[M.R.]

19/Jive/JLG former American Idol runner-up David Archuleta’s The Other Side of Down, the follow-up to his ’08 self-titled debut, should do between 22-25k.

[Celestial]

Originally posted by Haus_of_Nicole

I disagree. I think due to her radio overtake and relentless promo (which will clearly continue), everyone is aware of this album. And will still be aware of it during holiday sales. Maybe it's not the kind of album that people had the urge to run out and get, but it will get a big boost from holiday sales, and will be platinum by New Year's.

I agree with Gohustle, the new releases are going to drown Katy out. Realistically her sales have been mediocre thus far when you consider that she has had two of the biggest hits of the year. She has promoted relentlessly, and both of her songs have topped the airplay chart. I really don't see what else she could do to give people the incentive to buy her album. People are aware of this album now, they're just not purchasing it.

[Nicole]

Originally posted by Celestial

I agree with Gohustle, the new releases are going to drown Katy out. Realistically her sales have been mediocre thus far when you consider that she has had two of the biggest hits of the year. She has promoted relentlessly, and both of her songs have topped the airplay chart. I really don't see what else she could do to give people the incentive to buy her album. People are aware of this album now, they're just not purchasing it.

Oh I agree that her sales have underwhelmed, there's no denying that. But I don't think she'll get drowned out during the holiday sales.

[Celestial]

Originally posted by Haus_of_Nicole

Oh I agree that her sales have underwhelmed, there's no denying that. But I don't think she'll get drowned out during the holiday sales.

Where do you expect her to be charting during the holiday season? TD is going to start falling soon, so it's going to be up to the next single to promote the album during that time.

[Nicole]

Originally posted by Celestial

Where do you expect her to be charting during the holiday season? TD is going to start falling soon, so it's going to be up to the next single to promote the album during that time.

I'm sure her position on the chart will fall, but she's bound to get a healthy boost in sales. Plus, "Firework" looks like a hit.

[Benzene]

The #1 disk next week might not even hit 70k.

I just...

[Celestial]

Originally posted by Haus_of_Nicole

I'm sure her position on the chart will fall, but she's bound to get a healthy boost in sales. Plus, "Firework" looks like a hit.

Everyone is going to get a boost in sales, that's a given. I think Firework will be a hit too but definitely not to the same extent. I don't think it does anything to broaden her appeal though, I think part of the reason the album has been under performing is because there's been very little to set Katy apart from her peers. There's not really anything individualistic about her.

[Cap10Planet]

Originally posted by _ShyBoy

I expected more from Bruno

How come?

Rhythmic-pop artists never have great first week sales.

[igor]

I thought Bruno was going to sell 70-80k at least.

[Benzene]

Originally posted by igor

I thought Bruno was going to sell 70-80k at least.

Same here, I thought he would do numbers similar to B.o.B.

Hope his album has the same longevity.

[supaspaz]

Originally posted by M.R.

19/Jive/JLG former American Idol runner-up David Archuleta’s The Other Side of Down, the follow-up to his ’08 self-titled debut, should do between 22-25k.

Wow, that much?

[Benzene]

Originally posted by supaspaz

Wow, that much?

You're wrong for that.

[Blood Orange Sun]

Originally posted by Celestial

Everyone is going to get a boost in sales, that's a given. I think Firework will be a hit too but definitely not to the same extent. I don't think it does anything to broaden her appeal though, I think part of the reason the album has been under performing is because there's been very little to set Katy apart from her peers. There's not really anything individualistic about her.

Don't count on that yet, back in the day no one believed TD will be a CG sized hit, and now it's pretty much a big hit like Cali Gurls. I feel Firework will be big simply because of it's meaning, so many people can relate to it.

[Nicole]

Originally posted by Teen Dreamer

Don't count on that yet, back in the day no one believed TD will be a CG sized hit, and now it's pretty much a big hit like Cali Gurls. I feel Firework will be big simply because of it's meaning, so many people can relate to it.

I agree, plus it's going to get holiday sales.

[Shy Boy]

Originally posted by Captain Planet

How come?

Rhythmic-pop artists never have great first week sales.

Because imo, he has AC appeal and I thought that would set him apart from the typical rhythmic pop male artist (Jason Derulo, Taio Cruz, Jay Sean)

[MusicTalker]

22-25K is about only 1/9 of what David Archuleta's first album opened with less than two years ago.

[Cap10Planet]

Originally posted by _ShyBoy

Because imo, he has AC appeal and I thought that would set him apart from the typical rhythmic pop male artist (Jason Derulo, Taio Cruz, Jay Sean)

I reckon he has time to do that. He's still a new artist. He will get there. I think he's far more talented than those artists you named and I don't think his album will fall off the top half of the charts quickly like those artists' albums did.

[Rico Shameless v2]

Originally posted by Teen Dreamer

Don't count on that yet, back in the day no one believed TD will be a CG sized hit, and now it's pretty much a big hit like Cali Gurls. I feel Firework will be big simply because of it's meaning, so many people can relate to it.

I wouldn't say "TD" is at the same height as "CG". Big, somewhat very, yes, but not as big and not even pretty much.

[RatedG²]

Does anyone have US and WW sales of TD?

[Nicole]

Originally posted by RatedGaga

Does anyone have US and WW sales of TD?

US 400K, WW I think 700K.