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Posted by: Mart!n Apr 22 2017, 09:23 AM

After a few weeks hanging around in the top 5, Clean Bandit are hoping to dethrone Ed Sheeran of the #1 spot with the help of Zara Larsson on 'Symphony', its most likely in the bag for Clean Bandit & Zara, but anything could happen been a low sales week something big could drop. New single releases this week come from Shawn Mendes 'There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back', Lana Del Rey feat. The Weeknd 'Lust For Life', Paramore 'Hard Times', Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber 'Despacito' and a possible re-entry from Steps 'Scared of the Dark', also new peaks for the Disciples 'On My Mind', Lady Gaga 'The Cure' and Jason Derulo feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign 'Swalla'.

In the album chart will Steps be able to dethrone Ed Sheeran with their brand new studio album 'Tears on the Dancefloor' or will they have to settle for #2. Other brand new album releases from Imelda May 'Life Love Flesh Blood', Texas 'Jump On Board', While She Sleeps 'You Are We', Incubus '8', Wilkinson 'Hypnotic', Brad Paisley 'Love and War', Maximo Park 'Risk and Exist and Sheryl Crow 'Be Myself'

Breakdown of the week
- Saturday and Sunday: Information on Twitter from MintRoyale only. Please do not make requests, we do not have any information other than what's posted.
- Monday: OCC Top 100 + Radio 1 Chart Update 5:30pm to 5:45pm.
- Tuesday: Top 40 update as and when we receive them with requests, this is NOT 100% guaranteed however. The OCC may publish sales flashes of their own accord but likewise, this is not guaranteed. Twitter and social media is your friend for today. Please post any information you find with a source. Do not nag for updates, we will post a top 40 update if we receive one.
- Wednesday: Top 40 update from Music Week from 5:45, and potential top 5 sales but this is not guaranteed.
- Thursday: See Tuesday.

Other notes (please read)
- You may make requests Tuesday to Thursday but outside the top 40, specific positions will not be revealed (unless deemed necessary by a mod).
- Please do not demand a midweek update, one will be posted as and when we receive the information. Patience is a virtue.
- Sales information will be given out as deemed necessary by a moderator, please bear this in mind when making requests. Most requests for sales will be ignored.
- To keep everyone in the loop of all chart action, please refer to the iTunes and Spotify threads.

Posted by: Mart!n Apr 22 2017, 09:23 AM

Official Singles/Albums Chart Update Top 100
Source: OCC
Missing Data: Spotify and Amazon HD (both for Sunday)

http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart-update/

1 Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson - Symphony (21.5k)
2 Ed Sheeran - Shape of You (17.1k)
3 Ed Sheeran - Galway Girl (15.5k)
4 Harry Styles - Sign of the Times (14.7k)
5 Shawn Mendes - There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back (11.0k) *

6-10
7 Jason Derulo feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign - Swalla
10 Rag'n'Bone Man - Skin

11-20
12 Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
13 Lady Gaga - The Cure
15 Little Mix feat. Machine Gun Kelly - No More Sad Songs
20 Disciples - On My Mind

21-30
21 Paramore - Hard Times *
24 J Hus - Did You See
28 ZAYN feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR - Still Got Time
29 French Montana feat. Swae Lee - Unforgettable *
30 Lana Del Rey feat. The Weeknd - Lust For Life *

31-40
35 Steps - Scared of the Dark ^
37 Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber - Despacito *
40 David Bowie - No Plan EP *

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart-update/

1 Steps - Tears on the Dancefloor (26.8k) *
2 Ed Sheeran - ÷ (22.6k)
3 Imelda May - Life Love Flesh Blood (12.2k) *
4 Rag'n'Bone Man - Human (9.5k)
5 Texas - Jump On Board (7.9k) *

6-10
7 While She Sleeps - You Are We *
8 Maximo Park - Risk to Exist *
10 David Bowie - Cracked Actor (Live in Los Angeles '74) *

11-20
11 Ray Davies - Americana *
16 Steps - The Ultimate Collection ^
19 Barry Manilow - This Is My Town: Songs of New York *
20 Brad Paisley - Love and War *

21-30
25 Incubus - 8 *
26 David Bowie - Bowpromo *
28 Cast - Kicking Up the Dust *

31-40
35 The Cure - Greatest Hits ^
37 Wilkinson - Hypnotic *
39 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Hammersmith Odeon London '75 *

Click on the above relevant links.

Posted by: Mart!n Apr 22 2017, 09:23 AM

Wednesday Top 40 ONLY Update
Source: Music Week
Missing Data:

Singles

1 Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson - Symphony (35,040)
2 Ed Sheeran - Shape of You (28,033)
3 Ed Sheeran - Galway Girl (24,915)
4 Harry Styles - Sign of the Times (23,262)
5 Drake - Passionfruit (18,063)

6-10
6 Jason Derulo feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign - Swalla
7 Shawn Mendes - There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back *

11-20
11 Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
12 Rag'n'Bone Man - Skin
18 Lady Gaga - The Cure

21-30
22 Disciples - On My Mind
24 J Hus - Did You See
25 ZAYN feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR - Still Got Time
26 Paramore - Hard Times *
28 French Montana feat. Swae Lee - Unforgettable *

31-40
31 Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber - Despacito *
36 Lana Del Rey feat. The Weeknd - Lust For Life *
39 Steps - Scared of the Dark ^
40 Cheat Codes feat. Demi Lovato - No Promises *


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Albums

1 Ed Sheeran - ÷ (35,193)
2 Steps - Tears on the Dancefloor (31,564) *
3 Imelda May - Life Love Flesh Blood (14,391) *
4 Rag'n'Bone Man - Human (14,347)
5 Kendrick Lamar - DAMN. (10,512)

6-10
6 Texas - Jump On Board (7.9k) *
8 While She Sleeps - You Are We *
9 Maximo Park - Risk to Exist *

11-20
12 Ray Davies - Americana *
14 David Bowie - Cracked Actor (Live in Los Angeles '74) *
17 Jamiroquai - Automaton
18 Steps - The Ultimate Collection ^

21-30
23 Barry Manilow - This Is My Town: Songs of New York *
29 Brad Paisley - Love and War *

31-40
33 Incubus - 8 *
34 David Bowie - Bowpromo *
36 Cast - Kicking Up the Dust *
38 Wilkinson - Hypnotic *
40 The Cure - Greatest Hits ^

NO OTHER SALES INFO

Posted by: cqmerqn Apr 22 2017, 09:48 AM

Surely this is Clean Zara's week..

Posted by: T Boy in Weeyals Apr 22 2017, 09:50 AM

Would love to see Steps get no.1 in the albums. How likely is it exactly?

Posted by: iain Apr 22 2017, 10:03 AM

Not very likely I'd say. Ed will have a 15k+ streaming advantage from the outset, based on last weeks sales. They may be no 1 in the first set of midweeks but will probably drop behind during the week.

Posted by: Ariels Apr 22 2017, 10:12 AM

Steps. Steps. Steps.

Posted by: danG Apr 22 2017, 10:16 AM

Divide sold 62k last week and 84k the week before. Presumably meaning he'll sell about 50k this week which I think will still be way ahead of what Steps will sell.

Posted by: LustForLife Apr 22 2017, 10:34 AM

Symphony HAS to get to #1 this week!

Posted by: Mart!n Apr 22 2017, 10:37 AM

To be honest they should bag it, but with sales so low, and something else drops, it can easily get beaten, technically all you need is 42k plus for a #1 this week.

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn Apr 22 2017, 10:38 AM

My absolute ideal scenario is both Clean Bandit/Zara and Steps taking the singles and albums pole position respectively.

Posted by: cqmerqn Apr 22 2017, 10:39 AM

Steps could get the number one. 50k isn't too difficult for all the hype.

Their strength will probably be physicals. They're #1 on iTunes though which is a good sign!

Posted by: Jamesy Apr 22 2017, 11:25 AM

H has just said on Radio 2 that Steps are midweek Number 1 🙈

Posted by: 360Jupiter Apr 22 2017, 12:11 PM

Gaga has reduced The Cure to 59p which should extra-boost any surge this week.

Posted by: timjimlee Apr 22 2017, 12:47 PM

Ed will make it eight weeks at the top on the initial run for 'Divide' to equal the initial run of 'Multiply' but likely that Gorillaz will take the top spot the week after.

Posted by: sammy01 Apr 22 2017, 01:09 PM

Well that is no surprise, streaming wont be added and Steps will have all their preorders included.

Posted by: timjimlee Apr 22 2017, 01:57 PM

Midweek seems to getting earlier every week. In fairness to H you can't blame him building up their chances, they are definitely performing better than I thought.

Posted by: Zárate Apr 22 2017, 02:05 PM

I highly doubt Steps will get to #1 unless they're on like 25k already

Posted by: Bjork Apr 22 2017, 02:06 PM

ohh Minty just posted, looks like Steps could be #1??

Neil Claxton‏Verified account @mintroyale
Steps are going to have a nice number 1 album this week. Imagine how ridiculous that would have sounded 6 months ago.

Posted by: Bjork Apr 22 2017, 02:07 PM

he also confirms CB at #1 in singles

Neil Claxton‏Verified account @mintroyale

Also, Clean Bandit could well finally knock Sheeran off the top and get to number 1. Hurrah!

The new Dua Lipa single might not even get top 40 this week. The label will probably panic and move the album back to October.

Posted by: timjimlee Apr 22 2017, 02:33 PM

Well Minty has been known to overstate chances of getting to number 1 in the past but in response to question of whether Steps can do 60k he has responded with "it's sales may fall off a cliff after day one, but it could well get there".
50k may actually be enough this week.

Posted by: gooddelta Apr 22 2017, 02:41 PM

Great that they're #1 on the opening mids but there will be a huge amount of pre-orders in that figure. I'm worried they will just stop selling and Ed will quickly catch up, just as he did on Take That a few weeks ago, especially after the Jools Holland promo.

Posted by: SKOB Apr 22 2017, 03:55 PM

I would wait until Tuesday to see the real situation between Ed and Steps

Posted by: PaulM1983 Apr 23 2017, 11:18 AM

Minty just tweeted that Steps' sales did indeed fall off the proverbial cliff. Tomorrow's update should be interesting. Hopefully they're still good for number 2 or 3.

Posted by: gooddelta Apr 23 2017, 11:22 AM

Damn, I was expecting a #2 debut which is still fantastic and I suspect that's what will happen. There's really no moving Ed.

Posted by: PaulM1983 Apr 23 2017, 11:41 AM

He just replied to me to say number 2 is realistic. So, that's as good as most of us were ever expecting anyway. Honestly, Steps grabbing a number 2 album with new material in 2017 is amazing.

Posted by: cqmerqn Apr 23 2017, 11:47 AM

I still think a #1 for them could be achievable! They have signings remember.

Posted by: Dmdr Apr 23 2017, 02:47 PM

They had one signing and they have done it.

Posted by: Regina Apr 23 2017, 05:44 PM

Ready for Slayge on the Dancefloor tbh *.*

Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 23 2017, 08:18 PM

They only had 1 signing and that was yesterday.

Still hope they can get #1 - they was behind all week when they released 'Ultimate Collection' and then grabbed it at the last minute (Although I think they only needed 23k to do so).

Regardless of where they end up the fact they are challenging for the top is remarkable seeing as their last studio album tanked and has sold 18k in total.

Posted by: Jay ☆ Apr 24 2017, 03:44 AM

Steps - 'Ultimate Collection' was midweek #2 on Tues/Wed/Thurs, midweek #1 on Friday! (Evanescence prevented them from midweek #1 in the first 3 days).

Its first week sales = 34,200, and funnily enough it was Ed Sheeran who was at #2 (with '+')! If only they could manage this a second time this week.

Posted by: Tombo Apr 24 2017, 10:11 AM

Steps to smash please, I am hoping that there is a way that they can manage it!

Posted by: ♀Lee_J11♀ Apr 24 2017, 10:34 AM

Steps slaying both Ed and Adele. Your faves cud neva *_*

Posted by: gooddelta Apr 24 2017, 11:50 AM

There's only one act up to the Ed slaying job. Going where nobody else dare venture over the last few months, it's Lisa Scott-Lee, of 'not a top ten hit' Electric and b-list at Capital fame and her cheery entourage.

Lisa slayed Shape Of You off iTunes No.1 and she needs to slay his album off No.1 right now frankly. Time to reduce Tears On The Dancefloor on iTunes methinks.

Posted by: Tinasha Apr 24 2017, 11:55 AM

I don't see how Steps' album sales have "fallen off a cliff" on day two when they're holding up on iTunes and on top of the Amazon Physical chart (which is usually a really good indicator of album success). Obviously Ed's streaming will still slay, but streaming doesn't effect the album chart anywhere near as much. It'll be interesting seeing the sales today.

Posted by: 777666jason Apr 24 2017, 01:51 PM

Wasn't ultimate collection basically a rerelease of gold with an extra song or 2 which made it even more impressive

Posted by: The Hit Parade Apr 24 2017, 03:41 PM

But remember their first day sales will include all pre-orders (presumably quite substantial). Obviously Mr Claxton knows this, but presumably they've sold even less on Day 2 than he expected.

Posted by: mdh Apr 24 2017, 04:20 PM

If Symphony isn't #1 in the mids I think I'll cry.

(also v hyped to see where Shawn Mendes, Paramore, Lana, Gaga & Luis Fonsi are!! excitement)

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 24 2017, 04:21 PM

Official Singles/Albums Chart Update Top 100
Source: OCC
Missing Data: Spotify and Amazon HD (both for Sunday)

http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart-update/

1 Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson - Symphony (21.5k)
2 Ed Sheeran - Shape of You (17.1k)
3 Ed Sheeran - Galway Girl (15.5k)
4 Harry Styles - Sign of the Times (14.7k)
5 Shawn Mendes - There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back (11.0k) *

6-10
7 Jason Derulo feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign - Swalla
10 Rag'n'Bone Man - Skin

11-20
12 Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
13 Lady Gaga - The Cure
15 Little Mix feat. Machine Gun Kelly - No More Sad Songs
20 Disciples - On My Mind

21-30
21 Paramore - Hard Times *
24 J Hus - Did You See
28 ZAYN feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR - Still Got Time
29 French Montana feat. Swae Lee - Unforgettable *
30 Lana Del Rey feat. The Weeknd - Lust For Life *

31-40
35 Steps - Scared of the Dark ^
37 Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber - Despacito *
40 David Bowie - No Plan EP *

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart-update/

1 Steps - Tears on the Dancefloor (26.8k) *
2 Ed Sheeran - ÷ (22.6k)
3 Imelda May - Life Love Flesh Blood (12.2k) *
4 Rag'n'Bone Man - Human (9.5k)
5 Texas - Jump On Board (7.9k) *

6-10
7 While She Sleeps - You Are We *
8 Maximo Park - Risk to Exist *
10 David Bowie - Cracked Actor (Live in Los Angeles '74) *

11-20
11 Ray Davies - Americana *
16 Steps - The Ultimate Collection ^
19 Barry Manilow - This Is My Town: Songs of New York *
20 Brad Paisley - Love and War *

21-30
25 Incubus - 8 *
26 David Bowie - Bowpromo *
28 Cast - Kicking Up the Dust *

31-40
35 The Cure - Greatest Hits ^
37 Wilkinson - Hypnotic *
39 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Hammersmith Odeon London '75 *

Click on the above relevant links.

Posted by: common sense Apr 24 2017, 04:23 PM

Yeah it had Dancing Queen and I Know Him So Well but omitted two smaller hits I think to fit those two on.

Posted by: Neil Apr 24 2017, 04:31 PM

Steps have a 4k lead, can they keep the top spot?

Posted by: cqmerqn Apr 24 2017, 04:32 PM

No way

Posted by: Tinasha Apr 24 2017, 04:34 PM

Steps have little chance of maintaining that #1 unfortunately, it's a good showing for them though!

Posted by: cqmerqn Apr 24 2017, 04:35 PM

If someone said a few weeks ago that Lady Gaga would have a single climb into the top 20 I would've laughed.

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 24 2017, 04:38 PM

Full update up Cheat Codes are #41! The Bowie EP at #40 (from Record Store Day) will 100% drop out so hopefully No Promises can be top 40 on Friday

Posted by: Haarry Apr 24 2017, 04:39 PM

Fab jump for Gaga. Would be so great to see it top ten eventually.

Posted by: Mart!n Apr 24 2017, 04:41 PM

The album chart should have a few obscure albums in there due to Record Store Day last Saturday. I think the David Bowie album is one of them.

Posted by: danG Apr 24 2017, 04:44 PM

Posted by: Tinasha Apr 24 2017, 04:47 PM

Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 24 2017, 04:48 PM

Ed will overtake Steps tomorrow but nobody would have thought 6 months ago they would get a Top 3 album with opening week sales of 30,000!

So pleased to see 'Scared Of The Dark' back in the Top 40 too and the 'Ultimate Collection' at #16

Posted by: PeteFromLeeds Apr 24 2017, 04:50 PM

at David Bowie being in the Top 40! Hoping it can maintain a Top 100 position for Friday.

Posted by: mdh Apr 24 2017, 04:51 PM

YESS!!!! So so glad it looks like Symphony will be #1, also great to see Shawn coming for a top 5 debut *.*

Fingers crossed Paramore and Lana can stay top 40 - I assume they will. And SLAY at Despacito top 40, that looks likely to be a lot higher come Friday!!

Amazing chart this week, best of the year so far

Posted by: danG Apr 24 2017, 04:59 PM

Incredibly unlikely. It's selling f-all in comparison to the rest of the chart.

Posted by: Mart!n Apr 24 2017, 05:05 PM

It will plummet trust me, Record Store Day usually dies out by the end of the week. It happened last year.

Posted by: Mart!n Apr 24 2017, 05:10 PM

Furthernote, I'm glad Clean Bandit has made #1 after been tossed about within the top 5 for a few weeks, not much of a gap but it should do the trick. Goodbye Ed Earache

Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 24 2017, 05:18 PM

The OCC has not updated yet - any idea where Wonderland by Take That is? Thanks

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 24 2017, 05:22 PM

#13!

Posted by: Mart!n Apr 24 2017, 05:22 PM

On the #13 bus wherever that takes you

Posted by: Bjork Apr 24 2017, 05:25 PM

finally Symphony #1 and with quite a big lead

Posted by: Ultra💚🚦🐱 Apr 24 2017, 05:30 PM

Where do you think Shawn, Gaga, Paramore, Lana and Steps (SOTD) will be about at the end of the week?!

So many of faves finally entering the top 40 *.*

Also hope Cheat Codes/Demi can go top 40!

Posted by: Jonjo Apr 24 2017, 05:30 PM

Would love it if Steps could somehow overcome the odds and "do a Scooter" and get a surprise number 1 album! Unfortunately it looks unlikely, but those sales are outstanding for them! I knew top 2 was on lock, but I thought the number they've got now would be about the total for the full week!

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 24 2017, 05:32 PM

Shawn will be low top 10, Gaga low top 20, Paramore ~#30, Lana mid 30s I'd say. Steps are harder to predict, if everything sold the same for the rest of the week they'd end up at #39 but that won't be the case, can see them just missing the top 40.

Posted by: Ultra💚🚦🐱 Apr 24 2017, 05:36 PM

Thanks!! Yasss for Shawn/Gaga in particular and also glad Lana is finally gonna score another top 40 hit *.* <3 Hopefully Steps will make it!

Posted by: timjimlee Apr 24 2017, 05:41 PM

Another Saturday misjudgement from Minty then. Ed will get comfortable number 1 in the Albums, I wouldn't count him out in Singles just yet.

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 24 2017, 05:42 PM

I would, Clean Bandit still outsold him by ~1k yesterday, he's gonna have to make up that gap and pull ahead significantly if he wants to overtake Symphony, which is unlikely.

Posted by: Rob Spears Apr 24 2017, 05:42 PM

Would love to see Gaga chart higher with 'The Cure' than 'Perfect Delusion'.

Posted by: Andrew♀ Apr 24 2017, 05:47 PM

That's not what it's called though.

Swalla top 10 and Symphony #1 *.* It seems unlikely but I still have a nagging feeling Ed will overtake, will actually cry if that happens 😫 Gaga slaying too, hope it can rise into the top 10 in the next few weeks!

Posted by: Zeebre12 Apr 24 2017, 05:48 PM

Surely Lady Gaga will go top 10 in a week or two if it keeps rising on streaming, increased airplay and if it stays 59p?

Posted by: mdh Apr 24 2017, 05:48 PM

Does it look likely that Despacito will stay top 40 - could it climb?

Posted by: Glenn 69 Apr 24 2017, 06:43 PM

Think the gap between CB and Ed tomorrow will be a better guide to No1. I still think they overestimate Thursday's streaming

I am also big reggae/reggaeton fan so would love to see Despacito crack T40

Posted by: Jason Apr 24 2017, 07:20 PM

I think iSpy and maybe Cold will be ahead of No Promises on Friday.
Really surprised iSpy is not yet top 40 at this point.

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn Apr 24 2017, 08:03 PM

Shame Steps' chance of keeping the #1 album are slim, but that's an amazing result for them and top 2 looks guaranteed.

Elated that 'Symphony' will finally get #1!

Posted by: cqmerqn Apr 24 2017, 08:04 PM

Who knows, Steps may do a Stormzy and really push for that #1 album.

Posted by: The Hit Parade Apr 24 2017, 09:43 PM

In case anyone cares, these are the album chart entries I've identified that are RSD releases/re-releases (although of course some of them were already available in other formats)

10 David Bowie - Cracked Actor (Live in Los Angeles '74)
26 David Bowie - Bowpromo 1
35 The Cure - Greatest Hits
39 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Hammersmith Odeon London '75
44 Sex Pistols - God Save Sex Pistols
46 Madonna - Dance Mix
47 Vangelis - Blade Runner
50 The Cure - Acoustic Hits
52 Ocean Colour Scene - Moseley Shoals Live
55 Pink Floyd - London 1966-67
57 The View - Hats Off To The Buskers
60 Slaves - Take Control
63 The Who - Quadrophenia
67 Elton John - 17-11-70
69 Cabbage - Young Dumb And Full Of
70 The Cribs - Men's Needs Women's Needs Whatever
71 Blossoms, Joe Duddell, The No. 6 Ensemble - Unplugged At Festival No. 6
72 Elastica - Elastica
83 The Doors - Live At The Matrix '67
91 Neil Young - Decade
94 Dee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart

There's also an RSD format of the Maximo Park album but as it's a substantial new release this week I didn't include it in the list.

Posted by: Mart!n Apr 24 2017, 09:48 PM

Got beaten by Steve Miller Band 'Abracadabra', that was the week when they change the compiler, if I remember rightly.

Posted by: The Hit Parade Apr 24 2017, 09:55 PM

It was The Joker - Abracadabra did actually peak at 2.
When the chart was originally announced both songs had the same figure, so Number One was awarded to Steve Miller Band on a technicality, amid much controversy.

By the way, I looked on Discogs and according to the timings on the disc label, the RSD single has a total playing time of 20 minutes and one second. Presumably that's why it's listed on the albums rather than the singles chart. EDIT: except the limit is 25 minutes now.

Posted by: Fruity Apr 24 2017, 10:39 PM

Watching them perform as we speak! Very random Monday night promo, on All Round to Mrs Browns.

They have a chance and clearly are putting in the work.

Posted by: LustForLife Apr 24 2017, 10:49 PM

It's a repeat from Saturday night

Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 24 2017, 10:52 PM

Pretty incredible when you consider their last studio album 'Light Up The World' has sold a total of 18,000 since its Q4 2012 release.

Posted by: timjimlee Apr 24 2017, 11:06 PM

In fairness though that was their attempt at a Christmas Album that was generally considered as ill-judged.

Posted by: Rafael x Apr 25 2017, 12:05 AM

Harrys doing good!

Posted by: Tombo Apr 25 2017, 07:11 AM

Steps to hold onto that number one, they really deserve it! It is an incredible album and it will be a great day for all if they get it.

Ed to hold onto the singles #1, Symphony is an abomination, it is just dull and lifeless and a letdown for Clean Bandit after Rockabye. It should be #101, not #1.

Posted by: M4NG0 Apr 25 2017, 08:30 AM

Wow, I think that's the first negative thing I've read about Symphony on the forum!

Posted by: steveh31 Apr 25 2017, 08:41 AM

If it doesn't have Sean Paul talking gibberish all over it it's not worth the number one these days.

Posted by: 777666jason Apr 25 2017, 09:23 AM

I really like symphony and think it deserves to go number 1

But I'd rather it stall at number 2 than be a harry styles type number 1

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn Apr 25 2017, 09:49 AM

Oh, whatever...

Posted by: howiet1971 Apr 25 2017, 10:12 AM

I don't like Symphony either; it sounds like a medicore Eurovision song - but rather that
be #1 than Sheeran.... The Harry Styles song is actually pretty good!!!!

Posted by: timjimlee Apr 25 2017, 10:35 AM

Symphony is decent but currently I think people see it as a better alternative to Ed's residency at the Top.
Last week's Sales were dire, this week's not much better (even allowing for a price drop), suspect it will make it but ultimately be a forgettable number 1 (and a lucky one given the rate the Sales have been reducing).

Posted by: 360Jupiter Apr 25 2017, 12:56 PM

I would like to see Symphony get the #1 instead of Ed, although I'm not sure how I feel about Clean Bandit these days... I like most of their music but the rub me up the wrong way a bit as people... does anyone else get that feeling?

Posted by: Bjork Apr 25 2017, 01:23 PM

CB will be #1 this week, 100% sure, the lead is huge, 5K is impossible to beat when sales are so low

Posted by: ElectroBoy Apr 25 2017, 01:32 PM

I think they'll do it; but given spotify data is missing and Ed is leading combined there, the gap is going to be smaller than that figure reported.

I'm hoping that Ed doesn't suddenly pick up more sales/ streams

Posted by: Tinasha Apr 25 2017, 01:37 PM

They'll be fine, even though Ed's streaming is still higher, Clean Bandit are outselling him 2:1 on iTunes.

Posted by: Tombo Apr 25 2017, 01:45 PM

Come on Ed, I am backing you son!

Not in the albums department though, that has gotta be Steps!

Posted by: Karma Apr 25 2017, 01:51 PM

I think Symphony would get more than 1 week at number 1, once it gets to number 1 lol which should be this week, Shape of You finally starting to slow down a bit!

Posted by: Bjork Apr 25 2017, 01:54 PM

there is no chance,
CB are outselling Shape by 4:1 on iTunes, the digitaldata site tends to overestimate but the current daily figures are like 5,000 sales for CB and just over 1,000 for Shape... Shape is barely ahead on Spotify, combined it's 40,000 streams ahead aka 400 copies...
if something, the difference is gonna increase

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 25 2017, 01:54 PM

Yeah Symphony has #1 on lock, Ed's not THAT far ahead on Spotify combined so it's not gonna make that big a difference.

Funny that you keep making these sweeping comments about the Harry #1 but fail to back them up when questioned...


Lucky perhaps but I don't think it'll be a forgettable #1, considering it's already spent a couple of weeks at #1 on sales and is demonstrating great longevity in the top 5. It's not like it's gonna suddenly go 1-4-15-21-39-x after this week.

Posted by: Mart!n Apr 25 2017, 02:39 PM

I tend to disagree, when there is other tracks that have stuck around for a while, and outstayed their welcome, some tracks are just old now, like Shape of You, I can't understand some of the guys here want Ed Sheeran to stick around far longer, when other artists have lost out on a #1 during his reign, Jax Jones, RagnBone Man etc etc etc. You need quality, not samey week on week.

Posted by: Tombo Apr 25 2017, 02:57 PM

A few years ago, lots of people complained that all we had was flash in the pan number ones each week with hardly any longevity. Now we have longevity and people complain nayway. People will always find things to complain about with the charts.

Posted by: Rob S ~ Apr 25 2017, 03:01 PM

I'm pretty sure if it were Jax Jones at #1 for 16 weeks it wouldn't be complained about actually. Maybe with people only getting bored in the last two weeks perhaps.

Posted by: Glenn 69 Apr 25 2017, 04:53 PM

Shape of You actually appeals to lovers of many different types of music- there is a dance mix by Galantis, a Stormzy mix for grime fans, a stripped down acoustic version, the Major Lazer mix and even an unofficial Dancehall version credited to Jah B. I actually think there is nothing samey about it but that might be just me

I also like Despacito but wish they hadn't roped in Justin Bieber to get a hit!

Posted by: cqmerqn Apr 25 2017, 05:18 PM

Keep reading the same nonsense in regards to Harry Styles' new single being a fluke #1. Just because it only spent 1 week at #1 doesn't make it any less credible than Shape of You for example.

At the end of the day it outsold every song in the world to get that #1 spot so how was it a fluke?

Posted by: ankietarrr Apr 25 2017, 06:27 PM

So how long will Symphony stay at no 1?

I heard opinions if they dont climb to top position this week it never happens

Any big event next week?

Posted by: mdh Apr 25 2017, 07:10 PM

I think it'll get 2 or 3 weeks at #1. There's new Katy Perry and Kygo but I doubt they'll be #1 next week.

Posted by: The Hit Parade Apr 25 2017, 07:23 PM

So are we all writing off Shawn Mendes now? A few days ago everyone thought it was a dead cert.

Posted by: ElectroBoy Apr 25 2017, 07:24 PM

It's picking up steam on Spotify and holding up well on iTunes

I thing when airplay kicks in it'll make its bid for the top

Posted by: danG Apr 25 2017, 07:26 PM

There's longevity and then there's spending upwards of a quarter of the year at number one.

I don't want a new number one every week nor do I want 8+ weeks at the top to become the norm. There is a happy medium. Even if you're a fan of 'Shape Of You' and not so keen on 'Symphony', surely you can sympathise with people who think 14 weeks is long enough and it's about time we had something else at number one?

'Symphony' should spend a few weeks at number one too, before perhaps Shawn Mendes or someone overtakes. It's already spent a while in the top five too so it's not by any definition a 'flash in the pan' number one if it gets there.

Posted by: Mart!n Apr 25 2017, 08:04 PM

THIS

You just have to balance things out, and having 2 tracks staying at #1 with 13 weeks plus Ed and Drake in the last 12 months. I can count the rest of the #1s on one hand, 21 Apr 2016 Drake, Major Lazer, Chainsmokers, James Arthur, Little Mix, Clean Bandit -> Ed Sheeran (April 2017) someone please tell me what is wrong with the picture

Posted by: mdh Apr 25 2017, 08:06 PM

I feel like the turnover will speed up from now. The only artists who can genuinely sustain a massive amount of time at #1 in this age of such low sales (I think 45-65k will become the norm for a #1) are Adele, Bieber and Ed Sheeran. Without them, we'll probably have a theme of big songs spending 1-5 weeks at #1.

Posted by: 777666jason Apr 25 2017, 08:50 PM

All the hype and it sold almost half of zayn and since its hardly setting the world on fire sales wise if released a month earlier it would be lost further down the chart with those sales

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 25 2017, 09:03 PM

Managing #1 at all is impressive in this day and age though, no? I don't think you can really say "if it was released earlier", you could say that for loads of songs and their chart position may have ended up different but that's not how things work. It's managing decent longevity anyway and he still has the video release to come.

Posted by: danG Apr 25 2017, 09:57 PM

Drake?

Posted by: Steve201 Apr 25 2017, 10:00 PM

It's no doubt that Harry done well to enter at the top that week even with lowish sales - at the end of the day a long spell in the top 40 will determine its success overall and I expect that will happen with blanket radio support so far!

Posted by: pippa Apr 26 2017, 03:32 AM

I really want Steps to hold the number 1 as its a great album for any fans of pure pop music. Steps have delivered a wonderful album and its brilliant to see them selling so well.

Posted by: -SCOTT- Apr 26 2017, 06:20 AM

You have unusual hands then

Posted by: Glenn 69 Apr 26 2017, 10:15 AM

Galway Girl still has a proper vid to drop and Ed is playing Glastonbury. Could it get to No1 in June?

Posted by: danG Apr 26 2017, 10:22 AM

I think Ed will try and push it to number one just so he can claim two #1s from the album. Though I'm not sure if it'll actually make it seeing as it's been out for ages and has already peaked in sales.

Posted by: Jamie Barkley Apr 26 2017, 11:56 AM

I know Ed having all his new tracks chart at the same time was really annoying but in the long run, I'm quite relieved. It means this 'era' probably won't go on as long as the last one did where it was almost two years between 'Sing' debuting and 'Photograph' finally leaving. With the exception of 'Galway Girl' I can't really see any of the album tracks getting too far back up if they get proper releases.

Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 26 2017, 12:06 PM

Steps were 1k ahead in the albums yesterday so expecting Ed to take the lead today

Posted by: timjimlee Apr 26 2017, 12:18 PM

Always going to be eight weeks for Ed (initial run at the top of Albums). Hoping and think Gorillaz will topple him next week!

Posted by: steveh31 Apr 26 2017, 12:41 PM

They have said they will strip naked if they get the nunber one so they must know they won't get it

Posted by: Tombo Apr 26 2017, 12:58 PM

It's a bit of a misquote as I read the full Digital Spy article. It seemed more like a joke said about Lee that he denied and thne Gaye said H would do it too.

Hopefully the promise of them stripping will help the album get to the top though, much like the Dappy nude leak number one.

Posted by: Steve201 Apr 26 2017, 01:00 PM

What did Gorillaz open with with their last album?

Posted by: 777666jason Apr 26 2017, 01:23 PM

Steps threatening to strip naked if they get the number 1 will it be enough

http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a826869/steps-new-album-tears-on-the-dancefloor-strip-butt-naked-no1/

Didn't realise the album is basically self release though

Posted by: pippa Apr 26 2017, 01:35 PM

The fact it is a self-release and doing so well is a huge credit to Steps.

Posted by: Tombo Apr 26 2017, 02:02 PM

Hopefully that will get them extra sales!

Posted by: Regina Apr 26 2017, 02:08 PM

Lee naked would make me buy at least 350 omore copies.

Posted by: timjimlee Apr 26 2017, 02:48 PM

Technically last Studio Album was 'The Fall' released in 2011, it opened weakly (peaking at number 12) but this was more of a group of songs they had recorded whilst on Tour.
Previous year's Album 'Plastic Beach' opened with Sales upwards of 74K.

Posted by: WallIsSoGood Apr 26 2017, 03:22 PM

Anything to help So Good climb the chart tbh x

Posted by: Tombo Apr 26 2017, 03:29 PM

Are you in the right thread?

Posted by: Brit Apr 26 2017, 03:37 PM

Any updates today? Is GAGA still at 13 her streams seem to be improving!

Top 40 on spotify and top 10 on iTunes

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 26 2017, 04:09 PM

Updates will be posted as and when we have them at the latest we've got a Music Week coming at some point after 5:45!

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 26 2017, 04:58 PM

Wednesday Top 40 ONLY Update
Source: Music Week
Missing Data:

Singles

1 Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson - Symphony (35,040)
2 Ed Sheeran - Shape of You (28,033)
3 Ed Sheeran - Galway Girl (24,915)
4 Harry Styles - Sign of the Times (23,262)
5 Drake - Passionfruit (18,063)

6-10
6 Jason Derulo feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign - Swalla
7 Shawn Mendes - There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back *

11-20
11 Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
12 Rag'n'Bone Man - Skin
18 Lady Gaga - The Cure

21-30
22 Disciples - On My Mind
24 J Hus - Did You See
25 ZAYN feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR - Still Got Time
26 Paramore - Hard Times *
28 French Montana feat. Swae Lee - Unforgettable *

31-40
31 Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber - Despacito *
36 Lana Del Rey feat. The Weeknd - Lust For Life *
39 Steps - Scared of the Dark ^
40 Cheat Codes feat. Demi Lovato - No Promises *


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Albums

1 Ed Sheeran - ÷ (35,193)
2 Steps - Tears on the Dancefloor (31,564) *
3 Imelda May - Life Love Flesh Blood (14,391) *
4 Rag'n'Bone Man - Human (14,347)
5 Kendrick Lamar - DAMN. (10,512)

6-10
6 Texas - Jump On Board (7.9k) *
8 While She Sleeps - You Are We *
9 Maximo Park - Risk to Exist *

11-20
12 Ray Davies - Americana *
14 David Bowie - Cracked Actor (Live in Los Angeles '74) *
17 Jamiroquai - Automaton
18 Steps - The Ultimate Collection ^

21-30
23 Barry Manilow - This Is My Town: Songs of New York *
29 Brad Paisley - Love and War *

31-40
33 Incubus - 8 *
34 David Bowie - Bowpromo *
36 Cast - Kicking Up the Dust *
38 Wilkinson - Hypnotic *
40 The Cure - Greatest Hits ^

NO OTHER SALES INFO

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 26 2017, 04:58 PM

Everything crossed for No Promises to remain top 40!

Posted by: steveh31 Apr 26 2017, 05:01 PM

Steps have had an amazing week shame the single can't beat it's peak with all the work they have put into it.

Posted by: tomwright123 Apr 26 2017, 05:02 PM

Where abouts is Little Mix's NMSS in todays update please?

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 26 2017, 05:03 PM

#16!

Posted by: UltraGreenLight Apr 26 2017, 05:04 PM

Omg Lana isn't gonna miss the top 40 again is she??

Posted by: PaulM1983 Apr 26 2017, 05:06 PM

Good numbers for Steps. They've managed more than a lot of established acts with big hit singles to push their albums, so they should be really happy with that. They should get to 35k for the week.

Posted by: John-James Apr 26 2017, 05:06 PM

If she peaks at #41 again I am so done

Posted by: SameBoy Apr 26 2017, 05:07 PM

YAAAAS, Clean/Zara

Paramore tho

Posted by: Scene Apr 26 2017, 05:09 PM

I get the feeling ZAYN will peak at #24 for another week.

Boo at Lana about to slide outside of the top 40. Her and Steps need to hang on.

Hopefully Bruno can sneak into the top 10 this week.

Posted by: Mart!n Apr 26 2017, 05:11 PM

Just like to say, thank god Clean Bandit have got a nice lead, over Ed

Posted by: LustForLife Apr 26 2017, 05:28 PM

Oh god hold on Lana!!!!

Also great to see Clean Bandit having a comfortable lead

Posted by: danG Apr 26 2017, 05:31 PM

oh boo at Lana being in real danger of dropping off the top 40 :|

at least Clean Bandit are safely #1 and 'Swalla' nearly in the top 5 now *_*

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn Apr 26 2017, 05:32 PM

Steps put up a good fight!

Posted by: cqmerqn Apr 26 2017, 05:46 PM

Where's Lorde please?

Posted by: mdh Apr 26 2017, 05:47 PM

Fingers crossed Swalla can make the top 5 - much chance of that happening or not?

Eeek at Lana, I think another #41 debut would kill me - such a shame if so as Lust For Life is nearly as incredible as Love

Despacito looking like it'll be top 30 this week, fab news!

Posted by: JosephStyles🐶 Apr 26 2017, 05:49 PM

#23!


No idea! We don't have any more sales info

Posted by: mdh Apr 26 2017, 05:51 PM

Based on what we've seen on Spotify so far this week, I think he'll probably have to settle for #6 this week

Posted by: cqmerqn Apr 26 2017, 05:52 PM

Oh good to see it hanging around then. Thanks.

Posted by: Bjork Apr 26 2017, 05:52 PM

Lana is so gonna be @41 again

Posted by: gavindeejay Apr 26 2017, 05:59 PM

To be fair 'The Fall' was given away for free from the bands website a few months before being physically available. There seems to be alot of hype around 'Humanz', so I'm hoping it can do between 30-40k.

Posted by: steveh31 Apr 26 2017, 06:34 PM

PMSL steps fans going crazy on Twitter at Ed overtaking them

Posted by: timjimlee Apr 26 2017, 07:02 PM

Yes I was thinking that range as well, will be a close call to overcome Ed.

Posted by: PeteFromLeeds Apr 26 2017, 07:02 PM

8 pages and it's only Wednesday

Posted by: common sense Apr 26 2017, 07:19 PM

Lol can imagine they're not happy at all.

Posted by: steveh31 Apr 26 2017, 07:26 PM

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@OfficialSteps #steps #Tearsonthedancefloor if we all just buy one more copy, a present for a friend, we'll get steps to number 1

Posted by: pippa Apr 26 2017, 07:40 PM

Disappointing for Steps losing out on the number 1 but the sales are still great for them.

Posted by: Hadji Apr 26 2017, 08:08 PM

Wasn't expecting Clean Bandit to increase their lead from Ed Sheeran but well done to them and I hope they increase their lead even more and on the albums, Ed's probably overtaken Steps because of streaming

Posted by: 360Jupiter Apr 26 2017, 08:59 PM

Swalla securely in the top 10 tho

Posted by: 777666jason Apr 26 2017, 10:04 PM

Shame it gotta settle for number 2 but it's already outsold ultimate collections first week

My bad thought so,done said 31k earlier in thread just seen again it was 34k


They got independent chart number 1 though if that still exist

Posted by: Jason Apr 26 2017, 10:13 PM

My final predictions for this week's chart:

#7 Shawn Mendes
#26 Despacito
#27 French Montana
#31 Paramore
#40 Cheat Codes
#41 Lana feat The Weeknd
#52 Charlie Puth
#90 Dua Lipa feat Miguel

Posted by: Steve201 Apr 26 2017, 11:24 PM

Decent sales although this time they don't have daytime radio 1 support so might struggle to topple Ed next week!

Posted by: Tombo Apr 27 2017, 08:56 AM

Come on Steps, pull through! I am thinking of buying a copy!

Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 27 2017, 05:47 PM

Do it - such a solid pop album!