For some acts, it could mean their only shot at getting a top40 hit. For example, Kylie will be releasing a new single in the next few months and, regardless of quality, she is unlikely to hit top40 based on streams only. I hope her label go all out - give us cd1, cd2, 7", 12", cassette - she has enough fans who will snap them up and give her a week top40. Of course, it's all a bit pointless BUT it looks good for her discography.

For some acts, it could mean their only shot at getting a top40 hit. For example, Kylie will be releasing a new single in the next few months and, regardless of quality, she is unlikely to hit top40 based on streams only. I hope her label go all out - give us cd1, cd2, 7", 12", cassette - she has enough fans who will snap them up and give her a week top40. Of course, it's all a bit pointless BUT it looks good for her discography.

 

Surely the old 3 format rule remains in place though?

Surely the old 3 format rule remains in place though?

 

It record labels were smart they should work with the OCC, have this rule scrapped, then produce more physical formats that fans will buy.

Edited February 13, 20232 yr by Rob