CV enters Billboard at No. 20!

[joe68]

Tim McGraw's "Let It Go" bows at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 in a week with seven releases that debut in the top 10. The Curb effort sold 325,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, giving the country superstar his fourth No. 1 on the tally, and his ninth on Top Country Albums. His last studio set, 2004's "Live Like You Were Dying," moved 766,000 in its first week.

The 24th installment in the "NOW! That's What I Call Music" compilation series enters The Billboard 200 at No. 2, selling 230,000. It's the smallest debut sales week for a "NOW" album since 2003's "NOW 13" sold only 171,000. All 24 of the collections have cracked the top 10 of the chart.

Rapper Young Buck notches his second top three album as "Buck the World" (G-Unit/Interscope) starts at No. 3 with 140,000. It's the follow-up to 2004's "Straight Outta Ca$hville," which also landed at No. 3 with 261,000. In addition, "Buck the World" opens at No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, his first chart-topper on that tally.

With help from the Hot 100-topping hit "This Is Why I'm Hot," Mims' "Music Is My Savior" debuts at No. 4 with 78,000. The Capitol set is the artist's first album. Akon's "Konvicted" (SRC/Universal) climbs 6-5 with 67,000 copies, a small sales decrease of 3%. Daughtry's self-titled RCA debut slips 4-6 selling 66,000 (-13%).

Good Charlotte's fourth Daylight/Epic album, "Good Morning Revival," bows at No. 7, also with 66,000 units. The rock troupe's last set, 2004's "The Chronicles of Life and Death," had a much stronger entry at No. 3 with 199,000.


Elton John earns his 16th top 10 album with the retrospective "Rocket Man: Number Ones" (Rocket/Island), which enters at No. 9 with 49,000. The British songwriter's last set to reach the top 10 was "The Big Picture," which also hit No. 9 back in the fall of 1997. This is also John's seventh hits compilation (including 1990's four-disc "To Be Continued...") to enter the chart.

Jennifer Lopez' first Spanish-language effort, "Como Ama Una Mujer," bows at No. 10 with 48,000. The Epic set bows at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums and Top Latin Pop Albums as well. Her last studio set, 2005's "Rebirth," entered the big chart at No. 2.

Ten more titles bow inside of the top 50 this week. Redman's long-awaited Def Jam set "Red Gone Wild" debuts at No. 13 with 44,000. Rapper Lil' Flip starts right behind him at No. 14 with "I Need Mine" (Asylum/Warner Bros., 43,000). Stevie Nicks' Reprise hits compilation "Crystal Visions ... The Very Best of Stevie Nicks" earns a No. 20 entry with 34,000, while the "Disneymania 5: Music Stars Sing Disney Hits... Their Way!" compilation debuts at No. 27.

Other new releases to impact the chart this week include British singer/songwriter Mika's debut "Life in Cartoon Motion" (Casablanca, No. 29, 30,000), rapper Prodigy's "Return of the Mac" (Koch, No. 32, 27,000), Alabama's "Songs of Inspiration II" (RCA, No. 33, 26,000), Jack Ingram's "This Is It" (Big Machine, No. 34, 26,000), Macy Gray's "BIG" (Geffen, No. 39, 23,000) and Kaiser Chiefs' "Yours Truly, Angry Mob" (Universal/Polydor, No. 45, 17,000).

Clutch, Machine Head, Third Day, Los Tigres Del Norte, Tha Dogg Pound, Grupo Bryndis, Ivy Queen and the John Butler Trio are also new to The Billboard 200 this week.

[MacMan]

YeeHaw! I knew it COULD go top 20... So glad Hits Daily wasn't 100%. Not that they ever are.

Very good news!

[michaelD]

NICE!!!
Top 20 not too bad... Now, what where will it be week #2?

[strandinthewind]

How do they count the DVD/CD combo? Is a sale of it counted toward DVD's or CD's - or both :shrug:

[RockALittle250]

This is great news!! Definately shows how well Stevie fits into modern pop-culture.

[BombaySapphire3]

not too surprising. i voted top 20 in the poll on here.

[estranged4life]

Here's the question:

Where will it be a week from now on the Billboard Charts?

[KarmaContestant]

Here's the question:

Where will it be a week from now on the Billboard Charts?

:shrug: Sadly, probably at, like #187.

[Johnny Stew]

I'm very pleased to hear that it actually managed to chart higher than 30, despite the shipping snafu.

I just read the article at Billboard.com though, and they have 'Crystal Visions' listed at #21, rather than 20.

Either way, a great debut. :nod: :)

[HejiraNYC]

I find it rather interesting that Elton John releases his best-of collection at the same time as Stevie and pretty much leaves her in the dust sales-wise. Why?

-It's also a CD/DVD package, but with a retail price of $13.98, which is almost half the price of CV. I saw it at Virgin Megastore for $9.99 this past week. :eek:

-Unlike CV, it has a new song, as well as a video for the new song. Personally, I could do without the videos, commentary, etc. if I could get a new Stevie song instead.

-Unlike la Nicks, Elton has been cranking out new albums left and right in recent years, none of which sold very well, yet he continues to pack stadiums and arenas. Just goes to show you that album sales do not equal popularity.

I was initially hoping that Stevie would be the long distance winner in this battle of the divas, but I'm glad Elton won. In a nutshell, he earned it by putting out a superior product at a drastically lower price. Mama's got a few lessons to learn from Mrs. John! :p

[MacMan]

I just read the article at Billboard.com though, and they have 'Crystal Visions' listed at #21, rather than 20.

Either way, a great debut. :nod: :)

They must have changed that after first printing it. Cause it did say #20:shrug:


Elton's fan base is considerably larger as far as I'm concerned and he's got a broader appeal, so I fully expected him to sell more then Stevie...

[Livia]

That's great news!

See, Stevie? To quote Christine, you're still a "viable product!" :nod:

[Johnny Stew]

I find it rather interesting that Elton John releases his best-of collection at the same time as Stevie and pretty much leaves her in the dust sales-wise. Why?

-Unlike CV, it has a new song, as well as a video for the new song. Personally, I could do without the videos, commentary, etc. if I could get a new Stevie song instead."Tinderbox" isn't a new song... it was released on the album he put out last year. It's also not included on the CD portion of the release, only on the DVD.

I was initially hoping that Stevie would be the long distance winner in this battle of the divas, but I'm glad Elton won. In a nutshell, he earned it by putting out a superior product at a drastically lower price. Mama's got a few lessons to learn from Mrs. John! :pOutside of the DVD, there isn't anything new about Mr. Tantrums & Tiaras' eighth "best of" compilation... he just happens to have broader commercial appeal than Stevie does (plus his label actually shipped enough copies).

[Sorcerer386]

(plus his label actually shipped enough copies).

:confused:

[snicksfan85]

It's #21 on SoundScan (which is where Billboard gets it's info) with 33,828 in sales. I saw it today in class.

[Johnny Stew]

:confused:In every store Joshua and I looked, there were a dozen or more copies of 'Rocket Man.' Meanwhile, just about everyone who's posted here, has mentioned that they had a hell of a time tracking down a copy of 'Crystal Visions.'

I don't believe that Stevie's release would have sold as much as Elton's did... but I do think 'CV' would have sold even more copies than it did, if Warners had shipped enough units to meet the demand.

(By the way, J.... be sure to check your email for something I sent you. :) )

[diamondsnake]

I agree. I had to go to four stores before I found the CD/DVD set.

[DWIG]

I think No 20 on the Billboard charts is very acceptible. After all, it is not really new stuff, it's just a collection, so not bad at all. Maybe if she continues to promote it it might even move up!
I think, if she comes to Europe and promotes it on it's release , it will also do very well here.

[Phoenix]

20 is good news!:D

[Macfanforever]

Wow. I almost died reading this news, Stevie still has power to knock out these newcombers off the BB charts, Now lets hear some more radio airplay..

[Macfanforever]

heres a snap shot of the bb chart.

[MacMan]

Just noticed that she's #2 on the Top Internet Albums This Week:

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Albums&f=Top+Internet+Albums

[AliceLover]

Just noticed that she's #2 on the Top Internet Albums This Week:

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Albums&f=Top+Internet+Albums

Thats awesome! Go Stevie!

[SpyNote]

And #2 on the Music DVD charts. :thumbsup:

[Musicman408]

And #2 on the Music DVD charts. :thumbsup:

Absolutely grat news. I just wonder where she'll be in week 2.

[JazmenFlowers]

Just noticed that she's #2 on the Top Internet Albums This Week:

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Albums&f=Top+Internet+Albums
you've yet again astounded me with an awesome sig pic. good work.

as for Stevie's various debuts. bitch bettah recognize. she can still hang with the big dogs and people still love her. way to go Stevie.

[ontheEdgeof17]

as for Stevie's various debuts. bitch bettah recognize. she can still hang with the big dogs and people still love her. way to go Stevie.

...just wait for the Street Angel Video Anthology. That **** will hit #1 and cuz a ruckus! woot!

[BlackWidow]

And #2 on the Music DVD charts. :thumbsup:

cool beans....:thumbsup:

[Sahara]

A #20 debut is fantastic! I'm so pleased!!

As for Elton, it's great!! I'm a huge fan of his, and The Captain and the Kid was, I think, his best ever, and I was really surprised too, because I hadn't liked Peachtree Road at all. I saw him twice in the last two years and he puts on a fantastic show.

[Sorcerer386]

(By the way, J.... be sure to check your email for something I sent you. :) )

Ah, yes. Thank you!!!!! :]

[MacMan]

Second week sales - aren't too bad actually...

According to hitsdaily:

#50 STEVIE NICKS REPRISE 21,276 (down -27%)

Could be a little higher (or lower) on the official Billboard charts... We'll find out tomorrow or Thursday.

For comparison... Elton's set missed the top 50 :thumbsup:

[snicksfan85]

I'll find out tomorrow on SoundScan...

[SandyMac]

Still must be doing pretty well over at Amazon. Number 25 :D :nod:

[snicksfan85]

I didn't get to look where she was on SoundScan today (or what will be Billboard's chart tomorrow.) I can tell you she wasn't in the the top 26.

[MacMan]

Second week for Crystal Visions:

Billboard 200 down to #52 from #21 :shocked:

Top Music Videos down to #3 from #2

Top Internet Albums down to #8 from #2

[Musicman408]

Second week for Crystal Visions:

Billboard 200 down to #52 from #21 :shocked:

Top Music Videos down to #3 from #2

Top Internet Albums down to #8 from #2

I bet her apperance on Ellen could keep this on the charts for a little longer. :nod:

[ontheEdgeof17]

I bet her apperance on Ellen could keep this on the charts for a little longer. :nod:

I doubt it.

[Rickypt]

I doubt it.

Oh come on, once Stevie finally sings Landslide, all hell will break loose!

[SpyNote]

As of April 28...

Hot 200
21 > 52 > 49

Top Music Video
2 > 3 > 5

[MacMan]

As of April 28...

Hot 200
21 > 52 > 49

Top Music Video
2 > 3 > 5


It's hanging on... And that's good!

Any idea of the numbera... I'm assuming it's really low, like around half of last week?

[Somajoseph]

Glad to see it's hanging steady. Once again I was at the Virgin Megastore, and this time they had Crystal Visions on display on one of the racks near the front door. Sadly that wasnt the case the day it was released.

[SpyNote]

It's hanging on... And that's good!

Any idea of the numbera... I'm assuming it's really low, like around half of last week?

Hits Daily Double didn't have it listed on their sales chart. But based on the other albums around Crystal Visions, it probably sold in the neighborhood of 9,000-10,000 copies. Roughly, a 50-60% drop in sales from the previous week, which isn't unusual. John Mayer's Continuum experienced a 56% drop in sales this week, but still climbs four notches to #44.

[snicksfan85]

It's hanging on... And that's good!

Any idea of the numbera... I'm assuming it's really low, like around half of last week?

I think it was at 13,000 for this week. I looked it up in class but don't remember exactly what it was.

[SpyNote]

As of May 5...

Hot 200
21 > 52 > 49 > 71

Top Music Video
2 > 3 > 5 > 7

[SpyNote]

As of May 12...

Billboard 200
21 > 52 > 49 > 71 > 73

Top Music Video
2 > 3 > 5 > 7 > 4

Her appearance on Ellen is probably why the album fell only slightly on the Billboard 200 and moved up on the video chart.

[JazmenFlowers]

As of May 12...

Billboard 200
21 > 52 > 49 > 71 > 73

Top Music Video
2 > 3 > 5 > 7 > 4

Her appearance on Ellen is probably why the album fell only slightly on the Billboard 200 and moved up on the video chart.
wow. that's pretty awesome. I didn't expect her to last in the Top 200 this long.

[Musicman408]

wow. that's pretty awesome. I didn't expect her to last in the Top 200 this long.

I know, I am very pleased.:nod:

[SpyNote]

As of May 19...

Billboard 200
21 > 52 > 49 > 71 > 73 > 91

Top Music Video
2 > 3 > 5 > 7 > 4 > 8

No promotion last week, so big drop

[RockALittle250]

Hey, at least it's still in the top 100!

[Musicman408]

Hey, at least it's still in the top 100!

That it is, and that is very cool. :nod:

[enchanted]

Does anyone know how many CDs have been sold?

[SpyNote]

Does anyone know how many CDs have been sold?

I couldn't find sales numbers for the last three weeks. But I'm estimating 80,000-88,000 copies have sold over the past six weeks. Not too shabby for a best-of. :woohoo:

[enchanted]

I couldn't find sales numbers for the last three weeks. But I'm estimating 80,000-88,000 copies have sold over the past six weeks. Not too shabby for a best-of. :woohoo:

Thanks.....how many to get Platinum?

[SpyNote]

Thanks.....how many to get Platinum?

1 million units shipped to retailers gets a platinum certification.

[billwebster]

#20? That's quite a few units! I'm stunned and opening my mouth unnoticingly in awe.

[MacMan]

Soundscan Sales for 5/22/07

#138 NICKS, STEVIE - CRYSTAL VISIONS:VERY BEST OF
Sales This Week: 5,535 (down 25%)
Sales Last Week: 7,421
Total Sales to Date: 108,215

By going through all the soundscan charts data I could find. This is so far the run down.

Date / Chart # / Sales / Total

04/04/07 #21 - 33,944
04/11/07 #52 - 20,884 = 54,828
04/18/07 #49 - 13,384 = 68,212
04/25/07 #71 - 9,687 = 77,899
05/03/07 #73 - 9,531 = 87,430
05/10/07 #91 - 7,829 = 95,259
05/17/07 #116 - 7,421 = 102,680
05/22/07 #138 - 5,535 = 108,215

Something weird went on with the debut week. Soundscan reported the 33,828 with a #20 debut. But on that same line they've got 33,944, which is a difference of 116. They've also got the number 114 within their line and some sort of percentage amount. So that could have been what the confusion was on the chart placement... But you would have to count the first week sales at 33,944 in order to get the grand total of 108,215.

Anyway... that's what I've found.

[MacMan]

This weeks Soundscan numbers (in bold)

Date / Chart # / Sales / Total

04/04/07 #21 - 33,944
04/11/07 #52 - 20,884 = 54,828
04/18/07 #49 - 13,384 = 68,212
04/25/07 #71 - 9,687 = 77,899
05/03/07 #73 - 9,531 = 87,430
05/10/07 #91 - 7,829 = 95,259
05/17/07 #116 - 7,421 = 102,680
05/22/07 #138 - 5,535 = 108,215
05/30/07 #131 - 5,705 = 113,920

[SpyNote]

And the DVD just shot back into Top 10 from 14 to 4. Pretty huge jump. More evidence that fans want more video, damnit! :mad:

[Livia]

Do these numbers count what is sold at the shows?

[AliceLover]

Thats not too shabby at all! Im sure the start of the tour boosted the sales. Go Stevie!

[Musicman408]

This weeks Soundscan numbers (in bold)

Date / Chart # / Sales / Total

04/04/07 #21 - 33,944
04/11/07 #52 - 20,884 = 54,828
04/18/07 #49 - 13,384 = 68,212
04/25/07 #71 - 9,687 = 77,899
05/03/07 #73 - 9,531 = 87,430
05/10/07 #91 - 7,829 = 95,259
05/17/07 #116 - 7,421 = 102,680
05/22/07 #138 - 5,535 = 108,215
05/30/07 #131 - 5,705 = 113,920

WOW, it moved up a few spots. That's great, I am happy for Stevie.:nod:

[MacMan]

I guess touring DOES sell cds....

Here's the latest numbers for Crystal Visions, it's jumped up from #131!


#108 - NICKS*STEVIE CRYSTAL VISIONS:VERY BEST OF
Sales: 6,558
Total Sales: 120,478

[Musicman408]

I guess touring DOES sell cds....

Here's the latest numbers for Crystal Visions, it's jumped up from #131!


#108 - NICKS*STEVIE CRYSTAL VISIONS:VERY BEST OF
Sales: 6,558
Total Sales: 120,478

Well then. That is great. I wonder if it'll move back into the top 100 by the time the tour ends. It's great to see that it is still selling well.:nod:

[MacMan]

Update:

Chart Date / Chart # / Sales / Total Sales
04/14/07 #21 - 33,944
04/21/07 #52 - 20,884 = 54,828
04/28/07 #49 - 13,384 = 68,212
05/05/07 #71 - 9,687 = 77,899
05/12/07 #73 - 9,531 = 87,430
05/19/07 #91 - 7,829 = 95,259
05/26/07 #116 - 7,421 = 102,680
06/02/07 #138 - 5,535 = 108,215
06/09/07 #131 - 5,705 = 113,920
06/16/07 #108 - 6,558 = 120,478
06/23/07 #152 - 5,212 = 125,690

[Musicman408]

Update:

Chart Date / Chart # / Sales / Total Sales
04/14/07 #21 - 33,944
04/21/07 #52 - 20,884 = 54,828
04/28/07 #49 - 13,384 = 68,212
05/05/07 #71 - 9,687 = 77,899
05/12/07 #73 - 9,531 = 87,430
05/19/07 #91 - 7,829 = 95,259
05/26/07 #116 - 7,421 = 102,680
06/02/07 #138 - 5,535 = 108,215
06/09/07 #131 - 5,705 = 113,920
06/16/07 #108 - 6,558 = 120,478
06/23/07 #152 - 5,212 = 125,690

Oh, 152? I wasn't expecting that large of a drop.:distress:

[MacMan]

Crystal Visions entered the Austrailian charts at #50 (Chart date 6/18/07)

http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display.asp?chart=1A50

And wow! The Dance is still on their DVD charts at #17 (201 weeks on) 6 times platinum = 90,000 sold.
Also, the Mirage 82 dvd is at #38

[Musicman408]

Crystal Visions entered the Austrailian charts at #50 (Chart date 6/18/07)

http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display.asp?chart=1A50

And wow! The Dance is still on their DVD charts at #17 (201 weeks on) 6 times platinum = 90,000 sold.
Also, the Mirage 82 dvd is at #38

I didn't know this was on DVD!!!! I need to get it. Does anoyone have this?

[MacMan]

Update:

Chart Date / Chart # / Sales / Total Sales
04/14/07 #21 - 33,944
04/21/07 #52 - 20,884 = 54,828
04/28/07 #49 - 13,384 = 68,212
05/05/07 #71 - 9,687 = 77,899
05/12/07 #73 - 9,531 = 87,430
05/19/07 #91 - 7,829 = 95,259
05/26/07 #116 - 7,421 = 102,680
06/02/07 #138 - 5,535 = 108,215
06/09/07 #131 - 5,705 = 113,920
06/16/07 #108 - 6,558 = 120,478
06/23/07 #152 - 5,212 = 125,690
06/30/07 #169 - 5,320 = 131,010

[Musicman408]

Update:

Chart Date / Chart # / Sales / Total Sales
04/14/07 #21 - 33,944
04/21/07 #52 - 20,884 = 54,828
04/28/07 #49 - 13,384 = 68,212
05/05/07 #71 - 9,687 = 77,899
05/12/07 #73 - 9,531 = 87,430
05/19/07 #91 - 7,829 = 95,259
05/26/07 #116 - 7,421 = 102,680
06/02/07 #138 - 5,535 = 108,215
06/09/07 #131 - 5,705 = 113,920
06/16/07 #108 - 6,558 = 120,478
06/23/07 #152 - 5,212 = 125,690
06/30/07 #169 - 5,320 = 131,010

Still hanging in there, and it sold mor copies than last week. :nod: