DonnieDarko 10,186 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Just now, lance13 said: In my opinion, it would be difficult to postpone her music or future shows with upcoming dates because we just don't know what's going to happen. If there is a delay, it's going to be longer than just a few weeks or a month.....things will be worse by then. My guess is Gaga probably wants to keep the release the way it is, but everyone around her wants a delay. It’s only up to UMG, not what Gaga wants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo Craig 55,649 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, gabrielflorin01 said: DEBUNKING RUMORS - "Physical sales are Gaga's biggest strength" No, they're not. People, we are in 2020. Music consumption has changed dramatically. The concept of album sales is dead nowadays. Why do you think so many artists do tour bundles nowadays (including Gaga with Chromatica)? Because physical sales are nonexistent these days, and bundles can only mask that in week one. Most of the CDs are nowadays are being bought through the internet anyway. When was the last time you went to a store and bought a CD (that was not Gaga)? Exactly. Now I'm coming with some receipts as well. A Star is Born debuted with 231,000 SPS units, and 162,000 album sales. Breaking down the sales, we have: Digital downloads - 118,000 (73% from the overall album sales) CDs - 42,000 (26% from the overall album sales, 18% from the total SPS) Vinyl LPs - 2,000 After the Oscars week, A Star Is Born returned to #1 with 129,000 SPS units, and 77,000 album sales. Breaking down the sales again, we have: Digital downloads - 50,000 (65% from the overall album sales) CDs and Vinyl LPs - 27,000 (35% from the overall album sales, 21% from the total SPS) As you can see, Gaga's strongest strength is actually in the digital downloads, and a lack of physical copies of Chromatica won't hurt her sales as much as people want to make it look here. Case closed. Thanks for this!! I just listened to the Paper Mag podcast and Justin thinks it won't be delayed at all and he was there interviewing Gaga End Racism Now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genuine Guy 09 13,941 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, gabrielflorin01 said: DEBUNKING RUMORS - "Physical sales are Gaga's biggest strength" No, they're not. People, we are in 2020. Music consumption has changed dramatically. The concept of album sales is dead nowadays. Why do you think so many artists do tour bundles nowadays (including Gaga with Chromatica)? Because physical sales are nonexistent these days, and bundles can only mask that in week one. Most of the CDs are nowadays are being bought through the internet anyway. When was the last time you went to a store and bought a CD (that was not Gaga)? Exactly. Now I'm coming with some receipts as well. A Star is Born debuted with 231,000 SPS units, and 162,000 album sales. Breaking down the sales, we have: Digital downloads - 118,000 (73% from the overall album sales) CDs - 42,000 (26% from the overall album sales, 18% from the total SPS) Vinyl LPs - 2,000 After the Oscars week, A Star Is Born returned to #1 with 129,000 SPS units, and 77,000 album sales. Breaking down the sales again, we have: Digital downloads - 50,000 (65% from the overall album sales) CDs and Vinyl LPs - 27,000 (35% from the overall album sales, 21% from the total SPS) As you can see, Gaga's strongest strength is actually in the digital downloads, and a lack of physical copies of Chromatica won't hurt her sales as much as people want to make it look here. Case closed. OK but no one said that sis. They said its a stronger component for Gaga. I feel its a shame we are getting all these different kind of physicals and they can't be sold. Supermarkets are popular atm she should do a deal with a big chain e.g E.lerclerc or sainsburys UK Also: If you want the album to come out now fair enough. But I dont wanna see any moaning in that chart thread unless it's to tell everyone it's a sleeper album Stare at the Chartster in the mirror they talk to me too. #StreamFunTonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnieDarko 10,186 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 It’s amazing how people still do not understand it’s not only about digital and physical sales. Lmao. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance13 1,214 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Numbers and charts aside, the theme of Chromatica seems to fit with what's going on in the world today. It would be the perfect time to release. We need this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genuine Guy 09 13,941 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 There's no way in hell someone would be this quiet about their album, unless they were thinking about delaying or replanning their era. I wouldn't be surprised either way, but this silence isn't normal. She went quiet after stupid love leaked and it came out they were reconsidering the lead... That should give us a hint about what's going on now Stare at the Chartster in the mirror they talk to me too. #StreamFunTonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef 61,669 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, xoxo Craig said: I just listened to the Paper Mag podcast and Justin thinks it won't be delayed at all Did he actually say that Signature loading… 👹🖤 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNotHere1997 25,824 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Just now, Genuine Guy 09 said: I feel its a shame we are getting all these different kind of physicals and they can't be sold. Supermarkets are popular atm she should do a deal with a big chain e.g E.lerclerc or sainsburys UK With the exception of the Target version, all those other different kind of physicals directly are being purchased from the internet. And most of the supermarkets don't even have a music section for CDs anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo Craig 55,649 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Just now, Stef said: Did he actually say that Yes, towards the end of the podcast End Racism Now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoore95GAGA 302 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 18 minutes ago, DonnieDarko said: The fact that we’re so close to the albums’ release and that there’s No info, no promo single, not even IG posts with hashtags about SL or Chromatica, means they’re def thinking what to do and how to do it imo. For sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodandsmile 11,603 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, DonnieDarko said: You and many others before said this and I agree with you. You and many others before you at the same time always ommitted one person in this - Gaga herself. People are either interested in charts or in their need to listen to the album. Somehow, they always forget to mention the person who created the album, who cares about it, who loves it and who may very well be sad and depressed with what’s going on. She said she wanted to make people dance and to introduce Chromatica to as many people as possible. It’s not going to happen anytime soon, even if the album is released April 10th. Well what can we say about Gaga's feelings? None of us knows what's going in her head so we can only speak for us! People in quarantine try to look for ways to entertain themselves and you don't necessarily need to go outside to enjoy music, you can do it where you are (this been said ×1000 but seems like it will never be enough ). The album being a joyful one is actually what we need these days. When she's abled to promote it in different places, more people will discover it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genuine Guy 09 13,941 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 1 minute ago, gabrielflorin01 said: With the exception of the Target version, all those other different kind of physicals directly are being purchased from the internet. And most of the supermarkets don't even have a music section for CDs anymore. CDs are still sold in my country definitely. Especially older people. They dedicated front of the store to a star is born for example Stare at the Chartster in the mirror they talk to me too. #StreamFunTonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoore95GAGA 302 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 15 minutes ago, Juanlittlem said: I'd say no news is good news. If they're postponing an album they'd announce it as soon as possible. Honestly tea! That’s what makes me think it’s not getting pushed back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GANGIE 5,430 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 It's funny how this fanbase always underestimates Gaga... Can't wait for her to prove you wrong once again... I remember when a lot of charsters were affraid of Michael Bubble releasing the same week when Joanne was released... TONIGHT I WON'T WEAR MY DISGUISE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodandsmile 11,603 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 34 minutes ago, Mylo said: Some could be thinking of a postponed release 'cos they're chart-obsessed, yes, but I kinda disagree with this statement: many fans just like to physically own the work of their fave on day one, and this absurd situation will prevent this habit from becoming reality. Sometimes it's just as simple as that, or at least I like to think so Well of course not all of them are charts obsessed, I am talking about those who are using sales to back up their opinion that the album should be postponed! Yeah it's a rather sad situation for those who want to own it on day one tho... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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