AC/DC expected to keep HSM3 out of #1 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

MusicJunkie · 10-23-2008, 10:10 PM

All eyes are on Wal-Mart this week, as the retailer’s exclusive roll-out of AC/DC’s Columbia album Black Ice, dominates the sales landscape. Label chief (and former band manager) Steve Barnett’s strategy, with the help of the ubiquitous Irving Azoff, appears to be paying dividends, as the disc is now on target to sell “well north of 800k,” based on first and second-day sales reports. Some are even saying it could approach seven figures, threatening Lil Wayne’s up-to-now year-best, but it’s still to early for that. Needless to say, the veteran Aussie rockers will shake the marketplace all week long, with Wal-Mart having bought 2.5 million copies one-way and moving them like Ecstasy at a rave. Disney’s High School Musical 3, the soundtrack to the theatrical feature opening this Friday, is on target for between 250-300k, with the wild card the movie itself, making it a lock for #2. The regular edition of Kenny Chesney’s BNA/SBMG Nashville album Lucky Old Sun hits the street, with combined sales in the 100k area, give or take, after its turn at #1 this week. Columbia’s Mary Mary, the other major chart newcomer, looks to be in the 40-50k range, with Christian bookstore sales possibly boosting that total higher. Next week, Q4 gets underway in earnest with releses from Show Dog's Toby Keith, Columbia's John Legend, LaFace/ZLG's P!nk, Interscope's Snow Patrol and greatest hits albums from Lyric Street's Rascal Flatts and Celine Dion. The market was up 2% over last week, down 18% over same week last year and still down 12% year-to-date. Not even Joe the Plumber can fix these pipelines. (HDD)

this is awesome! Not a fan of latter day AC/DC but glad to see a real band blocking that pre-fabricated Disney crap out of #1.

MonarC · 10-24-2008, 12:17 PM

It's good to know that Rock n Roll is not totally dead!

MrRetro_08 · 10-24-2008, 01:55 PM

AC/DC ROCK!!!

SBTB Geek · 10-24-2008, 03:23 PM

These "exclusive" releases really bug me. They lead to double sales, etc.

MusicJunkie · 10-24-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SBTB Geek

These "exclusive" releases really bug me. They lead to double sales, etc.

I agree totally. I know a lot of people who refuse to shop at Wal-Mart, so therefore they have to compromise their principles if they love Eagles or AC/DC. Plus with companies like Best Buy, they're not in all areas. I have known about Best Buy since 1996-1997 and we didn't get one in our area until 2001. Best Buy has the right idea since they release on multiple formats, but I as a vinyl buyer am pretty much certain that Wally World doesn't have some copies of Black Ice on wax, even tho I know Best Buy is offering their exclusive Elton John and Queen titles on vinyl as well.

Nighthawk76 · 10-25-2008, 02:01 AM

I hate Wal-Mart but I bought the Eagles album there last year and the AC/DC album there this week. Both are great albums too. I would love to see Black Ice go to number #1. AC/DC have only had one previous chart topping album (For Those About To Rock We Salute You) and that was 27 years ago.

veggie-tari-jenn · 11-11-2008, 02:18 AM

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10-24-2008, 01:55 PM	#3
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10-23-2008, 10:10 PM	#1
MusicJunkie Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2008 Location: where I live Posts: 791	AC/DC expected to keep HSM3 out of #1 All eyes are on Wal-Mart this week, as the retailer’s exclusive roll-out of AC/DC’s Columbia album Black Ice, dominates the sales landscape. Label chief (and former band manager) Steve Barnett’s strategy, with the help of the ubiquitous Irving Azoff, appears to be paying dividends, as the disc is now on target to sell “well north of 800k,” based on first and second-day sales reports. Some are even saying it could approach seven figures, threatening Lil Wayne’s up-to-now year-best, but it’s still to early for that. Needless to say, the veteran Aussie rockers will shake the marketplace all week long, with Wal-Mart having bought 2.5 million copies one-way and moving them like Ecstasy at a rave. Disney’s High School Musical 3, the soundtrack to the theatrical feature opening this Friday, is on target for between 250-300k, with the wild card the movie itself, making it a lock for #2. The regular edition of Kenny Chesney’s BNA/SBMG Nashville album Lucky Old Sun hits the street, with combined sales in the 100k area, give or take, after its turn at #1 this week. Columbia’s Mary Mary, the other major chart newcomer, looks to be in the 40-50k range, with Christian bookstore sales possibly boosting that total higher. Next week, Q4 gets underway in earnest with releses from Show Dog's Toby Keith, Columbia's John Legend, LaFace/ZLG's P!nk, Interscope's Snow Patrol and greatest hits albums from Lyric Street's Rascal Flatts and Celine Dion. The market was up 2% over last week, down 18% over same week last year and still down 12% year-to-date. Not even Joe the Plumber can fix these pipelines. (HDD) this is awesome! Not a fan of latter day AC/DC but glad to see a real band blocking that pre-fabricated Disney crap out of #1.

10-24-2008, 12:17 PM	#2
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	It's good to know that Rock n Roll is not totally dead!

10-24-2008, 03:23 PM	#4
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10-25-2008, 02:01 AM	#6
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I hate Wal-Mart but I bought the Eagles album there last year and the AC/DC album there this week. Both are great albums too. I would love to see Black Ice go to number #1. AC/DC have only had one previous chart topping album (For Those About To Rock We Salute You) and that was 27 years ago.

11-11-2008, 02:18 AM	#7
veggie-tari-jenn SARCASTIC COUPON PRINCESS!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2008 Posts: 1,882	This Cd Roxx sooooo much!!! Peace Love and Happiness Please Recycle...Go Green!! Jenn