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[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by Christopher

Yes, Stevie's had a tough month. And it sucked that she got sick when her new record came out - we'll never really know how much that impacted her initial sales (promotion wise). But she needs to wise up about the music industries new realities. Stevie & WBR need to drop the price of her online CD to 7.99 - 8.99. I noticed on Amazon this week IYD is finally selling for 9.99 while Itunes has dropped it to 11.99 (where it should be 9.99 as well). But it's a little too late. WBR were greedy (as usual) - they gain the most $$ from the sales of her CD - and knew Stevie has a hardcore fan base that would buy IYD at a higher price even if it would exclude potential casual fans away. They should have priced IYD online at 9.99 (reg. version) & 11.99 (deluxe version) from the beginning. Hell, even The Cars get it, they have their new cd priced at 7.99 (Itunes) & 6.99 (Amazon). Fleet Foxes were selling for 8.99, & Seether's new record is 9.99 (reg) & 11.99 (deluxe) - and on and on, you get the picture.

The thing is, she could still sell more records by deep discounting IYD (to get the record heard by more than just her rabid fan base) and tour while actually singing new songs (not just 1) from the new album. If she goes back on the road again with Rod and sings just 1 or 2 new song from this record - IYD is done. In fact, while her bank account (along with her managers/lawyers) may have benefitted from the H&S tour. I think it was a huge miscalculation for prepping In Your Dreams. It cost her promoting IYD right out of the gate - rested, relaxed & optimistic, as well potentially costing her launching a solo IYD summer tour with her own special guest opener.

Agreed.

I love the woman, but Stevie is maddening sometimes.