I've never understood why people pre-order singles and EPs from iTunes. It's not like iTunes are going to run out of stock on release.

I agree with this. I also don't see the point in waiting until midnight to buy a song either, it will be there for the rest of time to buy whenever you want.

I agree with this. I also don't see the point in waiting until midnight to buy a song either, it will be there for the rest of time to buy whenever you want.

 

I guess the sooner you buy the song the quicker it will rise on itunes and more people will notice it.

I guess the sooner you buy the song the quicker it will rise on itunes and more people will notice it.

 

But surely people buy songs because they *like* them, not just because they are climbing the charts...

Because the label probably don't give a shit about where the single peaks :P The idea behind their strategy is probably to spread out the single's exposure for as long as possible -- which, because they probably realise the single doesn't really have a chance of challenging for the #1 spot, they probably don't care about getting a relatively low peak if it means the single hangs around on radio longer and (ideally) would sell more copies of the album in the long term.

 

Yeah, I think it's a good strategy as well, although it will be interesting to see if he can carry it off for a long time after this era.

But surely people buy songs because they *like* them, not just because they are climbing the charts...

 

True, but then there is the iTunes 'top 10 effect' whereby those tracks are given a higher profile.

True, but then there is the iTunes 'top 10 effect' whereby those tracks are given a higher profile.

 

But that wouldn't make them sell *more*, just sooner.

Mariah Carey (Feat. Miguel) 19 :cheer:

Marguel top 20 :heart:

15. Paramore - Still Into You

 

I'm still into this!!! It will be their biggest hit in U.k!!

15. Paramore - Still Into You

 

I'm still into this!!! It will be their biggest hit in U.k!!

 

I think it already is.

I agree with this. I also don't see the point in waiting until midnight to buy a song either, it will be there for the rest of time to buy whenever you want.

 

This was my answer to that and you overlooked it:

 

Good questions. With albums I saw some promotions, like you get a song if you pre-order it, or you can get it a bit cheaper.

 

I would add to that, it's an information, when the song gets released. If you pre-order it, you get an e-mail, that it is now available, so you can download it as soon as possible. Some fans would use that surely.

I think it already is.

 

I'm not sure sales-wise but obviously it's their longest top 40 entry.

 

Considering it's up to #15 now though it will probably last a few more weeks and will definitely become their best-selling/highest peaking single.

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So pleased for both Paramore and Mimi! :wub:

I heard Still Into You when I was out last night, the only thing from the last two years to be played other than Pompeii. Hopefully that points to it climbing further.

Hopefully Paramore gain next Sunday as their Radio 1's big weekend performance is being showing. Top 10 would be delightful for Still Into You.

27. Tich - Dumb

538. Tich - Breathe in Breathe Out

 

Tich was on BBC Breakfast this morning where they played a clip from the 'Dumb' video and she performed 'Breathe In, Breathe Out'! Great idea to give both songs some promotion! :D

I think it already is.

Ignorance got to #14, but it's definitely stayed top 40 longer and most probably sold more already (obviously it will out peak that too).

14. Olly Murs - Dear Darlin

15. Paramore - Still Into You

19. Mariah Carey Feat Miguel #Beautiful

28. Tich - Dumb

33. Carly Rae Jepsen - Tonight I'm Getting Over You

38. J Cole Feat Miguel - Power Trip

41. The Saturdays Feat Sean Paul - What About Us

43. Drake Feat Rihanna - Take Care (I wonder if this will manage to be top 40 come Sunday)

45. Birdy - People Help The People (Oh, I think this might drop to around #60-70 come Saturday)

38. J Cole Feat Miguel - Power Trip

 

:cheer: another top 40 for Miguel, amazing! Now can Adorn please get UK promotion, it has lots of potential!

Oh gwon J. Cole + Miguel! What's caused this surge? I assumed it had peaked at #76.