Well at least I guess it means they didn't LOSE the data and theoretically are able to send it to OCC to recount that biased chart?

Well at least I guess it means they didn't LOSE the data and theoretically are able to send it to OCC to recount that biased chart?

That's an interesting question but I wouldn't say it's a biased chart just because Spotify was not able to send the data to OCC in time. It's not the OCC's fault.

Is it only me who actually really enjoyed the last chart being Spotify-free? :lol: It made things SO much fresher and it didn't feel like it was less of a representation of what's popular, at ALL.

Loving how people are still streaming the Tinashe remix of 'Jealous' <3

Is it only me who actually really enjoyed the last chart being Spotify-free? :lol: It made things SO much fresher and it didn't feel like it was less of a representation of what's popular, at ALL.

Well I liked it more too :P BUT if we follow the rules we should follow the rules every week not letting those glitches happen, even they seem positive for a chart listener and for new releases. In the end the chart will be much more streaming dominated anyway, so it will be impossible not to include in there.

 

So when Spotify sorts itself out I think OCC should re-release the last week's chart even if it's not their fault

Is it only me who actually really enjoyed the last chart being Spotify-free? :lol: It made things SO much fresher and it didn't feel like it was less of a representation of what's popular, at ALL.

I also liked it way more and I actually kind of hope the spotify data gets lost again this week :kink:

I also liked it way more and I actually kind of hope the spotify data gets lost again this week :kink:

 

Yup, this is exactly like me :kink:

Well I liked it more too :P BUT if we follow the rules we should follow the rules every week not letting those glitches happen, even they seem positive for a chart listener and for new releases. In the end the chart will be much more streaming dominated anyway, so it will be impossible not to include in there.

 

So when Spotify sorts itself out I think OCC should re-release the last week's chart even if it's not their fault

that's fair enough. I'm also wondering if Spotify (and also other retailers) have some sort of agreement, contract with the OCC, so if they cannot give the data in time they have to pay some extra fee or penalty?

I think it's annoying. Like, Carly Rae for example, fell out of the top 40 prematurely. Songs will probably re-enter this Friday (if data is back), but they'll have unfair broken top 40 runs. Also, I don't like how low overall sales are without Spotify data.

I agree with Joes statement although everyone is sick to death of TOL for instance it's record breaking 54 weeks have been broken because of a glitch and whether people are sick of it enough it was still a top 40 hit because people are purchasing it and listening to it so it is annoying. As I've said it's having such a long run because it's a modern day classic.

 

This situation has bound to have happened in the 60s and 70s when maybe certain data didn't arrive from different parts of the country for whatever reason or tills electronic recording data didn't work?

Uhm, would you like to HMV's album sales get lost?

 

And the latest chart should never be rerun even they got the data. It's what it is and next week is another story. That's why they are called weekly charts. You don't "fix" them afterwards.

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Do we know yet whether:

 

1. Spotify deliberately withheld the data (probably due to some argument about Apple streaming) or

 

2. Whether it was a technical glitch (either at Spotify or at Millward Brown, who centrally collect/analyse the data for OCC)

 

Anyone heard anything, from an official source?

Uhm, would you like to HMV's album sales get lost?

 

And the latest chart should never be rerun even they got the data. It's what it is and next week is another story. That's why they are called weekly charts. You don't "fix" them afterwards.

 

Disagree with this.

Charts and the OCC, have to work to strict rules and procedures which ensure the consistency and integrity of the charts. Else its just an inconsistent meaningless shambles.

 

Its actually disgraceful that there hasnt been an official OCC statement.

That's true, they should have mentioned about it.

Uhm, would you like to HMV's album sales get lost?

 

And the latest chart should never be rerun even they got the data. It's what it is and next week is another story. That's why they are called weekly charts. You don't "fix" them afterwards.

 

But the data would still be for that exact week,

At least they have a message up now saying they are trying to repair a problem...

 

The Spotify Browse chart was updated 2 days ago...

 

https://play.spotify.com/chart/6X2yNXJMag4H5n29NMcOxo

 

 

At least they have a message up now saying they are trying to repair a problem...

 

The Spotify Browse chart was updated 2 days ago...

 

https://play.spotify.com/chart/6X2yNXJMag4H5n29NMcOxo

Do you mean the message on http://charts.spotify.com/ , or is there one somewhere else? The charts.spotify one has been there for months.

The UK top 100 has updated after about 2 weeks

The UK top 100 has updated after about 2 weeks

About time too :cheer:

 

1 Are You with Me - Radio Edit – Lost Frequencies

2 Lean On (feat. MØ & DJ Snake) – Major Lazer, MØ, DJ Snake

3 Cheerleader - Felix Jaehn Remix Radio Edit – Omi

4 Trap Queen – Fetty Wap

5 Want To Want Me – Jason Derulo

6 Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon

7 Not Letting Go (feat. Jess Glynne) – Tinie Tempah, Jess Glynne

8 Where Are Ü Now (feat. Justin Bieber) – Jack Ü, Skrillex, Diplo, Justin Bieber

9 House Every Weekend - Radio Edit – David Zowie

10 Worth It – Fifth Harmony, Kid Ink

11 See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth) – Wiz Khalifa, Charlie Puth

12 Runaway (U & I) – Galantis

13 Five More Hours – Deorro, Chris Brown

14 I Don't Like It, I Love It (feat. Robin Thicke & Verdine White) – Flo Rida, Robin Thicke, Verdine White

15 Poison – Rita Ora

16 Stole the Show – Kygo, Parson James

17 Shine – Years & Years

18 Waiting For Love – Avicii

19 Hey Mama (feat. Nicki Minaj & Afrojack) – David Guetta, Bebe Rexha, Nicki Minaj, Afrojack

20 Can't Feel My Face – The Weeknd

21 Photograph – Ed Sheeran

22 King – Years & Years

23 Freak Of The Week – Krept & Konan, Jeremih

24 Sugar – Maroon 5

25 Firestone – Kygo, Conrad Sewell

26 Somebody – Natalie La Rose, Jeremih

27 Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars

28 Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

29 Hold Back The River – James Bay

30 Hold My Hand – Jess Glynne

31 The Hills – The Weeknd

32 Bills – Lunchmoney Lewis

33 Take Me To Church – Hozier

34 I Really Like You – Carly Rae Jepsen

35 Don't Look Down – Martin Garrix, Usher

36 GDFR (feat. Sage The Gemini & Lookas) – Flo Rida, Sage The Gemini, Lookas

37 Let It Go – James Bay

38 Ayo – Chris Brown, Tyga

39 Flashlight - From "Pitch Perfect 2" Soundtrack – Jessie J

40 One Last Time – Ariana Grande

41 Black Magic – Little Mix

42 Love Me Like You Do - From "Fifty Shades Of Grey" – Ellie Goulding

43 Jealous - Remix – Nick Jonas, Tinashe

44 All Cried Out (feat. Alex Newell) – Blonde, Alex Newell

45 FourFiveSeconds – Rihanna, Kanye West, Paul McCartney

46 Talking Body – Tove Lo

47 Elastic Heart – Sia

48 The Nights – Avicii

49 Prayer in C - Robin Schulz Radio Edit – Lilly Wood and The Prick, Robin Schulz

50 I Want You To Know – Zedd, Selena Gomez

51 Someone New – Hozier

52 Show Me Love – Sam Feldt, Kimberly Anne

53 Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better) – Felix Jaehn, Jasmine Thompson

54 Time of Our Lives – Pitbull, Ne-Yo

55 Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) - From The "Fifty Shades Of Grey" Soundtrack – The Weeknd

56 Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae) – Silento

57 Bitch Better Have My Money – Rihanna

58 Good For You – Selena Gomez, A$AP Rocky

59 Nasty Freestyle – T-Wayne

60 Budapest – George Ezra

61 Rather Be (feat. Jess Glynne) – Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne

62 When The Beat Drops Out – Marlon Roudette

63 Bloodstream – Ed Sheeran

64 You Know You Like It – DJ Snake, AlunaGeorge

65 Chandelier – Sia

66 Riptide – Vance Joy

67 Stay With Me – Sam Smith

68 Headlights (feat. Ilsey) – Robin Schulz, Ilsey

69 Trouble – Iggy Azalea, Jennifer Hudson

70 Sing – Ed Sheeran

71 Happy - From "Despicable Me 2" – Pharrell Williams

72 Wings – Birdy

73 Bang Bang – Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj

74 Holding On – Disclosure, Gregory Porter

75 Don't – Ed Sheeran

76 I See Fire – Ed Sheeran

77 Wish You Were Mine – Philip George

78 Heroes (we could be) – Alesso, Tove Lo

79 Marvin Gaye (feat. Meghan Trainor) – Charlie Puth, Meghan Trainor

80 Waves - Robin Schulz Radio Edit – Mr. Probz

81 Fun – Pitbull, Chris Brown

82 Post To Be (feat. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko) – Omarion, Chris Brown

83 I Don't Mind – Usher, Juicy J

84 Desire – Years & Years

85 Blame – Calvin Harris, John Newman

86 Good Times – Ella Eyre

87 Like I Can – Sam Smith

88 All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor

89 What I did for Love (feat. Emeli Sandé) – David Guetta, Emeli Sandé

90 Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran

91 Outside – Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding

92 Dear Future Husband – Meghan Trainor

93 So Freakin' Tight – Tough Love

94 Mr. Brightside – The Killers

95 Let Her Go – Passenger

96 Am I Wrong – Nico & Vinz

97 All Eyes On You (feat. Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj) – Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj

98 679 (feat. Remy Boyz) – Fetty Wap, Remy Boyz

99 Rude – Magic!

100 Lay Me Down – Sam Smith, John Legend

Dare I say it might still be slightly out of date? Or maybe I expected Little Mix to be higher.