HDD: 200k?

[Mr S 8,697]

Lady Gaga had only a few big stadium shows to offer fans; her records may not be bulletproof, but her touring, thus far, has been. The question is, how long will it stay that way? Her 5/29 drop date is now official; a ticket bundle should assure her of a #1 bow—unless something drops that can do 200k first week, which would likely be a stretch for Gaga at this point. Then again, it would be unwise to underestimate the star, her fans or the market prowess of IGA. Will she cancel/postpone her scheduled dates once the ticket bundle is verified?

 

https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=321431&title=&redirect=mobile

[Suuus 5,632]

What is this ? And why should we care

[Genuine Guy 09 13,941]

At this point, they are making a prediction just like the rest of us who say under 200k. Whilst it is sensible conclusion to come to, it is way too early to write something like this 

Their article comes off a little shady tbh 

[Stef 61,645]

They’re actually saying 200k might be too ambitious  

[Stef666 4,604]

am I the only one who thinks she will easily surpass 200k? am I delusional?

[S0436 10,215]

The next single isn’t even announced yet and streaming sites don’t even have the latest update about the album; it’s too early to know about the album sales yet  But Kenny Chesney debuted with over 200k this week 

[connorfilm 7,315]

2 minutes ago, Stef said:

They’re actually saying 200k might be too ambitious  

Rip 

[Twitter 14]

Anything could happen. 

[Aga Gydal 3,158]

The tour is only a few dates so I’m not sure how big a boost they’ll actually be for her. That said, her fans always turn out, and for a pop project I’d be surprised if she can’t match Joanne’s numbers at least, even during a pandemic. Though if she lands under that number, it’s more a reflection of the market than her. 

[spicemuncher 1,708]

I think 200k might be generous too. I would say 130-150k is a safe range, all depends on streams and how Rain On Me is received.

[RainOnMeYup 813]

There's 0 buzz or promo.

She still hasn't released a single promo single. She's not doing 200k. This era will underperform.

And Stupid Love was a bad lead single.

[Leoj305 3,688]

I’m expecting near 150k. 
 

also depends on how big rain on me is. 

[Enzo 37,977]

Imagine if we actually get 200k, a slayage 

[Suuus 5,632]

3 minutes ago, RainOnMeYup said:

There's 0 buzz or promo.

She still hasn't released a single promo single. She's not doing 200k. This era will underperform.

And Stupid Love was a bad lead single.

Oké debbie downer 

[gagaisitalian 3,573]

I really think – and hope – you all are low-balling these numbers.

With Born This Way, I bought multiple copies because of the different editions. And many others did this, and she came out with nearly 500k in sales (1 mill. if you count the Amazon deal).

With ARTPOP and Joanne, I only purchased one copy (and hardly streamed because I had bought the cds) and she still came out with good numbers for those too.

I know streaming could effect her, but in my mind, she is doing everything right this era to at least come out with above a 300k debut because many fans are like me and have bought multiple copies. I have pre-ordered the signed copy, will get two digital copies from two different merch purchases and I intend on going out to Target to get the target deluxe edition and possibly a vinyl if I find one in person as I don't like getting vinyls shipped.

So, I know I'm not alone in this and many other fans will purchase multiple copies. And she knows what she is doing by offering them. I would assume that there are 100,000 fans out there alone that will go out and buy the Target edition. At least I hope!