The last five weeks has marked the longest consecutive stretch in the SoundScan era that the industry has gone without scanning more than 5 million units.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...istoric-598777

it's ok lana will save the industry with her new album coming out whenever

Not surprising at all.

However, many major pop artists are releasing in the fall, so we'll likely see a boost in sales.

ARTPOP will surely help bring in millions of sales.

The pop girls all coming in fall, along with Eminem and other big names, should help a lot.

Like 5 million in one week?

Obviously this sucks but I can't say I'm surprised since album sales have been down and the summer is one of the worst seasons to sell.

There's nothing new. All the major stars will be releasing later this year.

It's time for albums to drop in prices. These days, consumers are always looking for a deal. Sales would soar and it would make up for the drop in price.

Not sure about millions but ARTPOP will help .

True, though I don't think that price will ever beat $Free.99

Obviously, messiah ADELE is on break. The industry will have to suffer until she's ready to return and save it AGAIN.

How do labels still expect people to buy CDs when it's not compatible with most of the music players most used now? The next gen of physical album media is long overdue.

None of the main pop girls are out so obviously.

wait til the fall and things will change :]