"Soundstage Sessions" Billboard Chart Debut Predictions

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by skcin

I'm wondering if BluRay sales are thrown in w/DVD figures.

I'm not sure about that either, but I bet the PBS soundstage at least sold 4,000 copies.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by David

All have a huge gay fan contingent. It's interesting.

It is an interesting phenomena. In college I did a lot of marketing, planning, and buying power surveys and such. Gay men have a LOT more disposable income than almost any other demographic (and are willing to spend it) because many are what economists and planners call DINKs (Dual Income No Kids). The fact that women like Stevie, Bette, Cher, Madonna, and many others have big gay followings isn't really a mystery. Gay men love strong, yet classy women who survive adversity. If Stevie would market herself differently (ie- maybe a dance themed album, do prominent BIG gay fundraisers, make club appearances, and such) she could totally tap into that pot of money better.

[RockALittle250]

There was a definite misconception about the CD. Unless someone was up on all the Stevie news (like we are) or read the press release, most people probably figured that the CD was just 10 songs ripped directly from the DVD, so they didn't buy the CD because they could rip the songs themselves and save $15. This will definitely hurt the sales of the CD...i think they should have done a better job of differentiating the 2 by putting different cover art on the CD.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by RockALittle250

There was a definite misconception about the CD. Unless someone was up on all the Stevie news (like we are) or read the press release, most people probably figured that the CD was just 10 songs ripped directly from the DVD, so they didn't buy the CD because they could rip the songs themselves and save $15. This will definitely hurt the sales of the CD...i think they should have done a better job of differentiating the 2 by putting different cover art on the CD.

Yes, different covers and a sticker saying it contains different tracks.

Michele

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Yes, different covers and a sticker saying it contains different tracks.

Michele

Or a sticker saying "Stevie Nicks & Miley Cyrus Live in Concert".

Where do you think that CD would debut on the Billboard Chart?

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

Or a sticker saying "Stevie Nicks & Miley Cyrus Live in Concert".

Where do you think that CD would debut on the Billboard Chart?

Well, The other day at best buy i took all the Soundstage Cds and put them right next to a
Display of the Jonas brothers!, so ive done my part.

[LukeA]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Well, The other day at best buy i took all the Soundstage Cds and put them right next to a
Display of the Jonas brothers!, so ive done my part.

Should of picked the new NOW compilation or the Hannah Montana soundtrack- Jonas Brothers have peaked and are already on the downward slope

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Well, The other day at best buy i took all the Soundstage Cds and put them right next to a
Display of the Jonas brothers!, so ive done my part.

You're doing a better job than Warner/Reprise!

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by LukeA

Should of picked the new NOW compilation or the Hannah Montana soundtrack- Jonas Brothers have peaked and are already on the downward slope

Dang it!, There goes my dream of becoming the fourth Jonas Brother! I was glad the dark haird guys were out shinning the blondes for once. lol.

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

You're doing a better job than Warner/Reprise!

And My work will continue!

[MacMan]

70% of the figures are in for sales and she's no where in the top 50 yet. She'll need to pull a rabbit out of her a*s to make it to the top 40 at this point....

#50 so far is:

50 SUGARLAND MERCURY NASHVILLE 6,626

[snicksfan85]

Originally Posted by LukeA

Don't forget Jessica Simpson.

Its a long-standing cliche in the music business that once you've exhausted all possibilities and used up all your goodwill trying to make it in your own style of music, you can always "go country".

It's also laughed about pretty heavily around here too... (Only no one is readily going to admit it.)

I thought it was pretty damn funny when Darius walked into CRS (Country Radio Seminar) a couple of weeks ago wearing the same shirt he wears in his latest music video. I was like "Does that man only have three 'country' shirts to wear?"

[kak125]

Stevie is at #65 on the itunes chart so not quite sure if that means anything.

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by kak125

Stevie is at #65 on the itunes chart so not quite sure if that means anything.

The highest I saw her yesterday was #45 and it's been a steady decline.

[WildHeart69]

Originally Posted by michelej1

It will be interesting to see if the BN signing makes a difference. We can compare it to CV.

Michele

I dont think we can compare it w/ CV because of the signing...BUT I believe that a large majority of copies sold that day would NOT have been sold otherwise... I mean, I would not have bought either one most likely, and I know a LOT of people there already had pre-ordered their copy so they were forced to buy an additional copy.

In all she sold around 800 copies of each that day and that doesnt make a huge difference. Had she gone on a whirlwind couple week long multi-city tour and done the same thing it would have added up, but not the difference btwn Gold and Platinum I dont think