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Up 2 Date Musiclogy Sales insight from vendor/buyer hey guys-
I work for CD vendor & i have been watching Prince's sales through out the district (Bay Area/Northern Cali) and he really is selling some CD's. His average first day sales was about 50-60 pieces (discs). And today it tapered down to about 40, but that was because alot stores sold out. I think alot of buyers were taking Prince a little light considering his recent so so sales. The soundscan numbers won't be that impressive due to that fact (soundscan is bullshit anyway), but as far as "scan sales" (meaning CD"s that were actually bought by customers) he really is selling well. I tracked other areas; LA looks similar to more, and Nevada, Arizona, close. NY had really goodsales as well....so in the pocket book, critically, & now the recent thorn in Prince's side (not selling records)is put to bed. My man has got a hit, and looks like the sales to prove it... nero | |
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thanx for this amazing insight. | |
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NME said: thanx for this amazing insight.
I'm glad its appreciated : ) nero www.barbarasteele-the-band.com | |
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neronava said: NME said: thanx for this amazing insight.
I'm glad its appreciated : ) nero www.barbarasteele-the-band.com Could you explain what you mean when you say that soundscan is bullshit? | |
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manray10 said: neronava said: Could you explain what you mean when you say that soundscan is bullshit? Soundscan numbers are compiled by a couple factors: album sold (customers or "scan sales") And the big X-factor albums bought (when music store chains-pre buy to sell to customers). So take Eminem for example; he's always praised for selling 1 million records the first week, but that doesn't mean 1million records in one week-it means that thats how much was sold from the label to the stores or Vendors. So it's a little decepetive. And it keeps the majors with a edge, there promotion call literally buy chart placement. Here is a little known story, Clive Davis fronted Tower records millions of dollars to buy Alicia Keys first record in order to debut at number 1. Whats the best promotion? Of course to say that your promoting the number one record in the country. So it can be abused.... Nero | |
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neronava said: manray10 said: Could you explain what you mean when you say that soundscan is bullshit? Soundscan numbers are compiled by a couple factors: album sold (customers or "scan sales") And the big X-factor albums bought (when music store chains-pre buy to sell to customers). So take Eminem for example; he's always praised for selling 1 million records the first week, but that doesn't mean 1million records in one week-it means that thats how much was sold from the label to the stores or Vendors. So it's a little decepetive. And it keeps the majors with a edge, there promotion call literally buy chart placement. Here is a little known story, Clive Davis fronted Tower records millions of dollars to buy Alicia Keys first record in order to debut at number 1. Whats the best promotion? Of course to say that your promoting the number one record in the country. So it can be abused.... Nero Thanks!! | |
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Nero, yer a DARLing. Thanks! No confusion, no tears. No enemies, no fear. No sorrow, no pain. No ball, no chain.
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He was the first thing listed in my BuyMusic.com email today    I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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neronava said: manray10 said: Could you explain what you mean when you say that soundscan is bullshit? Soundscan numbers are compiled by a couple factors: album sold (customers or "scan sales") And the big X-factor albums bought (when music store chains-pre buy to sell to customers). So take Eminem for example; he's always praised for selling 1 million records the first week, but that doesn't mean 1million records in one week-it means that thats how much was sold from the label to the stores or Vendors. So it's a little decepetive. And it keeps the majors with a edge, there promotion call literally buy chart placement. Here is a little known story, Clive Davis fronted Tower records millions of dollars to buy Alicia Keys first record in order to debut at number 1. Whats the best promotion? Of course to say that your promoting the number one record in the country. So it can be abused.... Nero That fucking as to explain Usher, too! | |
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All I know is...the got-damn thing was SOLD OUT when I walked in2 Best Buy yesterday...first I was shocked, then pissed, then I was like, "Coooool." Got it 2day at another Best Buy... | |
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neronava said: manray10 said: Could you explain what you mean when you say that soundscan is bullshit? Soundscan numbers are compiled by a couple factors: album sold (customers or "scan sales") And the big X-factor albums bought (when music store chains-pre buy to sell to customers). So take Eminem for example; he's always praised for selling 1 million records the first week, but that doesn't mean 1million records in one week-it means that thats how much was sold from the label to the stores or Vendors. So it's a little decepetive. And it keeps the majors with a edge, there promotion call literally buy chart placement. Here is a little known story, Clive Davis fronted Tower records millions of dollars to buy Alicia Keys first record in order to debut at number 1. Whats the best promotion? Of course to say that your promoting the number one record in the country. So it can be abused.... Nero You sir are a bastion of the retail record buying business knowledge and I must learn more from you. Seriously I am going to try my damndest to org note you to learn more. Thank you for the insight as well. Peace THE CARDINAL HAS SPOKEN!!! | |
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chiltonmusic said: neronava said: Soundscan numbers are compiled by a couple factors: album sold (customers or "scan sales") And the big X-factor albums bought (when music store chains-pre buy to sell to customers). So take Eminem for example; he's always praised for selling 1 million records the first week, but that doesn't mean 1million records in one week-it means that thats how much was sold from the label to the stores or Vendors. So it's a little decepetive. And it keeps the majors with a edge, there promotion call literally buy chart placement. Here is a little known story, Clive Davis fronted Tower records millions of dollars to buy Alicia Keys first record in order to debut at number 1. Whats the best promotion? Of course to say that your promoting the number one record in the country. So it can be abused.... Nero You sir are a bastion of the retail record buying business knowledge and I must learn more from you. Seriously I am going to try my damndest to org note you to learn more. Thank you for the insight as well. Peace This is a real musical eduaction. I knew Soundscan was the biggest mess. **--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••-
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chiltonmusic said: neronava said: Soundscan numbers are compiled by a couple factors: album sold (customers or "scan sales") And the big X-factor albums bought (when music store chains-pre buy to sell to customers). So take Eminem for example; he's always praised for selling 1 million records the first week, but that doesn't mean 1million records in one week-it means that thats how much was sold from the label to the stores or Vendors. So it's a little decepetive. And it keeps the majors with a edge, there promotion call literally buy chart placement. Here is a little known story, Clive Davis fronted Tower records millions of dollars to buy Alicia Keys first record in order to debut at number 1. Whats the best promotion? Of course to say that your promoting the number one record in the country. So it can be abused.... Nero You sir are a bastion of the retail record buying business knowledge and I must learn more from you. Seriously I am going to try my damndest to org note you to learn more. Thank you for the insight as well. Peace Cool...org note me, we'll talk. Thanks | |
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