If Beyoncé released "5" November 19th , without any hype BUT with a huge promo week how much do you thinks she would sell first week?
Promo:
Week long residency at Jimmy Kimmel
Week long seat on The View
Time Square Free Concert on Friday
Surprise AMA performance
Radio interview everyday
Clear channel deal to spin the entire album once a day.
How would she have 0 hype? She's been at the Superbowl, all over commercials, performing on tour, singing at the Inauguration, etc. Even if she had a surprise release, it's not like she hasn't been everywhere promoting her past material.
if there is such an unexpected album release date, i doubt the first week sales will be high because no one but the bey stans is ready to buy, it will definitely have higher sales later on with consistency.
All you make good points. Everyone loves Beyoncé. I actually think she can do 450k. It's been a long time and with all the new chart rules she's destined for a top 10.