'24 Karat Gold' on worldwide Amazon and iTunes Charts

[James89]

These are the peak positions achieved so far from pre-orders and from where the album has been released (only New Zealand at the moment):

Pre-orders:
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- US Amazon albums chart - #15 (pre-orders)
- UK Amazon albums chart - #68 (pre-orders)
- US iTunes albums chart - #25 (day pre-order was made available)

Positions when released:
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- New Zealand iTunes albums chart - #9
- Australian iTunes albums chart - #17 (as of the last 5 minutes!)

[ViscountViktor]

Great stuff! Keep us updated!

[louielouie2000]

Hmm, those are not promising stats for a high charting debut. :(

[Jondalar]

Hmm, those are not promising stats for a high charting debut. :(

No there not but I have a feeling that Warner's sold the most. She really needs to be in top 3 of Amazon by now. We'll see what happens.

[BlueLight]

Hmm, those are not promising stats for a high charting debut. :(

On the flip side, the album has been in the top 25 for weeks - all of which will count towards her first week's numbers. So maybe not a big deal? :shrug:

[James89]

Hmm, those are not promising stats for a high charting debut. :(

Don't forget, these are pre-orders and in the week the album actually goes on sale, it will probably reach much higher positions, especially in the US. Many people will buy physical copies as well, not digital copies. I'm one of those people! I really wouldn't worry, especially in the US.
I am a bit worried about the UK though as apart from BBC Radio 2 there has been no promotion. I hope people buy the CD and vinyl as otherwise it won't even make the top 20 and for an artist as big as Stevie, that'll be embarrassing. :shocked:

[editme2]

I'm guessing Stevie will sell in the range of 35,000 copies her first week, which based on the charts this week, would put her at the low end of the top 10.

The marketing of this album has actually been quite impressive: lots of advance downloads, lyric videos, an actual video ("Lady"), streaming songs, video commentaries, blurbs on blogs everywhere, articles in Rolling Stone and Huffington Post. Given all of this, I'm surprised that the album isn't in the top 10 for pre-sales, which makes me think that she'll have a healthy and impressive debut, but not a blockbuster.

What worries me is the fact that Stevie is committed to Fleetwood Mac for the rest of the year, so she really won't have opportunities to go on the Tonight Show or David Letterman or Ellen to perform a song from the album. Yes, she's got The Voice, but will she perform? Will she get to mention the album? I'm just concerned that her second and third week numbers will fall dramatically and the album will be dead by Halloween, which would be a damn shame.

[Jondalar]

I'm guessing Stevie will sell in the range of 35,000 copies her first week, which based on the charts this week, would put her at the low end of the top 10.

The marketing of this album has actually been quite impressive: lots of advance downloads, lyric videos, an actual video ("Lady"), streaming songs, video commentaries, blurbs on blogs everywhere, articles in Rolling Stone and Huffington Post. Given all of this, I'm surprised that the album isn't in the top 10 for pre-sales, which makes me think that she'll have a healthy and impressive debut, but not a blockbuster.

What worries me is the fact that Stevie is committed to Fleetwood Mac for the rest of the year, so she really won't have opportunities to go on the Tonight Show or David Letterman or Ellen to perform a song from the album. Yes, she's got The Voice, but will she perform? Will she get to mention the album? I'm just concerned that her second and third week numbers will fall dramatically and the album will be dead by Halloween, which would be a damn shame.

Every single aging female rock n roll singer/songwriter is in dire straights. They have no outlet for their music.

This is the best album she has done since Bella Donna. However, where is going to get played?

[James89]

I'm guessing Stevie will sell in the range of 35,000 copies her first week, which based on the charts this week, would put her at the low end of the top 10.

The marketing of this album has actually been quite impressive: lots of advance downloads, lyric videos, an actual video ("Lady"), streaming songs, video commentaries, blurbs on blogs everywhere, articles in Rolling Stone and Huffington Post. Given all of this, I'm surprised that the album isn't in the top 10 for pre-sales, which makes me think that she'll have a healthy and impressive debut, but not a blockbuster.

What worries me is the fact that Stevie is committed to Fleetwood Mac for the rest of the year, so she really won't have opportunities to go on the Tonight Show or David Letterman or Ellen to perform a song from the album. Yes, she's got The Voice, but will she perform? Will she get to mention the album? I'm just concerned that her second and third week numbers will fall dramatically and the album will be dead by Halloween, which would be a damn shame.

I totally agree. This is what worries me. I think 'In Your Dreams' benefitted hugely from television promotion even though it didn't do incredibly well. Without that it would've been a total flop. She needs to DEFINITELY go on some shows like Ellen or Letterman to give this album longevity or the great debut it deserves.

[Jondalar]

I totally agree. This is what worries me. I think 'In Your Dreams' benefitted hugely from television promotion even though it didn't do incredibly well. Without that it would've been a total flop. She needs to DEFINITELY go on some shows like Ellen or Letterman to give this album longevity or the great debut it deserves.

Something tells me that Warners sold a lot of records on their site, especially because of Facebook. This is going to be real interesting. Also, I think the vinyl did better than expected.

The vinyl is out of stock at Amazon. It is currently #6 in vinyl, but at one time I think it was #1. I think most people probably ordered from Warner.

[James89]

I would love to know how many copies have already been pre-ordered.

[welcomechris]

24k gold is currently at #9 in Australia and #10 in NZ

[StreetAngel86]

24k gold is currently at #9 in Australia and #10 in NZ

keep in mind the aussies have only been up for a few hours (or 30 mins here :lol:)
hopefully it gets looooooooooower as the day progresses :thumbsup:

[welcomechris]

Ireland/Italy

#15

germany

#92

[PenguinHead]

Hmm, those are not promising stats for a high charting debut. :(

The album is going sell respectively well. As important is that her work will be respected and get great reviews. It seems likely, as it's already happening. The level of media exposure and buzz Stevie is getting is unprecedented, and all of it is positive. Stats aren't the only measure of success. And those are just early stats in one market. The album hasn't even been released yet. Why the rush to negative judgment? Matters are going much better than expected. Quoting John Lennon, "Let it Be."

[welcomechris]

It's just New Zealand!

Seriously!

In your dreams only peaked #35 in NZ and #24 in AU

[Aussie W/Heart]

keep in mind the aussies have only been up for a few hours (or 30 mins here :lol:)
hopefully it gets looooooooooower as the day progresses :thumbsup:

Stevie was on SUNRISE this morning at 8.20am promoting 24 Karat Gold :thumbsup:

[rockalilcutie25]

Best Buy is also out of stock, I pre-ordered sunday sep 28th the vinyl....on back order till oct 13......was not happy, but may be due to strong sales??? or they didn't print many vinyl???

[MikeInNV]

My friend manages an independent record store in North Carolina. He didn't get the copies he ordered because they were out of stock, so he has two customers waiting for orders they placed a long time ago. It seems demand has exceeded expectations. Doesn't that have to be a good sign?

[tabruns]

Something tells me that Warners sold a lot of records on their site, especially because of Facebook. This is going to be real interesting. Also, I think the vinyl did better than expected.

The vinyl is out of stock at Amazon. It is currently #6 in vinyl, but at one time I think it was #1. I think most people probably ordered from Warner.

I ordered from Warners and got a notification that the vinyl is backordered. So it appears to have sold out at Warners as well.

[BlueDenimLamp]

It all depends on what the numbers are...How many copies were pressed versus how many have been sold...

[StreetAngel86]

Stevie was on SUNRISE this morning at 8.20am promoting 24 Karat Gold :thumbsup:

Mama was on the Today show this morning too
i wrote about it in the 24KG thread but i didnt get to record it (
what she say there?>

[Danielle]

Mama was on the Today show this morning too
i wrote about it in the 24KG thread but i didnt get to record it (
what she say there?>

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xlQhf3MAEA

[Macfanforever]

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xlQhf3MAEA

Thanks Danielle for sharing.I embed the link for you.I'm so happy that shes making the news down under.


<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/4xlQhf3MAEA?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[James89]

Update:

Pre-orders peak positions:
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- US Amazon albums chart - #12 (pre-orders)
- UK Amazon albums chart - #37 (pre-orders)
- US iTunes albums chart - #25 (day pre-order was made available)

Peak positions when released:
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- New Zealand iTunes albums chart - #9
- Australian iTunes albums chart - #9

I really don't understand what's going on with the UK iTunes chart as the album is well within the Amazon albums chart but isn't even within the top 150 of the iTunes Rock Albums chart. I find that really difficult to believe. Some immediate promotion is needed.

[James89]

'24 Karat Gold' is now officially within the top 10 of the US Amazon albums chart. :)

[ViscountViktor]

Pardon my absolute stupidity, but has it been released in the US yet? The Uk one isn't till the 7th..

[James89]

Pardon my absolute stupidity, but has it been released in the US yet? The Uk one isn't till the 7th..

It's released on the 6th in the UK and the 7th in the US.

[MikeInNV]

It's released on the 6th in the UK and the 7th in the US.

But vinyl was out on the 30th. I still don't know if this means we will see it on the charts (relatively low) this week.

[James89]

But vinyl was out on the 30th. I still don't know if this means we will see it on the charts (relatively low) this week.

Knowing Billboard I would expect a combined sales figure the week after next.