I just realised regarding the X-Factor tracks, they allowed Lucy Spraggan's Last Night to chart, so why is there no consistency?

That was not an X Factor track in the sense that it was not released by X Factor. It was something Lucy had released prior to the show, so not strictly tied to it.

 

Not sure how bad the U2 thing really is. Given everyone kinda has the album for free, surely an 8k start is pretty good? It's basically a measurement of the size of their devoted fanbase.

God I hope Jessie Ware can stay top 5, the album is truly amazing.

I just realised regarding the X-Factor tracks, they allowed Lucy Spraggan's Last Night to chart, so why is there no consistency?

 

 

That was not an X Factor track in the sense that it was not released by X Factor. It was something Lucy had released prior to the show, so not strictly tied to it.

Exactly plus as soon as it went up the chart after Lucy's performances, the album (which was released independently) was taken off and never appeared again on iTunes. Last Night after the first couple of days before it was taken off (the original Last Night) had enough sales to chart. I'm guessing as it wasn't released under Syco they had no right to ask it to be ineligible to chart.

Nice, but slightly disappointing figures for Ella. I was expecting her to do 80-100k. The album should do well in Q4 though and wouldn't be surprised if she had higher sales weeks closer to Xmas, especially as she's certain to perform on the X-factor at some stage. :)

Nice, but slightly disappointing figures for Ella. I was expecting her to do 80-100k.

 

How?

Ouch at Jessie J! I expected her to debut this week at #02, I'm guessing she will peak at #04 now.

Gutted for Jessie J, her album is excellent and I wish it was boosting her up back to her Who You Are but worried this is going to be a flash-in-the-pan type chart run for her.

 

Also, Ella H's album may well be the most boring album I've EVER listened to. So boring, don't understand success she's having with that at all!

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Spandau Ballet should climb after their ITV special at 9pm tonight.

Also, Ella H's album may well be the most boring album I've EVER listened to. So boring, don't understand success she's having with that at all!

 

I kinda see where you're coming from, there's a lot of tracks that are absolutely identical.

Looks like this will be the first U2 album since Achtung Baby in 1991 to not get to number 1, s'pose it serves them right for forcing their album into everyone with iCloud's library.

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How?

 

Well "Ghost" was a massive lead single and "Glow" has done quite well too so far. Not to mention all the promotion done thus far to the build up of the album, I was expecting higher numbers.

U2's album is a lot higher than I expected, it's not like it was ever going to challenge for #1 what with it being given away free to... most people, so to see it within touching distance of #2 is quite a testament to their continuing fanbase. I'd bet the vast majority of the 8,200 people who bought it yesterday already own it.

 

Looks likely Jessie J will have to settle for a #3 album ('x' is not far behind so will probably overtake), thus continuing her legacy of being the only BRITs Critics' Choice winner to miss #1 with any studio album and doing so with all three of hers. My favourite obscure statistic.

 

I'm guessing The Vamps currently still only have the 'solo' version counting to their chart position, it'll be fixed by tomorrow.

 

Lol at 'Happy'. Slay em.

The Vamps are not the only act missing physicals, MKTO's album 8% of its sales are missing, so I expect their album will be top 40 tomorrow, once everything is factored in.

 

Tuesdays' update is always a little bit behind.

The Vamps are not the only act missing physicals, MKTO's album 8% of its sales are missing, so I expect their album will be top 40 tomorrow, once everything is factored in.

 

I don't think you are interpreting this dickie bird data correctly Mikey. 8% of MKTO's sales are physicals, they aren't missing.

I don't think you are interpreting this dickie bird data correctly Mikey. 8% of MKTO's sales are physicals, they aren't missing.

 

oops -_- facepalm

lol at people actually buying U2's new album. I get why it's selling, but still. lol. I imagine they must be buying it physically or from amazon, as iTunes are giving it for free

 

Happy climbing and Meghan easily outselling 1D is great to see :D

The Vamps are not the only act missing physicals, MKTO's album 8% of its sales are missing, so I expect their album will be top 40 tomorrow, once everything is factored in.

 

Tuesdays' update is always a little bit behind.

 

Maybe 1D's physicals are also missing ? 26k is very disapointing with pre-orders AND physicals =/

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It does actually look like 1D might be missing physical sales. Pretty much no chance of Taylor overtaking if that's the case then but even with missing sales added they're not going to challenge Meghan.

 

The Vamps' physical sales aren't missing by the way (they account for 52% of their sales, so presumably the current position is just downloads of the album version + CD sales and a little bit of streaming).

With no obvious big releases next week, maybe Taylor could also get a new peak then if she doesn't this week?

 

She's done so well with this, fair play to her.

With no obvious big releases next week, maybe Taylor could also get a new peak then if she doesn't this week?

 

She's done so well with this, fair play to her.

 

She has, but ironically a heldback release would have guaranteed her a first UK number 1!