, 08:46:08 AM AC - I WON'T COMPLAIN ANYMORE. HECK THE WAY YOU EXPLAINED IT #82 ISN'T BAD AT ALL. WE ARE VERY SPOILED AND I THINK CLAY IS TOO BUT HE DESERVES NOTHING BUT THE BEST.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lmatheson on November 06, 2006, 08:59:18 AM I really believe that TDW has leg to go on for a long time . It really doesn't matter how long it takes to go platinum but it will go beyond . When he starts touring to promote this album the sale will starts to pick up again. I'd rather see that happens than go platinum and stop. Lets all relax and enjoy what Clay gave us. :wink :wink :wink
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 06, 2006, 10:21:18 AM Quote AC - I WON'T COMPLAIN ANYMORE. HECK THE WAY YOU EXPLAINED IT #82 ISN'T BAD AT ALL. WE ARE VERY SPOILED AND I THINK CLAY IS TOO BUT HE DESERVES NOTHING BUT THE BEST. Agree. No more complaining from me. :bigsmile Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 07, 2006, 05:36:05 AM ATDW: #99 on Amazon
Hello all :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: PHILLYLUVSCLAY on November 07, 2006, 08:50:28 AM FROM CLAYVERSITY...
AMAZON ATDW #106 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 07, 2006, 10:12:58 AM Thanks for the numbers AC, and Phillyluvsclay. :wave
lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 07, 2006, 12:27:11 PM PHILLY - THANKS FOR THE AMAZON NUMBER. WONDER WHAT HIS SALES WILL BE FOR THIS WEEK.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 07, 2006, 06:15:47 PM WHAT - NO SALES NUMBERS. GEE. OKAY WILL CHECK BACK.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wvclayfan on November 07, 2006, 06:21:30 PM Lorraine - HDD updated only twice today - 81% and Final - within minutes of each other around 6 p.m. Here's the chart:
CHART DATE: 11/06/2006 LAST UPDATE: 11/07/2006 12:54:15 NOW IN: FINAL LW TW artist / album label power index % change 1 1 HANNAH MONTANA WALT DISNEY RECORDS 202,442 -25% SOUNDTRACK -- 2 BARRY MANILOW ARISTA/RMG 200,913 -- SIXTIES GREATEST LOVE SONGS -- 3 BIRDMAN & LIL' WAYNE CASH MONEY/UNIVERSAL MOT 183,441 -- LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON 2 4 JOHN LEGEND G.O.O.D./COLUMBIA/SONY U 114,849 -50% ONCE AGAIN 3 5 MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE REPRISE 90,851 -60% THE BLACK PARADE -- 6 THE WHO UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 88,326 -- ENDLESSWIRE 4 7 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 87,810 +1% FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 8 KELLIE PICKLER BNA/SBMG NASHVILLE 80,940 -- SMALL TOWN GIRL -- 9 DEFTONES MAVERICK/WARNER BROS. 78,372 -- SATURDAY NIGHT WRIST -- 10 MEAT LOAF VIRGIN 77,523 -- BAT OUT OF HELL III:THE MON.... 6 11 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 73,218 +8% EXTREME BEHAVIOR 5 12 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 72,731 -1% THE OPEN DOOR 18 13 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 56,294 +48% B'DAY 23 14 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 55,208 +49% THE DUTCHESS 9 15 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 53,219 +6% ALL THE RIGHT REASONS -- 16 PITBULL TVT 48,859 -- EL MARIEL 8 17 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 46,934 -13% DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 16 18 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 44,889 +9% RELEASE THERAPY 7 19 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 43,394 -22% PRESS PLAY 24 20 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 42,882 +23% SOME HEARTS 14 21 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 41,186 -5% SAM'S TOWN 17 22 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 38,776 -1% CONTINUUM 12 23 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 38,418 -13% IT JUST COMES NATURAL 22 24 THE FRAY EPIC 36,475 -2% HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 26 25 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 35,858 +13% ME AND MY GANG 13 26 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 33,882 -22% STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. 11 27 JOJO BG/UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 32,416 -28% THE HIGH ROAD 10 28 JIBBS GEFFEN 27,249 -40% JIBBS FEAT. JIBBS 36 29 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 26,607 +12% SOUNDTRACK 21 30 TAYLOR SWIFT BIG MACHINE 25,939 -31% TAYLOR SWIFT 27 31 LLOYD BANKS G UNIT/INTERSCOPE 25,596 -17% ROTTEN APPLE 32 32 ALAN JACKSON ARISTA/SBMG NASHVILLE 24,544 -7% LIKE RED ON A ROSE 35 33 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 24,138 +1% BACK TO BASICS 34 34 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 23,937 0% EYES OPEN 29 35 JIMMY BUFFETT MAILBOAT/SBMG NASHVILLE 23,606 -21% TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU 37 36 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 20,272 -13% FACE THE PROMISE 44 37 DANITY KANE BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 19,754 +11% DANITY KANE 39 38 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 19,247 -8% YOUR MAN 47 39 RICK ROSS DEF JAM/IDJMG 18,452 +14% PORT OF MIAMI 38 40 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC VOLCANO/ZOMBA 18,396 -13% STRAIGHT OUT OF LYNWOOD 25 41 LIL' BOOSIE ASYLUM/ATLANTIC ATL G 17,969 -46% BAD AZZ 48 42 BECK GEFFEN 17,621 +9% THE INFORMATION 50 43 30 SECONDS TO MARS VIRGIN 17,382 +15% A BEAUTIFUL LIE -- 44 LADY SOVEREIGN DEF JAM/IDJMG 17,318 -- PUBLIC WARNING 33 45 RUBEN STUDDARD J RECORDS/RMG 17,250 -33% THE RETURN 31 46 DIERKS BENTLEY CAPITOL NASHVILLE 17,236 -39% LONG TRIP ALONE -- 47 CRAIG MORGAN BROKEN BOW 17,128 -- LITTLE BIT OF ME -- 48 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 16,738 -- SOUNDTRACK -- 49 CORINNE BAILEY RAE CAPITOL 16,732 -- CORINNE BAILEY RAE 19 50 MONTOMERY GENTRY COLUMBIA/SBMG NASHVILLE 16,499 -57% SOME PEOPLE CHANGE Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 08, 2006, 03:52:09 AM LINDSAY - THANKS FOR THE NUMBERS. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE HDD NUMBERS TODAY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 08, 2006, 05:50:57 AM ATDW: #122 on Amazon
Yikes!! Only 1,500+ separated Barry from the top album spot! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on November 08, 2006, 01:22:20 PM Hey guys! Just an FYI - the first post of this thread is being updated with current sales numbers and Billboard rank for ATDW.
:thx Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 08, 2006, 04:36:12 PM PAMELA - THANK YOU VERY MUCH. :hugg
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on November 09, 2006, 10:21:04 AM Posted by kellykellyk @ CV:
Quote Good news. MCWL re-entered Billboard's Top Pop Catalog chart at #40!!! The Top Holiday Albums chart doesn't begin until later in November, so we have to wait a couple of weeks to see how MCWL does there once the chart starts. Hopefully sales will pick-up even more as Christmas approaches and Clay has more TV appearances. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: redhotclay on November 09, 2006, 10:38:08 AM :cheer woohoo! I think we should all buy another MCWL -give it as a gift. :clayfan
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 09, 2006, 11:44:07 AM :cheer woohoo! I think we should all buy another MCWL -give it as a gift. :clayfan CAN I EVER SAY NO TO CLAY :no :no :no AND DON'T FORGET ADTW'S EITHER.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: WilsonClaymate on November 09, 2006, 11:57:45 AM Lorraine, I don't think there are too many of us who can say NO to him. :lol :lol
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: aikenseeker on November 09, 2006, 12:25:11 PM Lorraine, I don't think there are too many of us who can say NO to him. :lol :lol I know I wouldn't.... :angel Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 09, 2006, 01:27:16 PM Lorraine, I don't think there are too many of us who can say NO to him. :lol :lol I know I wouldn't.... :angel Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 09, 2006, 05:24:53 PM ATDW: #125 on Amazon!
Thanks for all of the posts today!! I like checking the updates on ATDW on page 1. I sent an e-mail to Billboard and will await their reply. I was asking about subscription rates, etc. I want the actual Billboard magazine delivered to me in the mail. I'd love to be able to have access to Billboard.biz as well. I think i'd have access to that if i'm a subscriber to the magazine. :dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 10, 2006, 03:49:25 AM JUST DOING MY DAILY CHECK IN ON MY HONEY. THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE UPDATES.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 10, 2006, 04:09:38 AM ATDW: #131 on Amazon
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 10, 2006, 07:24:20 AM ATDW: #131 on Amazon WHAT THE FU :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bangTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: redhotclay on November 10, 2006, 11:08:20 AM Simple fix - all of order 1 (or more copies) of ATDW AND MCWL as a birthday present for our MAN!
I'm serious!!!!!!!! :clayfan Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 10, 2006, 12:00:22 PM Quote ATDW: #131 on Amazon WHAT THE FU Easy Lorraine, :wave We promised not to get angry anymore. :bigsmile Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave RedhotClay - :wave I agree, we all should buy one copy of ATDW and MCWL for our man's birthday. :clayfan :clayfan lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 12, 2006, 03:37:12 AM :wave
ATDW: #115 on Amazon redhotclay: I saw 4 DVD's of his holiday special at Wal*Mart. Clay was thinking, at the time, he would like for that special to be seen every year. To me it shows the popularity of the special for it to be re-released to stores again. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 12, 2006, 05:19:37 AM AC - I ALREADY TOOK OUR MY MCWL CD AND WILL START PLAYING IT REAL SOON.
LOLITA - OOPS I HAD A SENIOR MOMENT. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: redhotclay on November 12, 2006, 10:23:22 AM :wave do you mean the tv special "A Clay Aiken Christmas"?ATDW: #115 on Amazon redhotclay: I saw 4 DVD's of his holiday special at Wal*Mart. Clay was thinking, at the time, he would like for that special to be seen every year. To me it shows the popularity of the special for it to be re-released to stores again. Does anyone know if there are any other clay dvds (concerts, etc.)? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 12, 2006, 09:03:33 PM redhotclay: Yes, i was meaning the Clay Aiken Christmas DVD that was a TV special first. The last i knew, Clay was featured on the American Idol DVDs and i believe just Season #2...don't know if he appeared on the other DVD's or not since we all know he appeared in later season's of the show as a performer. The member's here, some of them, have made Clay DVDs on their own from the downloads that have been available. Clay is featured on the DVD "Aladdin" singing a song called PROUD OF YOUR BOY. There was even a music video made...of course, it's the music video contained on the DVD. But as far as commercially available DVDs, the Christmas special, the Aladin DVD, and the Idol DVDs are probably the only things out in stores in DVD featuring Clay.
Here's the inside lay-out of ALADDIN...you can see Clay's small pic on the inside flap...the PROUD OF YOUR BOY video included: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ACcountryFan/JerryFunnies/4afc124128a0ca29addbb010.jpg) The two below Clay on that DVD are Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson who sing "A Whole New World". Clay's music video is also featured on another Disney DVD, "Musicmania". There are several volumes of that series, though. Tracks on A Clay Aiken Christmas: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Clay Aiken), Happy Holidays/White Christmas (Barry Manilow), Christmas Waltz (Aiken), O Holy Night (Yolanda Adams), Merry Christmas with Love (Aiken), Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (Aiken, Manilow, Adams), Silver Bells (Aiken and Quiana Parler), Mary Did You Know (Aiken), Because It's Christmas (For All the Children) (Aiken, Manilow, Adams) ATDW: #111 on Amazon Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: redhotclay on November 12, 2006, 09:22:18 PM thanks for all the info!! :clayfan
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 13, 2006, 09:49:11 AM AC - THANKS FOR THAT NUMBER. NOT TO MY LIKING BUT I AM "TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED" :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 14, 2006, 09:31:58 AM :wave
ATDW: #159 on Amazon Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 14, 2006, 04:00:40 PM AC - "TO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED" HECK IT DIDN'T SEEM TO BOTHER CLAY DURING HIS INTERVIEW WITH RYAN. HE WAS A HOOT.
ANY SALES NUMBERS FOR TODAY. JUST WONDERING. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 14, 2006, 06:20:23 PM Quote ATDW: #159 on Amazon Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave You're right Lorraine, Clay was a hoot today. :bigsmile I won't worry about his numbers anymore. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 15, 2006, 03:53:16 AM JUST CHECKING IN TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY SALES NUMBERS.
LOLITA - I AM NOT WORRYING BUT JUST CURIOUS. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 15, 2006, 07:24:09 AM ATDW: #138 Amazon
:wave Hello Lolita, Lorraine, and the rest!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 15, 2006, 10:29:18 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
I'm curious too, Lorraine. We should hear something today. I hope he sold 10k, at least. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 15, 2006, 12:45:33 PM OKAY I GUESS NO SALES NUMBERS.
YES LOLITA ANOTHER 10,000 WOULD BE GREAT. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 15, 2006, 05:17:03 PM CHART DATE: 11/13/2006
LAST UPDATE: 11/14/2006 11:36:41 NOW IN: FINAL LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 1 NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL...VOL.23 SONY LABEL GROUP 331,665 -- VARIOUS -- 2 JOSH GROBAN REPRISE 271,531 -- AWAKE -- 3 KEITH URBAN CAPITOL NASHVILLE 270,484 -- LOVE, PAIN & THE WHOLE CRAZY... -- 4 SUGARLAND MERCURY NASHVILLE 210,841 -- ENJOY THE RIDE 1 5 HANNAH MONTANA WALT DISNEY RECORDS 125,261 -38% SOUNDTRACK -- 6 JIM JONES KOCH 108,627 -- HUSTLERS P.O.M.E. 3 7 BIRDMAN & LIL' WAYNE CASH MONEY/UNIVERSAL MOT 69,566 -62% LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON 20 8 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 69,345 +62% SOME HEARTS 7 9 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 68,016 -23% FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 10 THE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND RCA/RMG 65,829 -- THE BEST OF WHAT'S AROUND VOL.1 -- 11 ANDREA BOCELLI DECCA 65,468 -- UNDER THE DESERT SKY 11 12 HINDER UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 64,179 -12% EXTREME BEHAVIOR 4 13 JOHN LEGEND G.O.O.D./COLUMBIA/SONY U 61,157 -47% ONCE AGAIN 2 14 BARRY MANILOW ARISTA/RMG 60,381 -70% SIXTIES GREATEST LOVE SONGS 12 15 EVANESCENCE WIND-UP 59,950 -18% THE OPEN DOOR 14 16 FERGIE A&M/INTERSCOPE 56,326 +2% THE DUTCHESS 5 17 MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE REPRISE 52,848 -42% THE BLACK PARADE 25 18 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 52,812 +47% ME AND MY GANG 13 19 BEYONCE COLUMBIA/CRG 52,784 -6% B'DAY -- 20 FOO FIGHTERS RCA/RMG 52,599 -- SKIN & BONES 15 21 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER/IDJMG 51,486 -3% ALL THE RIGHT REASONS 23 22 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 48,025 +25% IT JUST COMES NATURAL 17 23 TONY BENNETT RPM RECORDS/COLUMBIA 44,748 -5% DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC 22 24 JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA/CRG 41,913 +8% CONTINUUM -- 25 SUGARLAND MCA NASHVILLE 41,560 -- TWICE THE SPEED OF LIFE 24 26 THE FRAY EPIC 40,632 +11% HOW TO SAVE A LIFE 8 27 KELLIE PICKLER BNA/SBMG NASHVILLE 39,280 -51% SMALL TOWN GIRL -- 28 J.J. CALE & ERIC CLAPTON REPRISE 37,459 -- THE ROAD TO ESCONDITO 18 29 LUDACRIS DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG 37,252 -17% RELEASE THERAPY 38 30 JOSH TURNER MCA NASHVILLE 34,972 +82% YOUR MAN 21 31 THE KILLERS ISLAND/IDJMG 34,742 -16% SAM'S TOWN 19 32 DIDDY BAD BOY/ATLANTIC/ATL G 33,173 -24% PRESS PLAY -- 33 SARAH MCLACHLAN ARISTA/RMG 32,863 -- WINTERSONG -- 34 BRAD PAISLEY ARISTA NASHVILLE 31,286 -- TIME WELL WASTED 10 35 MEAT LOAF VIRGIN 30,729 -60% BAT OUT OF HELL III:THE MON.... -- 36 ONLY HITS RHINO/WEA 30,394 -- VARIOUS 27 37 JOJO BG/UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 30,089 -7% THE HIGH ROAD 29 38 CHEETAH GIRLS 2 WALT DISNEY RECORDS 29,850 +12% SOUNDTRACK -- 39 NOW CHRISTMAS VOL.3 SONY LABEL GROUP 29,353 -- VARIOUS 26 40 ROD STEWART J RECORDS/RMG 29,015 -14% STILL THE SAME: THE GREAT ROCK.. -- 41 CARS WALT DISNEY RECORDS 26,569 -- SOUNDTRACK 34 42 SNOW PATROL A&M/INTERSCOPE 25,894 +8% EYES OPEN 6 43 THE WHO UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC 25,803 -71% ENDLESSWIRE 33 44 CHRISTINA AGUILERA RCA/RMG 25,366 +5% BACK TO BASICS 32 45 ALAN JACKSON ARISTA/SBMG NASHVILLE 23,464 -4% LIKE RED ON A ROSE 9 46 DEFTONES MAVERICK/WARNER BROS. 22,599 -71% SATURDAY NIGHT WRIST -- 47 TECH N9NE STRANGE MUSIC/MSC ENT. 22,363 -- EVERREADY (THE RELIGION) 48 48 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL WALT DISNEY RECORDS 21,335 +27% SOUNDTRACK 36 49 BOB SEGER CAPITOL 20,883 +3% FACE THE PROMISE 49 50 CORINNE BAILEY RAE CAPITOL 20,220 +21% CORINNE BAILEY RAE Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 16, 2006, 03:49:58 AM AC - THANKS. I DON'T SEE CLAY, RUBEN OR KELLIE PICKLER ON THAT LIST. HOPEFULLY WE WILL GET A TOTAL FOR CLAY. APPRECIATE YOU DOING THIS FOR US.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on November 16, 2006, 05:02:31 AM AC, THANK YOU FOR THE NUMBERS! WILL YOU BE POSTING THE NUMBERS FOR "ALL IS WELL", THE CHRISTMAS CD WHEN IT COMES OUT THIS MONTH?
BE BACK TO CHECK ON THE NUMBERS AGAIN. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 16, 2006, 06:48:32 AM :wave ATDW: #166 on Amazon
I will post the number's for that ALL IS WELL if it appears on Amazon. As of now, it isn't listed there. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on November 16, 2006, 07:51:31 AM Current Soundscan/Billboard ranking and sales:
Quote 136. Clay Aiken, A Thousand Different Ways: 8,636 (397,526) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 16, 2006, 09:05:40 AM CLANDY - THANK YOU MY FRIEND. HECK ANOTHER 8,000 PLUS WITH LITTLE OR NO PROMOTION. I'LL TAKE IT. HOW ABOUT RUBEN AND KELLIE PICKLER. JUST CURIOUS. YOU KNOW ME.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on November 16, 2006, 09:33:09 AM 27. Kellie Pickler, Small Town Girl: 38,716 (117,880) -51%
105. Ruben Studdard, Return: 11,380 (122,871) -35% Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on November 16, 2006, 10:14:07 AM From kellykellyk @ CV:
Quote Good news. MCWL re-entered the Billboard Comprehensive Albums chart with sales of over 6,500! Counting the previous Christmas seasons, this is the album's 15th week on the chart. The album is also #30 in the Top Pop Catalog chart and #25 on the Top Holiday Albums chart. Billboard Comprehensive Albums chart #188 - George Benson & Al Jarreau, Givin' It Up - 6,624 #189 - Clay Aiken, Merry Christmas With Love #190 - OK Go, Oh No - 6,542 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 16, 2006, 11:33:45 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
Thanks Deanna. :wave Clay's number is very close to gold. :purpbana :purpbana Yay for MCWL . :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 16, 2006, 04:21:31 PM CLANDY - YOUR THE BEST. THANKS FOR THAT INFO. YOU KNOW ME, JUST CURIOUS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 16, 2006, 10:31:16 PM Forgive me Clandy, :wave I thought you were Deanna. I have to remind myself to pay attention more often.
Thanks, lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 17, 2006, 04:51:34 AM Hello Lorraine, Lolita, Charlene, Clandy...
ATDW: #144 on Amazon Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 17, 2006, 08:59:04 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
Good night. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 17, 2006, 09:00:05 AM Hello Lorraine, Lolita, Charlene, Clandy... I SEE I GOT TOP BILLING. THANKS AC. WELL YOU KNOW RAINEY AND THE RAINMAKERS. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lolATDW: #144 on Amazon Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 20, 2006, 03:36:23 AM :wave
ADTW: #145 on Amazon Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Marilyn on November 20, 2006, 04:40:34 AM AC, I READ OVER THE WEEKEND THAT ATDW HAD AN UPSURGE ON AMAZON AND WAS AT ONE POINT NUMBER 19 ON THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS- IS THAT TRUE?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 20, 2006, 11:39:01 AM MARILYN - THAT WOULD BE GREAT IT THAT WAS THE CASE. LIKE YOUR NEW AVIE.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 20, 2006, 05:20:45 PM AC, I READ OVER THE WEEKEND THAT ATDW HAD AN UPSURGE ON AMAZON AND WAS AT ONE POINT NUMBER 19 ON THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS- IS THAT TRUE? That might be true but i didn't look at the Movers and Shakers list to know for certain. They list the CDs that they sell and which ones have upward movement on the site. They list the Top-100...his CD must have been brief because it isn't in the Top-100 now :dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 22, 2006, 07:18:42 AM #115: ADTW on Amazon
:wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 22, 2006, 05:52:48 PM AC - I CAN'T BELIEVE I NEVER MADE IT HERE TODAY. THANKS MY FRIEND.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on November 24, 2006, 08:33:59 AM AC - I SEE THAT ATDW MADE A BIT OF A JUMP IN THE NUMBERS. THAT'S GREAT. IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW THE CHRISTMAS CD DOES. WILL YOU BE POSTING THE NUMBERS?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 24, 2006, 11:59:26 AM I GUESS NO NEW SALES NUMBERS HAVE BEEN POSTED FOR CLAYS CD YET THIS WEEK. HOPEFULLY HE PICKED UP A FEW MORE THOUSAND. WILL CHECK BACK LATER.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 25, 2006, 03:05:25 AM :wave #118: ATDW on Amazon
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 25, 2006, 04:27:14 AM AC - THANKS. I SURE WISH WE HAD SOME SALES NUMBERS FROM THIS PAST WEEK. I AM SURE HE SOLD SOME.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 27, 2006, 04:01:53 AM AMAZON RANKING: 11-27-06
ATDW: #121 MCWL: #239 On page 1, Deanna updates the sales of ATDW. Last week, ATDW was ranked #146 on the Billboard 200 and what the estimated total sales were...the first number is the chart position on the Billboard 200. The week ending 11-27 hasn't been posted yet. 146 (405,526 EST) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 27, 2006, 05:06:05 AM AC - THANKS MY FRIEND. YEP I DID CHECK OUT THOSE NUMBERS. SURE HOPE HE HITS THE 500,000 MARK THROUGH THE HOLIDAY TOUR.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 27, 2006, 08:41:26 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave :wave
lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on November 27, 2006, 11:46:21 AM Christmas spin info
stats from Moonhead @ CV: Quote The 7 day period ending 11/25/06 saw 1156 spins for Clay's Christmas songs, an increase of 150 spins from the 7 day period ending 11/24/06. On the Mainstream AC Chart, WW is #43 with 83 spins, MCWL is #69 with 38 spins, SR is #90 with 22 spins, JTTW is #134 with 12 spins, and HYAMLC is #213 with 5 spins. WW is also #14 on the Mainstream AC Jump Chart with +68 spins and 22 stations playing and MCWL is #33 with +36 spins and 10 stations playing. On the Mainstream AC Chart recurrent rankings, MDYK is #16 with 327 spins, OHN is #43 with 131 spins, and HTHAS/OCAYF is #99 with 15 spins. There are several new Format Starters and Leaders. On the Hot AC Chart recurrent rankings, MDYK is #148 with 17 spins and OHN is #202 with 7 spins. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 27, 2006, 01:34:54 PM THANKS MISS CLANDY. I LOVE CHRISTMAS AND CLAY TOGETHER. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy I SEE YOU HAVE A NEW AVIE. VERY VERY NICE.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 28, 2006, 07:46:07 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 11-28-06
ATDW: #117 MCWL: #183 :wave Hello Lorraine; Clandy; Charlene; welcome back, Lolita... Thanks for the airplay numbers...it appears as if MDYK is the chosen front-runner again this season :yes :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 28, 2006, 08:54:42 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
I love MDYK - I can understand it being chosen as the front- runner again this season. :purpbana :purpbana lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on November 28, 2006, 10:18:14 AM Can someone tell me how many c.d.'s did the other idols sell (who were suppose to have releases this month). I think that would include Taylor, Katharine, Chris, Kellie P. Now that I think about it, are all of these releases this week?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 28, 2006, 11:22:07 AM AC - THANKS. LOVE MY CLAY, LOVE MY ATDW, LOVE MY MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE AND LOVE MY ALL IS WELL.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 28, 2006, 12:26:33 PM Chris D., numbers is amazing. 250K and that's not final. I wonder if he's got radio play.
lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on November 28, 2006, 12:40:38 PM Chris D., numbers is amazing. 250K and that's not final. I wonder if he's got radio play. lolita WOW!! Chris Daughtry sold at least 250,000 his first week of release????? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 28, 2006, 04:29:52 PM Quote WOW!! Chris Daughtry sold at least 250,000 his first week of release????? Chris Daughtry's final number is over 300K. I wonder if Taylor Hicks can do better? lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 28, 2006, 06:29:12 PM WOW THAT IS AMAZING. SURE WISH CLAY COULD HAVE DONE THAT WITH HIS NEW CD. LETS SEE IF CHRIS'S FANS KEEP HIM GOING AS WELL. I AM SURE IS FANBASE IS NO WHERES AS BIG AS CLAYS.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on November 28, 2006, 06:31:56 PM I've been wondering about Chris Daughtry's numbers - he was predicted to out-sell all of this year's Idols. Looks like the predictions may be right. Every review of the CD that I have read have been good - not my type of music, though.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 28, 2006, 06:34:58 PM FRANKIE - NOT MY KIND OF MUSIC EITHER BUT IT LOOKS LIKE SOME FANS OUT THERE REALLY LIKED IT. SURE WISH CLAY COULD HAVE SOLD BETTER NUMBERS BUT THEN AGAIN HE DID ON HIS FIRST CD RIGHT.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: redhotclay on November 28, 2006, 08:37:33 PM FRANKIE - NOT MY KIND OF MUSIC EITHER BUT IT LOOKS LIKE SOME FANS OUT THERE REALLY LIKED IT. SURE WISH CLAY COULD HAVE SOLD BETTER NUMBERS BUT THEN AGAIN HE DID ON HIS FIRST CD RIGHT. How much did clay sell of MOAM first week? curious....Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: wvclayfan on November 28, 2006, 08:39:48 PM How much did clay sell of MOAM first week? curious.... 613,000 :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: redhotclay on November 28, 2006, 10:42:43 PM How much did clay sell of MOAM first week? curious.... 613,000 :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 29, 2006, 04:24:20 AM How much did clay sell of MOAM first week? curious.... 613,000 :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 29, 2006, 06:39:40 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 11-29-06
1. ATDW: #115 2. MCWL: #160 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: redhotclay on November 29, 2006, 08:51:56 AM How much did clay sell of MOAM first week? curious.... 613,000 :bigsmile but on a happy note, I got my first clayvert yesterday!!! ~ Susan Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 29, 2006, 10:19:06 AM Quote I AM TRYING TO REMEMBER THAT AS WELL BUT SURE WOULD LOVED TO HAVE HIS NEW CD SELL MUCH BETTER. I agree. I just hope Clive Davis learn a big lesson from all this. :bang :bang Thanks for the number AC. :wave :wave lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: redhotclay on November 29, 2006, 10:28:11 AM Quote I AM TRYING TO REMEMBER THAT AS WELL BUT SURE WOULD LOVED TO HAVE HIS NEW CD SELL MUCH BETTER. I agree. I just hope Clive Davis learn a big lesson from all this. :bang :bang Thanks for the number AC. :wave :wave lolita More negotiating power for RCA or a reason to let him go to another label. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on November 29, 2006, 10:51:53 AM Back to Chris Daughtry for a second. I see above he sold 300,000 this week. I went to Billboard, and unless somehow I'm missing it, I don't see him in the top 10. What's up?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 29, 2006, 03:38:55 PM AC - THANKS FOR THOSE NUMBERS. AS FAR AS CHRIS IS CONCERNED LETS SEE HOW IS FANS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT HIM. NOT LIKE OUR CLAY, NO WAY NO HOW.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: redhotclay on November 29, 2006, 03:40:36 PM AC - THANKS FOR THOSE NUMBERS. AS FAR AS CHRIS IS CONCERNED LETS SEE HOW IS FANS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT HIM. NOT LIKE OUR CLAY, NO WAY NO HOW. I like Chris D, but Clay is special!!!!!!! No one can even touch him (except me of course!).HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on November 29, 2006, 03:44:33 PM No one can even touch him (except me of course!). Hey! Be nice and share please Susan. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: redhotclay on November 29, 2006, 03:49:00 PM No one can even touch him (except me of course!). Hey! Be nice and share please Susan. :bigsmile okay, yeah we can all share the ClayLove! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 29, 2006, 04:30:28 PM I AM SO HAPPY. CLAY SOLD ANOTHER 10,000 :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana WE ARE GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THAT 500,000 MARK. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: redhotclay on November 29, 2006, 04:40:51 PM what is his total sales? :clayfan
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 29, 2006, 04:55:53 PM CHECK ON PAGE 1 OF THIS THREAD AND IT SHOWS THE TOTAL TO DATE. THEY ALWAYS UPDATE THAT EVERY WEEK. 416,035.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 29, 2006, 08:24:45 PM Wow!!! Over ten thousand, I am so happy. :purpbana :purpbana Lorraine, let's dance together. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
I can't wait for next week. Good night. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 30, 2006, 03:50:03 AM Wow!!! Over ten thousand, I am so happy. :purpbana :purpbana Lorraine, let's dance together. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance HERE WE GO LOLITAI can't wait for next week. Good night. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 30, 2006, 08:13:58 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 11-30-06
1. ATDW: #142 2. MCWL: #176 :wave THANKS FOR THE UPDATE, DEANNA, BACK ON PAGE 1. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 30, 2006, 09:37:42 AM Good morning AC :wave
Thanks for the numbers. :bigsmile Lorraine, we look so cute dancing together. :lol :lol :lol Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on November 30, 2006, 10:20:55 AM Info from hockeydonna at the Clackhouse:
Quote FYI, Billboard Charts.... MCWL is #139 on the Comprehensive Chart, so its sales are between 14,813 and 14,993. MCWL is also #29 on the Pop Catalog chart and #30 on the Holiday chart. Merry Christmas With Love is selling like hotcakes! Or pancakes! Whatever you call them! :confetti2 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 30, 2006, 11:42:29 AM Thanks Pamela :wave This is great news. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 30, 2006, 04:15:10 PM Info from hockeydonna at the Clackhouse: :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 PAMELA THAT IS GREAT. I JUST PICKED ME UP A FEW MORE COPIES. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncyQuote FYI, Billboard Charts.... MCWL is #139 on the Comprehensive Chart, so its sales are between 14,813 and 14,993. MCWL is also #29 on the Pop Catalog chart and #30 on the Holiday chart. Merry Christmas With Love is selling like hotcakes! Or pancakes! Whatever you call them! :confetti2 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on November 30, 2006, 04:15:45 PM Thanks Pamela :wave This is great news. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana LOLITA - WE CAN DANCE SOMEMORE IF YOU WOULD LIKE :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :danceLolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on November 30, 2006, 05:15:50 PM Quote THANKS FOR THE UPDATE, DEANNA, BACK ON PAGE 1 Hee! Hee! I can't take the credit. One of the other Admins beat me to it. :lol I am thrilled that MCWL is still selling so well!! :clap :clap Lorraine and I have discussed this in the past. We hope that this CD will become a Christmas classic and sell well every year at this time. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 01, 2006, 03:44:40 AM DEANNA :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave WHEN WILL WE EVER SEE YOU AGAIN. YEP I HAVE A FEELING THIS MCWL WILL DEFINITELY BE A CLASSIC. I HAVE BEEN SPREADING THE CLAY LOVE THROUGH A FEW FRIENDS. GO CLAY. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
AC - :wave :wave :wave :wave WHEN YOU POST THOSE NUMBERS. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 01, 2006, 04:04:16 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-1-06
ATDW: #147 MCWL: #171 :wave Thanks for the Billboard data!! Hello Lorraine, Lolita, Charlene, and the rest... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 01, 2006, 04:06:27 AM AC - COULDN'T LEAVE UNTIL I CHECKED THOSE NUMBERS. VERY VERY NICE. THANKS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 01, 2006, 10:41:02 AM Good morning everyone. :wave :wave
Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave Okay Lorraine let's keep on dancing. :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance :dance My two left dancing feet will be complaining soon. :bigsmile Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 04, 2006, 06:13:46 AM :wave Good morning everyone!
AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-4-06 1. ATDW: #168 2. MCWL: #229 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 04, 2006, 10:57:31 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
Chris D., is predicted to sale 150k this week. He must really have a great CD. Clay's CD is more than great but I say no more. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 04, 2006, 01:04:53 PM LOLITA - I JUST THINK THERE ARE SO MANY YOUNGER ADULTS OUT THERE LOOKING FOR CHRIS'S MUSIC, JUST LIKE JUSTINS WHO CAN'T SING FOR BEANS.
MY PICK IS STILL CLAY. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on December 04, 2006, 02:50:30 PM I just can't wait to see if our birthday purchases increased the sales - waiting (patiently :lmao ) for those numbers!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 04, 2006, 07:10:08 PM I just can't wait to see if our birthday purchases increased the sales - waiting (patiently :lmao ) for those numbers! FRANKIE - I WAS JUST READY TO SAY THE SAME THING. SURE HOPE EVERYONE FOLLOWED THROUGH WITH THAT PURCHASE. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED. :crossTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 05, 2006, 06:15:16 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-5-06
1. ATDW: #155 2. MCWL: #202 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 05, 2006, 09:07:31 AM AC - CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT THOSE SALES NUMBERS WILL BE FOR THIS WEEK.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 05, 2006, 10:38:14 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 05, 2006, 03:02:46 PM Hello :wave :wave
Chris' sold 159,879 this week. He remains number two on HDD. I was hoping Clay's number would show-up this week. :cry I just hope he sold another 10k. :cross :merryxmas lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on December 06, 2006, 10:33:19 AM I there any way to get information on how many copies of "All Is Well" were made for Walmart - and how many have sold?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on December 06, 2006, 11:08:03 AM Last week's numbers from SoundScan via Pulse Music Forum via CH:
11 RCA 147 155 135 AIKEN*CLAY THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 9922 -3 10247 425957 After 11 weeks, Clay moves UP 20 spots to #135! His sales were down 3%, but he still sold almost 10,000...just 78 short. Total sales are 425,957. Numbers have been updated in the first post of this thread. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 06, 2006, 12:13:31 PM Thanks Pam. :wave
Less than 10k is still great. :purpbana :purpbana Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 06, 2006, 12:44:59 PM Thanks Pam. :wave LOLITA - LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE DIDN'T PULL TOGETHER TO BUY CLAYS CD. WE TRIED.Less than 10k is still great. :purpbana :purpbana Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on December 06, 2006, 03:10:49 PM I know that most people have to spend their money this time of year on their families - plus, All Is Well came out - and I don't know anybody lucky enough to find them who bought only one. That is why I would really like to know the sales for the EP. (I've thought about going to the Walmart site and sending an email to ask).
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 06, 2006, 04:22:36 PM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-6-06
1. MCWL: #197 2. ATDW: #134 Thanks for the sales information. It's nice to see him hanging on the Billboard 200 and jumping up 20 places to #135 after 11 weeks out in the stores. I am assuming ALL IS WELL will be charted this week...it's an EP single so we'll see where it charts. :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 06, 2006, 05:01:08 PM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-6-06 :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana alright I will be waiting. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana1. MCWL: #197 2. ATDW: #134 Thanks for the sales information. It's nice to see him hanging on the Billboard 200 and jumping up 20 places to #135 after 11 weeks out in the stores. I am assuming ALL IS WELL will be charted this week...it's an EP single so we'll see where it charts. :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on December 07, 2006, 06:15:51 AM Deanna just posted in the All Is Well thread that Billboard and Soundscan will not have the sales figures for All Is Well because it is a Walmart exclusive. I just emailed the Walmart corporate office sking for sales figures - all they can do is tell me NO!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 07, 2006, 07:17:33 AM Deanna just posted in the All Is Well thread that Billboard and Soundscan will not have the sales figures for All Is Well because it is a Walmart exclusive. I just emailed the Walmart corporate office sking for sales figures - all they can do is tell me NO! FRANKIE - TRUST ME IF THEY MET YOU AND KNEW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED CLAY THEY WOULD NOT USE THE WORD NO IN THEIR VOCABULARY TO YOU.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 07, 2006, 07:32:54 AM Deanna just posted in the All Is Well thread that Billboard and Soundscan will not have the sales figures for All Is Well because it is a Walmart exclusive. I just emailed the Walmart corporate office sking for sales figures - all they can do is tell me NO! FRANKIE - TRUST ME IF THEY MET YOU AND KNEW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED CLAY THEY WOULD NOT USE THE WORD NO IN THEIR VOCABULARY TO YOU.Hmmm...i just thought of something. Is that a new rule?? Soundscan will have the sales, i don't believe that they won't...i'm assuming that RCA would also like to know if the copies have sold. So someone out there will have those numbers. Anyway, if that's a new rule about not charting an exclusive, it must be within the last few years or so because LeAnn hit the Country Top-50 with her "Holiday In Your Heart" Christmas single...which was only available at Target stores in 1996. I wonder if ALL IS WELL or any other song will be eligible to chart on an airplay-based chart? Maybe the AC chart? Maybe AC radio will add the EP songs to the holiday playlists!?! I have no clue or any ideas other than that. If they won't chart something on a sales-based list, maybe it'll chart based on ~gasp!~ airplay!?!? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on December 07, 2006, 08:16:38 AM Here are some sales figures for All Is Well from CV and CH:
Quote from: Ilovemycat0851 ALL IS WELL has charted on the Comprehensive Chart at #54. If he was on the 200 Chart it would have been 46. He's between Brad Paisley Christmas CD and above JoJo. Quote from: Moonhead Per the Soundscan chart posted this week, this is what Paisley and JoJo sold...so I guess All Is Well came in somewhere in between 27,751 and 29,269...doesn't seem like WM could possibly be sold out...unless they pressed a lot less than I expected. 47 * PAISLEY*BRAD BRAD PAISLEY CHRISTMAS 29269 33 21989 92168 48 ATKINS*RODNEY IF YOU'RE GOING THROUGH HELL 28826 5 27482 393644 49 JOJO HIGH ROAD 27751 -38 45106 316619 Quote from: Finyanga Oooh, thanks for the heads up! All Is Well is ranked just above the Brad Paisley Christmas CD which sold 29,269 and just below The Killers which sold 29,662. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 07, 2006, 11:58:21 AM THANKS MISS CLANDY. :hugg
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 07, 2006, 04:01:51 PM Thanks Clandy. :bigsmile
I went to Amazon today and type Clay's name. All his album came-up including All Is Well. I didn't know All Is Well is available on Amazon. It has nine reviews. It is listed as exclusive edition. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 07, 2006, 04:44:48 PM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-7-06
1. ADTW: #210 2. MCWL: #239 :wave I WAS OVER AT AMAZON JUST NOW AND I READ ABOUT "ALL IS WELL". IN SMALL PRINT IT SAYS THAT THE EP's PAGE OVER THERE WAS CREATED BY A SELLER. SO IT's ONE OF THE THINGS THAT IS BEING SOLD ON THE AMAZON MARKETPLACE AND NOT OFFICIALLY BY AMAZON. THE RANKING WAS #9,772 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 07, 2006, 05:57:20 PM Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-7-06 1. ADTW: #210 2. MCWL: #239 I WAS OVER AT AMAZON JUST NOW AND I READ ABOUT "ALL IS WELL". IN SMALL PRINT IT SAYS THAT THE EP's PAGE OVER THERE WAS CREATED BY A SELLER. SO IT's ONE OF THE THINGS THAT IS BEING SOLD ON THE AMAZON MARKETPLACE AND NOT OFFICIALLY BY AMAZON. THE RANKING WAS #9,772 Thanks AC :wave I can't believe ADTW is ranked at 210. :bang :bang Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 08, 2006, 07:36:21 AM (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ACcountryFan/CDs.jpg)
I believe it's been posted elsewhere but i wanted to post it here as well... ATDW: #135- Billboard 200 MCWL: #95- Billboard Comprehensive Chart All Is Well: #54-Billboard Comprehensive Chart In order for Billboard to rank ALL IS WELL, keeping in mind what had been reported that SoundScan would not be providing sales numbers...i see it's #54 as was reported yesterday...i take it the Comprehensive chart is not based on SoundScan :dunno It's all confusing. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on December 08, 2006, 10:15:40 AM (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ACcountryFan/CDs.jpg) AC :wave Thank you for posting this information. Does this mean then that he has 3 cds on the Billboard charts at the same time? Confusing but, interesting.I believe it's been posted elsewhere but i wanted to post it here as well... ATDW: #135- Billboard 200 MCWL: #95- Billboard Comprehensive Chart All Is Well: #54-Billboard Comprehensive Chart In order for Billboard to rank ALL IS WELL, keeping in mind what had been reported that SoundScan would not be providing sales numbers...i see it's #54 as was reported yesterday...i take it the Comprehensive chart is not based on SoundScan :dunno It's all confusing. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 08, 2006, 01:18:13 PM AC - THANKS. WOW THREE CLAYS ALL AT ONCE. WELL I MEAN HIS CD'S. :slick
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 08, 2006, 01:39:12 PM Hello :wave
Three Clay Albums on Billboard 200- that's great. :purpbana :purpbana Thanks AC. :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 09, 2006, 05:59:06 AM :wave Here's another chart ranking...
MCWL: #20- Billboard Pop Catalog {it's been charted on that special chart for 20 weeks and did reach #8} MCWL: #28- Billboard Top Holiday Albums {this is the chart that ranked MCWL at #1 when first released} Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 09, 2006, 06:43:29 AM AC - LIKE THAT CHART RATING MY FRIEND. THANKS. MAKES ME FEEL BETTER.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 09, 2006, 09:51:10 AM Hello AC :wave
Quote Here's another chart ranking... MCWL: #20- Billboard Pop Catalog {it's been charted on that special chart for 20 weeks and did reach #8} MCWL: #28- Billboard Top Holiday Albums {this is the chart that ranked MCWL at #1 when first released} Great find AC. I would have never find it myself. :bigsmile Thanks. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 11, 2006, 03:27:08 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-11-06
1. ATDW: #187 2. MCWL: #280 "ALL IS WELL" IS ON THE AMAZON MARKETPLACE. INDIVIDUAL SELLERS ARE SELLING IT THERE SINCE AMAZON CAN'T SELL IT OFFICIALLY. THERE ARE ONLY TWO SELLERS OFFERING IT AT AMAZON's MARKETPLACE, THE ASKING PRICE IS $24.99 AND $22.99 DEPENDING ON WHICH SELLER YOU LOOK AT. WHILE ON THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS AMAZON LIST, JOHNNY MATHIS HAD ABOUT 4 OR 5 CD's IN THE TOP-10 THERE. ONE OF THE CD's WAS CELEBRATING HIS 50th YEAR IN THE BUSINESS WHICH IS ACCURATE SINCE "MISTY" WAS A HIT IN 1959. ONE OF MY FAVORITE SINGERS, RAY STEVENS, RECORDED THAT SONG IN 1975 AS A BLUEGRASS SONG AND WON A GRAMMY :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 11, 2006, 03:41:35 AM AC - NOT LIKING THOSE NUMBERS. I THOUGHT FOR SURE THEY WOULD PICK UP FOR THE TOUR.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on December 11, 2006, 10:32:40 AM I do not like to see people on ebay or Amazon asking for prices like that for All Is Well - it's bad enough that it wasn't sold in Canada and that not enough were distributed in this country - not fair that fans are being ripped off by scalpers, too! :headache
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 11, 2006, 11:17:53 AM I do not like to see people on ebay or Amazon asking for prices like that for All Is Well - it's bad enough that it wasn't sold in Canada and that not enough were distributed in this country - not fair that fans are being ripped off by scalpers, too! :headache FRANKIE - YOU ARE RIGHT. THOSE SCALPERS MAKE OUT AND HURT THE REST OF US.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 12, 2006, 06:46:23 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-12-06
1. ATDW: #185 2. MCWL: #325 Frankie: I agree! I think it's insane to ask someone to pay that much for an EP! I could understand it if it were a vinyl EP and it were a legend since vinyl EPs are so rare...but this is the CD age and it's too new and it was suppose to be in Wal*Mart stores, only! These people making money off of Clay...not even real fans buying up the EP at Wal*Mart and re-selling them on eBay and Amazon :rolleyes Hello Lolita, Lorraine, Charlene, and the rest... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 12, 2006, 08:13:53 AM AC - THEY ARE PLAYING CLAY RIGHT NOW. "MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE" YIKES TWICE IN LESS THAN ONE HOUR. THAT IS BECAUSE HE IS IN CT. RIGHT NOW. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on December 12, 2006, 08:19:47 AM AC - THEY ARE PLAYING CLAY RIGHT NOW. "MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE" YIKES TWICE IN LESS THAN ONE HOUR. THAT IS BECAUSE HE IS IN CT. RIGHT NOW. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!EEE! :thud :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 13, 2006, 06:02:28 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-13-06
1. ATDW: #170 2. MCWL: #291 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on December 13, 2006, 11:35:27 AM Ken Barnes writes on music for USA Today. He has a blog called "Idol Chatter" and he often discusses sales numbers. He has an agreement with Soundscan that he cannot give the exact numbers, but only speak in general terms.
That said, he posted this fantastic news in his blog today!! Quote Clay: Christmas pickup beginning to show a little, up 135-119 on the chart, selling 15,000 compared to 10,000 the previous week. Total: 441,000. :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 13, 2006, 01:43:37 PM Thanks Pamela. :wave
That is great. He'll only need to sell less than 60,000 to reach gold. :purpbana :purpbana Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 13, 2006, 01:44:27 PM Ken Barnes writes on music for USA Today. He has a blog called "Idol Chatter" and he often discusses sales numbers. He has an agreement with Soundscan that he cannot give the exact numbers, but only speak in general terms. PAMELA - THAT IS GREAT. WE SURE ARE GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THAT 500,000 MARK. HOPEFULLY IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS BEFORE XMAS. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbanaThat said, he posted this fantastic news in his blog today!! Quote Clay: Christmas pickup beginning to show a little, up 135-119 on the chart, selling 15,000 compared to 10,000 the previous week. Total: 441,000. :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on December 13, 2006, 02:57:59 PM For those of you who may not realize this, both Taylor Hicks and Fantasia released CDs on Tuesday. Here's an update on projected sales for next week's countdown:
Quote JEEZY, HICKS VIE FOR TOP SPOT, BUT DON'T COUNT OUT HANNAH Atlanta Rapper and Idol Winner Go At It for #1 December 13, 2006 In a week that features the release of albums by two past American Idol winners, an Atlanta rapper may well steal the thunder. Young Jeezy's Def Jam/IDJ album The Inspiration looks headed for the #1 spot on next week's HITS Top 50 with between 325-350k, but don't count out American Idol winner Taylor Hicks' RCA/RMG debut, either, which looks like 300k now, though it could go higher based on weekend sales. That's the word from our crack staff of retail gurus nationwide. At least those who haven't fled for the hills just yet. Actually, it will be a three-way race for the top with the surging Disney Records' Hannah Montana soundtrack having an outside shot at springing the upset and giving the House of Mouse three of the top albums of 2007 alongside High School Musical and Lyric Street's Rascal Flatts. Hey, it good to be Bob Cavallo. Other newcomers who'll make some noise include yet another former Idol winner in Fantasia's self-titled J Records follow-up to her multi-platinum debut, which could hit the 150k mark. Multi-Grammy nominee Mary J. Blige is back with a Geffen greatest hits collection which includes four new songs, on target for the 130k range, while RCA's Tyrese is looking at a number north of 100k for his bow as rapper Black Ty. Has this guy ever heard of Chris Gaines? Thought not. Def Jam/IDJ's Wu Tang Clan alum Ghostface Killah could also make some noise with his dense street-savvy rap narratives. The holiday-fueled market was up more than 25% vs last week, down almost 2% vs. same week last year and now down 4.5% year-to-date. HDD (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news06454) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on December 13, 2006, 06:36:04 PM Thanks Pamela. :wave That is great. He'll only need to sell less than 60,000 to reach gold. :purpbana :purpbana Lolita Actually, gold certification is based on CDs shipped, not sold. ATDW has already been certified gold! :smile I've updated the chart in the first post. The increase over last week was 52%. :clap :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 14, 2006, 03:49:42 AM Thanks Pamela. :wave That is great. He'll only need to sell less than 60,000 to reach gold. :purpbana :purpbana Lolita Actually, gold certification is based on CDs shipped, not sold. ATDW has already been certified gold! :smile I've updated the chart in the first post. The increase over last week was 52%. :clap :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 14, 2006, 06:40:57 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-14-06
1. ATDW: #177 2. MCWL: #248 Thanks for the sales update! Of course it's all for media hype declaring the CDs GOLD and PLATINUM based on shipped amounts instead of actual sales. I had always read that a CD could be at sales of 50,000 less than half a million for the RIAA to declare an album GOLD...meaning it could achieve GOLD status at 450,000+ because it's a sure thing the CD will reach the 500,000+ mark. The rules must have changed in the early 2000's :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 14, 2006, 08:27:25 AM AC - THANKS AND I AM TRYING TO GET BACK INTO MY REAL LIFE BUT IT SURE IS HARD.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 14, 2006, 09:15:59 AM Good morning everyone.
Quote Actually, gold certification is based on CDs shipped, not sold. ATDW has already been certified gold! I've updated the chart in the first post. The increase over last week was 52%. I learn something new from this site everyday. Thanks Pam. :wave Quote AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-14-06 1. ATDW: #177 2. MCWL: #248 Thanks for the sales update! Of course it's all for media hype declaring the CDs GOLD and PLATINUM based on shipped amounts instead of actual sales. I had always read that a CD could be at sales of 50,000 less than half a million for the RIAA to declare an album GOLD...meaning it could achieve GOLD status at 450,000+ because it's a sure thing the CD will reach the 500,000+ mark. The rules must have changed in the early 2000's Interesting. Thanks for the numbers and this new information AC. :wave Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: HavinaClayAffair on December 16, 2006, 04:26:49 AM I haven't seen this posted here yet:
Quote Top 100 Customers' Favorites of 2006 19. A Thousand Different Ways Clay Aiken Avg. Customer Review: In Stock RCA September 19, 2006 Audio CD Click here for more information List Price: $18.98 Our Price: $13.99 You Save: $4.99 (26%) Clay was # 19 on Amazon in top Customer Favorites for 2006. He is NOT in the Editors pick list of the Top 100. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/1000033161/ref=amb_link_3959232_3/002-4230453-0886420 Lora Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 16, 2006, 06:51:39 AM LORA - THANKS. ANY BIT OF NEWS ON OUR CLAY IS VERY HELPFUL.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 18, 2006, 05:56:20 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-18-06
1. ATDW: #220 2. MCWL: #193 Thanks for the post, Lora! It means more when listeners are rating Clay, too! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 18, 2006, 07:19:44 AM AC - THANKS AS ALWAYS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 18, 2006, 01:20:26 PM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 19, 2006, 05:47:26 AM :wave
AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-19-06 1. ATDW: #257 2. MCWL: #251 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 19, 2006, 06:51:40 AM AC - WONDER HOW HIS SALES WILL BE THIS WEEK. SURE HOPE HIM BEING OUT IN CONCERT HELPS. HAVE A GOOD ONE.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Marilyn on December 20, 2006, 07:04:57 AM From kellykellyk at the CH:
Quote ATDW comes in at #124 in the Billboard 200, with 19,145 in sales. 119 124 AIKEN*CLAY THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 19145 27 15082 460184 MCWL comes in at #19 in the Top Pop Catalog chart, with 22,398 in sales. The total sales are 1,292,998, but that total does not include sales through Christian retailers. 18 19 AIKEN*CLAY MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE 22398 0 22321 1292998 ALMOST ANOTHER 20 THOUSAND LAST WEEK!! NOT TOO BAD, HUH? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 20, 2006, 10:02:20 AM Quote ALMOST ANOTHER 20 THOUSAND LAST WEEK!! NOT TOO BAD, HUH? Thanks Marilyn. Not bad at all. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 20, 2006, 03:39:10 PM From kellykellyk at the CH: THANKS MARILYN. NOT BAD AT ALL. I HAVE A FEELING THIS TOUR HE PICKED UP A FEW NEW FANS. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncyQuote ATDW comes in at #124 in the Billboard 200, with 19,145 in sales. 119 124 AIKEN*CLAY THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS 19145 27 15082 460184 MCWL comes in at #19 in the Top Pop Catalog chart, with 22,398 in sales. The total sales are 1,292,998, but that total does not include sales through Christian retailers. 18 19 AIKEN*CLAY MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE 22398 0 22321 1292998 ALMOST ANOTHER 20 THOUSAND LAST WEEK!! NOT TOO BAD, HUH? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on December 21, 2006, 08:25:16 AM Here are Taylor's, Daughtry's and Fantasia's #'s for last week from Billboard.com (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003523799):
Quote At No. 2 on The Billboard 200 is 2006 "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, whose self-titled Arista debut sold 298,000 in its first week. Quote Daughtry's self-titled RCA debut holds at No. 7 despite a 17% increase to 181,000. Quote Fantasia's self-titled sophomore album for J debuts at No. 19 on The Billboard 200 and No. 3 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums with 133,000 copies. Her first set, "Free Yourself," started at No. 8 on The Billboard 200 in 2004 with 240,000 on its way to 1.7 million copies sold to date. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 21, 2006, 09:14:54 AM Thanks Clandy. :wave
Chris CD is sure selling well. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: grammaof6 on December 21, 2006, 10:22:26 AM Quote Chris CD is sure selling well. I wonder how strong a fanbase he has? Or is this opening surge basically that - an opening surge? We all know how important fans are to celebrities. Clay's are well known in the industry. Not only is it huge, but we have been extremely dedicated, committed, and totally supportive since AI. We have not just been there for the opening surge, but continue and continue and continue in our support for the man Clay Aiken! Just saying high first week sales does not necssarily a star make. The next couple weeks should be interesting. :slick Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 21, 2006, 03:57:54 PM AMAZON RANKING: 12-21-06
1. ATDW: #290 2. MCWL: #189 Thanks for all of the posts on here...i see that ATDW is still ranked high on the Billboard 200 after more than a several weeks on. I also credit this to his tour, but also MCWL ties in with that...it's #19 ranking on the Pop Catalog chart. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 21, 2006, 04:17:01 PM LOVE TO HEAR SUCH GREAT NUMBERS FOR OUR HONEY.
I STILL BELIEVE AND I COULD BE WRONG BUT LETS SEE IF THE FANS CONTINUE TO STICK BY THEIR IDOL. HECK WE ARE GOING THREE YEARS STRONG FOR CLAY. CAN'T SEE THIS HAPPENING FOR THE OTHERS EXCEPT FOR KELLY OF COURSE. THANKS AC. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Claymaniac113078 on December 21, 2006, 08:41:15 PM As always...thanks for keeping us updated with those numbers! WOW! Great week! I bought two more last week! It's going to be a Clay Christmas for my family this year!! :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 22, 2006, 09:36:09 AM AMAZON RANKING: 12-22-06
1. ATDW: #378 2. MCWL: #202 :wave Hello Lorraine, Cindy Starbucks, Charlene... It doesn't phase me a bit anymore over the blatant favortism Kelly gets. She excites the hormones of a lot MALE radio programmers in pop/rock and she is a woman and she brings in the demographics pop/rock advertisers want for some reason but then again, Clay brings in the audience AC radio covets but they prefer others :rolleyes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 22, 2006, 02:39:09 PM AC - YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THAT. WE TRY EVER WHICH WAY TO GET THE RADIOS TO PLAY CLAYS MUSIC AND UNFORTUNATELY WE END UP FRUSTRATED. WHY WILL THEY PLAY HIS XMAS MUSIC LIKE CRAZY. THEY ALWAYS SEEM TO HAVE A DIFFERENT ANSWER EVERYTIME I CALL. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang THANKS FOR THE NUMBERS. :hugg
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 27, 2006, 06:48:42 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-27-06
1. ATDW: #258 :wave Hello all. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 27, 2006, 07:26:24 AM JERRY - :wave :wave HAVEN'T BEEN HERE IN DAYS. THANKS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 27, 2006, 11:09:02 AM Thanks for the numbers AC :wave
Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on December 27, 2006, 11:33:50 AM LOVE TO HEAR SUCH GREAT NUMBERS FOR OUR HONEY. I STILL BELIEVE AND I COULD BE WRONG BUT LETS SEE IF THE FANS CONTINUE TO STICK BY THEIR IDOL. HECK WE ARE GOING THREE YEARS STRONG FOR CLAY. CAN'T SEE THIS HAPPENING FOR THE OTHERS EXCEPT FOR KELLY OF COURSE. THANKS AC. HUGS RAINEY I think you could add Carrie to that list. I believe Clay, Kelly, and Carrie all have a very huge fan base that will likely stand by each one respectively over the years. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 28, 2006, 07:23:29 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-28-06
1. ATDW: #330 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 28, 2006, 11:46:25 AM JERRY - THANKS FOR THE UPDATE. SURE HOPE HE CAN OFFICIALLY MAKE THAT 500,000 MARK.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 29, 2006, 03:39:14 AM :wave I hope he reaches half a million soon...it should happen early next year if "A Thousand Days" will be a single.
AMAZON RANKINGS: 12-29-06 1. ATDW: #498 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on December 29, 2006, 05:04:57 AM AC, YEAH,,, FOR CLAY NEAR A MILLION COPIES :clap HE CAN DO IT!
I DID READ THAT "A THOUSAND DAYS" WILL BE A SINGLE. THE RELEASE DATE IS JAN 15, AM I CORRECT ON THIS. AND DOES THIS MEAN THE SINGLE IS FOR AIRPLAY? WILL THE SINGLE BE OUT IN STORES TO PURCHASE? THANK YOU FOR THE NUMBERS. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 29, 2006, 05:18:19 AM GOD I SO WISH I WAS A MILLIONAIRE AND I WOULD GO OUT AND BUY THOSE 20,000 COPIES HE NEEDS TO MAKE GOLD STATUS. THANKS JERRY.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on December 29, 2006, 05:28:22 AM Here's an update on how all the Idols did this week:
Quote There’s good news and bad news for Taylor Hicks’ fans. First, the bad news. Last week, Taylor Hicks debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200. This week, despite a surge of CD gift-buying, the album dropped to #15 and was #11 on the Internet Album Sales chart. What’s the good news, you ask? With an additional 202,000 copies sold last week, the album has sold the requisite 500,000+ copies to be certified gold. It won’t be eligible for any type of certification until 30 days after its release date, however. Congratulations to Chris Daughtry, whose CD hit the one million sales mark last week. Daughtry sold another 250,000 copies, a 40 percent increase. It ended up at #8 on the Billboard 200 for the week. It also charted on the Internet Album Sales chart (#14), Digital Sales (#3), and Top Rock Albums (#2). Carrie Underwood’s Some Hearts also did very well last week, selling 292,000 copies. That represents a 47 percent increase over the previous week in a week that saw CD sales up 34 percent overall. Carrie jumped two spots to #4 on the Billboard 200 and remains #1 on the Country chart. Kellie Pickler and Clay Aiken also benefited from strong pre-holiday sales. Kellie’s Small Town Girl moved 63,000 units, ending up at #61 on the Billboard 200 and #10 on the Country chart. So far, Kellie has sold 336,000 copies. That’s pretty darn good! Clay’s A Thousand Different Ways is inching its way towards gold status. Last week, the CD sold another 23,000 copies for a total of 483,000 overall. The CD dropped from #124 to #143 on the Billboard 200, but his sales represented a 20 percent increase. Merry Christmas With Love sold 21,000 copies, giving it a total of 1.3 million overall. It was #33 on the Pop Catalog chart and #21 on the Holiday list. Fantasia didn’t fare as well. The album sold 62,000 copies and fell from #19 to #63 on the Billboard 200. It was #16 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Fantasia’s overall total is 195,000 copies to date. The Happy Feet soundtrack on which Fantasia appears with Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams was #76 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on the Soundtrack list. Ruben’s The Return fell off the Billboard 200 with only 14,800 copies sold last week. That represents a 50 percent increase in sales over the previous week, but that wasn’t enough to save his spot. According to Ken Barnes at USA Today, Ruben missed the Billboard 200 by one spot. Ruben’s total to date is 181,000. The Return was #42 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. FOXESONIDOL (http://www.foxesonidol.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article2011.art&page=1) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 29, 2006, 05:39:34 AM THANKS FOR THE POST, DEANNA! IT'S ALWAYS AMAZING TO SEE MCWL SELL SO HIGH...THAT's A HIGH NUMBER FOR A CD OF HOLIDAY SONGS...AND IT NOT EVEN BE NEW...21,000.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ANGELA on December 29, 2006, 07:47:53 AM I AM A LURKING ON THIS THREAD, BUT WANT TO THANK AC & DEANNA & EVERYONE ELSE WHO PARTICIPATES & BRINGS US INFO---I REALLY DO APPRECIATE IT.
THANK YOU :bigsmile ANGELA Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on December 29, 2006, 10:59:57 AM DEANNA - THANKS FOR THOSE OFFICIAL NUMBERS. SURE HOPE HE HITS THAT 500,000 MARK REAL SOON.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 01, 2007, 06:27:51 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-1-07
1. ATDW: #408 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 01, 2007, 07:14:25 AM Jerry - Sure hope he can get that 500,000 in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for those numbers.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 02, 2007, 03:29:08 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-2-07
1. ATDW: #437 Whenever there is to be a tour, ATDW i assume will be the album that will be promoted. I am hoping it's spring/summer and not summer/fall. He needs a new CD out by the end of this year since RCA has done very little since September to do much hype of it. In February it'll be a half a year since ATDW hit the stores. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 02, 2007, 05:18:05 AM Jerry - I so agree with you. I think it is important for him to tour early and then finish up and get a brand new cd out that is his alone. Hopefully RCA won't be in the picture.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Claymaniac113078 on January 02, 2007, 07:33:44 PM Thanks for the numbers Deanna & AC! Wow...another great week! Over 20k! :woohoo :woohoo Still going strong!
Deanna - Very interesting info on the Idols. I didn't think Kellie would do as well as she did and I am shocked that Chris sold over one million copies. I was hoping Chris did well, he was voted off WAY too soon...He was my prediction to win from the start of the auditions. He must be in total shock! I don't think anyone finishing in his spot # on Idol will ever sell a million copies. I think that might be better than some of the winners! And what can I say about Reuben...I am not surprised at his low volume. I wonder where all of his fans went to.....they didn't put their money where their mouth was three years ago! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on January 02, 2007, 10:26:20 PM AC, YEAH,,, FOR CLAY NEAR A MILLION COPIES :clap HE CAN DO IT! I DID READ THAT "A THOUSAND DAYS" WILL BE A SINGLE. THE RELEASE DATE IS JAN 15, AM I CORRECT ON THIS. AND DOES THIS MEAN THE SINGLE IS FOR AIRPLAY? WILL THE SINGLE BE OUT IN STORES TO PURCHASE? THANK YOU FOR THE NUMBERS. Yes it is set to be released to radio on 1/15/07. (lets hope that happens unlike Without You) I'm almost positive it will not be for sale commercially as a single. There aren't too many singles being released commercially anymore like they were 5+ years ago. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 03, 2007, 03:43:03 AM Clandy - Keeping my fingers crossed for sure. :cross :cross :cross :cross :cross but I won't hold my breath on that one.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on January 03, 2007, 03:51:33 AM Clandy,
Thank you for the information. I will be sure to listen on the 15th for radio airplay. I will keep my fingers crossed that they do play it. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lmatheson on January 03, 2007, 08:48:45 AM Ya'll discussed it before but after seing Dream Girls I really think Clay would only be Played on radio if he pays(payola). Or some very powerful person in music industry put a lot of money to stop Clay for bieng heard.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on January 03, 2007, 09:45:09 AM Ya'll discussed it before but after seing Dream Girls I really think Clay would only be Played on radio if he pays(payola). Or some very powerful person in music industry put a lot of money to stop Clay for bieng heard. Lolita ~ you are correct except that payola has to come from his label (not him personally). That is what is frustrating about it since we don't know why there hasn't been much payola-support from RCA. I don't think its possible for someone to pay to stop someone from being played. The label just has to support/promote the CD and that doesn't always happen. It has happened with others, not just Clay. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 04, 2007, 03:28:55 AM WONDER WHAT THE SALES NUMBERS WERE FOR THIS WEEK. JUST WONDERING.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 04, 2007, 04:24:27 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-4-07
1. ATDW: #353 :wave HELLO ALL!! THAT'S GOOD NEWS THAT THERE IS A SINGLE RELEASE DATE!! LET's JUST HOPE THIS TIME RCA GETS IT RIGHT. AS CLANDY POINTED OUT, A HUG AMOUNT OF THE FRUSTRATION COMES FROM RCA not PROMOTING CLAY IN THE SAME FASHION THEY DO THE OTHER ACTS THEY HAVE ON THEIR LABEL. SINCE THIS CORPORATE PAYOLA HAS BEEN THE NORM AND LABELS PAY FOR AN ARTIST'S AIRPLAY, CLAY WOULD HAVE BIG HITS ONE AFTER THE OTHER ON THE RADIO. CINDY: WHILE I WAS IN COLUMBUS THE PAST FEW DAYS, ONE OF MY COUSINS HAD ON THEIR CAR RADIO AND ON A TOP-40 STATION THEY STOPPED IT AT FOR A FEW MINUTES, PLAYED THAT CHRIS SINGER YOU ALL ARE TALKING ABOUT. THEY CALLED HIM BY HIS LAST NAME AND SO HIS SALES AREN'T SO SURPRISING SINCE THERE'S A NATIONAL RADIO LISTENING AUDIENCE TO HEAR WHAT IS ON HIS CD AND IF THEY LIKE WHAT THEY HEAR BAD ENOUGH THEY'LL WANT TO OWN IT. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 04, 2007, 05:18:24 AM Jerry - Thanks for taking the time to post the numbers as I know you are going through quite a bit my friend with your Dad. :hugg
We can only hope that Clay gets the so deserved radio play but I am not holding my breath, fingers yes but not breath. :cross :cross Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on January 05, 2007, 06:53:42 AM This week Clay fell off the Billboard 200 so that is why the numbers are a bit harder to find. This is from Ken Barnes @ Idol Chatter:
Quote Clay sold 5,900 to bring his total to 489,000. (Two more weeks at that pace would put him over half a million.) The previous week he sold 23,000, so he drops around 74%. Ruben sold 5,600,compared to 14,800 the previous week (down 62%). His total stands at 187,000. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fantasy on January 05, 2007, 07:02:50 AM Which is interesting because last week would have been when he was on Days of Our Lives. If viewers liked what they saw, they would have purchased it after the show aired. Unless they are waiting. Sometimes viewers will write in to the soap magazines to ask what song was played and what album it was on. Let's hope that happens.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on January 05, 2007, 08:54:16 AM Which is interesting because last week would have been when he was on Days of Our Lives. If viewers liked what they saw, they would have purchased it after the show aired. Unless they are waiting. Sometimes viewers will write in to the soap magazines to ask what song was played and what album it was on. Let's hope that happens. It could also be a case (unfortunately) that they weren't able to find the CD in the stores due to the shuffle between MCWL and ATDW since it was at the end of the holiday season. Maybe several still purchased from Amazon and such and those sales will reflect next week? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 05, 2007, 05:01:50 PM CLANDY - WE ARE GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER TO THAT 500,000 MARK. IT WILL HAPPEN. I CAN FEEL IT.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 08, 2007, 03:59:33 PM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-8-07
1. ATDW: #804 :wave Thanks for all the information from the charts...after a certain number of weeks below #100 or #150 on the Billboard 200, the CD's are removed even if they're still selling. As Clandy pointed out, it'll be tougher to get information on a non-charting album that's still selling. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 08, 2007, 04:06:39 PM Quote Thanks for all the information from the charts...after a certain number of weeks below #100 or #150 on the Billboard 200, the CD's are removed even if they're still selling. As Clandy pointed out, it'll be tougher to get information on a non-charting album that's still selling. That sucks :bang I'm still hoping ATDW will reach to half a million this month. I'm hoping as well for the sale to pick up once the concert started. Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 09, 2007, 05:28:41 AM JERRY - HOPE ALL IS WELL. HAVEN'T BEEN HERE IN A BIT BUT YOU KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THESE NUMBERS ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE. WE ARE SO CLOSE TO THAT 500,000 MARK AND LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING THAT OFFICIAL MARK.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on January 09, 2007, 06:39:54 AM Wasn't Clay already certified Gold?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on January 09, 2007, 09:27:11 AM Wasn't Clay already certified Gold? Yes he was certified GOLD by the RIAA based on 500K CD's shipped. He is now close to reaching 500K sold. Labels are able to apply for certification based on shipping totals and not just sales totals. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 09, 2007, 02:27:01 PM LET THE SALES CONTINUE. SURE WOULD LIKE TO OFFICIALLY SEE THAT 500,000 MARK.
THANKS CLANDY. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 10, 2007, 05:40:41 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-10-07
1. ATDW: #567 :wave Lorraine: I'm glad you found out the reason behind the stomach illness. Johanna: One of the things i've never really liked that much is when labels apply for GOLD and PLATINUM certifications based only on how many copies were shipped instead of how many copies the album sells Hello Lolita and Clandy... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 10, 2007, 02:37:11 PM Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Ken Barnes Blog: Clay: off the chart, sold 3,100, down about 47%, total 492,000. ATDW just need 8k to reach 500k. :purpbana Hello AC :wave Thanks for the numbers. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 10, 2007, 04:13:45 PM Jerry - thanks. Still not feeling that great so I am going to head off in a little bit and relax.
Lolita - Yikes we are getting there slowly but surely. I will celebrate with you. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 11, 2007, 09:41:41 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-11-07
1. ATDW: #707 :wave Hello all! Hopefully soon "A Thousand Days" will be entering the singles charts! :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 11, 2007, 10:29:58 AM Quote Hello all! Hopefully soon "A Thousand Days" will be entering the singles charts! Me too AC..... me too. :bigsmile Thanks for the numbers. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 11, 2007, 04:33:46 PM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-11-07 I JUST WANT TO HEAR IT ON MY RADIO STATIONS HERE IN CT. AND THEN I WILL BE A HAPPY CAMPER. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy1. ATDW: #707 :wave Hello all! Hopefully soon "A Thousand Days" will be entering the singles charts! :bouncy Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 16, 2007, 11:25:53 AM 1-16-07
1. ATDW: #506 :wave When the singles charts are updated tomorrow, i'll look and see if A THOUSAND DAYS has been added in any of the charts anywhere... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 16, 2007, 11:45:32 AM 1-16-07 YOU KNOW I WILL BE WAITING TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS WITH THAT. THANKS JERRY.1. ATDW: #506 :wave When the singles charts are updated tomorrow, i'll look and see if A THOUSAND DAYS has been added in any of the charts anywhere... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 16, 2007, 12:48:38 PM Good morning, :wave
Quote 1-16-07 1. ATDW: #506 When the singles charts are updated tomorrow, i'll look and see if A THOUSAND DAYS has been added in any of the charts anywhere... YOU KNOW I WILL BE WAITING TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS WITH THAT. THANKS JERRY. A Thousand Days is a great song. It'll be great for the rest of the public to hear it. I am starting to listen to one radio station here in California that played Clay's Christmas song in the past. I hope they will play A Thousand Days as well. Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 17, 2007, 10:05:19 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-17-07
1. ATDW: #495 :blush I thought yesterday was Wednesday and so i was gonna check the music charts today, Thursday, but it happened that yesterday was Tuesday and so today is Wednesday. Did anyone get all of that? :para Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 17, 2007, 10:30:42 AM Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-17-07 1. ATDW: #495 I thought yesterday was Wednesday and so i was gonna check the music charts today, Thursday, but it happened that yesterday was Tuesday and so today is Wednesday. Did anyone get all of that? Uh, I think I got all that, you are so funny. :roflmao :roflmao :roflmao Good morning and Thanks for the numbers AC. lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 17, 2007, 02:19:00 PM Got this from the CB. :wave
Quote From Ken Barnes: Clay declined 39% to 1,900 units sold, bringing his total to 494,000. blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/ So close to 500k. Here's hoping he'll get it next week or this month at least. :cross :cross :cross Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 17, 2007, 04:24:09 PM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-17-07 :yes :yes :yes :yes :yes As much as I hate to admit it. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol1. ATDW: #495 :blush I thought yesterday was Wednesday and so i was gonna check the music charts today, Thursday, but it happened that yesterday was Tuesday and so today is Wednesday. Did anyone get all of that? :para Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 17, 2007, 04:24:59 PM Got this from the CB. :wave So close I can taste it. No not Clay the numbers. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lolQuote From Ken Barnes: Clay declined 39% to 1,900 units sold, bringing his total to 494,000. blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/ So close to 500k. Here's hoping he'll get it next week or this month at least. :cross :cross :cross Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 18, 2007, 05:21:02 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-18-07
1. ATDW: #618 Quote 494,000 :wave wow...so, so close to GOLD status!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 18, 2007, 11:41:10 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-18-07 I THINK YOU HAVE TO GO OUT AND BUY THE REMAINING 6,000 :lol :lol :lol :lol1. ATDW: #618 Quote 494,000 :wave wow...so, so close to GOLD status!! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 18, 2007, 12:10:31 PM Quote I THINK YOU HAVE TO GO OUT AND BUY THE REMAINING 6,000 I'm right behind you Lorraine. :yes :yes :yes :yes :laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh I wish I could but I still have a college student to support. :pullhair Thanks for the numbers AC. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 18, 2007, 05:01:58 PM OH THERE's NO WAY I COULD EVER BUY 6,000 CD's EVEN THOUGH FROM A DISTANCE IT WOULD LOOK LIKE I HAVE A GAZILLION CD's SITTING ALL AROUND.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 18, 2007, 05:41:42 PM OH THERE's NO WAY I COULD EVER BUY 6,000 CD's EVEN THOUGH FROM A DISTANCE IT WOULD LOOK LIKE I HAVE A GAZILLION CD's SITTING ALL AROUND. FROM A DISTANCE HECK FROM WHAT I SAW THERE ARE DEFINITELY A GAZILLION CDS SITTING ALL AROUND SO WHATS WRONG WITH ANOTHER 6000. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lolTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 19, 2007, 04:26:15 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-19-07
1. ATDW: #383 I would never wish it upon anybody to count all of the CDs, cassettes, vinyl singles and albums i have in my collection :shocking :no I'd lose count! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 19, 2007, 04:49:45 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-19-07 How much would you pay an hour. I could be convinced. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol #383 isn't too bad is it.1. ATDW: #383 I would never wish it upon anybody to count all of the CDs, cassettes, vinyl singles and albums i have in my collection :shocking :no I'd lose count! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 19, 2007, 09:19:25 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on January 19, 2007, 09:27:03 AM Quote Mainstream AC Mediabase - Published Panel Past 7 Days Taking Off Menu 3. CLAY AIKEN A Thousand Days 2 30 Leaders Starters MEDIABASE (http://w2.mediabase.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/TakingOff.asp?chart=A1) Quote Jump! Menu 12. CLAY AIKEN A Thousand Days +50 12 Leaders Starters It is always nice to see Clay's name in the list of RADIO statistics!! :purpbana :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on January 19, 2007, 10:46:17 AM Wooooooooooooo!
:thx AC and Deanna and everyone else! If A Thousand Days starts getting radio play, it will bump sales of the album and we'll start seeing some higher numbers in that area as well. :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 19, 2007, 01:03:54 PM Wooooooooooooo! PAMELA - THAT SOUNDS GOOD TO ME. SURE HOPE IT HELPS. I JUST LOVE THAT SONG. NOTHING IN CT. YET.:thx AC and Deanna and everyone else! If A Thousand Days starts getting radio play, it will bump sales of the album and we'll start seeing some higher numbers in that area as well. :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 19, 2007, 02:31:36 PM Quote Wooooooooooooo! AC and Deanna and everyone else! If A Thousand Days starts getting radio play, it will bump sales of the album and we'll start seeing some higher numbers in that area as well. Pamela, this sounds wonderful. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 22, 2007, 09:20:54 AM (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ACcountryFan/Clay/e2da225b9da01345c0f9e010.jpg)
AMAZON RANKING: 1-22-07 1. ATDW: #442 I'm hoping A THOUSAND DAYS will start to get airplay...since we're in the end of January, I would guess and say the impact month will be February. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 22, 2007, 10:09:12 AM (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ACcountryFan/Clay/e2da225b9da01345c0f9e010.jpg) Jerry - there you are. God I can stare that that honey all day. Sure hope he gets radio play somewhere as it isn't happening here in Ct. :bang :bang :bangAMAZON RANKING: 1-22-07 1. ATDW: #442 I'm hoping A THOUSAND DAYS will start to get airplay...since we're in the end of January, I would guess and say the impact month will be February. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 22, 2007, 10:28:24 AM Quote Jerry - there you are. God I can stare that that honey all day. Sure hope he gets radio play somewhere as it isn't happening here in Ct. Not happening here in California either. :bang :bang :bang Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 23, 2007, 05:51:53 AM AMAZON RANKING: 1-23-07
1. ATDW: #567 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 23, 2007, 08:34:18 AM Jerry - thanks my friend.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 23, 2007, 12:42:13 PM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 24, 2007, 01:46:55 PM From the CB,
Quote From Ken Barnes: Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Clay sold about the same as the previous week (1,900) to bring his total to 496,000 (almost there now). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Four thousand more to go..... lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 24, 2007, 04:07:50 PM From the CB, GET CLOSER AND CLOSER. SURE HOPE HE GETS IT BY VALENTINES DAY :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncyQuote From Ken Barnes: Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Clay sold about the same as the previous week (1,900) to bring his total to 496,000 (almost there now). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Four thousand more to go..... lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 25, 2007, 01:59:22 PM AMAZON RANKING: 1-25-06
1. ATDW: #713 From Radio and Records AC chart: #29: "A Thousand Days" Clay enters the R&R AC chart this week at #29...Kim Locke debuts at #25. The airplay total is 56 airplay's of "A Thousand Days", with a +39...meaning that last week the airplay total was just 17 last week. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 25, 2007, 04:12:32 PM Thanks for the numbers AC.
Quote From Radio and Records AC chart: #29: "A Thousand Days" Clay enters the R&R AC chart this week at #29...Kim Locke debuts at #25. The airplay total is 56 airplay's of "A Thousand Days", with a +39...meaning that last week the airplay total was just 27 last week. I'm trying to understand all these airplay, but my little brain refused to cooperate. :scratch I'm not giving up though. :lol :lol Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 25, 2007, 05:40:47 PM JERRY - SO BOTTOM LINE IS THAT GOOD. HECK KIMBERLY HASN'T EVEN BEEN AROUND IN A WHILE AND SHE BEATS CLAY OUT WITH RADIO PLAY. WHATS UP WITH THAT. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 26, 2007, 02:59:50 AM AMAZON RANKING: 1-26-07
1. ATDW: #668 :wave It was surprising to me as well to see Kim enter at #25 :yes Lolita: A song has to get a certain amount of airplays before it's on the charts. Once there, it rises or falls based on airplay. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 26, 2007, 04:13:21 AM AMAZON RANKING: 1-26-07 DARN THOSE RADIO STATIONS. IT ALWAYS COMES BACK TO THAT AIRPLAY. :bang :bang :bang :bang OF COURSE STILL NOTHING HERE IN CT. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang THANKS JERRY :hugg1. ATDW: #668 :wave It was surprising to me as well to see Kim enter at #25 :yes Lolita: A song has to get a certain amount of airplays before it's on the charts. Once there, it rises or falls based on airplay. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on January 26, 2007, 06:49:22 AM Quote Jerry - there you are. God I can stare that that honey all day. Sure hope he gets radio play somewhere as it isn't happening here in Ct. Not happening here in California either. :bang :bang :bang Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave Not happening in Illinois either (well, at least in the Chicagoland area). Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 26, 2007, 10:21:32 AM Quote AMAZON RANKING: 1-26-07 1. ATDW: #668 It was surprising to me as well to see Kim enter at #25 Lolita: A song has to get a certain amount of airplays before it's on the charts. Once there, it rises or falls based on airplay. :wave :wave AC - thanks for making your explanation :bigsmile simple enough for my little pea brain to understand. Thanks for the numbers as well. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 29, 2007, 05:25:17 AM AMAZON RANKING: 1-29-07
1. ATDW: #1,109 Good morning...it's 15 degrees here :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 29, 2007, 10:00:51 AM Quote AMAZON RANKING: 1-29-07 1. ATDW: #1,109 Good morning...it's 15 degrees here Whoa, I don't like those numbers. I know it's not your fault, thanks. AC - keep yourself warm and toasty. :bigsmile Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 29, 2007, 04:43:56 PM Jerry - What is going on. That number sucks. I know it isn't your fault. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: mainer on January 29, 2007, 05:39:21 PM Doesn't it seem that these numbers, so soon after the release, indicate that something is very wrong with promotion/lack thereof; with radio play/lack thereof; with Davis's "mandate" for a covers album? So much about the CD is just fantastic, but many ardent Clay fans suspect that it is the wrong CD for Clay at this stage in his career. We all know that the voice and the delivery are stellar, but there are so many other factors involved. (And shouldn't the CD have come out a year earlier than it did?) This is all rather troubling, I think, because potential listeners are not hearing him. Media people may pick up on it, and try to bury him. I felt that it was a huge marketing error not to include Lover All Alone -- I think many who would otherwise buy the CD are instead getting copies of the CD made WITH the missing track, rather than buying it without it -- that the absence of Lover All Alone may have encouraged bootlegging. Is there going to be a tour? That will help, for sure. If Clay's people can get any of his tracks into A movies, that could be huge -- I think that's been a big part of Kelly Clarkson's success. I get the uneasy feeling that the chemistry between Clay and RCA may have become a bit queasy, and needs to be reimagined. Maybe I just expect too much -- I wonder how Kelly's second CD sold -- if it sold slowly and steadily, or if it shot to the top...
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 31, 2007, 03:20:26 PM From the CB.
Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Off the chart, Breakaway sold 4,300 to bring its total to 5.7 million. Ruben sold 2,700 to inch up to 198,000. And Clay racked up 1,800 more units to perch at 498,000. here's the link to track Clay's sales since nov., at least. (for the person who was asking about Clay's recent sales trends.) blogs.usatoday.com/idolch...index.html Two thousand more and ATDW will reach the 500k mark. :purpbana :purpbana Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 31, 2007, 03:26:42 PM AMAZON RANKINGS: 1-31-07
1. ATDW: #512 :wave The thing i have read the most were complaints about the songs being ballads...that is why in the beginning the fans were wanting "A Thousand Days" as a single...and i've always wondered why "Back For More" wasn't on this CD. I don't see anything wrong with the CD but RCA's botched attempts at promoting the CD is more troubling. It is almost next to impossible to have much of a mainstream career without mainstream publicity. He needs to make appearances on serious TV programs that will showcase him singing AND promote his CD...he should drop the what-the-hey appearances on Kimmel's show and other goofier TV programs that in hindsight continue to make Clay appear to the general public as a singer who would much rather be home or sitting at a desk at the BAF than taking his career as a singer seriously. "A Thousand Days" is the current single and i'll look on the charts tomorrow and see if there's any talk or publicity for it at radio :shrug Lolita: That avatar looks familiar :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on January 31, 2007, 04:36:44 PM YIPEEE :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy 2,000 MORE TO GO. I AGREE WITH YOU JERRY ABOUT MAKING MORE APPEARANCES FOR THE CD AND HIS SINGLE. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND. COULD HE NOT CARE ABOUT THIS CD AND DREAMS OF MAKING A NEW ONE WITH ALL NEW SONGS THAT CLIVE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 01, 2007, 06:43:25 AM AMAZON RANKING: 2-1-07
1. ATDW: #684 Here's hoping it officially reaches GOLD status in a week's time. "A Thousand Days" dropped from #29 to #30 on the AC chart...it still has it's bullet, though, so we'll see what happens. I really don't know what the deal is with ATDW...as you said, it might be deliberate on Clay's part to be less involved in promoting the CD. I know that the weather isn't a factor...there are tons of TV and magazine interviews he could be doing if his people get him on the shows. The Good Morning America appearance might help sales...but it was UNICEF driven. The average radio listener, UNICEF is a foreign concept to them...this appearance was for the loyal fan, who have to see everything he is on or at least catch every appearance no matter what he talks about. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on February 01, 2007, 11:28:55 AM YIPEEE :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy 2,000 MORE TO GO. I AGREE WITH YOU JERRY ABOUT MAKING MORE APPEARANCES FOR THE CD AND HIS SINGLE. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND. COULD HE NOT CARE ABOUT THIS CD AND DREAMS OF MAKING A NEW ONE WITH ALL NEW SONGS THAT CLIVE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH. Clay recently said that this was his favorite c.d. that he's done because he was such a big part of the production of it. I would think he would want this one to be the biggest seller of them all. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 01, 2007, 12:19:34 PM YIPEEE :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy 2,000 MORE TO GO. I AGREE WITH YOU JERRY ABOUT MAKING MORE APPEARANCES FOR THE CD AND HIS SINGLE. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND. COULD HE NOT CARE ABOUT THIS CD AND DREAMS OF MAKING A NEW ONE WITH ALL NEW SONGS THAT CLIVE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH. Clay recently said that this was his favorite c.d. that he's done because he was such a big part of the production of it. I would think he would want this one to be the biggest seller of them all. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 02, 2007, 03:33:44 AM AMAZON RANKING: 2-2-07
1. ATDW: #501 :wave Clive did have some say in this CD because i remember seeing but i do not know the show that Clive was on saying that he and Barry had such a success with a covers CD that he wanted Clay to do a covers CD...but Clay in my opinion had the power to say no but he went ahead and recorded the ATDW album. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 02, 2007, 03:41:27 AM JERRY - WELL LETS HOPE HE IS THINKING ABOUT A NEW CD THAT HAS ALL NEW SONGS. I STILL LOVED THIS CD THOUGH. THANKS FOR THOSE EARLY NUMBERS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 02, 2007, 03:44:16 AM JERRY - WELL LETS HOPE HE IS THINKING ABOUT A NEW CD THAT HAS ALL NEW SONGS. I STILL LOVED THIS CD THOUGH. THANKS FOR THOSE EARLY NUMBERS. HUGS RAINEY I'd like for his next CD to be called BACK FOR MORE and it have that song on it...also, LOVER ALL ALONE...and all of those other songs he's recorded that are original and not remakes...he could even name his next CD "Lover All Alone" and see how much it would empathize with his female fan base. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 02, 2007, 05:01:40 AM JERRY - WELL LETS HOPE HE IS THINKING ABOUT A NEW CD THAT HAS ALL NEW SONGS. I STILL LOVED THIS CD THOUGH. THANKS FOR THOSE EARLY NUMBERS. HUGS RAINEY I'd like for his next CD to be called BACK FOR MORE and it have that song on it...also, LOVER ALL ALONE...and all of those other songs he's recorded that are original and not remakes...he could even name his next CD "Lover All Alone" and see how much it would empathize with his female fan base. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: claydevotee on February 03, 2007, 06:00:54 PM Quote he could even name his next CD "Lover All Alone" and see how much it would empathize with his female fan base. Great idea, JERRY!! From your lips to old Clive's ears..... :cross Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 05, 2007, 05:53:44 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 2-5-07
1. ATDW: #683 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 05, 2007, 07:15:06 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 2-5-07 THANKS JERRY :wave :wave1. ATDW: #683 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on February 05, 2007, 09:23:13 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 06, 2007, 04:04:42 PM JERRY - DID YOU FORGET ABOUT US. GEE
I WONDER IF ANYONE HAS THE NUMBERS FOR KATHERINE MCPHEE. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on February 07, 2007, 11:40:37 AM Quote JERRY - DID YOU FORGET ABOUT US. GEE I WONDER IF ANYONE HAS THE NUMBERS FOR KATHERINE MCPHEE. HUGS RAINEY Lorraine, here is Katherine's first week sale. 113,153. This is from HDD. I hope A Thousand Days reach the 500K mark this week. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on February 07, 2007, 03:02:51 PM Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Ken Barnes: Off the chart: Clay sold 1,500 to inch tantalizingly close to 500,000 (499,001, as a matter of fact). Should make it next week. blogs.usatoday.com/idolch....html#more Next week, ATDW will reach the 500k mark for sure. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on February 07, 2007, 03:33:28 PM Here's some more "Idol" sales numbers:
Quote CHART DATE: 02/05/2007 LAST UPDATE: 02/06/2007 13:59:46 NOW IN: FINAL LW TW artist / album label power index % change -- 1 NORAH JONES BLUE NOTE/BNLG 417,738 -- NOT TOO LATE -- 2 KATHARINE MCPHEE RCA/RMG 113,531 -- KATHARINE MCPHEE 3 3 DAUGHTRY RCA/RMG 76,911 -5% DAUGHTRY -- 4 CELTIC WOMAN MANHATTAN/BNLG 74,975 -- A NEW JOURNEY 2 5 SHINS SUB POP 58,206 -45% WINCING THE NIGHT AWAY 1 6 PRETTY RICKY ATLANTIC/ATL G 57,790 -57% LATE NIGHT SPECIAL 11 7 AKON SRC/UNIVERSAL MOTOWN 56,153 +59% KONVICTED 6 8 DREAMGIRLS:MUSIC FROM THE... COLUMBIA/SMS 54,632 +7% SOUNDTRACK * 8 9 ROBIN THICKE STAR TRAK/INTERSCOPE 50,567 +33% THE EVOLUTION OF ROBIN THICKE 4 10 GRAMMY NOMINEES 2007 SBMG/COMMERICAL MUSIC GRP 49,406 -31% VARIOUS ARTISTS -- 11 JILL SCOTT HIDDEN BEACH 43,683 -- COLLABORATIONS 10 12 NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER 43,095 +20% ALL THE RIGHT REASONS -- 13 HARRY CONNICK, JR. COLUMBIA 42,115 -- OH, MY NOLA 7 14 JUMP IN WALT DISNEY RECORDS 42,015 +1% JUMP IN/SOUNDTRACK -- 15 MADONNA WARNER BROS. 40,005 -- THE CONFESSIONS TOUR (CD/DVD) 12 16 CORINNE BAILEY RAE CAPITOL 38,808 +16% CORINNE BAILEY RAE 18 17 NELLY FURTADO GEFFEN 38,207 +47% LOOSE 9 18 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JIVE/ZLG 37,024 0% FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS -- 19 LILY ALLEN CAPITOL 34,850 -- ALRIGHT, STILL -- 20 TOTALLY COUNTRY, VOL. 6 SBMG/COMMERICAL MUSIC GRP 34,613 -- VARIOUS ARTISTS 14 21 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 33,773 +9% ME AND MY GANG 22 22 YOUNG JEEZY DEF JAM/IDJMG 33,453 +39% INSPIRATION 13 23 CARRIE UNDERWOOD ARISTA/RMG 32,408 +3% SOME HEARTS HDD (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/salescht.cgi) *Dreamgirls features a song by Jennifer Hudson Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 07, 2007, 06:07:41 PM AMAZON RANKING: 2-7-07
1. ATDW: #964 As i posted on the OCD earlier, the Amazon ranking for McPhee is #15 :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on February 07, 2007, 06:25:16 PM AC - thanks for the numbers.
Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 08, 2007, 04:56:19 AM JERRY - THANKS FOR THOSE NUMBERS. CLAY HAS JUST GOT TO REACH 500,000 BY NEXT WEEK. HOPEFULLY IN TIME FOR VALENTINES DAY. WOW NORAH JONES DID FANTASTIC. NOT SURE IF THAT IS A GOOD NUMBER FOR KATHERINE. I SURE DIDN'T BUY IT.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 08, 2007, 05:46:11 PM :wave The R&R site finally updated the AC chart... "A Thousand Days" is up to #28...it has risen one number each week...i was hoping it would climb over top of other songs...it is called leap-frogging in the chart business. In it's third week on it has risen from #30, to #29, to #28 this week on the AC chart.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 09, 2007, 03:47:28 AM :wave The R&R site finally updated the AC chart... "A Thousand Days" is up to #28...it has risen one number each week...i was hoping it would climb over top of other songs...it is called leap-frogging in the chart business. In it's third week on it has risen from #30, to #29, to #28 this week on the AC chart. JERRY - THANKS. WE GET A WEE BIT OF GOOD NEWS AND THEN UNFORTUNATELY IT SINKS. :bang :bang :bang :bang BUT WE HAVE TO KEEP HOPING.HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 12, 2007, 05:16:49 AM :wave
AMAZON RANKINGS: 2-12-07 1. ATDW: #2,064 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 12, 2007, 05:23:01 AM :wave WELL THAT RANKING SUCKS. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang I SURE HOPE AND PRAY HE REACHES THE 500,000 MARK THIS WEEK. TIME FOR A NEW FRESH CD WITH ALL NEW SONGS. THANKS JERRY :huggAMAZON RANKINGS: 2-12-07 1. ATDW: #2,064 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Pamela on February 12, 2007, 09:00:29 AM I just updated the sales chart in the first post of this thread -- almost to 500K! And, if that's all they shipped, then what will people buy next week?
:dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 12, 2007, 09:31:00 AM I just updated the sales chart in the first post of this thread -- almost to 500K! And, if that's all they shipped, then what will people buy next week? YOUR RIGHT ABOUT THAT PAMELA. WELL THAT ISN'T RIGHT BUT HERE WE GO AGAIN WITH THINGS NOT BEING RIGHT FOR OUR CLAY. :bang :bang :bang :bang:dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on February 12, 2007, 12:31:23 PM I went to our Walmart yesterday. The last time I checked, there were around 10 copies of ATDW - yesterday there were only 2 - and I moved them to the front of the section so they could be seen, of course! I wish I had the time to sit in the music section of Walmart to see who is buying the copies of ATDW - I could start my own North Louisiana Fan Club chapter! I think the sales are good, considering that the CD is not receiving any promotion from RCA at all.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 12, 2007, 03:23:11 PM I just updated the sales chart in the first post of this thread -- almost to 500K! And, if that's all they shipped, then what will people buy next week? YOUR RIGHT ABOUT THAT PAMELA. WELL THAT ISN'T RIGHT BUT HERE WE GO AGAIN WITH THINGS NOT BEING RIGHT FOR OUR CLAY. :bang :bang :bang :bang:dunno I think it's all been planned this way all along. It's February, almost spring time in a month...well, March/April, and the CD nearly all sold out or so we think...RCA could very well unleash a whole lot more CDs if there's a tour announcement since i'd think this CD would be what he is promoting but then if the CD is nearly officially 500,000 in sales there would be none to buy during his tour should there be one...so probably RCA will release more OR there will be a whole new CD out. I wouldn't think Clay and the touring people would want to promote a CD that can hardly be bought anywhere if that's how things are shaping up with the sales nearly 500,000 :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 12, 2007, 04:35:42 PM JERRY - RIGHT ON EVERYTHING YOU SAID. SURE WISH HE COULD JUST BREAKOUT COMPLETELY WITH CLIVE DAVIS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clay_enthusiast on February 12, 2007, 07:59:38 PM Hi everyone,,thanks Jerry for the info. Am I to understand from your words that RCA only made 500,000 cds? If so that would be a strong indication that they did not want it to do
well or outsell the other AI finalists???? But K .e .l . l.y was $$supported by them and look at C.a.r.r.i.e and her sales. Something stinks here . WHERE did that info of 500,000 come from ?? Maybe we should have everyone check their local stores for cd's when shopping and take a count of how many are left , :moped total them all up to see what is still out there. ANYONE EVER HEAR HOW MANY All Is Well EP'S WERE MADE AND SOLD? Thanks , back into lurkdom. :cmrox Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 14, 2007, 03:54:40 AM I WONDER IF CLAY HIT THE SALES MARK TO PUT HIM AT THE 500,000 MARK. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE. HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 14, 2007, 04:26:29 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 2-14-07
1. ADTW: #564 :yes That is what i am saying based on the quote from Pamela. We've all assumed limited edition meant GOLD selling quantities and if that's the case, with it near GOLD, there will hardly be any copies to sell when a tour rolls around. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 14, 2007, 07:53:55 AM JERRY - WELL I STILL WANT TO SEE IT SAY OFFICIALLY 500,000 SOLD. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on February 14, 2007, 02:49:31 PM From Ken Barnes:
> And finally, Clay sold another 1,400 copies, enough to put him over the 500,000 mark (500,400, rounded off). Congratulations are in order to him and his fan base, considering he did not have any big radio impact this time. blogs.usatoday.com/idolch...index.html Finally!!! :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 14, 2007, 03:44:32 PM LOLITA - WE DID IT. FINALLY IS RIGHT. I AM SO HAPPY FOR HIM AND SO WELL DESERVED. IT SHOULD BE OVER A MILLION BUT IT WASN'T BECAUSE WE DIDN'T LOVE THE CD. :congrats :band :cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer :valday :kumbi :kumbi :kumbi :kumbi :kumbi :kumbi :kumbi :kumbi :kumbi :kumbi
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 14, 2007, 03:48:06 PM At last! I'm glad that he finally is over that 500,000 mark...i do find it a little funny, though, when Ken Barnes said the line: "...considering he did not have any big radio impact this time". Has there been a time other than "Invisible" back in 2003? Well, that song went in the Top-10, i mean...and in today's "era" radio says songs have no impact if they don't reach the Top-10. :dunno I think a song on the charts at any position makes "impact".
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 15, 2007, 04:47:29 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 2-15-07
1. ATDW: #499 "A Thousand Days": #29-R&R AC, down from #28. The single still has it's bullet. Debuting below at #30 R&R AC is the single by Taylor Hicks. I'm heading off for bed! I'll appear at the OCD later this evening sometime :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 15, 2007, 05:32:25 AM JERRY - THANKS FOR GIVING US THOSE NUMBERS AND GLAD YOU ARE HOME SAFE AND SOUND.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 16, 2007, 04:18:48 PM AMAZON RANKINGS: 2-16-07
1. ATDW: #538 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 17, 2007, 05:09:12 AM JERRY - :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave GOOD MORNING MY FRIEND. I AM JUST SO HAPPY THAT CLAY OFFICIALLY HIT THE 500,000 MARK. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on February 17, 2007, 11:12:18 AM I found this interesting article on another board and thought I would bring it over.
The New, New Music Industry Quote The Music Industry is Dead The major music conglomerates, Universal Music, Sony BMG, Warner Music and EMI, are having to transform themselves and their business model. Theirs is a hit-driven, high-risk/high-reward business model, not unlike that of VCs2, in which singles promoted through mainstream, offline outlets (mainly radio but also TV and print) spur the purchase of albums via physical retail stores. All aspects of this model are under duress: Consumers have proven resentful of the ‘bait and switch’ in which they were made to purchase albums just to get the 1 or 2 songs that were good. The proliferation of digital music platforms, both legal and not, now enable consumers to only get the song(s) that they want. Offline outlets no longer move the needle as they once did. Terrestrial radio has been undergoing its own changes as a result of the landmark Telecommunications Act in 1996. There are now fewer music stations on the dial with tighter playlists and increased scrutiny of anything that smells of payola. As a result, it is harder to break an act on radio. MTV plays few music videos on its flagship TV properties, while print is proving increasingly irrelevant to the younger demographic — they’re not exactly rushing to the stores to get the new Rolling Stone to determine what music to buy. The hits that do break are not proving as durable as they once were. More titles churned through Billboard’s tops spot last year than ever before 3. Gold is the new Platinum. <snip> GIGAOM.COM (http://gigaom.com/2007/02/15/the-new-new-music-industry/) <----you can read the whole article here Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 17, 2007, 12:16:34 PM Thanks for that article, Clandy! I wish i knew the age of who wrote that article. This isn't anything 'new' from a historical stand-point. The main players in music the last 10-15 years behind the scenes, i mean, are so used to people running out to buy an 11 or 13 song CD for just that 1 or 2 hit song they heard on the radio. Consumers USED to buy singles in stores of the songs that were on the radio and an entire album of songs were typically bought by a die-hard fan of a singer who liked anything a singer sang. I'm one of those fans...once i latch onto an artist, i buy all of their music, not just something a critic says is good to listen to or what radio people add to their stations and want radio listeners to buy. So i see this as a step-back to where music buyers aren't shelling out their money IF they aren't actual fans of a singer...if they only want one song, and since singles aren't being sent to stores anymore hardly at all, buyers look to the internet to buy the songs they want...i was laughing at this back in the early 2000's because the labels who want PLATINUM and MULTI-PLATINUM albums/CDs aren't going to be too happy since the comfort zone has set in with buyers buying on-line and only what they want to hear...i'd always hated that idea, though. Lots of songwriter's songs aren't being heard on albums if they're not being physically bought in stores or on-line from Amazon or CD Now. However, Billboard has since created on-line music charts to tell what people are buying on-line...they should if they haven't already designed a method of certifying GOLD and PLATINUM and higher sales from on-line stores and have it be legitmate...accepted in the mainstream. Better yet, combine the sales in stores with the sales being sold on-line...if the RIAA did that, everyone would be happy because a PLATINUM selling CD, by however way it gets there, will allow the music industry to promote how much music is selling. Another key factor is the radio playlists...if there was a wider variety instead of every other song being hip-hop, electric guitar driven junkie songs from bands that look as if they just strolled out of a garage somewhere, or those shrilly Mariah Carey-sounding songs from nearly all of those female pop singers, there wouldn't be a problem. When they got away from playing a large sampling of songs, instead of maybe 2 or 3 genres of music, that's where Top-40 radio went to hell. You can't even hear a country song on Top-40 radio anymore, despite if it has good sales and acclaim outside the country industry. So, the hey-day of the Pop-Country or the Country-Pop crossover is also dead with Top-40 looking down on country music the way it does.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 19, 2007, 04:49:43 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 2-19-07
1. ATDW: #1,128 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 19, 2007, 05:29:14 AM Jerry - wow that was a hell of a jump. I think Clay has really moved on from this cd.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on February 19, 2007, 08:45:49 AM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 20, 2007, 06:00:58 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 2-20-07
1. ATDW: #834 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 20, 2007, 08:26:54 AM JERRY - THANKS FOR THE NUMBERS. I SEE A LITTLE BIT BETTER THAN YESTERDAY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on February 20, 2007, 08:32:50 AM AC - I like these numbers better, thanks. :bigsmile
Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 21, 2007, 08:25:29 AM AMAZON RANKING: 2-21-07
1. ATDW: #1,163 :wave Hello Lorraine and Lolita... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 21, 2007, 10:36:42 AM AMAZON RANKING: 2-21-07 JERRY - DO YOU KNOW WHAT I WANT TO SAY ABOUT THOSE NUMBERS :puke :puke :puke :puke I KNOW DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER :lol :lol1. ATDW: #1,163 :wave Hello Lorraine and Lolita... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: WilsonClaymate on February 21, 2007, 06:34:12 PM Ken Barnes Idol chatter:
You keep asking, although the sales levels are low enough that I'm inclined to let them go and check back periodically. Ruben sold 2,900 this week for a 207,000 total. Clay sold 1,500; total: 502,000. Clay's still hanging in there. Way to go Clay. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 22, 2007, 03:50:29 AM BARB - THANKS. WE ARE SO READY FOR A NEW CD BUT I DID LOVE ATDW.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 22, 2007, 03:50:48 AM AMAZON RANKING: 2-22-07
1. ATDW: #847 :wave The numbers appear to be rounded to the nearest thousand but it's good to see the GOLD sales mark :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 22, 2007, 06:05:29 AM Jerry - well at least our honey made the gold status mark. This cd should have sold like hotcakes but with no radio play it was doomed. On to the next cd I say.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 22, 2007, 04:23:14 PM I was just over at the R&R AC chart...at #30 was "A Thousand Days", without it's airplay bullet because it was minus 5 airplay's from a week ago. So, it's peak there was #29. This is what i became furious about...it shows Clay's single having been charted 5 weeks and it could only get up to #29 where as Kim Locke, after a 5 week chart run, is all the way up at #18. It must be the female factor...well, no, because there are men who are high up on the AC chart...so as usual, in my opinion, it's radio against Clay no matter what he releases as a single.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 22, 2007, 06:19:00 PM I was just over at the R&R AC chart...at #30 was "A Thousand Days", without it's airplay bullet because it was minus 5 airplay's from a week ago. So, it's peak there was #29. This is what i became furious about...it shows Clay's single having been charted 5 weeks and it could only get up to #29 where as Kim Locke, after a 5 week chart run, is all the way up at #18. It must be the female factor...well, no, because there are men who are high up on the AC chart...so as usual, in my opinion, it's radio against Clay no matter what he releases as a single. JERRY - I JUST SAID THAT TO EITHER TAMMY OR LINDA THE OTHER DAY. I DON'T CARE WHAT CLAY SINGS THE RADIO WILL NOT PLAY IT. UNLESS OF COURSE IT IS XMAS MUSIC. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bangTitle: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 23, 2007, 03:48:00 PM AMAZON RANKING: 2-23-07
1. ATDW: #570 The thing that doesn't really make sense is "A Thousand Days" IS an up-tempo song AND hasn't been a hit song for someone else. Anyway, i'm sure Kim Locke's single has lots of wonderful hooks :rolleyes This is the same artist who sang "8th World Wonder" and it be played to death on AC radio as if it were a masterpiece?!? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 23, 2007, 03:57:37 PM AMAZON RANKING: 2-23-07 JERRY - IT IS JUST SO DARN FRUSTRATING AND I GUESS I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND. I EVEN HEAR THAT KATHERINE MCPHEE IS GETTING RADIO PLAY. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang1. ATDW: #570 The thing that doesn't really make sense is "A Thousand Days" IS an up-tempo song AND hasn't been a hit song for someone else. Anyway, i'm sure Kim Locke's single has lots of wonderful hooks :rolleyes This is the same artist who sang "8th World Wonder" and it be played to death on AC radio as if it were a masterpiece?!? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 26, 2007, 07:13:19 AM AMAZON RANKING: 2-26-07
1. ATDW: #1,181 I think a lot of it has to do with the cutesy factor as i call it. They play these cutesy singers who have no real clue what they're even doing half of the time in terms of managing a career and 98% of these acts are trend chasers who go after the latest sound or the latest subject matter to sing about instead of really singing a song for the simple joy of singing it. It's this "i wanna change the world" mantra that causes too many of these singers of today to be nailed down to some musical pulpit where they come across as preachers instead of singers. It was fine and okay the first time around because back in the '60s it was something music hadn't done before...but this is 2007...we don't need preacher-singers manipulating the younger music audience. :no Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 26, 2007, 07:58:46 AM Jerry - it really frustrates me a lot that Clay's cd didn't do better as far as sales and most important airplay. I am so ready for a fresh new Clay cd with all new songs.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 27, 2007, 05:33:17 AM AMAZON RANKING: 2-27-07
1. ATDW: #1,234 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 27, 2007, 07:25:44 AM JERRY - THANKS FOR THE NUMBERS. STILL FRUSTRATED WITH THE WHOLE CD THING.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on February 28, 2007, 08:13:30 AM :wave
Just heard from Shirl (ClayObsessed), who misses this Thread very much! I posted this in the Magazine Thread, too, but thought all of you number crunchers (especially AC) would like to read this: Quote Rolling Stone - 2/22/07 Issue - Page 12 - Article - "Labels In Freefall" January 2007 CD sales were the worst in Soundscan history - down 40% from 10 years ago - Layoffs expected as EMI closes Virgin Records." Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on February 28, 2007, 11:34:32 AM Frankie - thanks for the interesting tidbit of information.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on February 28, 2007, 02:53:48 PM Got this from the CB.
Quote From Ken Barnes: Clay sold 1,100 to bump up to 503,000 blogs.usatoday.com/idolch...index.html With hardly any radio play, :bang eleven hundred is great. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 02, 2007, 05:02:25 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-2-07
1. ATDW: #2,764 Hello everyone... :wave Frankie! Thanks for posting that...of course you all know i commented on it at the OCD as well. January is always a bad time for sales and as you pointed out, people are buying songs off the computer...not really contributing to the sales of an actual CD anymore. I still buy CDs...i even buy vinyl if it's in somewhat good shape at a flea market... Lolita: :wave Thanks for the quote...the radio airplay or lack thereof continues to be a thorn in the sides of everyone...he is off the AC Top-30 with "A Thousand Days"...i may have remarked about it earlier...he reached a high of #29 during a 5 week chart run. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 02, 2007, 07:17:24 AM Jerry - have a good day and thanks for the numbers.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on March 02, 2007, 12:08:38 PM Thanks for the numbers AC. :wave
Quote Lolita: Thanks for the quote...the radio airplay or lack thereof continues to be a thorn in the sides of everyone...he is off the AC Top-30 with "A Thousand Days"...i may have remarked about it earlier...he reached a high of #29 during a 5 week chart run. I just don’t understand the lack of radio play. In California, I only heard Clay’s Christmas songs. If his Christmas albums are good enough to get radio play why not the day-to-day albums. :bang :bang Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 05, 2007, 09:16:32 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-5-07
1. ATDW: #1,069 I've never understood that, either, Lolita!! His Christmas songs are always played...but so aren't the ones by Bing Crosby, Elvis, Brenda Lee, and Bobby Helms...perhaps radio programmers think Clay is a seasonal artist :dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 05, 2007, 11:15:28 AM Jerry - thanks my friend. Definitely to move onward and upward.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 07, 2007, 02:46:23 PM AMAZON RANKING: 3-7-07
1. ATDW: #1,341 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 07, 2007, 06:11:50 PM JERRY - LOOKS LIKE IT IS ONWARD AND UPWARD TO ANOTHER CD.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 08, 2007, 05:32:03 AM :wave I hadn't gone to Amazon yet because it being Thursday morning i like to look at the chart site, R&R...i found this article but there's no Clay mention...i bring it over because it further shows that Clay's association with Idol isn't what is causing the problems at radio...radio programmers, the more i've been thinking about it, are playing favorites...
Quote AC/Hot AC Chart News By Gary Trust The success of “American Idol” is translating to success at adult radio like never before. On the Hot AC chart, Chris Daughtry’s band Daughtry is No. 1 for a third consecutive week with “It’s Not Over” (RMG). Fellow 2006 contestant Katharine McPhee bows at No. 36 with “Over It (RMG), while “Before He Cheats” (RMG), by fourth-season queen Carrie Underwood, continues its advance, up 26-24, after topping the Country chart for five weeks. At AC, three Idol alums bullet: Kimberley Locke with “Change” (Curb) at No. 19, Taylor Hicks with “Just To Feel That Way” (RMG) at No. 24, and Daughtry, holding at No. 29. And, for an ‘Idol’-related chart flashback, eighteen years ago this week, judge Paula Abdul was enjoying the first of her eight AC entries, with “Straight Up” in the middle of a six-week run, having reached No. 39. At the time, two of this season’s top-24 finalists had yet to be born R&R (http://www.radioandrecords.com/RRWebSite/Format_RoomPage.aspx?FormatID=1) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 08, 2007, 05:36:18 AM Jerry - very interesting info. I still feel no matter what cd Clay comes out with he will still not get the radio play he so deserves. :cry :cry :cry :cry
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 08, 2007, 05:12:43 PM AMAZON RANKING: 3-8-07
1. ATDW: #1,006 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 08, 2007, 06:17:54 PM Jerry - I am still addicted to coming here. Losy numbers but I guess the cd has had it. I cannot wait for our Clay to make a comeback and show what he is made of.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 09, 2007, 05:29:08 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-9-07
1. ATDW: #1,425 :yes Not very good ranking numbers...so hopefully there will be a new CD this summer/fall :dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 09, 2007, 06:17:31 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-9-07 I SURE HOPE SO. IT HAS BEEN SUCH A LONG HAUL BUT YET SUCH A WONDERFUL CD1. ATDW: #1,425 :yes Not very good ranking numbers...so hopefully there will be a new CD this summer/fall :dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 12, 2007, 07:48:40 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-12-07
1. ATDW: #603 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 12, 2007, 08:18:54 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-12-07 WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED HERE. :bduh :bduh :bduh :bduh WOW THAT IS ONE BIG CHANGE.1. ATDW: #603 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on March 12, 2007, 09:34:02 AM Quote AMAZON RANKING: 3-12-07 1. ATDW: #603 A very good change Lorraine. :purpbana AC - thanks for the numbers. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 13, 2007, 05:48:47 PM AMAZON RANKING: 3-13-07
1. ATDW: #1,602 Well, it's back down in the 1,000's again. Maybe this tour will help SOME sales since it is the current CD of his, like it or not :yes A country CD i will be buying on March 20th is ranked #129...it is called LAST OF THE BREED and it's a trio CD. It contains performances by Ray Price, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ACcountryFan/emoticons/B000NA1ZLA.jpg) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 14, 2007, 03:40:21 AM JERRY - I KNEW IT COULDN'T LAST. THANKS A BUNCH.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on March 14, 2007, 04:14:29 AM Lorraine - I still say that any Cd in the top 2000 on Amazon is doing O.K. - Amazon just sells so many! When Clay's Cd was in the 600s, it may have been that other Cds were not selling at all - the numbers on Amazon are funny - you really do not know what they mean. Clay might sell 1000 Cds one day and be listed as 1600 that day, then might sell 50 the next day and be listed as 500 - it all depends upon which other Cds sell! I wish Amazon would put out actual sales numbers as well as their rankings!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 14, 2007, 06:04:14 AM Lorraine - I still say that any Cd in the top 2000 on Amazon is doing O.K. - Amazon just sells so many! When Clay's Cd was in the 600s, it may have been that other Cds were not selling at all - the numbers on Amazon are funny - you really do not know what they mean. Clay might sell 1000 Cds one day and be listed as 1600 that day, then might sell 50 the next day and be listed as 500 - it all depends upon which other Cds sell! I wish Amazon would put out actual sales numbers as well as their rankings! FRANKIE - THANKS MY FRIEND. THAT MAKES ME FEEL SO MUCH BETTER.Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on March 14, 2007, 07:35:52 AM I just put this link in the ANN, too - Clay is the #6 Idol in the number of radio plays! Scroll down to see the stats for each Idol!
FMQB (http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=368178) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on March 14, 2007, 05:09:29 PM Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Ken Barnes: Clay sold 1,000, about the same as the previous week, to bring his total to 505,000. blogs.usatoday.com/idolch...index.html Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 16, 2007, 02:58:01 AM :wave :wave
AMAZON RANKING: 3-16-07 1. ATDW: #1,957 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 16, 2007, 03:06:17 AM JERRY - I SEE THOSE NUMBERS ARE JUMPING BACK UP IN THE THOUSANDS AGAIN. THANKS FOR KEEPING UP HERE.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 19, 2007, 04:13:35 PM AMAZON RANKING: 3-19-07
1. ATDW: #1,619 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 19, 2007, 04:40:06 PM Jerry - thanks for the numbers. I am moving on to the next cd.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 21, 2007, 07:04:03 AM AMAZON RANKING 3-21-07
1. ATDW: #753 Non-Clay related...the Trio CD i bought yesterday, LAST OF THE BREED, is #14 on Amazon... Elliot's CD is #6 on Amazon... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 21, 2007, 08:23:12 AM JERRY - NOT BAD FOR ATDW. GOOD FOR ELLIOTT. SURE HOPE HE DOES WELL.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on March 24, 2007, 07:27:36 AM THE NUMBERS FOR CLAY'S ATDW IS MUCH BETTER. I USE TO CHECK ON THE NUMBERS DAILY BUT FORGOT YOU ARE HERE NOW.
HAVE YOU HEARD ANY OF ELLIOT'S SONGS PLAYED ON THE RADIO? BE BACK TO CHECK AGAIN. THANKS Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 27, 2007, 06:01:08 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-27-07
1. ATDW: #2,090 Charlene: Elliott isn't on the AC charts so i don't know if he's on the radio or not. I know Taylor Hicks has a song on the AC chart. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 28, 2007, 04:00:46 AM Jerry - not liking those numbers. Onward and upward but I really don't know if that will be happening either.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on March 28, 2007, 08:07:22 PM Wow, I hope those numbers will get better once the concerts started. I don’t like posting in the dead of the night but for now, I don’t have much of a choice. Thanks AC. :wave
Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 29, 2007, 03:57:44 AM LOLITA - AS LONG AS YOU POST THAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING RIGHT. :hugg
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 29, 2007, 01:14:12 PM AMAZON RANKING: 3-29-07
1. ATDW: #1,199 :wave "Wrapped" for George Strait is up to #23 from #29 on the country chart and while looking at the country chart i noticed at #40 there was a single by Bon Jovi...i wonder if he's being embraced all of the sudden by maverick country radio stations. It still makes me wish Clay would get marketed country somehow...it'll be a long shot now but RCA should have done that all along. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on March 29, 2007, 04:14:32 PM Jerry - thanks for keeping up to date with Clay's numbers.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 02, 2007, 02:35:07 PM AMAZON RANKING: 4-2-07
1. ATDW: #3,136 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 02, 2007, 04:46:40 PM JERRY - WOW THOSE ARE PRETTY BAD NUMBERS. THANKS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 04, 2007, 03:30:44 PM AMAZON RANKING: 4-4-07
#780 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 04, 2007, 04:59:24 PM AMAZON RANKING: 4-4-07 WOW WHAT HAPPENED. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy#780 HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 05, 2007, 03:06:00 PM :dunno I have no idea what caused the sharp increase at Amazon...
AMAZON RANKING: 4-5-07 1. ATDW: #1,318 George Strait: #20-Billboard Country chart with "Wrapped", up from #23 LAST OF THE BREED, the trio album from Willie Nelson, Ray Price, and Merle Haggard: #13, down from it's #7 debut. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 06, 2007, 06:19:09 AM JERRY - WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES. THANKS AGAIN .
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 09, 2007, 12:35:17 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-9-07
1. ATDW: #4,060 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 09, 2007, 03:38:05 AM Jerry - Don't like waking up to those numbers. Bad enough it is Blue Monday. Thanks again.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 11, 2007, 06:00:06 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-11-07
1. ATDW: #1,187 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 11, 2007, 12:08:12 PM JERRY - THANKS FOR THE NUMBERS. AGAIN NOT THE GREATEST.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 12, 2007, 06:52:03 AM :wave
AMAZON RANKING: 4-12-07 1. ATDW: #1,628 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 12, 2007, 07:39:16 AM Jerry - :wave :wave :wave Up, down but thanks for checking as always.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on April 12, 2007, 08:57:33 AM Does anyone know if Clay is supposed to be coming out with another c.d. soon? If it's no where in sight, maybe we can give this c.d. one last surge -- maybe for Mother's Day! I would love to see him come out of nowhere to place in the top 10 again.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 12, 2007, 10:16:31 AM From an interview I read Clay mentioned that they were working on a new album and that his input would not be effected by anyone else. Hopefully if they are all new songs that may change this whole thing. I love ATDW's but I think something new would really give new fans something to talk about and hopefully buy.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 13, 2007, 03:44:16 PM AMAZON RANKING: 4-13-07
1. ATDW: #1,023 I read the same interview and i assume there will be a CD out in 2008...if they're having problems with ATDW and ignoring it, why wait until 2008...put out something in the later half of this year. Anyway, i find it funny, though, ATDW wasn't a critical success but neither was MOAM...however, because Clive Davis is a "whipping boy" of sorts in the music industry, everyone pointed their finger to him instead of blaming radio and Clay's own fans, overall, who didn't support ATDW. Also the finger can be pointed at Clay for not supporting the CD and RCA, too. A whole lot of things can be said as to why ATDW wasn't a bigger CD as it could have been with proper publicity. Look at this Afghanastan donation...nearly $100,000 has been raised in a few days and i hadn't heard a thing about this in the national media...only word of mouth through Clayfans on the internet...and there in lies the problem for ATDW. Word of mouth spread that Clive must be the bad guy because he chose the music...well, he's a record producer...that's what their job is. Clay wasn't 100% behind ATDW...and neither was the publicity department at RCA. It was evident during the switch of singles at the start of the earliest of promotion...that doesn't happen...once a single is out there, once it's haulted, it makes the record label and indirectly makes the artist appear that they don't have a clue of what's going on or, in other words, it looks amateurish in the high-stakes world of the music business and that's what hurts. I guess it makes Clay look as if he doesn't take the music career seriously and that does play a part at radio. In my own opinion radio people see it that music is #3 or #4 on Clay's priority list and "why bother...he doesn't need our help". This Afghanastan donation of $100,000 in 10 days is another example and it's success without hardly any national promotion shows that if his fans are behind him, he'll be a success. But then again, Clay himself has to be out there promoting the CD and whatever single that's out at the time...that means tours and TV shows...the tried and true publicity/marketing of old...it's that simple and it rarely ever fails. Maybe it's me being too much associated with country music and how those artists go about their careers...i think it can work both ways, though. A pop/rock singer who follows that same formula will have sales success but then again, maybe not, since pop/rock fans are notorious for being fickle. "Satisfy me this minute or i'll not be a fan" is the motto of many fans/listeners of rock/pop. They have no loyalty whatsoever. You need a dedicated record label and a steadfast fan base...Clay has that sort of fan base...however, they're too critical and judgmental of what he sings or does...and that brings us back to ATDW and how the Clayfans in general didn't support it because of the material. That last remark is about the fans who wonder "what went wrong?" and yet in the same breath they pound ATDW over and over and over. Well, that's what went wrong...lack of support. A CD is doomed from the start if the fans of a singer have issues with the music before it's even released. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 13, 2007, 04:29:56 PM Jerry - Thanks for that info and I do agree with you. I sure wish he would get that cd later this year but can it be possible that Clive and RCA are still involved if he makes a cd too soon.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on April 13, 2007, 05:12:09 PM Quote You need a dedicated record label and a steadfast fan base...Clay has that sort of fan base...however, they're too critical and judgmental of what he sings or does...and that brings us back to ATDW and how the Clayfans in general didn't support it because of the material. That last remark is about the fans who wonder "what went wrong?" and yet in the same breath they pound ATDW over and over and over. Well, that's what went wrong...lack of support. A CD is doomed from the start if the fans of a singer have issues with the music before it's even released. AC- I agree one hundred percent, some Clay fans are too judgmental of what he sings, what he shouldn’t sing, what he wears and so on. I say let the man sing, and if you don’t like it, don’t buy it. Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 17, 2007, 03:52:35 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-17-07
1. ATDW: #2,583 Lorraine: It all depends on contracts. If Clay is still with RCA, everything rides on that. Some artists who have contracts are obligated to record CD's...Clay may in fact still have material to record just because his contract says so but that's only a theory. Also, RCA if they wanted to, could take Clay to court if he's under contract but is refusing to record songs...but there's nothing saying that's the case. This tour coming up...based upon the early set-list...contains nothing, if i recall, from ATDW...if that's the case, i wonder how his relationship with RCA will last much longer. He isn't making any money off ATDW, should he have any income from the CD to begin with as most artists have with their CDs, by ignoring the songs and that has to hurt RCA because with no publicity, it isn't selling. Lolita: :wave Thanks! It's always been an annoyance of mine when fans ponder over things as if they are clueless as to what went wrong or what happened. I've been, in the past, outspoken about things...i prefer Clay be more involved with the music side of his career. All things considered, while Clay is gathering up money from the fans to donate and while he's doing his UNICEF duties, the music falters...and it's the music that introduced him to the world. I know, from the interviews he's had and from his book, how involved he is with special need children and children in general...but it's bizarre or unique, that might be a better word, to follow the career of a philanthropist who just happens to sing, which is what it's become lately...where the charity and the UNICEF projects are out-numbering the music. Lately, before the announcement of this tour, Clay was singing at more charity events than anyplace else. I hope that doesn't make be a bad guy because i take that stance on things. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 17, 2007, 04:01:45 AM Jerry - thanks for that explanation. After all these years Clay should have already had radio play and RCA should have been there for him. I guess it is just a wait and see.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on April 17, 2007, 10:47:31 AM Quote Lolita: Thanks! It's always been an annoyance of mine when fans ponder over things as if they are clueless as to what went wrong or what happened. I've been, in the past, outspoken about things...i prefer Clay be more involved with the music side of his career. All things considered, while Clay is gathering up money from the fans to donate and while he's doing his UNICEF duties, the music falters...and it's the music that introduced him to the world. I know, from the interviews he's had and from his book, how involved he is with special need children and children in general...but it's bizarre or unique, that might be a better word, to follow the career of a philanthropist who just happens to sing, which is what it's become lately...where the charity and the UNICEF projects are out-numbering the music. Lately, before the announcement of this tour, Clay was singing at more charity events than anyplace else. I hope that doesn't make be a bad guy because i take that stance on things. AC – sadly, many of Clay fans believe that Clay owns them and because of that believe they feel they have the right to pick at everything he does. I know that Clay ( just by his actions and what he says to us ) appreciate all of his fans but for any of us to think that he owns us in ridiculous, after all we choose him – he did not choose us. As far as charity work and singing, I think that Clay enjoys doing both. However, he may be a little disappointed with the music (RCA in particular) industry, and that might be one of the reasons that he is doing more and more charity work. BTW, your stance in this does not make you a bad guy, it only shows that like all of us, you want to see or hear more of Clay. Do not like those numbers but what can we do – thanks. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 19, 2007, 05:13:32 PM :wave I like the commentary that has been posted! He should have had radio airplay long ago...like other Idol performers. I just don't get it and never will...even the soft-rock format which i think Clay's music fits the most...takes on an arrogance when it comes to his songs. When Rod Stewart did that album of '80s songs...they were all over it and he had new hits with older songs...he's still doing that series of albums of previous hits.
There wasn't much movement on the country Top-20 chart...7 singles remained in the same position for a second week and a lot of that has to do with country radio over-playing the Top-5. When flipping through the radio i think i heard Tim McGraw's "Last Dollar" a million times. As soon as one station would play it...a few minutes later it would pop up on another country station. George Strait, one of my favorite country singers, is #16 for a second week with "Wrapped", a mega hit since it's only been on the charts 6 weeks. I hadn't heard it played as frequent as i did when it was first released...hopefully radio is slowing down the airplay on purpose and will crank it up for a good ride in the Top-10...hopefully hitting #1. The "joys" of airplay! Lolita: I had heard of Clay probably not happy with RCA or the way the business of music is run...he never had any real formal education in the music industry prior to his Idol hook-up. A lot of artists who pay attention to the business or have proper management that know the in's and out's of the business often have a more commercially sound career. AMAZON RANKING: 4-19-07 1. ATDW: #1,535 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 19, 2007, 06:05:48 PM Jerry - thanks for keeping up with the numbers. They sure aren't pretty.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 20, 2007, 04:50:16 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-20-07
1. ADTW: #1,501 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 20, 2007, 05:03:21 AM Jerry thanks for the update. Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on April 23, 2007, 03:54:34 AM Jerry - Hello, stopped in to see if the numbers have gone up any since the tour has been announced. Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 24, 2007, 03:48:31 AM :wave
AMAZON RANKING: 4-24-07 1. ATDW: #1,859 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 24, 2007, 03:55:52 AM Jerry - I don't think those numbers will ever get to where we want ever again but lets hope a new cd is in the works. SOON
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 25, 2007, 06:31:10 AM I'm hoping for a new CD as well!!
AMAZON RANKING: 4-25-07 1. ATDW: #951 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 25, 2007, 12:37:55 PM Jerry - wonder what happened to show that big improvement.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 26, 2007, 04:15:52 AM :wave I have no idea...i wasn't expecting it...perhaps his Afghanastan/UNICEF appearances?? :dunno
AMAZON RANKING: 4-26-07 1. ATDW: #1,220 On the country chart, George Strait is up to #14 from #16 with "WRAPPED". Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 27, 2007, 03:35:33 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-27-07
1. ATDW: #1,806 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 27, 2007, 05:46:51 AM Jerry - I knew it wouldn't last. :bang :bang NEW CD, NEW CD, NEW CD.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 30, 2007, 03:23:38 AM You're right :yes
AMAZON RANKING: 4-30-07 1. ATDW: #2,588 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on April 30, 2007, 03:39:52 AM Jerry - worse than ever I see. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang Have a good one.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on April 30, 2007, 11:27:13 AM :para Sad about the sales but forever a :clayfan
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 02, 2007, 04:35:45 PM :wave
AMAZON RANKING: 5-2-07 1. ATDW: #1,702 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 02, 2007, 04:38:32 PM JERRY - THANKS FOR THE HARD WORK KEEPING UP WITH THOSE NUMBERS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 04, 2007, 06:56:45 AM :wave Neil Sedaka on the Billboard 200...debuting at #22 with his DEFINITIVE COLLECTION...
Quote SEDAKA'S BACK AND SO IS DONNY: Just in time to celebrate his 50th year in show business, Neil Sedaka returns to The Billboard 200 by debuting at No. 22 with "The Definitive Collection" (Razor & Tie). In its first week on the chart, this new CD is already the second-highest charting album in Sedaka's career. The Brooklyn-born singer/songwriter made his Billboard album debut the week of Jan. 5, 1963, with his first greatest hits collection. That gives him an album chart span of 44 years, four months and one week. His highest-charting album is "The Hungry Years," which peaked at No. 16 in 1975. He hasn't been on the chart since 1980, when "In the Pocket" went to No. 135. Joining Neil Sedaka in the top 30 of The Billboard 200 is another veteran artist making a return via a high new entry. It's only been two years since Donny Osmond was last on the chart with "What I Meant to Say," which peaked at No. 137. This week, he opens at No. 27 with "Love Songs of the '70s" (Decca). It is Donny's highest-charting album since "Alone Together" peaked at No. 26 in 1973. One song appears on both albums: Osmond covers Sedaka's "Laughter in the Rain." CHART BEAT (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart_beat/bonus.jsp) AMAZON RANKING: 5-4-07 1. ATDW: #2,050 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 04, 2007, 08:55:36 AM Jerry - I see the numbers took a slump. Thanks
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on May 05, 2007, 04:06:41 AM Jerry - Hopefully the numbers will come back up again soon. Thanks for the update.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on May 07, 2007, 11:44:15 AM Posted by sashntash at the CB:
Quote ATDW Sales in perspective To put Clay's ATDW sales (509,000 as of Sunday April 29th - certified Gold) in perspective: 2006 numbers Did you know there were 60,000 albums released in 2006 ? Did you know that out of that number ONLY 224 WERE CERTIFIED GOLD ? (less than ˝ of 1 PERCENT) Did you know that out of that number only 108 WERE CERTIFIED PLATINUM? (less than Ľ of 1 PERCENT) For a CD with limited promotion, ATDW has been phenomenally successful based solely on Clay's talent and his large and loyal fan base - both Internet fans and non-Internet fans. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on May 07, 2007, 12:16:35 PM After reading the above article, I don’t feel bad for ATDW anymore, :purpbana thanks bringing it to us Clandy.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 07, 2007, 04:52:06 PM Posted by sashntash at the CB: WOW CLANDY THAT IS VERY INTERESTING. MAKES ME LOOK AT THINGS IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT FOR SURE.Quote ATDW Sales in perspective To put Clay's ATDW sales (509,000 as of Sunday April 29th - certified Gold) in perspective: 2006 numbers Did you know there were 60,000 albums released in 2006 ? Did you know that out of that number ONLY 224 WERE CERTIFIED GOLD ? (less than ˝ of 1 PERCENT) Did you know that out of that number only 108 WERE CERTIFIED PLATINUM? (less than Ľ of 1 PERCENT) For a CD with limited promotion, ATDW has been phenomenally successful based solely on Clay's talent and his large and loyal fan base - both Internet fans and non-Internet fans. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 07, 2007, 05:16:47 PM AMAZON RANKING: 5-7-07
1. ATDW: #3,404 Thanks for the post about the sales numbers of CD's. 60,000 is a huge amount of CDs that were released to stores in 2006. The certification numbers of GOLD and PLATINUM being at a low amount can be attributed to two things: 1: The general public just don't buy music like they once did and 2: The general public buys music on-line, songs they want...and do not spend money on an entire CD anymore. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 08, 2007, 03:53:11 AM Jerry - thanks for those numbers and I am sure it was all of the above as to the reason the sales are down not just for Clay but other artists as well.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on May 08, 2007, 04:15:39 AM :wave
As Shirl has reported in the magazine thread, Billboard and Rolling Stone have both had recent articles about the sales of Cds - sales are down to record lows. Clay is still doing great, as far as industry sales go - he just gets no help or publicity at all from his record company - but we have all discussed that countless times! :headache :zip Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 08, 2007, 05:47:02 AM :wave FRANKIE - YES WE HAVE DISCUSSED THIS COUNTLESS TIMES AND I AM SURE WE WILL CONTINUE TO AS WELL. TOO BAD OUR TALKING WOULDN'T HELP AND MOVE HIS RECORD COMPANY TO SUPPORT HIM. :bang :bang :bang :bangAs Shirl has reported in the magazine thread, Billboard and Rolling Stone have both had recent articles about the sales of Cds - sales are down to record lows. Clay is still doing great, as far as industry sales go - he just gets no help or publicity at all from his record company - but we have all discussed that countless times! :headache :zip Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 09, 2007, 03:48:45 AM AMAZON RANKING: 5-9-07
1. ATDW: #1,880 :wave As i've often heard, technology can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. Downloading songs at random...never buying an entire CD anymore...it has to hurt. I know, insiders like to say legal downloading is great but really...when you think about it...the casual listener out there isn't going to download an entire albums worth of songs just for that one song that might be out on the radio...so it's in a way gotten back to the older days when casual music buyers bought the 45 RPM single of a song instead of investing in an entire album...still, it's a curse to the record companies because a lot of the songs that are recorded for a CD aren't being heard if the album isn't being purchased. So i see the downsizing of CD output in the future because it isn't going to be getting any better unless these on-line downloading resources are shut down entirely and i can't see Itunes, for example, or Rhapsody, shutting down anytime soon. So i look for nearly ALL singers to start offering their albums and songs on-line exclusively. Computer downloads are slowly replacing the CD...just like the CD slowly put the cassette tape out of business. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 09, 2007, 05:59:29 AM JERRY - THANKS. ALWAYS LOVE READING YOUR INPUT ON THIS. HAVE A GOOD DAY.
HUGSRAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 10, 2007, 05:54:33 AM CLAY's BILLBOARD SINGLES DISCOGRAPHY (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=515161&model.vnuAlbumId=794088)
I thought i'd post the link to the Discography again for Clay. The last single on the chart for Clay was "Without You", a Top-30 AC hit in 2006. I was reading the charts and i saw Kim Locke is in the Top-10 on the AC chart with "Change". Carrie Underwood is on the Hot 100 three times: "I'll Stand By You" is #6, "Before He Cheats" is #14, and "Wasted" is #46. George Strait is up one, #13 from #14, with his single "Wrapped". I was also reading about Kelly...her current single debuted in the Top-10 of the Hot 100 at #8. While reading Clay's discography, he didn't have anything "new" on the charts in 2005...his appearances were confined to late 2005 with an on-slaught of holiday songs on the AC chart. The thing that's surprising is they leave off the Solitaire single...and we all know it debuted at #4 on the Hot 100...so i don't know why it isn't shown on that list. :dunno AMAZON RANKING: 5-10-07 1. ATDW: #929 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 10, 2007, 08:30:20 AM Jerry - #929 not bad. Hey maybe I will play those numbers.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 14, 2007, 02:49:22 AM AMAZON RANKING: 5-14-07
1. ATDW: #1,574 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 14, 2007, 05:19:19 AM Jerrry - just had to stop by and check out those numbers. Thanks.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 16, 2007, 03:49:17 PM AMAZON RANKING: 5-16-07
1. ATDW: #3,736 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 16, 2007, 04:35:12 PM Jerry - I didn't dare wanted to look but I just had to. Funny I heard on the radio today that Kelly was fueding with Clive Davis about her new cd. She didn't like the songs he chose and he didn't like the ones she picked but he finally gave in and said let her hang herself. She will be back. Funny thing is that I thought she wasn't part of RCA or Clive Davis. :bduh :bduh :bduh :bduh
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 17, 2007, 03:29:07 AM AMAZON RANKING: 5-17-07
1. ATDW: #1,862 Clive is in control of everyone who is affiliated with American Idol in my opinion...i don't really know...i just think because he's the head of several music organizations that deal with RCA and other labels, i believe the BMG Music umbrella is what Clive is President of...whatever it is, Clive is one of the most powerful people in music...and here i once thought he was simply the man who discovered Barry Manilow and built Manilow's early career. It's funny how things travel in circles. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 17, 2007, 03:52:35 AM Jerry - thanks for that info. Unfortunately it is very sad how hooked into a contract a lot of these idols or even idol runnerups are. Never thought Kelly was but I guess so. Lousy numbers. Okay just saying.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on May 17, 2007, 04:59:34 AM YES, Jerry, thanks for that information. I was wondering the same thing. It seems that Clive Davis will be doing cds with the AIs as long as the show is on the air, is that correct?
The numbers don't change much. I'm waiting to see how the new AI sales will do when their cds come out. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Clanderson on May 17, 2007, 06:10:47 AM I wonder if Kelly is even more tied in to the Clive Dvis machine than the newer winners because she was the first. Maybe they had an even tighter contract to sign then. I'll bet lawyers are just standing in the wings now to grab the new ones.
Bev Have a nice day (ClayDay) everyone. :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 17, 2007, 08:48:05 AM :wave I'm awaiting this new CD Clay was hinting at. I don't predict ATDW to have much of a resurgence on Amazon unless he sings songs from it this coming tour or if he'll be singing new things on a new CD? Anyway, since ATDW is the current CD that's what i still track there.
I think i posted this picture on here before but i wanted to post it again...it's Clive Davis and Barry...and the two of them had plenty of fights through the years over songs. I've relayed the story a lot of times how Clive insisted Barry sing "Mandy" as well as "I Write the Songs" and "Looks Like We Made It", three of Barry's biggest hits...Barry didn't want to sing anything that he didn't have a hand in writing. He's changed a lot since then, of course...even citing Clive's instincts on what the public would buy. The problem is, there is no real marketing campaign behind Clay like there was and still is for Barry. If Clay had the sort of marketing and strong promotional support from RCA, i don't think any of us would be complaining about song choices from Clay since they'd be played on the radio if someone behind the scenes was doing his or her job. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ACcountryFan/JerryFunnies/PopMusicMemories/plaque.jpg) 75 Million albums sold worldwide since 1974 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on May 17, 2007, 04:14:18 PM Quote 75 Million albums sold worldwide since 1974 AC - That's a lot of millions. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 22, 2007, 03:12:06 AM AMAZON RANKING: 5-22-07
1. ATDW: #1,588 :wave Lolita: :yes You said it...that IS a lot of millions. That is of course a rounded figure...he hasn't sold exactly 75,000,000. It's near 75,000,000 but the RIAA and the record companies like to round up the figure to the nearest million for publicity. He's probably sold 74,749,476 {i'm making that number up} and the RIAA rounded it up to 75,000,000. However, he could have sold OVER 75,000,000 and the label rounded it down to an even number because it sounds better. Whatever the true sales figure, that's an incredible statistic all the same. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 22, 2007, 03:55:07 AM JERRY - GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR KEEPING UP WITH THOSE NUMBERS AS LOUSY AS THEY ARE. :hugg
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 23, 2007, 03:40:28 AM AMAZON RANKING: 5-23-07
1. ATDW: #4,119 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 23, 2007, 04:17:06 AM Jerry - Yikes even worse than ever. Oh well just hanging in there until a new cd is released.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on May 23, 2007, 04:30:54 AM Jerry, I agree, low numbers. That's ok, they will come back up again.
And as soon as the new cd comes out, it will hopefully be at #1. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 28, 2007, 02:27:14 AM AMAZON RANKING: 5-28-07
1. ATDW: #572 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 28, 2007, 04:44:38 AM WOW WHAT HAPPENED FOR THAT NUMBER TO GET SO MUCH BETTER. NOT COMPLAINING.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on May 29, 2007, 06:09:08 AM Jerry, I stopped in to check the numbers and what a surprise. That is incrediable! :clap
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on May 30, 2007, 03:29:08 AM AMAZON RANKING: 5-30-07
1. ATDW: #1,418 :wave I haven't the slightest idea what had caused that sharp increase. I was going to speculate that it may be because the price of the CD was slashed from $18.00 to $13.00...i'm rounding my numbers...but there was a sharp decrease in price over there. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on May 30, 2007, 04:59:21 AM :wave Jerry That is quite a drop. I have a feeling it will come up again once he is on tour. Thanks for the update.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on May 30, 2007, 05:34:11 AM AMAZON RANKING: 5-30-07 Sounds like a pretty good reason to me as well.1. ATDW: #1,418 :wave I haven't the slightest idea what had caused that sharp increase. I was going to speculate that it may be because the price of the CD was slashed from $18.00 to $13.00...i'm rounding my numbers...but there was a sharp decrease in price over there. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on May 31, 2007, 04:36:43 AM Jerry - I see in ohter places where the price had dropped too. I agree with Lorraine.
Thanks as always for posting the numbers. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 05, 2007, 05:11:35 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-5-07
1. ATDW: #1,490 :wave Hello all! I had to re-start my computer this morning! I had the number posted here...well, i had it written and went to make a post and i couldn't get it through...so i re-started everything. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 05, 2007, 06:25:44 AM Jerry - thanks I see the number still isn't the greatest. Time to move on.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on June 06, 2007, 03:54:24 AM Jerry - The numbers do seem to stay pretty much the same. But looking forward to new ones, hopefuly once his tour starts. Thanks for the updates as always.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 06, 2007, 04:01:32 AM 1. ATDW: #1,903
:yes I agree...i hope something different comes along but i doubt it until later this year. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 06, 2007, 05:36:58 AM Jerry - sure hope Clay isn't too busy watching those tv shows to get that cd going.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 08, 2007, 03:19:22 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-8-07
1. ATDW: #3,479 :lol :lol :lol That was funny. It's hard to tell what he's up to. I just wish things were like they once were...there was almost always vibrant and compelling news coming in about Clay...i can't pin-point it but there was a shift in priorities somewhere along the way. It's almost as if Clay's become more of a speaker of the house and Toastmaster than a pop/AC singer. I wish he would come out with a new CD...the idea that he never did one thing positive about the ATDW cd bothered me because it is his CD...you, i mean Clay, singers in general, are judged by their out-put and if a singer isn't putting out anything, the public at large isn't going to be aware. RCA's done a terrible job from the start with publicity. MCWL, the holiday album, going PLATINUM but the mainstream never even knew he even released a Christmas CD from the remarks i saw several weeks ago who thought Clay vanished after Idol 2 and the months following MOAM were over. It's one of the most unique cases where an artist is on a major label and yet they're happy with a less than stellar profit. If he had real publicity, the effects of it would show financially for RCA...other singers would love to have a label that isn't putting the pressure on to sell more and more CD's and have massive radio hits. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on June 08, 2007, 05:01:42 AM :wave Hello Jerry! :yes you are right about the information you posted. Seems like we went through this before waiting in wonder of how the numbers would be when a new cd comes out. When the new cd does come out the numbers will get better at that point.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 08, 2007, 05:45:19 AM Jerry - I so agree about Clay. Will things ever be like they were before. My heart says yes but I am just not sure.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 12, 2007, 03:38:43 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-12-07
1. ATDW: #2,446 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 12, 2007, 03:39:42 AM Jerry - thanks. Sure hope things change towards a new cd.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on June 12, 2007, 04:03:14 AM Jerry - Thanks for the update.
It will be nice when you can post the numbers on the new cd once it comes out. :hugg Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 12, 2007, 04:05:36 AM I can't wait for that day to happen, either! I'm also hoping there will some radio activity somewhere, too...or something...
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on June 12, 2007, 05:38:11 AM Jerry- I thought about the airplay, and hoping to hear him on the radio. I think there will probably be more promotion this time around. I read somewhere that a possilbe release date may be in November. That would be good timing, for the Christams season. I know that whatever cd he does I will love it, and as far as the numbers, I look for them to go up soon. :yes
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 13, 2007, 02:54:41 PM AMAZON RANKING: 6-13-07
1. ATDW: #2,590 That will be a good release date for the CD. It's hard to tell the shopping patterns of music buyers anymore since no matter the climate, people on computers can buy their music on-line. Some don't even buy CD's anymore...they download whatever song they want from whatever album for like ninety-nine cents if they have Itunes or Rhapsody on their computer so the concept of an entire CD is nearly becoming obsolete with people picking and choosing what they want to hear. Buying CD's will become a lost art :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 14, 2007, 03:52:33 AM Jerry - thanks for those numbers. Lousy as it may be.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on June 15, 2007, 04:40:21 AM Jerry :wave Let's hope when the new cd comes out, we will put Clay back at #1, and the numbers will be big.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 15, 2007, 04:14:12 PM AMAZON RANKING: 6-15-07
1. ATDW: #2,216 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 15, 2007, 04:56:00 PM JERRY - THANKS. TIME TO MOVE ON RIGHT :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on June 16, 2007, 03:29:24 AM JERRY - THANKS FOR THE NUMBERS!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 18, 2007, 03:27:54 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-18-07
1. ATDW: #2,802 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 18, 2007, 06:44:16 AM Jerry - You know I couldn't resist coming here. Thanks.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on June 18, 2007, 01:40:40 PM Quote OP/ED: WHAT THE DEATH OF THE MUSIC STORE HAS WROUGHT The Least Acknowledged Factor in the Decline in CD Sales Is the Most Obvious June 18, 2007 The following commentary was sent to HITS by a former Tower, National Record Mart and indie store manager who asked not to be identified: Paul McCartney’s strong first week at terrestrial retail makes a great case that lack of physical presence and convenience of availability have contributed to the decline of CD sales. As more physical retailers close their doors, the consumer is simply doing without. Although they may never admit it, I think the labels have assumed that the customer would shop elsewhere after the Towers, Musiclands, Wherehouses, etc., were gone. They were wrong. Steps should have been made by the majors nearly a decade ago to ensure the survival of the ‘music store.’ Instead, catalog titles were raised to frontline pricing, frontline pricing was raised from $16.98 to $18.98 and big box retailers were allowed to steamroll over the independent shops—all in the name of a quick buck. The labels' lack of foresight has been, and still is, astounding. Pricing has been the #1 consumer complaint about CDs for the last 10 years. The only one to address this issue was Universal Music several years ago, when they attempted to lower CD prices at the expense of co-op dollars. Unfortunately, the retailers were so heavily dependent on these funds that to take them away would have probably spelled a quicker death. We're nearly at the halfway point of 2007, and the market is down 16% year-to-date. It might be interesting to look at how much marketshare Tower had during the first six months of 2006. I would guess its demise has been responsible for at least 8-10% of the market's downfall. HDD (http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/home/home.cgi) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 19, 2007, 03:08:56 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-19-07
1. ATDW: #1,239 Thanks for the article. I know a lot of people who still have no computer in their daily lives and it's those people's money that isn't being spent on CD's and these download-only albums that are coming along the pike. Computer's are still not affordable and if the computer is supposedly the device everything is being attatched to...the price of computers need to come down as well. I think CD sales are low simply because labels are doing those download-only tracks where a person has to have a computer to hear any new songs...it isn't as drastic as it'll soon get i predict. There's still CD sections in stores but here's what i think labels aren't grasping...Top-40 radio in particular are still saturating the airwaves with hip-hop and R&B stuff...what i call inner-city music. Something on the radio doesn't always mean record buyers like it...and vice versa, something that isn't on the radio doesn't mean it isn't selling. I think it's a perfect example of a radio listening audience verses a music buying audience. They're not always one in the same :no Plus, the music buying audience is probably more in tune with what's out there, from reading on-line music sites so they buy their music on-line anyhow because chances are, what they're wanting to hear isn't being carried in a major store. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 19, 2007, 04:20:26 AM Jerry - very interesting post. Sure tells a lot.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on June 19, 2007, 06:50:38 AM Jerry - I liked the way you explained things in your post. Really makes sense!
Thanks! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 22, 2007, 03:32:41 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-22-07
1. ATDW: #3,212 :wave George Strait's "Wrapped" moves up two, from #6 to #4, on the Country Top-10. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on June 22, 2007, 03:55:39 AM Jerry--Looks like the numbers are stayng around the same.
:clap for George Strait, he's been a steady good artists. Thanks for posting the numbers! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 25, 2007, 08:39:40 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-25-07
1. ATDW: #1,468 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 25, 2007, 10:18:19 AM JERRY - THANKS FOR THE NUMBERS. LOUSY BUT LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 26, 2007, 03:35:12 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-26-07
1. ADTW: #4,059 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 26, 2007, 03:37:14 AM JERRY - THANKS. HAVE A GOOD DAY.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 27, 2007, 03:51:43 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-27-07
1. ATDW: #1,936 :wave Hello all... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 27, 2007, 06:34:34 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-27-07 :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave just stopping by and one of my favorite places. :lol :lol :lol well not lately at least.1. ATDW: #1,936 :wave Hello all... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on June 27, 2007, 10:45:37 AM AC, thanks for the numbers. I haven't gone to Amazon lately...my darn computer won't let me go there. :bang :bang
Lolita Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 28, 2007, 05:56:52 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-28-07
1. ATDW: #2,424 George Strait moved up from #4 to #2 with his single, "Wrapped". I hope it reaches #1 but it might peak at #2 which isn't terrible given Strait's currently in his 26th year having Top-10 hit songs. This is Strait's 75th Top-10 hit. Bon Jovi's "Lost Highway" debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and the Internet Album chart. Their first #1 album since 1988. Their third altogether. They aren't an albums-based group i found out given how little they have released in the last 15-20 years. Lolita: That's strange that Amazon wouldn't open up for you! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 28, 2007, 08:35:33 AM JERRY - WELL AT LEAST ONE OF MY HONEYS MADE IT TO THE TOP ON THE BILLBOARD. JON BON JOVI. :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud CLAY BETTER HURRY UP AND GET HIS ACT TOGETHER.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on June 28, 2007, 02:42:43 PM AC - thanks for the numbers :wave
AC - Amazon sent me an email regarding Taylor Hicks upcoming book. It's called Heart Full of Soul: An Inspirational Memoir About Finding Your Voice and Finding Your Way. I tried to click it to no avail. I will smash my computer very soon. :bang I will not be purchasing this book, but I was curious. :bigsmile Lorraine, I didn't know Jon Bon Jovi is your honey too. :lol :wink You have so many honeys…would you lend us a couple of these honeys sometimes. :lol :wink Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on June 29, 2007, 05:18:20 AM AMAZON RANKING: 6-29-07
1. ATDW: #2,557 Hmmm...i've never had that problem with Amazon. Maybe it's your browser? I've been a member of Amazon since 2002. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on June 29, 2007, 07:45:26 AM JERRY - THANKS A BUNCH AS ALWAYS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on June 29, 2007, 08:16:45 AM AC - thanks for the numbers.
I can't click much of anything but I'm glad I can still come to this site. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on July 01, 2007, 05:16:06 AM JERRY, Came to check the numbers. Thanks for keeping them updated!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 02, 2007, 05:48:57 AM AMAZON RANKING: 7-2-07
1. ATDW: #5,091 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on July 02, 2007, 06:27:07 AM JERRY - HOLY CRAP WHAT A LOUSY NUMBER. OH WELL TIME TO MOVE ON.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on July 02, 2007, 04:54:11 PM Wow Jerry, the number did drop. Maybe it will come back up soon :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 06, 2007, 04:26:48 AM AMAZON RANKING: 7-6-07
1. ATDW: #3,443 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on July 06, 2007, 10:34:22 AM AC – the numbers are better today, thanks. :wave
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on July 07, 2007, 03:58:59 AM Jerry--came to check if the numbers have gone up since the tour has started, and I see they have.
Thanks :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 07, 2007, 04:04:16 AM AMAZON RANKING: 7-7-07
1. ATDW: #1,233 :wave A special Saturday edition of Charting the Waters...the CD jumped up to #1,233. It's a good way of knowing all it takes is publicity and Clay being out on tour to bring numbers up...i don't expect the ranking to go into the single digits or anything but it's a good example of only a few concerts into the tour and the numbers rebound. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on July 07, 2007, 07:29:40 AM Jerry - Wasn't going to stop by but sure glad I did. Maybe he will pick up a few more fans. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 09, 2007, 05:43:37 AM AMAZON RANKING: 7-9-07
1. ATDW: #2,324 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on July 10, 2007, 08:00:20 AM Jerry- Those numbers look so much better. "Go Clay".
Thanks, :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 10, 2007, 06:04:41 PM AMAZON RANKING: 7-10-07
1. ATDW: #1,658 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on July 13, 2007, 03:27:29 AM Jerry- wow the numbers have gone up quite a bit since I was here last.
Thanks for that great update. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 13, 2007, 03:55:07 AM AMAZON RANKING: 7-13-07
1. ATDW: #3,747 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on July 13, 2007, 04:01:04 AM JERRY - NUMBERS DIDN'T LAST TOO LONG. THANKS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on July 15, 2007, 05:46:28 PM Jerry- I see the numbers went down. Maybe next time they'll be up some. Thanks for continuing to post them.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 17, 2007, 09:53:22 AM :wave
AMAZON RANKING: 7-17-07 1. ATDW: #2,397 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on July 17, 2007, 11:58:11 AM Jerry - Thanks for the numbers. Couldn't resist stopping by.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on July 17, 2007, 05:20:03 PM Jerry- Thanks for the numbers. Curiosity got the best of me.
Not too bad this time around. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 18, 2007, 05:18:49 AM AMAZON RANKING: 7-18-07
1. ATDW: #1,857 :wave Coincidence that there was a concert last night? Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on July 18, 2007, 05:39:31 PM Jerry- that is quite a jump. You could be right! I would like to think so. :bouncy :bouncy
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 19, 2007, 05:26:17 AM This is an even bigger jump...
AMAZON RANKING: 7-19-07 1. ATDW: #656 :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on July 19, 2007, 06:52:19 AM JERRY - I GUESS SO. MAYBE THE TOUR IS HELPING OUT.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on July 19, 2007, 04:37:19 PM JERRY- IT SURE DOES LOOK LIKE THE TOUR HAS MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE NUMBERS.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on July 25, 2007, 06:46:07 AM Does anyone know what Clay's concert sales/attendance are so far this tour (is he selling out) and if c.d. sales have gone up at all because of the tour?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 26, 2007, 04:15:49 AM :wave There is no way i can find out that information because i do not belong to Billboard's web-site. A person has to pay a premium in order to view Billboard's web-site completely. So far there have been no reports in the Chart Beat section, which i can view, indicating that ATDW has re-charted on the Billboard 200.
AMAZON RANKING: 7-26-07 1. ATDW: #1,153 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Clanderson on July 26, 2007, 09:18:09 AM What does re-charted mean ACcountryfan?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 27, 2007, 03:33:00 AM What does re-charted mean ACcountryfan? Re-charted means a single or album leaves a chart but then returns. Usually a CD will re-chart...well, Billboard calls them a "re-entry" but i choose to use the word "re-chart" instead. If sales are high enough, a CD will re-enter/re-chart on the Billboard 200 if it's less than 1 year old. I should have checked the Pop Catalog list at Billboard...that is where older CD's are ranked that are still selling. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on July 27, 2007, 04:12:37 AM Jerry- Stopped by to check on the numbers. Not too bad for this week. I haven't been here in a while so, can you tell me if they have stayed pretty much there or have they been up and down?
You were right, since his concerts it seems to increase the sales. Thanks for the update! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on July 27, 2007, 02:31:40 PM JERRY - AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR CHARTING OUR CLAY'S NUMBERS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on July 28, 2007, 05:01:50 AM Jerry- :yes Thank you. I wonder how they will do after the tour is over since he is singing the songs from the cd live.
Be back soon! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on July 31, 2007, 05:17:26 AM AMAZON RANKING: 7-31-07
1. ATDW: #1,408 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on July 31, 2007, 09:56:48 AM AMAZON RANKING: 7-31-07 I THOUGHT HE WAS DOING BETTER1. ATDW: #1,408 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 01, 2007, 08:02:47 AM AMAZON RANKING: 8-1-07
1. ATDW: #2,509 That is what i thought as well...i suppose everything and everyone has a big splash at first and then the frenzy dies down. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 01, 2007, 06:41:18 PM AMAZON RANKING: 8-1-07 too early in the tour for the frenzy to die down. Maybe just a bad day.1. ATDW: #2,509 That is what i thought as well...i suppose everything and everyone has a big splash at first and then the frenzy dies down. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 03, 2007, 03:48:40 AM AMAZON RANKING: 8-3-07
1. ATDW: #1,699 Yes...it was probably a bad day as well. I suspect the Amazon number will rate higher the week leading up to the North Carolina concerts. :dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 03, 2007, 07:11:11 AM AMAZON RANKING: 8-3-07 STILL SUCKY NUMBERS. WE SHALL SEE WHEN HE TOURS IN NORTH CAROLINA.1. ATDW: #1,699 Yes...it was probably a bad day as well. I suspect the Amazon number will rate higher the week leading up to the North Carolina concerts. :dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 03, 2007, 07:48:29 AM Jerry- have to wait and see how the numbers are after the NC concert. They should go up by then. Thanks for the update.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 08, 2007, 01:47:22 AM AMAZON RANKING: 8-8-07
1. ATDW: #7,247 Barry Manilow 1. Greatest Songs of the Seventies: #1,149 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 08, 2007, 04:01:29 AM Jerry - thanks for those numbers. Glad to see Barry is doing well.
Hugs Rainey Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 08, 2007, 04:20:42 AM Jerry- Are those numbers for Barry's new cd? If, so not too bad. Thanks for posting them.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 08, 2007, 08:04:12 AM Hello Lorraine and Charlene...
Lorraine: I'm glad to see Barry is three-peating as of now...following in the footsteps of the '50s and '60s CD. Charlene: Yes...that sales rank for Barry is based on the pre-sales at Amazon of his up-coming CD. The CD doesn't officially go on sale until September. That is the rank of the normal CD...not the one that contains the DVD bonus. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 09, 2007, 03:11:44 AM AMAZON RANKING: 8-9-07
1. ATDW: #3,102 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 09, 2007, 03:47:12 AM Jerry - I guess I am burnt out with those lousy numbers but I don't think it effects one tiny bit. He looks like he is going strong. Thanks.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 09, 2007, 05:09:55 AM Lorraine: You're right! I posted on the OCD Clay's singles and their chart peaks...he hasn't been on the single charts since March 3, 2007 and here we are in August...Clay, in fact, only had one single chart during the entire 2006 year: "Without You". As of now, Clay's last single on the chart was "A Thousand Days". That single and "Without You" both peaked at #28 months apart from each other. However, he's still performing on the road and having lots and lots of success touring...if we follow a pattern, Clay will have a new CD in 2008.
MOAM hit #1 on the Billboard 200 in 2003 MCWL hit #4 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Holiday Album chart in 2004 ATDW hit #2 on the Billboard 200 in 2006 So i look for 2008 to be the year Clay returns with new material seeing that 2007 is nearly over...a few more months to go...but Clay may in fact come up with something during the last half of the year but i believe his concerts are what he focuses the most on. I don't look for him to put out a volume 2 of Christmas songs, though. Some speculated he may do that...the fans were wanting that in the winter of 2005 and the winter of 2006 and i won't be surprised if they aren't going to want a new holiday CD for the winter of 2007, too...but i think Clay wants MCWL to be his signature holiday album. ========================================== In other chart news...Carrie Underwood debuted all the way at #20 on the Country Singles chart with her new song, "So Small". The Billboard Country chart is 60 positions...so Underwood's #20 debut is typically the sort of debut long-established acts accomplish, not a relative new-comer. It is her follow-up to "Wasted". That single was hitting at the same time "Before He Cheats" was hitting on pop/AC radio. Her label had re-released "Before He Cheats" to pop/AC...it had already been a country hit previously. Chubby Checker makes a return to the charts, debuting at #30 on the AC chart... Single: Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks 08/11/2007 Artist: Chubby Checker Title: "Knock Down The Walls" This isn't Chubby's first appearance in years, though...it's his first appearance on the AC chart but he's appeared on the music charts off and on throughout the '90s and 2000's in alternative music charts...the Dance chart being an example. However, as far as the public at large, Checker's biggest contribution to pop are his dance songs of the '60s, with "The Twist" being the biggest hit. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 09, 2007, 05:49:13 AM Jerry- That was interesting information on the Billboard charts. I am looking forward to the new 2008 cd, and I bet it goes to #1.
You are right about the tour! From what I have read it has been a big success. I was wondering if after all the summer tours are over will there be a listing of who made the most? I mean like the top grossing concerts of 2007? Thank you once again for the information. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 13, 2007, 04:06:58 AM Jerry- Came to see if there are any new numbers. I'll check back in later too see if you have posted any yet.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 13, 2007, 05:35:00 PM AMAZON RANKING: 8-13-07
1. ATDW: #3,217 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 14, 2007, 05:24:23 AM :wave Jerry - Thanks for posting the numbers. I see they went down again, but it does go up and down. I can hardly wait for the new CD to come out, then we will see some awesome numbers.
Did I read somewhere it is coming out in 2008? I heard he has been working on it. Like before we will have to wait and see but, always worth the wait. Be back soon. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 15, 2007, 06:42:52 AM AMAZON RANKING: 8-15-07
1. ATDW: #1,717 I think the CD will be released in 2008 :yes I think that is what i read. I don't know what will be on it, though. The record label is doing a terrible job getting his songs on Adult Contemporary radio...putting the burden on the Clayfans to "request" his songs but when that happens, radio people claim the Clayfans are rude and obnoxious. If radio plays whatever single is released in a favorable time-slot...instead of sticking his songs to the over-night hours where hardly anyone is awake...there would be radio exposure for those who think Clay vanished from the scene. I just don't understand why playing him is so difficult...they never deny other "young" acts who sell CD's the opportunity to have airplay. They played "Invisible" and then over-night they stopped wanting to play anything else he put out. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 16, 2007, 06:09:07 AM JERRY - WELL LETS HOPE THAT NEW CD GETS SOME RADIO PLAY BUT IN MY HEART I STILL BELIEVE IT WON'T HAPPEN. I THINK THE RADIO STATIONS HAVE SOMETHING AGAINST OUR CLAY. HAVE NO REASON WHY. JUST MY FEELING OF COURSE.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 17, 2007, 03:56:43 AM Jerry- I will be forever puzzled as to why Clay doesn't get airplay. He certainly deserves it! :yes
I feel maybe more people shoud reaquest a song more. Hopefully once the new cd comes out there will be a song that will just simply be a big hit. Sometmes I wonder if it's the promotion method. I do feel that no matter what, :yes he is and always be the star we love. It's so wonderful to see him so loyal to his fans, unlike some of the artists out there today who all they care about is what # they are on the charts. Thanks for the numbers. Really appreciate you keeping them updated. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 17, 2007, 12:47:37 PM :wave Hello Lorraine and Charlene!! I am hoping, too, that someone behind the scenes will get on the ball with Clay's career as far as radio is concerned. Barry as you both know is in the beginning stages of a jam-packed second half of 2007...i included a press release from a few days ago...
AMAZON RANKING: 8-17-07 1. ATDW: #3,460 1. Greatest Songs of the Seventies: #2,635 2. Greatest Songs of the Seventies- Deluxe Version with DVD: #1,913 Quote Manilow covers '70s favorites by CHUCK TAYLOR August 13, 2007 9:57 AM Billboard Barry Manilow is trying to get the feeling again. Following the runaway success of January 2006's ''The Greatest Songs of the Fifties,'' which debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200, and subsequent ''The Greatest Songs of the Sixties,'' a No. 2 album in October 2006, he is preparing the organic follow-up, ''The Greatest Songs of the Seventies,'' due Sept. 18 via Arista. Combined, the two prior efforts have shifted nearly 1.7 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. However, given that this is the decade that catapulted Manilow to fame, arranging and covering songs from his own heyday has left the artist a bit confounded. ''This has been a real big mountain,'' he says. ''On the 'Fifties' album, because the songs were much older, I could massage them and nobody would find fault. When we got to the '60s, it was more difficult because people were familiar with them. But the '70s - these songs are so well-known. Every time I sat down at the piano and tried to put my stamp onto them, whenever I touched a chord, I would stop because I felt I was hurting them.'' Add to the challenge that Manilow decided to include unplugged renditions of some of his own best-loved hits from the decade: ''It seemed like such an easy idea, but then, oh, my God, how do you redo 'Mandy' and 'I Write the Songs'? I'm telling you, I stared at the piano for a good two weeks before I started.'' Even so, Manilow says, ''I think we did it. These covers retain the integrity and emotion of the originals.'' Manilow recorded more than two dozen songs for consideration, with the final set list to be determined imminently. Contenders include Elton John's ''Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word,'' Christopher Cross' ''Sailing,'' ''You've Got a Friend'' (a duet with longtime friend Melissa Manchester) and Simon & Garfunkel's ''Bridge Over Troubled Water.'' Manilow says the experience of reinventing the hits offered a newfound regard for their melodic mastery. ''When they were out, frankly, they were competition for me - I was going up the charts, they were going up the charts - so I guess I didn't respect them as great songs,'' he says. ''Recording them, I realized how beautifully written and well-crafted they are.'' Revisiting his own catalog was downright cathartic, Manilow adds. As he returned to ''Weekend in New England,'' singing the opening line [of "Mandy"] ''I remember all my life'' brought him full circle. ''The first time I sang that, I was maybe 15 years into being an adult,'' says Manilow, 64. ''Now, I've actually lived. It comes from a more mature point of view.'' And yes, ''Copacabana'' is slated for a rerub, with a Gypsy Kings vibe. ''I kept the fun of the original and stripped it down to bare bones,'' Manilow says. ''All of the versions of my songs are more intimate than the big pop records, and yet they're still the songs we remember.'' Two versions of ''Seventies'' will be released. One will offer around 13 covers and five Manilow redos; a deluxe two-disc package that includes a DVD on the making of the album with Manilow reflecting on the music and the decade will likely sport 22 songs. ''Barry offers a lot to his fans,'' J/Arista Records senior VP of marketing and artist development Scott Seviour says. ''He really is his own brand. It's exciting to see such consistent support surrounding these concept albums.'' Arista's extended marketing plan for the album demonstrates its belief in a long shelf life. On Sept. 9, Manilow will appear on QVC, transmitting a live performance from Boston. Robust TV advertising will surround the release date, as will daytime and evening show appearances, and a stop at ABC's ''Dancing With the Stars.'' A PBS special will follow during Thanksgiving, along with a TV performance at the Rockefeller Center lighting of the Christmas tree and another on NBC's holiday TV special featuring skating champion Brian Boitano. After the new year, campaigns are earmarked for Valentine's Day, the Grammy Awards and Mother's Day. Regarding his enduring 30-year career, Manilow says, ''I'm fortunate that people are still interested in what I have to say. But most of all, I have something that nobody else has: the greatest manager, Garry Kief,'' and steadfast support from BMG Label Group chairman/CEO Clive Davis, with whom he partnered at the beginning of his career and has continually reunited with over time, including the current projects. ''Year after year, decade after decade, I am in awe of Clive's ability and wisdom and genius. We've made beautiful music together,'' Manilow says. Manilow is still bursting with ideas. ''I'm lucky to still feel so creative. I've got five projects ahead of me that I'm excited about,'' he says. ''The well hasn't run dry yet.'' BARRY NET (http://www.barrynet.com/articlesandreviews.html) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on August 17, 2007, 12:55:50 PM I really thought sales of ATDW would go way up this summer because of the Tour - it seems like there were lots of people every concert who had never attended a Clay concert before - I wonder why Clay's Cds are not for sale at concerts - maybe that is not allowed - if they were, I think they would sell well.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 17, 2007, 03:12:21 PM That's one of the odd things about the tour...i am not a big concert person but the previous Clay concerts i have been to, there was never any music merchandise. I saw shirts and things but there wasn't any CD's that i was aware of at any concert i've been to of Clay's. It would help spread the word even though sales at concerts are not recorded as "sales" in stores...that's probably the main reason why there's no CD for sale.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 18, 2007, 04:38:28 AM Jerry- I have often wondered why there were no cds sold at the concerts. We know that all the claymates have them, but there are people that come for the first time to hear him, and I bet they would sell some cds then. I am going to be positive that there will be airplay of one of his songs from the new cd. From the reviews I have read of this concert, he has done so well that I fell the DJ's this time will take notice.
:bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lmatheson on August 18, 2007, 05:31:15 AM I don't understand why of all the chances people who won the meet & greet had , no one ask the question why Clay's CDs are not on sale at every venue he played at. It's not too late to ask now while he is on his last tour. L matheson.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Clanderson on August 18, 2007, 05:52:49 AM I think I just read a couple of days ago that Clay WAS asked about why his CD wasn't for sale at his concerts and he said something to the effect that it would be too expensive, that they would have to charge a lot more for it than it costs in the store.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 19, 2007, 04:24:18 AM Jerry- I think the comment that was made makes a lot of sense. They would raise the price of the cd. and Clay is always so kind to his fans and has said he wants them to be affordabe. That may be why the numbers aren't higher. Most artists do sell cds at concerts. Clay makes his conerts affordable too. He really sincerely cares about his fans.
I read this morning that the new cd should be out early 2008. And when it does watch the numbers jump :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 21, 2007, 02:58:46 PM :wave Hello all!! I was reading the comments as to why Clay doesn't sell CD's at concerts and you're all leaning toward Clay would have to raise the price and that sounds right...because Clay would have to make a profit, too, and therefore the price would have to be raised more than what the label and store's suggested retail price would be. That explains a lot because at some of the other concerts i've gone to, the CDs are way more expensive than they would be in stores. One of the George Jones CDs that were on sale at the concert i went to was $20.00 but in Wal*Mart it was selling for $14.98. I already had the CD so i never bought it at the concert.
AMAZON RANKING: 8-21-07 1. ATDW: #2,105 Barry Manilow...GREATEST SONGS OF THE SEVENTIES... #760: Overall Amazon ranking #86: Amazon Pop Male Artist CD list #44: Amazon Soft Rock Male Artist CD list Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 22, 2007, 04:51:42 AM Jerry- The numbers are down again, but no matter, cause I'm sure they will go up again when his new cd come out!
Nice numbers for Barry. The are the # on his recent cd, right? Thanks for always posting the #, it makes it interesting. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 23, 2007, 11:38:49 AM Hello Charlene! Yes, those Manilow numbers represent his current CD due out next month, September :yes
AMAZON RANKING: 8-23-07 1. ATDW: #1,638 George Strait's latest country song, "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls", is #26 on the country singles chart...up from #35 last week. That's a 9 position jump. It is George's 81st Top-40 country single. His very first hit came in 1981, 26 years ago. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 23, 2007, 04:27:52 PM Hello Jerry- Thanks for the information on Barry Manilow. It' been so nice to see him return to the limelight again in his career.
I see the numbers went up some again with Clay's ATDW. I'm glad to see he is still selling cds even if the numbers go up and down. Thanks for the update! :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 28, 2007, 02:39:30 AM AMAZON RANKING: 8-28-07
1. ATDW: #2,606 :wave Hello all! Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 28, 2007, 03:52:07 AM JERRY - THANKS BUT I DON'T EVER SEE GREAT THINGS HAPPENING AGAIN FOR ATDW. TIME FOR A NEW CD.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on August 29, 2007, 03:46:20 AM AMAZON RANKING: 8-29-07
1. ATDW: #4,804 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorraine on August 29, 2007, 03:53:14 AM JERRY - LOOKS LIKE THINGS ARE ONLY GETTING WORSE. THANKS.
HUGS RAINEY Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on August 29, 2007, 04:07:52 AM JERRY, OH MY GOODNESS. I AGREE WITH LORRAINE. THANKS FOR THE NUMBERS. :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 04, 2007, 02:15:46 PM AMAZON RANKING: 9-4-07
1. ATDW: #2,268 Hello all...wonder if there will be a new holiday album or if the holiday tour will spotlight MCWL. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on September 04, 2007, 05:18:27 PM Jerry- That is a really good question. Does make you wonder. That would be nice to have a new Christmas one. Or maybe he will just pick some songs different to sing from a Christmas song list.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 11, 2007, 04:16:27 AM :wave
AMAZON RANKING: 9-11-07 1. ATDW: #5,203 Ray Stevens, one of my favorite singers, was the focal point of a tribute album from Cledus T Judd. The album from Cledus is called BOOGITY-BOOGITY: A TRIBUTE TO THE COMIC GENIUS RAY STEVENS. It entered the Billboard country album chart this week at #47 which is pretty good for a comedy album. Barry Manilow's GREATEST SONGS OF THE SEVENTIES on Amazon...this is all based on Pre-order sales...as you saw on QVC the other day over 31,000 were ordered from QVC... #93: Overall #14: Adult Contemporary category #7: Vocal Pop category #1: Soft Rock category Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on September 11, 2007, 04:34:56 AM Jerry- That's a big drop in the numbers for Clay, but to be expected. No problem really, we still have his new one to look forward to. I have a question. There are rumors of a double cd. If that does happen, will the sales ranking be counted as well on it?
Barry Manilow's cd numbers should go big once it is released. Thanks for the updates. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 12, 2007, 04:06:24 AM :wave Charlene: Well, Barry's numbers are big now on Amazon...in overall products in music, Barry's rated #93 and #1 in Soft Rock titles as i posted yesterday :bigsmile
AMAZON RANKING: 9-12-07 1. ATDW: #3,131 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on September 13, 2007, 03:15:10 AM Jerry- Thanks, now I understand the numbers for Barry. I know that he has a #1 hit on his hands once again :clap
I see Clay's numbers went uo some. We still have his new to look forward to when it does come out. Thanks for keeping us updated. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 13, 2007, 07:17:21 AM George Strait's latest single, HOW 'BOUT THEM COWGIRLS, is #16 on the Billboard Country Singles chart...up from #17. I hope the single becomes his 4th Top-10 from his current album, "It Just Comes Natural". His previous three Top-10 hits from that album are: the #2 hit "Wrapped"; the #1 hit "It Just Comes Natural"; and the #1 hit "Give It Away".
Cledus T Judd's tribute to Ray Stevens is at #3 on Billboard's Top Comedy Albums chart. AMAZON RANKING: 9-13-07 1. ATDW: #6,083 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on September 14, 2007, 06:23:34 AM Jerry- Hmmmm the numbers are down quite a bit for ATDW. All I know is that I have mine a still love and listen to it.
George Strait hangs in there on the charts doesn't he? Cledus T Judd's cd is on the billboard comeday chart. See that's how good Ray Stevens is to have a tribute cd done for him. Thanks for the information. Hope for better numbers for Clay next time. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayniac4ver on September 14, 2007, 10:03:08 AM HEY EVERYBODY LETS TRY TO KEEP CLAY'S # 1 HIT @ #1 THANKS ALYSE Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on September 16, 2007, 11:12:47 AM I haven’t been here in a while…
AC, those numbers are not getting any better, thanks. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 17, 2007, 04:18:57 AM AMAZON RANKING: 9-17-07
1. ATDW: #4,121 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on September 17, 2007, 05:13:55 AM :wave
Thanks for the continued updates Jerry, even if the numbers go up and down, it's nice to keep track. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 26, 2007, 01:54:44 PM AMAZON RANKING: 9-26-07
1. ATDW: #5,627 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 26, 2007, 02:04:00 PM Good news for Reba and Barry fans :bigsmile
A lot of the impact of Reba's #1 debut on the Billboard 200 is the huge duet with Kelly Clarkson contained on the CD, "Because of You", which even though reached #2 on the Country singles chart, has been played just as much as a #1 song and it's still being played on country radio long after it's #2 peak. Quote Reba Outmuscles Kanye, 50 To Score First No. 1 Reba McEntire September 26, 2007, 10:55 AM ET Katie Hasty, N.Y. In a week where six of the top 10 slots on The Billboard 200 are occupied by new releases, Reba McEntire's "Reba Duets" reigns at No. 1. Moving 301,000 copies in the United States, the MCA Nashville album provides the country star's best sales week since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data in 1991. The star-studded set, her first No. 1 on The Billboard 200, includes collaborations with artists like Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Justin Timberlake and Kelly Clarkson; it's with the latter artist that McEntire duets with on "Because of You," which already peaked at No. 2 on the Hot Country Songs chart. After debuting at No. 1 last week, Kanye West's Def Jam album "Graduation" falls to No. 2 with 226,000, a sales slide of 76%. 50 Cent's "Curtis" does nearly the same, slipping 2-3 with 143,000 (-79%). Barry Manilow earns his third top five album in a row as "The Greatest Songs of the Seventies" (Arista) debuts at No. 4 with 113,000. It's the singer's third "Greatest Songs" set, with "... of the Fifties" bowing at No. 1 and "... of the Sixties" entering at No. 2. The new effort's tally includes 41,000 copies sold during a promotion on shopping channel QVC. Kenny Chesney's "Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates" (BNA/Sony BMG Nashville) descends 3-5 in its second week with 112,000 (-71%), while Disney's "High School Musical 2" slides 4-6 with 99,000 (-25%). British singer/songwriter James Blunt's sophomore album, "All the Lost Souls," opens at No. 7, moving 92,000. The Custard/Atlantic set comes follows his 2005 U.S. debut, "Back to Bedlam" which featured the smash hit "You're Beautiful." Fellow Brit KT Tunstall's sophomore Virgin set, "Drastic Fantastic," debuts at No. 9 with 50,000. Her debut, 2006's "Eye to the Telescope," topped out at No. 33. Chamillionaire's "Ultimate Victory" (Chamillitary/Universal Motown) debuts at No. 8 with 79,000 units, which is a charting best for the Houston rapper. His debut, 2005's "The Sound of Revenge," entered at No. 10 with 130,000. Twista's fifth album, "Adrenaline Rush 2007" (Atlantic) enters at No. 10 with 41,000. That's a significant decline from 2005's "The Day After," which bowed at No. 2 with 129,000. Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder's soundtrack to the Sean Penn-directed "Into the Wild" (J) bows at No. 11 with 39,000, while H.I.M.'s "Venus Doom" (Sire/London/Rhino) begins at No. 12, a charting best for the Finnish metal group. Other big debuts this week include Epitaph rock troupe Motion City Soundtrack's "Even If It Kills Me" at No. 16 with 33,000, Diana Krall's "The Very Best of Diana Krall" (Verve) at No. 19 with 30,000, Dropkick Murphys' "The Meanest of Times" (Born & Bred) at No. 20 with 28,000, Gloria Estefan's "90 Millas" (Burgundy) at No. 25 with 23,000 and Mark Knopfler's "Kill to Get Crimson" (Warner Bros.) at No. 26, with only a few dozen short of Estefan's total at 23,000. In all, 31 new albums appeared on The Billboard 200 this week. At 8.29 million, sales are down 9.5% compared to last week's total and down 13.8% from the same sum this time last year. BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003646687) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on September 26, 2007, 02:12:12 PM Quote Puttin' On The Hits Barry Manilow is trying to get the feeling again. Following the runaway success of January 2006's "The Greatest Songs of the Fifties," which debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200, and subsequent "The Greatest Songs of the Sixties," a No. 2 album in October 2006, he has wrapped the organic follow-up, "The Greatest Songs of the Seventies," due this week via Arista. Combined, the two prior efforts have shifted nearly 1.7 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. However, given that this is the decade that catapulted Manilow to fame, arranging and covering songs from his own heyday has left the artist a bit confounded. "This has been a real big mountain," he says. "These songs are so well-known. Every time I sat down at the piano and tried to put my stamp onto them, whenever I touched a chord, I would stop because I felt I was hurting them." Add to the challenge that Manilow decided to include unplugged renditions of some of his own best-loved hits from the decade: "It seemed like such an easy idea, but then, oh, my God, how do you redo 'Mandy' and 'I Write the Songs'? I'm telling you, I stared at the piano for a good two weeks before I started." Even so, Manilow says, "I think we did it. These covers retain the integrity and emotion of the originals." Manilow says the experience of reinventing hits like Barbra Streisand's "The Way We Were," Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and the Bee Gees' "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" offered a newfound regard for their melodic mastery. "When they were out, frankly, they were competition for me-I was going up the charts, they were going up the charts -- so I guess I didn't respect them as great songs," he says. "Recording them, I realized how beautifully written and well-crafted they are." BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/hotprod/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003641275) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on September 30, 2007, 04:49:36 AM Jerry :wave It's good to see Reba back recording again. I was certain she would do well on the charts.
I still feel that Clay will be back up there at #1 with the new cd when it comes out. Thanks for the information as always. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 01, 2007, 08:52:16 AM :wave Hello Charlene! It'll be interesting to see the charts this week and see if there's much interplay. Barry often has a few strong weeks before settling down. The statement that it was his third Top-10 album debut in a row is awesome, too...people don't know just how tough it is to break into the higher positions on the Billboard 200...before ULTIMATE MANILOW came along, Barry was charting in the mid positions on the Billboard 200. A lot of them were peaking below #100...a few of them got no higher than #150...and so i can't stress enough how unreal all of this success is for Barry at this stage of his career. Barry had a good sized hit with the CD, "HERE AT THE MAYFLOWER", it being a Top-10 album based on internet sales. Then as we know, Barry was still selling out his concerts...then came ULTIMATE MANILOW's debut at #4 on the Billboard 200...then he released a hit holiday album...but nobody, as Barry has often said, could've predicted the runaway success of the recent CD collections.
I expect Reba's DUETS project to be a monster country album...and rank right up there with a lot of her previous CD's in terms of longevity on the charts. BECAUSE OF YOU, Reba's duet with Kelly Clarkson, was the first single...the sales will continue to rise as each duet is released from the CD but i don't think anything will reach the magnitude of BECAUSE OF YOU, though. AMAZON RANKING: 10-1-07 1. ATDW: #2,504 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 25, 2007, 03:29:50 AM AMAZON RANKING: 10-25-07
1. ATDW: #5,848 After spending 2 weeks at #11, George Strait's HOW 'BOUT THEM COWGIRLS jumped up to #9 :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on October 25, 2007, 03:42:26 AM Jerry :wave I see Clay's numbers haven't changed much. Hope for some really high numbers when his new cd comes out.
That's great that George Strait's number jumped from #11 to #9 in just two weeks. A friend of mine bought this cd and said it is a really good one :clap Thanks for the updates! :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on October 25, 2007, 05:24:08 AM :wave I should've been more specific...Strait's single had been climbing the Top-40 country chart for several weeks but it stalled at #11 two weeks ago...last week it was still #11...but this week the single moved up to #9. This is the single's 11th week on the Top-40 chart...and it reaching #9 on it's 11th chart week is pretty good.
Doing the math, that means that on Strait's 9th chart week, the single hit #11...then during it's 10th week on the chart, it stayed at #11 for a second week, then on it's 11th week on the Top-40, it's at #9. Is all of this confusing? :bigsmile The bottom line is, the #9 ranking makes this the 76th single to reach the Top-10 for George Strait :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on October 25, 2007, 06:20:56 AM Jerry :no it's not confusing now. As a matter of fact I think it helped me to understand how the Top-10 lists on the charts work now.
Wow, that is a lot of singles he has had during his career! Thanks for explaining it. :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 01, 2007, 03:24:56 AM Quote Underwood Leads Three Country Debuts Onto Chart October 31, 2007, 11:15 AM ET Katie Hasty, N.Y. In a Billboard 200 first, three country debuts occupy the Nos. 1-3 slots on the chart, led by Carrie Underwood's "Carnival Ride." The 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville set sold 527,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, earning the artist her first No. 1. The total is a much better sum than the 315,000 that greeted her No. 2 2005 debut "Some Hearts." It's also the best sales week for a female solo country artist since Shania Twain's "Greatest Hits" started with 530,000 in November 2004. Robert Plant and Alison Krauss' "Raising Sand" (Rounder) opens at No. 2, selling 112,000. It's the highest charting album for both as solo artists and Krauss' first time in the top 10. Country singer Gary Allan's MCA Nashville set "Living Hard" enters at No. 3 with 69,000. It's not his first trip into the top five this year, however: his "Greatest Hits" debuted at No. 5 in March. "Tough All Over," his album from 2005, also achieved a No. 3 entry. BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003665671) Underwood's CD has hit GOLD status it's first week in stores :eek Already over 500,000 copies. I am not surprised by this because her lead-off single, "So Small", has been played and played and played on country radio. George Strait's single is up to #6...it was at #9 last week. AMAZON RANKING: 11-1-07 1. ATDW: #7,333 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on November 03, 2007, 07:19:22 AM Jerry ~ Thanks for the update on the Billboard Chart. I tend to forget about that. :smile
Clay will bring up those numbers I'm sure when he begins his Christmas tour. :yes Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 06, 2007, 04:25:14 AM AMAZON RANKINGS: 11-6-07
1. ATDW: #3,282 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on November 06, 2007, 06:02:29 AM Jerry ~ Good to see those numbers jump so much :clap
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on November 06, 2007, 09:52:14 AM I haven't been here in a long while...
Thanks for the numbers AC. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 07, 2007, 04:57:58 AM :wave Interesting news about the Billboard music chart's new policy regarding album sales...
Quote Revised Chart Policy Lands Eagles At No. 1 November 06, 2007, 8:30 PM ET Mitchell Peters, L.A. The Eagles' first new studio album in 28 years, "Long Road Out of Eden," takes a short route to No. 1 on The Billboard 200 after Billboard revised a significant chart policy today (Nov. 7). In consultation with Nielsen SoundScan, Billboard will now allow exclusive album titles that are only available through one retailer to appear on The Billboard 200 and other charts, effective with this week's charts. Prior to this, proprietary titles were not eligible to appear on most Billboard charts. Early SoundScan numbers have the Eagles taking the top perch on The Billboard 200 with 711,000 copies sold, with most sales moved by Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores. For now, the only other U.S. outlets carrying "Eden" are walmart.com, where both physical copies and downloads are sold, and the Eagles' own Web site. "Eden" became available at the mass-market chain Oct. 30. Aside from two compilations, this is the Eagles' first album since the mostly live "Hell Freezes Over," which led The Billboard 200 for two weeks in 1994. Britney Spears' new Jive album, "Blackout," which would have been No. 1 had the Eagles' data not been reported, will open at No. 2 with first-week sales of 290,000 copies. "We know that some retailers will be uncomfortable with this policy, but it was inevitable that Billboard's charts would ultimately widen the parameters to reflect changes that are unfolding in music distribution," says Geoff Mayfield, Billboard's director of charts. "We would have preferred to make this decision earlier, but only became aware within the last 24 hours that Wal-Mart would be willing to share the data for this title with Nielsen SoundScan." The revised policy initially impacts The Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums, where "Eden" will also bow at No. 1. Criteria for the remainder of Billboard's albums charts will be formulated later this week. A handful of other titles will debut this week on The Billboard 200 as a consequence of the policy revision. Previously, titles that were not generally available at retail were not eligible to appear on The Billboard 200, but were entitled to chart on Billboard's Top Comprehensive Albums, which includes catalog titles and proprietary albums from retailers willing to report those sales. The comprehensive chart will continue to appear on Billboard.biz, to show how catalog titles compete with the overall market. However, once parameters for the remainder of the album charts are determined, Top Comprehensive Music Videos will be discontinued, as exclusive titles will then be eligible for the Nielsen SoundScan-fed Top Music Videos. BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003668840) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 08, 2007, 04:08:46 AM Quote George Strait's "It Just Comes Natural," which was co-produced by Tony Brown and Strait, was named the CMA Album of The Year. It was Strait's sixth win in the category and 18th CMA Award overall. "It's unbelievable to still be here," he said backstage. "When I walk on stage I still love it much as I ever did. The whole process of putting together a record is still fun for us." Songwriters Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson won Song of the Year honors for Strait's "Give It Away, a song about divorce that spent two weeks at No. 1 in the fall of 2006 George took home the Album of the Year award at last night's CMA's. IT JUST COMES NATURAL contains four Top-10 hits for George: "Give It Away", "It Just Comes Natural", "Wrapped", and "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls". His hit from late last year, "Give It Away", won Song of the Year last night. That award goes to the songwriters...Bill Anderson being one of the songwriter's. Bill is also a singer and because of that his reputation and role in the writing of the song gets more emphasis over the other two, who are just writers and not singers themselves. Hank Thompson, who i posted about on the OCD a couple of days ago, died yesterday. He was 82. He had a string of hit songs that ran virtually uninterrupted from 1948 through 1980. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 09, 2007, 05:15:21 AM AMAZON RANKING: 11-9-07
1. ATDW: #5,180 :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 15, 2007, 04:36:35 PM 11-15-07
1. ATDW: #1,440 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on November 23, 2007, 05:07:43 AM :wow What a jump in the numbers :clap
Thanks Jerry :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: Sasha on November 23, 2007, 05:55:01 AM Jerry good jump in the numbers. I was in Target the other day didnt see one of CLays cd. they didnt have any Christmas cds which I thought was odd. :bduh I did check hits daily double, i noticed ALica Keys sold 723,125........
Sasha Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on November 23, 2007, 06:51:55 AM :wave
When i was in Wal*Mart this morning they had a rack full of his holiday CD...which is what i'm going to start tracking now... AMAZON RANKING: 11-23-07 1. MCWL: #1,038 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 02, 2007, 06:08:28 AM AMAZON SALES RANK: 12-2-07
1. MCWL: #456 overall; #17 in the category Teen Pop Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 02, 2007, 02:52:57 PM Great numbers AC, thanks... :purpbana
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on December 03, 2007, 03:21:51 AM :clap :clap :clap :clap For MCWL!
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on December 03, 2007, 09:07:21 AM :wow Those numbers are great. GO CLAY!
Thanks Jerry for posting such good news. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 07, 2007, 02:14:16 PM AMAZON SALES RANK: 12-7-07
1. MCWL: #624; #20- Teen Pop George Strait: "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls", #5, down from #4 on the Country Singles chart. It will no doubt start to fall back down the charts since it inched up to #4 last week. A good chart ride for the single given how critics felt that it wasn't "radio friendly" back when the single was released several months ago...plus it being a ballad, well over 4 minutes, caused the slow chart rise in hindsight. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on December 07, 2007, 02:34:31 PM Jerry ~ The numbers are not bad for MCWL.
I was just wondering about that today since it is the Christmas Holidays. George Straight has been such a favortie with the fans, especially on the charts. I don't any of his cds have not done well. Thanks for the update! :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 10, 2007, 05:14:35 PM AMAZON SALES RANKING: 12-10-07
1. MCWL: #665 2. MCWL: #20 Teen Pop category Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on December 10, 2007, 06:29:57 PM AC, I take those numbers anytime…thanks.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on December 11, 2007, 04:27:33 AM Jerry ~ What a nice surprise to see MCWL at #20! I read somewhere that Clay is thinking of making a redo of "All Is Well" and adding more songs to it,,sure hope so. :clap Thanks for the updates.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 13, 2007, 06:35:23 AM If Clay does re-release ALL IS WELL, let's hope it's available at more places so it will chart...the first time around the sales meant nothing in terms of chart action because it was not eligible to chart because it was only available at one shopping location.
I was at the Country chart today since it's Thursday...George Strait made a re-bound and climbed back up to #4 with his single HOW 'BOUT THEM COWGIRLS. He was at #4 two weeks ago, dropped to #5 last week, then went back up to #4 this week. He's been on the country chart with that song for 17 weeks. Taylor Swift makes a big leap...she was at #6 last week with her single, OUR SONG, and this week she's at #1...a five space chart leap over the bottom four in the Top-5. Barry Manilow's HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS gets an Airpower award on Billboard's AC chart. Last week the single debuted at #23-AC and this week it's up 8 spots, to #15. This is the highest charting AC single for Barry this decade. The second biggest charting single for Barry prior to this #15 showing was 2002's holiday single, "River", which hit #17-AC. 2006's UNCHAINED MELODY, which hit #20-AC, was Barry's third biggest hit single since the dawn of 2000. So this holiday single at #15 this week marks the highest charting AC single for Barry this millennium. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on December 13, 2007, 07:00:41 AM Idol Chatter has sales information this morning:
Quote Clay continues to rack up those Christmas sales: 8,000 this week for his Merry Christmas With Love album, which still sits at a rounded 1.3 million total; and another 1,000 for the All Is Well EP, bringing its total to 51,000. Meanwhile, A Thousand Different Ways sold 300, same as last week, for a 520,000 total. To read the entire article (lots of Idol stats): USA TODAY (http://blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter/2007/12/good-week-for-i.html) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 13, 2007, 07:14:07 AM AMAZON RANKING: 12-13-07
1. MCWL: #17- Teen Pop 2. MCWL: #558- Overall Frankie: :bigsmile Thanks for the addition of the sales! I'm wondering where his sales are coming from for ALL IS WELL. Amazon's supply has been out of stock for awhile. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on December 14, 2007, 03:12:42 AM Jerry ~ I was wondering about ALL IS WELL too. I may be wrong :bduh about this but, I thought I read you could pruchase it through Itunes at one time. There have been lots of them on Ebay. :dunno if they count that as chart sales. I know you would probably know :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 17, 2007, 03:33:03 AM AMAZON SALES RANK: 12-17-07
1. MCWL: #864; #21-Teen Pop :wave Charlene: :no eBay is a marketplace that every day citizens sell their items to other people...it has no impact on any chart. A lot of people buy up CD's cheap and then re-sell them on eBay. There are a few small music stores that have connections with eBay but they're not professional and are only available on-line, not a mass merchant store like Amazon or other places. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on December 17, 2007, 04:40:21 AM Jerry :wave I see that makes sense. Because if a cd was already bought and re sold it already had been counted on the charts. :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 19, 2007, 04:54:57 AM :wave
AMAZON RANKING: 12-19-07 1. MCWL: #22-Teen Pop Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on December 20, 2007, 06:34:43 AM Jerry ~ That's an awesome number for MCWL! :clap
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 22, 2007, 05:55:29 PM Quote Holiday albums can become classics fast By JOHN GEROME, AP Entertainment Writer Sat Dec 22, 2:44 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and Toby Keith have a couple apiece. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton did one together. The ever-prolific Willie Nelson has at least four of them. Most country stars, and many of their pop counterparts, have a Christmas album or two in their catalogs, and for good reason: The records are relatively easy to make and have the potential for big payoff. "If it's really good, it can go for 20 years," said Bill Kennedy, vice president of sales for Capitol Records Nashville. Or longer. Released in 1957, "Elvis' Christmas Album" is the top-selling holiday release of all time with 9 million in sales, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. The single "Blue Christmas" is a Christmas classic, even parodied by Porky Pig. Other Christmas blockbusters are Kenny G's "Miracles: The Holiday Album" (8 million) and Barbara Streisand's "A Christmas Album" (5 million), according to the RIAA. But the Christmas kings, at least in terms of sales, have to be Mannheim Steamroller with two albums topping the 6 million mark: "A Fresh Aire Christmas" and "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas." Holiday records are unique in the way they're promoted and marketed. "It is a very short window that begins in late October, hits its peak the first two weeks of December, and then falls off the cliff right after the holiday," explained Ben Kline, executive vice president of sales, marketing and new media for Universal Music Group Nashville. Though the window is tight, successful releases will do well for at least a few seasons before trailing off, said Peter Strickland, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Warner Brothers Nashville. That's what happened with Warner Brothers' "A Very Larry Christmas" by Larry the Cable Guy. In 2004, the first year, the comedy album sold 150,000 copies. That shot to 250,000 the second year and to 315,000 the third. This year, sales fell to about 70,000, though some of that likely is due to the October release of a second Christmas album by the comic, "Christmastime in Larryland." Because most Christmas albums contain standards, they can be easier and faster to record than an album of new material, but not always. Choirs and string sections can add time and cost. And with marketing and promotions time compressed, TV appearances become key, said Joe Galante, chairman of Sony BMG Nashville. "We think of Christmas CDs as albums that will sell mainly for three to five years and won't be driven by hit singles on the radio," Galante said. There are exceptions, but in general, sales expectations for holiday albums are lower than for standard releases. And for every breakout record, dozens of others get snowed under. "If it can sell gold (500,000) or better, that's hugely successful," said Capitol Records' Kennedy. "And if you can do a minimum of 250,000 as a base, that would be all right." George Strait, as big a star as there is in country music, has two Christmas albums, both of which sold over 500,000. By comparison, Strait's regular releases typically top the 1 million mark. Still, Galante said most singers view the albums as fun and as an artistic break. "It helps fill out the artist's catalog," he said. This year's hot holiday release is Josh Groban's "Noel," a traditional collection that has already scanned more than 2 million. But for many, the star at the top of the tree remains "Elvis' Christmas Album." Released at the height of Presley's fame, it's a must-have for the serious Christmas music fan. Ironically, the album's biggest hit, "Blue Christmas," was the one track Elvis didn't want to record. As Gordon Stoker, a member of the Jordanaires, the vocal group that backed Presley on that song and many others, recalls, Elvis at first refused to do "Blue Christmas" out of respect for Ernest Tubb, who had had a No. 1 hit with it earlier. When the producers said he had to cut it, he told folks at the session to come up with something so bad that it would never see the light of day as a single, Stoker told The Associated Press recently from his Nashville home. "We thought that 'oo-ooo-oooo' was bad enough that they wouldn't release it," Stoker said of the signature backing vocals. To this day, he said, "It still sounds bad to me when I hear it. HOLIDAY ALBUM PROFITS (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071222/ap_en_mu/music_christmas_albums) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 22, 2007, 06:05:16 PM AMAZON RANKING: 12-22-07
1. MCWL: #447 #15: Teen Pop :wave Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on December 24, 2007, 09:18:48 AM Jerry ~ Very interesting list of classic Christmas cds. Even tho this time of year we may hear the same songs it is nice to know that they have become classics and that's why we never tire of the them.
Great numbers for MCWT once again! Thank you fo the update. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 26, 2007, 04:28:22 AM AMAZON SALES RANK: 12-26-07
1. ATDW: #2,312 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on December 29, 2007, 03:02:38 AM AMAZON RANKING: 12-29-07
1. ATDW: #3,455 George Strait's single rose to #3 this week on the country chart...it looked as if "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" had reached it's peak at #4 a couple weeks ago but amazingly, in a week at radio where there were 90% holiday songs, Strait rose to #3 from #4...some say if the single continues to poke around in the Top-5 it'll eventually reach #1...time will tell, though. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on December 31, 2007, 09:18:49 AM Jerry ~ Looks like ATDW stays pretty much the same in the numbers. That's ok tho cause Clay's cd is always in the stores.
I see them on the cd shelves all the time. George Straight sure does have an interestng chart history. Good to see his latest one doing so well! Thanks for the updates. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 16, 2008, 05:50:39 AM AMAZON RANKING: 1-16-08
1. ATDW: #3,107 My first post here of the new year! The news was released that Clay should have a CD out this summer...so we shall see what comes of it and i hope there isn't a lot of delay and push-back's. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lolita on January 16, 2008, 03:59:21 PM Quote My first post here of the new year! The news was released that Clay should have a CD out this summer...so we shall see what comes of it and i hope there isn't a lot of delay and push-back's. I hope so too AC :cross...And thank for those numbers. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 18, 2008, 03:27:27 PM AMAZON RANKING: 1-18-08
1. ATDW: #1,687 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on January 20, 2008, 05:12:32 AM Jerry ~ I read somewhere that the release of Clay's new CD should be sometime in May. As you said, we never know for sure but do hope so!
Thanks for the update. Those numbers are better. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 24, 2008, 09:19:23 AM Barry Manilow's "Beautiful Ballads & Love Songs" CD debuts at #9 on the Top Internet Albums chart.
Taylor Swift's smash hit, "Our Song", which had been #1 for the last several weeks, was pushed out of the top of the country chart by Brad Paisley's "In a Letter To Me". Taylor Swift for those who don't know is a female country singer. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on January 25, 2008, 04:20:59 AM Jerry- Would you happen to know how many weeks Barry Manilow''s recent CD was on the top 10 Billboard Chart?
Thanks for the information on the country artists! :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 25, 2008, 03:35:18 PM Jerry- Would you happen to know how many weeks Barry Manilow''s recent CD was on the top 10 Billboard Chart? Thanks for the information on the country artists! :bigsmile :wave Are you talking about the last CD, GREATEST SONGS OF THE SEVENTIES? It was in the Top-10 a couple of weeks. I believe 3 weeks? The new CD debuted in the Top-10 at #9 so it's only been on the Top-10 for 1 week. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on January 27, 2008, 04:03:49 AM Jerry- :yes I was thinking of Barry's newest released CD. Can't seem to think of the name of it :bduh but wow it's at
#9 already in the first week. I'm so glad to see his career soar once again. He always been a great artist and continues to be. Thanks for answering my question. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on January 29, 2008, 04:59:12 AM Jerry- What is the name of the newest cd of Barry's so that I know what I am looking for when I go to the store? :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on January 29, 2008, 05:27:57 PM Jerry- What is the name of the newest cd of Barry's so that I know what I am looking for when I go to the store? :bigsmile :bigsmile I posted the name of the CD a few posts above on the 24th of January... Quote from: ACcountryFan Barry Manilow's "Beautiful Ballads & Love Songs" CD debuts at #9 on the Top Internet Albums chart. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on January 30, 2008, 04:36:17 AM Jerry- What is the name of the newest cd of Barry's so that I know what I am looking for when I go to the store? :bigsmile :bigsmile I posted the name of the CD a few posts above on the 24th of January... Quote from: ACcountryFan Barry Manilow's "Beautiful Ballads & Love Songs" CD debuts at #9 on the Top Internet Albums chart. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on February 04, 2008, 08:46:52 AM Jerry- I read somewhere that Clay's new cd was listed at Amazom.com. You couldn't pre order it but, could sign up for a notice when you could. I went there and didn't see it. Maybe it is one of those teasers or something. Just wondering if you had been to Amazon and saw anything new on Clay? :smile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on February 04, 2008, 09:49:54 AM geraldine ~ here is the Amazon link for the (hopefully!) new CD!
AMAZON.COM (http://www.amazon.com/New-Release-2008-Clay-Aiken/dp/B00130973W/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1201974366&sr=11-1) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on February 05, 2008, 04:52:55 AM Clandy ~ Thank you! :hugg
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 07, 2008, 05:34:53 AM AMAZON RANKING: 2-7-08
1. ATDW: #4,243 I also read that on Amazon about Clay's CD but thought it was a pre-mature advertisement and never said anything about it but i'm hoping it'll be a new CD. Title: In The Swing Of Christmas Artist: Barry Manilow Release Date: 11/26/2007 Label: Arista/Hallmark RIAA Certification Date: 1/28/2008 Certification: GOLD Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on February 07, 2008, 07:51:31 AM Jerry :wave The numbers for ATDW are higher this time around but, I am anxiously awaiting the numbers when the new CD comes out!
That's great that Barry Manilow's cd went GOLD, especially since you could only get it through Hallmark. Good for him :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on February 10, 2008, 03:15:10 AM Jerry ~ I read in your review on AC Reviews that Ray Stevens is going to have a new cd out this year. Do you know the release date of it? Or hasn't it been announced as yet? Could you post it here when you know? Thanks. :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 10, 2008, 03:25:49 AM :wave The MP3 version of the CD, which means, audio files that people can buy on the computer, came out late last month. I have the songs from HURRICANE on my computer already :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy The physical CD, which is what they call the actual CD a person can buy and have mailed to them, won't be available on Amazon until February 26th...in two weeks. I bought my audio downloads on Itunes. I posted a review of HURRICANE at Amazon and copied it to my AC Reviews thread.
In the Amazon MP3 store, Ray's HURRICANE ranks at #24,387 and in the traditional store, the pre-orders of the CD rank at #54,681. There's not too much hype surrounding the release so it's not expected to be a big seller...just a comedy release. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on February 10, 2008, 04:17:04 AM Jerry ~ Ok thanks. I was just wondering. So It will be more or less a collectors item in the many other comedy cds Ray Steven's has out. It sounded like it had some new songs on it, that was what I was wondering about and wanted to check it out. Thanks for the information.:smile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 10, 2008, 04:46:03 AM :wave There are 12 songs on the CD...7 of them are "new" to me and the remaining 5 songs are re-recordings of songs he did in the 1980's. The ones on the CD that are not re-recordings of previous songs are:
1. Hurricane 2. The Sucking Sound 3. The Cure 4. Rub It In 5. Bubba the Wine Connoisseur 6. Hey, Bubba, Watch This! 7. Down Home Beach The other 5 songs were originally recorded by Ray in the 1980's... 1. The Camping Trip 2. Smoky Mountain Rattlesnake Retreat 3. Makin' The Best of a Bad Situation 4. Stuck on You 5. Hugo the Human Cannonball To new fans of Ray, all of those songs will be "new" but for me, i've been a fan of Ray's for years and years and have all of his albums, so those 5 songs i just listed aren't new, but re-recordings. So, there's 7 new songs and 5 remakes. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on February 14, 2008, 08:16:26 AM Barry Manilow's DVD has been certified PLATINUM by the RIAA...
Quote from: Billboard The First Television Specials Manilow, Barry 11/6/2007 Platinum Rhino 1/23/2008 BILLBOARD (http://www.billboard.com) The DVD collection of TV shows as you can see has only been available since November. In DVD/Home Video rules, PLATINUM is 100,000+ instead of 1,000,000 which would be the case for a CD. George Strait's new single, "I Saw God Today", debuts at #19 on the Billboard Country chart. A single by Kenny Chesney, "Shiftwork", which has often been credited only to Kenny Chesney but in which is really a duet with George Strait, seems to have reached it's peak last week, #5. According to Billboard, Kenny and George's record labels have been battling over credit issue's and for a long time the single had never been officially called a duet until this week. Kenny records for BNA while George records for MCA. Strait's new single will appear on his new CD due out on April 1st. The CD is called TROUBADOUR. A troubadour in case you didn't know, is a word that means singer/entertainer. Ernest Tubb was known as The Texas Troubadour. Anyway, i can't wait for Strait's new CD! His last CD, IT JUST COMES NATURAL, won CMA Album of the Year in 2007. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on February 15, 2008, 08:44:13 PM Jerry ~ THAT IS ABSOLUTLEY WONDERFUL NEWS ABOUT BARRY MANILOW. HE DESERVES IT. :purpbana
I AM SURE HE FEELS SO HONORED TOO BECAUSE HIS MUSIC MEANS SO MUCH TO HIM! THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 06, 2008, 03:50:12 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-6-08
1. Clay's upcoming CD: #3 :wave Clay's CD is up for Pre-Order at Amazon. It's ranked #3. They don't have a track list up, though. Dolly Parton's CD, "Backwoods Barbie", debuted at #17 on the Billboard 200 this week and after having debuted at #48 on the Country Album chart last week, the album jumped up to #2 this week. George Strait's single, "I Saw God Today", jumped into the Top-10...jumping from #12 to #8. Strait's single has been on the country singles chart only 4 weeks. The single is the 78th to enter the Top-10 for Strait. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorilovesgolf on March 06, 2008, 04:51:20 AM :wave Thanks Jerry!
I pre-ordered 2 CD's this morning!! Getting excited!! I cannot believe its up to #3 already! Thanks for the additional info on DP and GS too!! Interesting. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on March 06, 2008, 10:48:12 AM AC!!!! The CD is now ranked #1 :clap :clap :clap And the price has been reduced to $9.95!
Quote Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1 in Music AMAZON (http://www.amazon.com/New-Release-2008-Clay-Aiken/dp/B00130973W/ref=pd_bbs_5?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1204828821&sr=8-5#moreAboutThisProduct) Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 07, 2008, 05:12:05 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-8-08
1. Clay's New CD: #1 :wave Hello Frankie and Lori... Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on March 07, 2008, 08:21:51 AM AC - I read on another Board that the Amazone rankings are changed every hour, not every day - is tha true? They were asking people to spread out their purchases of the CD, so it can stay at #1 for a long time.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 07, 2008, 08:52:00 AM :wave Yes! The rankings change every hour and that is why i only peek in once a day and whatever ranking a CD is, that's what i post on here. If i were to do up to the minute rankings i'd never leave Amazon because i'd have to report every movement each hour and so way back when this thread was created i decided i wouldn't get sucked into that sort of thing and monitor an hourly changing ranking from Amazon and only post whatever ranking a CD was at that particular time i checked. Otherwise, as i said, i'd have to post the ranking each and every hour and i'm a chart kind of person but even i'm not going to become a hostage of Amazon :lol :lol So i only post the number at the time i look each day. It could be #1 now but be #5 next hour and then back up to #3 the next hour and go back to #1, etc etc.
Well, i usually discourage the practice of multiple CD purchasing because it gives a false representation of sales. What i would do is ask people to buy the CD through the pre-order method if they choose and those who hadn't or don't want to buy it through the mail, wait until it's in the walk-in stores because even though Amazon offers a pre-order, it doesn't mean a person will get it sooner than those who will buy it in the walk-in stores. Some feel that a pre-order will enable him or her to get the CD before the general public and that isn't the case. A pre-order just insures a person's purchase when it comes in stock. Based on a pre-order tally, Amazon will know how many copies to have sent to them from the record company. To answer your question in more shorter words: it's always good that a CD's sales are spread out so it won't debut high and crash the next week but having said that i feel people shouldn't want to go out and buy more copies every week to insure the CD will remain near the top. It should stay there because new sales are being tabulated helping it stay there and not because the same buyers are going out every Tuesday and grabbing up copies left and right. That kind of thing is what makes a lot of critics cast suspicion and doubt on sales figures. I can't explain why some artists have CD's that seem to sell and sell and sell and other's do well a couple of weeks and then fall. Hype plays a part in it...radio airplay plays a big part in it...TV exposure plays a part in it. Any kind of publicity helps a CD i think. Radio airplay is the strongest form of publicity because it reaches masses of people daily. Listeners who wouldn't even know Clay if they heard him, for example, through radio airplay would be hearing him for the first time and would probably want to go out and get his latest CD, etc. That's the way most people in the business, i assume, feel about the artists and the public relationship. Country singer Taylor Swift for example. I've liked what i've heard from her so far...i hadn't made the plunge yet and bought a CD of hers...but because i've been able to hear her on the radio a lot i've been exposed to her songs and like what i hear...if Clay would only get medium rotation airplay it would help out really well...but this minimal airplay to no airplay is a joke. How long will it last? I have no idea. How long can radio continue to deny Clay's popularity? Reports of fans buying 5 and 6 copies of one CD makes people in the business question how popular he is. That is why i don't like the multiple CD buying. Also, how long will RCA or any label for that matter, continue to support an artist not bringing in the big money to them and how much longer will the big name songwriters continue to submit songs if the music publishers aren't gaining much from next to no radio airplay. He's been lucky and fortunate so far...also, how long will RCA ignore the payola? If Clay's to be on the radio and have a good sized radio hit, RCA is going to have to pay for the song getting airplay and stop putting all the pressure on our shoulder's. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on March 07, 2008, 04:19:00 PM Thanks for all of the informatin, Jerry (and AC, too! :lol ) I hope that Clay will get the support he deserves from his record label this time - we'll see. I never buy CDs just to stack them up - when I buy extras, it is with someone in mind. My whole family thinks I am in charge of supplying them with Clay music (since I am obsessed), and I do not mind at all! (And of course I have to have a second copy for myself in case - Heaven forbid! - something should happen to my original CD - I am still listening to my orginal MOAM - but I have a back up just in case!!!!! :para (And if the original ever stops playing, I am going to frame it!) :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 12, 2008, 05:18:14 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-12-08
1. Upcoming CD: #78 The pre-order price was slashed the other day to half the regular price. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 12, 2008, 06:03:20 PM AMAZON RANKING: 3-12-08
1. Upcoming CD: #11 {sub-category: Vocal Pop; not overall sales} Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on March 13, 2008, 05:28:27 AM Jerry- Thanks for the update on the up coming CD. It will be interesting to see what the numbers are when it is released.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on March 13, 2008, 08:06:35 PM AC - I brought these statistics over from the Magazine Thread - thought you would enjoy reading them!
Time Magazine - 3/17/08 - NO CLAY Page 18 "Numbers - Music" Quote 48% - Percentage of U.S. teenagers who did not buy a single CD last year, up from 38% in 2006 Quote 29 Million - Number of Americans buying music legally on line, a 21% increase from 2006 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 14, 2008, 05:03:17 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-14-08
1. Upcoming CD: #16; Vocal-Pop category Hello Charlene and Frankie: :wave I look for that 48% number to just keep on rising. I'm guilty of it myself...it's just too convenient buying songs on-line...legally at Itunes or at Amazon. I still buy CD's in Wal*Mart if i'm wanting it for my personal CD collections but if i don't have to have it and can have the songs on my computer and make copies of the songs myself on blank CD's that's what i do. The downside, though, about internet sales becoming more and more the norm is that there will be a big change in the music itself. Where as a CD has always been filled with songs by the artist and 3 or 4 of them were released as singles...what's going to happen if consumers only buy what radio is playing? Will there be hard-core, die hard fans buying entire albums on Itunes and having the songs instantly on their computer or will consumers just buy the song they hear on the radio and not want to hear anything else the singer sings? That's a travesty for the artist and the songwriters if consumers will only buy what's on the radio and not spend their money on an entire on-line album's worth of songs. I'm an artist loyalist...not too many music buyers are like i am. I buy music because of the artist singing the song...whether the song is short, long, ballad, up-tempo, country or otherwise. I don't care what a song is saying...i just like hearing my favorite artists sing whatever it may be. They don't have to write their music or play an instrument, either. So, as long as i like their voice, i'll support whatever song/album they have out. So, having said all that, how many people are going to support their favorite artists in that kind of way? I'll guess and say this trend is going to hurt the songwriting community in the end. I also like seeing that the legally bought music percentage is up as well. I'm hoping people will realize or have come to slowly realize how much they rip off the music industry when they get songs illegally. I'll just say ninety nine cents never killed anyone...that's all it costs to buy a single song on Itunes...and you have people not even wanting to pay 99 cents which is a steal if you ask me. 99 cents for a song...that's cheap...so it baffles me why there are those who still want to attempt to get music for free and not pay for it like you're suppose to. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on March 19, 2008, 04:31:17 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-14-08 JERRY- I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!1. Upcoming CD: #16; Vocal-Pop category Hello Charlene and Frankie: :wave I look for that 48% number to just keep on rising. I'm guilty of it myself...it's just too convenient buying songs on-line...legally at Itunes or at Amazon. I still buy CD's in Wal*Mart if i'm wanting it for my personal CD collections but if i don't have to have it and can have the songs on my computer and make copies of the songs myself on blank CD's that's what i do. The downside, though, about internet sales becoming more and more the norm is that there will be a big change in the music itself. Where as a CD has always been filled with songs by the artist and 3 or 4 of them were released as singles...what's going to happen if consumers only buy what radio is playing? Will there be hard-core, die hard fans buying entire albums on Itunes and having the songs instantly on their computer or will consumers just buy the song they hear on the radio and not want to hear anything else the singer sings? That's a travesty for the artist and the songwriters if consumers will only buy what's on the radio and not spend their money on an entire on-line album's worth of songs. I'm an artist loyalist...not too many music buyers are like i am. I buy music because of the artist singing the song...whether the song is short, long, ballad, up-tempo, country or otherwise. I don't care what a song is saying...i just like hearing my favorite artists sing whatever it may be. They don't have to write their music or play an instrument, either. So, as long as i like their voice, i'll support whatever song/album they have out. So, having said all that, how many people are going to support their favorite artists in that kind of way? I'll guess and say this trend is going to hurt the songwriting community in the end. I also like seeing that the legally bought music percentage is up as well. I'm hoping people will realize or have come to slowly realize how much they rip off the music industry when they get songs illegally. I'll just say ninety nine cents never killed anyone...that's all it costs to buy a single song on Itunes...and you have people not even wanting to pay 99 cents which is a steal if you ask me. 99 cents for a song...that's cheap...so it baffles me why there are those who still want to attempt to get music for free and not pay for it like you're suppose to. THANKS FOR WRITING THIS INFORMATION. :smile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 19, 2008, 06:36:27 AM Thanks for the comment! :wave
AMAZON RANKING: 3-19-08 1. Upcoming CD: #37; Vocal Pop category Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 21, 2008, 06:15:32 PM (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/ACcountryFan/clayaiken26/5132BcEzrDqL_SS500_.jpg)
I have no idea if that's the official cover of the CD or not. I saw it at Amazon and didn't read the fine print because we know people can create their own images and add them to Amazon but it looks official. Although Amazon is still listing as the CD as "New Release" instead of "On My Way Here". :dunno Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on March 22, 2008, 05:09:17 AM Jerry :wave Thank you so much for posting Clay's new cd cover. The title sounds great, hope it is the right one. And the photo is awesome! :clap
Will you keep checking at Amazon to see if they do list the title for us? :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 26, 2008, 03:08:16 AM :wave
AMAZON RANKING: 3-26-08 1. On My Way Here: #40 Overall Sales 2. On My Way Here: #4 Vocal Pop category Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on March 28, 2008, 04:05:28 AM Jerry- The Vocal Pop category look great for Clay's "On My Way Here" :clap
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on March 29, 2008, 03:54:45 AM AMAZON RANKING: 3-29-08
1. On My Way Here: #59 Overall Sales 2. On My Way Here: #6 Vocal Pop category Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 02, 2008, 04:38:45 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-2-08
1. On My Way Here: #52 Overall Sales 2. On My Way Here: #5 Vocal Pop category Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 03, 2008, 04:02:17 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-3-08
1. On My Way Here: #2 Vocal Pop category 2. On My Way Here: #37 Overall Sales Country Corner 1. George Strait's single "I Saw God Today" has moved up two places from #4 to #2 on the country chart 2. Taylor Swift's single "Picture to Burn" has moved up two places from #9 to #7 on the country chart Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on April 04, 2008, 03:40:28 AM Jerry- Those are good numbers for Clay's On My Way Here cd. I imange they will rise once it it released.
Wow, George Straight has done really well with the sales of his new cd. :clap Thanks for the update :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 09, 2008, 03:10:03 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-9-08
1. On My Way Here: #35 Overall CD sales 2. On My Way Here: #2 Vocal Pop category Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: lorilovesgolf on April 09, 2008, 04:41:55 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-9-08 1. On My Way Here: #35 Overall CD sales 2. On My Way Here: #2 Vocal Pop category Thanks Jerry!! I can't wait for the 21st to d/l from itunes!!! :purpbana Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: fhmmany2 on April 09, 2008, 06:23:23 AM Will we actually get to download on the 21st, or just preorder the download?
Jerry - great numers! :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 09, 2008, 06:43:55 AM Quote from: Frankie Will we actually get to download on the 21st, or just preorder the download? I found this on the News Network from PHILLY... GOOD MORNING... :smile Quote From RCA Marketing *** In addition to the Amazon (physical) preorder, there will be an exclusive digital preorder on ITunes which will begin onApril 21. This digital version of the album (which will include the standard album and a digital version of the booklet) will include an additional bonus preorder only track. That song will only be available when the album is purchased during the pre-order period IDEAL IDOL (http://clayaikentheidealidol.com/whatsnew.html#newsarticles) I've read that 4 times and i can't make any sense of it. Are they saying Itunes will offer a pre-order for a Digital CD? That means you purchase the entire CD at Itunes as a pre-order and on the day of release nationwide, on the 6th of May, the songs will appear on a person's Itunes library including the bonus song if purchased within a certain period of time? Is THAT what the note from RCA is trying to say?? They made a distinction between the physical CD at Amazon and the Digital CD at Itunes that goes directly to a fan's computer. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on April 09, 2008, 06:54:27 AM Quote from: Frankie Will we actually get to download on the 21st, or just preorder the download? I found this on the News Network from PHILLY... GOOD MORNING... :smile Quote From RCA Marketing *** In addition to the Amazon (physical) preorder, there will be an exclusive digital preorder on ITunes which will begin onApril 21. This digital version of the album (which will include the standard album and a digital version of the booklet) will include an additional bonus preorder only track. That song will only be available when the album is purchased during the pre-order period IDEAL IDOL (http://clayaikentheidealidol.com/whatsnew.html#newsarticles) I've read that 4 times and i can't make any sense of it. Are they saying Itunes will offer a pre-order for a Digital CD? That means you purchase the entire CD at Itunes as a pre-order and on the day of release nationwide, on the 6th of May, the songs will appear on a person's Itunes library including the bonus song if purchased within a certain period of time? Is THAT what the note from RCA is trying to say?? They made a distinction between the physical CD at Amazon and the Digital CD at Itunes that goes directly to a fan's computer. Jerry ~ yes that's correct. Its a preorder just like you would do with Amazon only instead of getting an actual physical CD you get the download of the album plus the bonus track but not until the release date of May 6th. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on April 12, 2008, 03:45:29 AM Jerry- I read that Clay will be on QVC. Will the amount of sales from that show be counted as well toward the Amazon sales?
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 15, 2008, 04:01:01 AM Jerry- I read that Clay will be on QVC. Will the amount of sales from that show be counted as well toward the Amazon sales? The sales should count but it's hard to tell. I've never paid much attention to Billboard's chart policies when it comes to sales from a TV show. I don't think they'd be counted toward his official sales that are tabulated at Billboard magazine because the sales aren't via SoundScan...sales from a TV show or sales from a TV commercial with a phone number to call are sales from direct marketing...but who's to say? The Amazon sales and anyother sales from on-line merchants are counted on the Billboard charts. The sales ranking on Amazon reflects how popular a CD is with sales...from Amazon customers only. Amazon doesn't rate their CD's based on how many copies sell on a TV show. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on April 15, 2008, 04:11:07 AM Jerry- Thank you for the information concerning QVC sales! :bigsmile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 15, 2008, 06:15:13 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-15-08
1. On My Way Here: #37 Over-all 2. On My Way Here: #2 Pop Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on April 15, 2008, 06:30:43 AM Jerry- I read that Clay will be on QVC. Will the amount of sales from that show be counted as well toward the Amazon sales? Charlene ~ Clay's QVC sales will be counted towards his first week sale total. :thumb Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 15, 2008, 07:14:04 AM Jerry- I read that Clay will be on QVC. Will the amount of sales from that show be counted as well toward the Amazon sales? Charlene ~ Clay's QVC sales will be counted towards his first week sale total. :thumb Deep down i thought so because Barry Manilow's IN THE SWING OF CHRISTMAS was sold on QVC and those sales were added in with the sales everywhere else...so that's why i didn't give her a yes or no answer. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on April 16, 2008, 01:43:03 PM Jerry- I remember how well Barry Manilow did on QVC, that's why I was curious about Clay's sales. :smile
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 18, 2008, 04:01:27 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-18-08
1. On My Way Here: Overall Sales- #33 2. On My Way Here: Pop- #2 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 22, 2008, 07:46:13 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-22-08
1. On My Way Here: overall sales: #30 2. On My Way Here: Vocal Pop: #5 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on April 22, 2008, 07:52:29 AM Does anyone know if I pre-order Clay's c.d. on Amazon, does that count toward first week sales? If not, when are they counted?
Also, what is QVC? Is it a t.v. show? If so, what station and when will it be on? Thanks. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ILClaymate on April 22, 2008, 08:42:40 AM Does anyone know if I pre-order Clay's c.d. on Amazon, does that count toward first week sales? If not, when are they counted? Yes they are counted in the first week sales. Quote Also, what is QVC? Is it a t.v. show? If so, what station and when will it be on? Thanks. QVC is a home shopping channel. That is the station (QVC = Quality, Value, Convenience). It will be on 4/28/08 from 7-7:30pm Eastern. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayistheway on April 22, 2008, 09:53:30 AM Thanks, Angela. Hope all is well with you. Take care.
Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 23, 2008, 06:07:44 PM Quote Also, what is QVC? Is it a t.v. show? If so, what station and when will it be on? You will have to check your cable line-up to see if you have the channel. Although it's a standard channel in a lot of cable companies, there is also a similar channel called Home Shopping Network that cable providers carry instead of or with QVC. The two stations are similar. Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 24, 2008, 05:09:09 PM AMAZON RANKING: 4-24-08
1. On My Way Here: #13 2. On My Way Here: #3 The Country Corner #1: "I Saw God Today" by George Strait :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy #5: "Picture to Burn" by Taylor Swift Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: ACcountryFan on April 29, 2008, 05:24:54 AM AMAZON RANKING: 4-29-08
1. On My Way Here: #9 Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: geraldine on May 01, 2008, 04:08:27 AM Jerry- That is a good number for Clay's new cd, especially since it hasn't even been released as yet.
I am really curious to see how well it will do after the release date. Thank you for the update. :bigsmile Title: Re: CD Sales Tracking - Charting the Waters II Post by: clayMaine-iac on May 03, 2008, 11:18:08 AM I have just opened our newest sales thread:
SHIP SHAPE SALES--CHARTING THE WATERS III (http://www.claymaniacs.com/forums/index.php/topic,15236.msg920665.html#new) I will lock this thread now and eventually save it in the Archives for future reference. I hope to see everyone over in the new thread in the upcoming week. I am excited about the sales for On My Way Here!! Here's hoping for excellent sales numbers on the new CD!! :clap :clap :cross :cross |