Killer will not have a better debut than ICP's newest album.
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This thread is so fucking retarded. For one ICP figured out the independent thing a long time ago, strange has been up and running full speed for just a little while (relatively speaking) Tech will gain lots and lots of fans that he didnt previously have with this album because he is reaching out to his "old fanbase type" on this album he also has the ICP fanbase as well, I think Tech will outsell them.
unfortunately I agree with the thread starter. it could be close, but you have to keep in mind...
- there are more ICP nuthuggers than Tech nuthuggers (don't get me wrong...there are plenty of those) and "casual" Tech fans
- the economy is in the tank and it makes more sense for a lot of people to fill up your car than spend money on a CD
I don't even think Tech will outsell G-Unit on the 1st, but I'm crossing my fingers that he does *shrugs*
- there are more ICP nuthuggers than Tech nuthuggers (don't get me wrong...there are plenty of those) and "casual" Tech fans
- the economy is in the tank and it makes more sense for a lot of people to fill up your car than spend money on a CD
I don't even think Tech will outsell G-Unit on the 1st, but I'm crossing my fingers that he does *shrugs*
Their wording isn't exactly the best, but it still reads as though 250,000 sales of a double disc album gets Gold cert, 500,000 gets Plat, etc. Though, I guess it's possible that they got it worded in such a way that it gives that impression but in truth it's not the way it works OR that their site could be outdated in regards to how things are done. (RIAA - Gold & Platinum - Criteria)
In regards to outselling ICP. Take into account that MLK only did 13,000 first week. I believe Everready only did 22-23,000 it's first week. So...
In regards to outselling ICP. Take into account that MLK only did 13,000 first week. I believe Everready only did 22-23,000 it's first week. So...
RIAA numbers do not have anything to do with first week sales, Billboard charts etc. RIAA still tracks the number of discs, not the number of albums...that's why OutKast was certified diamond in 2006. Also, they track the number of discs SHIPPED and not sold.
Soundscan compiles point of sale transactions...the number of albums (1, 2 or 3 discs it doesn't matter) SCANNED at stores who submit their albums to Soundscan (mom and pop stores often cannot afford to subscribe to Soundscan). Since the early 90's Soundscan numbers have been used to determine Billboard chart positions.
As you read this thread keep in mind that chart position is relative. An can sell 20,000 one week and be in the top 20 and another artist can sell the same amount the next week and barely make the top 30. It depends on the success of other releases during that week. Tech will have to compete with G-Unit and John Mayer both that week.
Soundscan compiles point of sale transactions...the number of albums (1, 2 or 3 discs it doesn't matter) SCANNED at stores who submit their albums to Soundscan (mom and pop stores often cannot afford to subscribe to Soundscan). Since the early 90's Soundscan numbers have been used to determine Billboard chart positions.
As you read this thread keep in mind that chart position is relative. An can sell 20,000 one week and be in the top 20 and another artist can sell the same amount the next week and barely make the top 30. It depends on the success of other releases during that week. Tech will have to compete with G-Unit and John Mayer both that week.
