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HDD (April 02, 2014):

 

Here are this week's key debuts:

  • 5 Seconds of Summer (Capitol) 150-160k
  • Christina Perri (Atlantic) 40-45k
  • Chevelle (Epic) 40-45k
  • Dan + Shay (Warner Bros. Nashville) 27-30k
  • Nickel Creek (Nonesuch) 17-20k
  • The Used (Hopeless) 17-20k
  • Manchester Orchestra (Republic) 15-18k
  • Chiodos (Razor & Tie) 14-17k
  • Ronnie James Dio: This Is Your Life (Rhino) 13-15k
  • MKTO (Columbia) 10-12k
  • Josh Thompson (Show Dog) 9-11k
  • Lacuna Coil (Century Media) 9-11k

 

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BILLBOARD: ''Frozen' vs. 5 Seconds of Summer for No. 1 on Billboard 200

 

Billboard (April 02, 2014):

 

"Australian pop/rock band 5 Seconds of Summer is eyeing the top of the Billboard 200 chart, as its new EP is on course for a handsome debut. The four-song set, "She Looks So Perfect," was released on April 1 and may sell upwards of 140,000 to 160,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, April 6 (according to industry forecasters).

 

Standing in 5 Seconds of Summer's way could be the soundtrack to "Frozen." The Walt Disney Records album is in the running for a ninth week at No. 1.

 

Other albums heading for sizable debuts next week include Christina Perri's "Head or Heart" (40,000 to 45,000) and Chevelle's "La Gargola" (40,000 or so)."

 

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/603...n-billboard-200

 

 

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HITS DAILY DOUBLE: WEEKEND CHART PREVIEW

 

HDD (April 03, 2014)

 

"The race for #1 heats up this week with Capitol's 5 Seconds of Summer providing a solid challenge to Frozen, Disney's powerhouse soundtrack. At midweek it's too close to call, with only a few thousand units separating the contenders."

  • Frozen (Disney) 140-150k
  • 5 Seconds of Summer (Capitol) 135-145k (NEW)
  • Chevelle (Epic) 40-45k (NEW)
  • Christina Perri (Atlantic) 40-45k (NEW)
  • Dan + Shay (Warner Bros. Nashville) 28-32k (NEW)
  • Shakira (RCA/Sony Latin) 27-30k
  • Johnny Cash (Sony Legacy) 21-24k
  • Pharrell Williams (Columbia) 21-24k
  • Lorde (Lava/Republic) 18-20k
  • Nickel Creek (Nonesuch) 18-20k (NEW)
  • The Used (Hopeless) 18-20k (NEW)
  • Manchester Orchestra (Republic) 17-19k (NEW)
  • Now 49 (NOW) 15-17k
  • Rick Ross (Def Jam) 15-17k
  • John Legend (Columbia) 15-17k
  • Luke Bryan (Capitol Nashville) 15-17k
  • YG (CTE/Def Jam) 15-17k
  • Steel Panther (Open E/Kobalt) 15-17k (NEW)
http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/rumormill.cgi

 

 

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Nielsen SoundScan Building Chart

 

** 01 5 Seconds of Summer - She Looks So Perfect (NEW)

01 02 Frozen Soundtrack

** 03 Christina Perri - Head Or Heart (NEW)

** 04 Chevelle - La Gargola (NEW)

** 05 Dan + Shay - Where It All Began (NEW)

02 06 Shakira - Shakira

** 07 Nickel Creek - A Dotted Line (NEW)

03 08 Johnny Cash - Out Among the Stars

05 09 Pharrell Williams - G I R L

** 10 Manchester Orchestra - Cope (NEW)

 

 

Reflects first 4 days (Monday - Thursday) reported by six merchants (iTunes, Trans World Entertainment, Best Buy, Starbucks, Target & Anderson Merchandisers), estimated to account for 85% of album sales.

 

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/...n-billboard-200

 

 

The 5SOS sales are just stupid. One Direction had a massive hit and their full album could only sell 176k. Admittedly that had been out in the UK for ages beforehand but still, the 5SOS sales are absolutely baffling. No idea where the hype appeared from.
I didn't realise short EP's qualified for the album chart in the US, strange as it's only like an old CD single with a few b-sides!
If they're UK chart performance is anything to go by, 5SOS's sales will likely drop offer towards the end of the week and Frozen will definitely claim another week at #1.
The 5SOS sales are just stupid. One Direction had a massive hit and their full album could only sell 176k. Admittedly that had been out in the UK for ages beforehand but still, the 5SOS sales are absolutely baffling. No idea where the hype appeared from.

 

They supported 1D on tour in America.

 

Amazing sales for 5SOS, the only thing about it I find weird is how it's going towards the album chart :lol: Oh well, really hope it can get #1 but I think Frozen will make it again.

They supported 1D on tour in America.

 

Amazing sales for 5SOS, the only thing about it I find weird is how it's going towards the album chart :lol: Oh well, really hope it can get #1 but I think Frozen will make it again.

Supporting 1D on tour turning into 150k first week sales seems a bit of a stretch :lol:

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Supporting 1D on tour turning into 150k first week sales seems a bit of a stretch :lol:

I think they have the same management.

 

 

I am amazed at an EP selling this much.

 

Imagine if the sales counted towards the Hot 100 instead?? (wish they did)

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