Album Sales predictions-What do you think?

[DLR'sCock]

I heard it during the race too. And the first thing that popped into my head was "VH should sponsor a car for a race." I know - most people probably think that's a stupid idea. But NASCAR averages around 7 million viewers per race. Can you imagine a red, white and black striped Franken-car haulin' ass at 200 miles an hour? They'd get a shitload of press and wouldn't even have to show up. Might sound ridiculous, but it would damn sure get the message out that Van Halen has a new record out.

I think Nascar is idiotic, but it is a great idea for promotion and the cost would be marginal compared to the exposure. Jeez, talk about feeding off of the bottom.

[Nitro Express]

Eddie did say his second dream job if he didn't make it in music was to be a race car driver.

[Nitro Express]

I think Nascar is idiotic, but it is a great idea for promotion and the cost would be marginal compared to the exposure. Jeez, talk about feeding off of the bottom.

To be honest I don't watch NASCAR but I love NASCAR. Why? It keeps some excellent parts suppliers here in the US in business. I doubt you would have Edelbrock or Mallory still in business if there was no NASCAR. Now those businesses are fighting for their lives. How many US jobs does NASCAR provide? I don't have a number but it's got to be huge.

[sonrisa salvaje]

According to the figures that have been posted via Global sales charts, ADKOT has already gone Gold. These figures would be reflective of worldwide sales including U.S., U.K., Japan, etc. They show the following according to their chart archives:
week 1 - 284k
week 2 - 102k
week 3 - 61k
week 4 - 50k
week 5 - 34k

This makes a total of 531k worldwide. I find it strange that there has been no announcement about a certification but then again does Van Halen really care about Gold status? Do they really care about certification at all? It looks to me like RIAA hasn't run their numbers in a while considering 1984 hit diamond status on 2/8/99 and Van Halen I hit diamond status on 8/7/96. I think it is safe to say that both of these records have sold at least a million or two more since 13 and 16 years ago. Another interesting thing is that Best Of Volume I was released on 10/22/96. It was certified Gold and Platinum on the same day - 5/1/97 some 7 months later. It obviously sold 500k months prior to 1M but there was no rush in getting it certified. Something has to trigger the inquiry for certfication to happen such as the label, management company or the artist. My conclusion is that it is just not a big deal anymore at least to Van Halen. Interscope may get involved soon to toot their own horn.

[DLR'sCock]

According to the figures that have been posted via Global sales charts, ADKOT has already gone Gold. These figures would be reflective of worldwide sales including U.S., U.K., Japan, etc. They show the following according to their chart archives:
week 1 - 284k
week 2 - 102k
week 3 - 61k
week 4 - 50k
week 5 - 34k

This makes a total of 531k worldwide. I find it strange that there has been no announcement about a certification but then again does Van Halen really care about Gold status? Do they really care about certification at all? It looks to me like RIAA hasn't run their numbers in a while considering 1984 hit diamond status on 2/8/99 and Van Halen I hit diamond status on 8/7/96. I think it is safe to say that both of these records have sold at least a million or two more since 13 and 16 years ago. Another interesting thing is that Best Of Volume I was released on 10/22/96. It was certified Gold and Platinum on the same day - 5/1/97 some 7 months later. It obviously sold 500k months prior to 1M but there was no rush in getting it certified. Something has to trigger the inquiry for certfication to happen such as the label, management company or the artist. My conclusion is that it is just not a big deal anymore at least to Van Halen. Interscope may get involved soon to toot their own horn.

Gold and Platinum status is based on distribution[you can't distribute a digital download and I am uncertain if they count those sales at all, which they should of course...] within differing nation states. In the US it is based on distribution of 500k copies to stores, yadda yadda within all US states and territories, etc.

Each nation has their own differing standard since populations vary from one to the next.

I wonder about digital downloads since the origination source most likely wouldn't vary for different nations, or maybe they would divide it up based on sales to customers in said nation and not where it was sold from? Interesting.

[ZahZoo]

I think Nascar is idiotic, but it is a great idea for promotion and the cost would be marginal compared to the exposure. Jeez, talk about feeding off of the bottom.

You obviously don't have a grasp on the magnitude of NASCAR...

They host 17 of the Top 20 Sports team events worldwide. Here's the cost of sponsorship...

$500,000 to $2 million for an Associate sponsor - A logo on either the lower rear quarter panels, the rear deck lid, or one post.
$2 to $5 million for a Major sponsor - A logo prominently displayed on either the rear quarter panels or the rear deck lid, and the uniforms.
$10 to $20 million for a Primary sponsor - Logos on the entire hood and quarter panels, the signage below the quarter panels, most of the two posts, the equipment, the uniforms, as well as the color scheme of the car and team uniforms.

At least Ed gets it...

[DLR'sCock]

Yes it is quite obvious that I don't "get it" or have a grasp on NASCAR....look I know it's huge, I just didn't realize the cost at all......oh well....pooh pooh......I don't pay attention to it......I don't care. If one digs it, good for them!

Anyway, the album is number 35 this week not 37.

[ELVIS]

Jeez, talk about feeding off of the bottom.

Why is that "feeding off the bottom" ??

[moose]

Just checked the amount of times ADKOT has been downloaded on the
site I use for movies and a quick tally amounts to over 100000
Fuckin incredible eh......

[gbranton]

Just checked the amount of times ADKOT has been downloaded on the
site I use for movies and a quick tally amounts to over 100000
Fuckin incredible eh......

My point EXACTLY. And by the way, stealing movies isn't any better.

[moose]

On the site I use u can watch movies or download
I watch
Only time I rip is when the movie is a giallo or euro trash
Or horror movies that u can't get here

[gbranton]

On the site I use u can watch movies or download
I watch

Do you PAY to watch?............ I didn't think so. SAME THING.

[moose]

Do you PAY to watch?............ I didn't think so. SAME THING.

Nope
All the flicks i watch are b movies and or
cult classics
Not to interested in the crap at the theatres
Of something comes along that I think is worth spending
The coin then yea I go and buy a large popcorn and coke
Sit my ass in one of them uncomfortable seats and enjoy
the big picture show

[sadaist]

Hell, I might even have to buy a turntable for that fucker.

Dude, I have been thinking seriously about buying a nice turntable and rebuilding a small collection of my favorite albums. I saved my old HUMONGOUS Sony headphones from the 80's because they fucking kick ass. Hmmm...I think turntables are like $125 for a nice one. Maybe a little more.

Plus a Saturday afternoon browsing some shithole record store sounds like fun.

[Hardrock69]

Vinyl is doing well.

I was at a friend's record store (yes, he has one of those) a couple of months back and found this for 4 bucks!