Sales Statistics

[michelej1]

All these old "Ask Billboard" articles were sent to me at once, so I thought I'd post some of the stats here.

http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/miscellaneous-retail-retail-stores-not/4633677-1.html

October 2004:

Since its release in June, Fleetwood Mac's "Live In Boston" (Reprise) has moved 50,000 units in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The Mick Fleetwood Band's Sanctuary album "Something Big" has shifted less than 2,000 copies since it bowed in late September.

Here is a list of Fleetwood Mac's other Nielsen SoundScan-era major U.S. releases, with their sales-to-date:

"25 Years: The Chain" (1995, 79,000)
"Time" (1995, 50,000)
"The Dance" (1997, 4.3 million)
"The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac" (2002, 958,000)
"Say You Will" (2003, 838,000)

[michelej1]

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Here is the rundown on Stevie Nicks' Nielsen SoundScan era (1991-present) albums and their respective sales:

"Timespace - The Best Of Stevie Nicks" (1991), 1.4 million
"Street Angel" (1994, 226,000)
"Enchanted" (1998), 162,000
Trouble In Shangri-La" (2001), 640,000

As for Fleetwood Mac's Nielsen SoundScan-era albums, here they are:

"25 Years - The Chain" (1992), 79,000
"Time" (1995), 50,000
"The Dance" (1998), 4.3 million
"The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac" (2002), 796,000
"Say You Will" (2003), 793,000

[michelej1]

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From Keith Caulfield, August 24, 2006:

Actually, I'm a fan of Stevie's work and I, too, would love to hear some new music from her. I really enjoyed the "Trouble In Shangri-La" album -- and even the fun dance mixes of that set's single, "Planets of the Universe." I've written about her, and Fleetwood Mac, numerous times in the past. But you're right: it has been a while since I last mentioned her.

We asked Nicks' publicist, the intrepid Liz Rosenberg, for a comment, but she didn't get back to us by deadline -- alas. Luckily, Nicks herself occasionally answers questions at her NicksFix.com Web site. The last time someone asked her about recording a new album, she said "I'm sure I will do another record somewhere down the line." Yeah, that's not exactly very specific. Here's to hoping we get some real news soon. After all, the "Trouble" album was fairly successful -- it debuted at No. 5 on The Billboard 200 and spent 20 weeks on the chart. It has sold 655,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Regarding the certification status of Nicks' "Bella Donna" album: that's a curious question. A spokesperson for the RIAA indicated that it simply could have been a processing error that led you to see a certification for 5 million. An application was processed for the certification of "Bella" at 5 million; however, it only qualified for 4 million. So, perhaps there was a temporary data entry error on the RIAA's end that had them input a 5 million certification to its Web site but then withdrew it after establishing the album was only eligible for 4 million. Does that make sense?

Generally speaking, all questions about the gold and platinum certification program administered by the RIAA should be directed to the organization directly via its Web site RIAA.com.

Finally, here is a quick rundown of Nicks' SoundScan-era releases, with and without Fleetwood Mac:

"Timespace: The Best of Stevie Nicks" (1991; 1.5 million)
"25 Years: The Chain" (a Fleetwood Mac box set, 1992; 79,000)
"Street Angel" (1994; 229,000)
"The Dance" (Fleetwood Mac, 1997; 4.4 million)
"Enchanted" (box set, 1998; 168,000)
"Trouble In Shangri-La" (2001; 655,000)
"The Very Best Of Fleetwood Mac" (2002; 1.1 million)
"Say You Will" (Fleetwood Mac, 2003; 853,000)

[JazmenFlowers]

After all, the "Trouble" album was fairly successful -- it debuted at No. 5 on The Billboard 200 and spent 20 weeks on the chart. It has sold 655,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.
spectacular. with the music industry the way it is today, this is a ginormous feat.

I wish Stevie would see this for what it is.

[TrueFaith77]

Those Say You Will figures are disappointing though. Hmmmm... I guess we really probably won't see another Fleetwood Mac album. :(

[Rapunzel]

They are just US figures, some of their albums have done much better in Europe than the US.

Aine

Those Say You Will figures are disappointing though. Hmmmm... I guess we really probably won't see another Fleetwood Mac album. :(

[Sarah]

Those Say You Will figures are disappointing though. Hmmmm... I guess we really probably won't see another Fleetwood Mac album. :(

853,000 units is disappointing?!

:laugh:

That's crazy talk. I'm quite amazed that it's sold that many in the US. It will go platinum eventually, I bet. But you don't HAVE to sell a million copies to matter.

[Betsy]

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Here is the rundown on Stevie Nicks' Nielsen SoundScan era (1991-present) albums and their respective sales:

"Timespace - The Best Of Stevie Nicks" (1991), 1.4 million
"Street Angel" (1994, 226,000)
"Enchanted" (1998), 162,000
Trouble In Shangri-La" (2001), 640,000

As for Fleetwood Mac's Nielsen SoundScan-era albums, here they are:

"25 Years - The Chain" (1992), 79,000
"Time" (1995), 50,000
"The Dance" (1998), 4.3 million
"The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac" (2002), 796,000
"Say You Will" (2003), 793,000

If I were to post this question in the Lindsey forum, I would get crucified...so I am going to hide over here in Rumours... (Someone asked it earlier this year and the reaction was "Them's fighting words! It's all about the music NOT the commercial success!") I don't know if there ever was an answer.

How many units has Lindsey's solo work sold? Law & Order? Go Insane? Out of the Cradle? Under the Skin?

(They will probably find me here...hiding...with my question...)

[LukeA]

There's a Lindsey sales/chart info thread on the Lindsey board-

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=31404

[Betsy]

^^^

Thank you, Luke.

I wonder if Touring helps the sales or if it adds income when the sales don't.