Look for it to enter the HITS Album sales chart next week as the highest-ranking debut of the week, with sales estimated in the 75-85k range.
That’s based on one-day estimates from those physical and digital retailers who haven’t shut down from either hurricanes, earthquakes or hackers.
Cash Money/Universal Republic hip-hop star Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV will certainly remain #1 for at least another week after scoring close to a million in its debut on the charts.
Label principals Ronald “Slim” and
“This is a tremendous accomplishment for Lil Wayne and everyone here at Cash Money,” said Slim. “It’s a tribute to the hard work and commitment he’s always shown, since the beginning.”
"I consider him my son, part of the Cash Money family from the very start,” added Baby. “One thing I've learned. No record is safe from him.”
Mind Kit’s Lindsey Buckingham independently released solo album, Seeds We Sow, also hit retail this week.
Look for Capitol Nashville/EMI’s Lady Antebellum, Flip/Atlantic’s Staind, Roadrunner’s Dream Theater and Zuma Rock’s Bush up next at retail Sept. 13.
Album sales are up 29% vs. last week, up 27% vs. same week last year and up 3% year to date.
Track sales are flat vs. last week, up 15% vs. same week last year and up 11% year to date.
TEA (Track Equivalent Album) sales are up 20% vs. last week, up 24% vs. same week last year and up 5% year to date.
LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER
More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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