for reference, previous album '1989' debuted with 90k sold. I can't see this doing quite as well though it should easily make #1, I would predict about 60-70k.

I'm going to go with 74k debuting at number 1!

Same!

I think it'll outsell Sam Smith's first week. 90k+ with a chance of crossing the 100k mark. Her fans are super loyal. It won't outsell 1989 but it'll probably have a better first week.

Edited November 8, 20177 yr by André

Unlikely to be available on Spotify and Apple Music at time of release will dent Sales a little.

On a positive note for Sales there are a couple of Special Edition CD Releases, suspect the die-hard fans will want both.

Still can't see Sales exceeding 100k.

Red opened up with 61k whilst 1989 did 90k; I think reputation. will be midway of those tallies, so roughly 75k. I went with the 75-100k range as I can see the higher band being the more rational, realistic one as opposed to the lower 50-75k one. There's every chance that she could have ginormous first week sales from hype, but I can't see it outselling 1989's first week total on account of how Look What You Made Me Do and the promotional singles have performed. I think reputation. will have generally poor longevity in comparison to 1989 as well.

I think also 75K, which is a pity, cos if she had come back with proper good music she could have really taken it to the next level sales-wise

very disappointed with her 4 tracks so far, never thought sh'd comeback with something so weak, a serious mis-step

Less than 50, maaybe as high as mid 60s/ 66.

 

1989 was absolutely crap. Can't see many returning after that trite assault on the senses.

 

Also the last two songs were pretty bad, esp. The first song.

If it's against Sam Smith, it will get #2

Around 80k-90k

 

59,947

 

#2

She has to beat Sam Smith...surely.

 

Then again that TV special could keep him there.

Edited November 9, 20177 yr by Lomadz

Imagine the outrage if she's #2 behind Sam Smith :o

 

I'm 90% sure it doesn't happen though

 

Around 80k. Don’t think the album will do overall as well as 1989 but should achieve decent numbers before Christmas.

Going with 80k!

 

Wouldn't be shocked to see either 65k or >100k though! I also think this may have a way better 2nd week than expected if the spotify add/X-Factor performance are both true!

I went for 75k - 100k

 

Think it will do around 80k - 85k

If her last one opened with 90k then this should manage around that more or less? even despite the lead single not having near the longevity of Shake It Off (+ the lack of spotify apparently)

 

(and no Sam Smith isn't going to hold her off #1 lol)

 

Yeah sam clearly threatened by her scheduling his show for partically his second week

I think she will end up doing somewhere around 65-70k.

I put less than 50k. This era has been a major disappointment