btw, seems like more and more artists release their albums not all at once, but like streaming/digitally first then physicals.
what caused this to happen?
except they didn't popularized it. it was beyonce album. whole surprise (or short roll out) and friday become thing.
European countries have always released on Friday while the US released on Tuesday. The US changed to be in sync with the rest of the world and to prevent leaks.
European countries have always released on Friday while the US released on Tuesday. The US changed to be in sync with the rest of the world and to prevent leaks.
No, a cluster of European countries used to release on Fridays, whilst others released on Mondays. It's wasn't unusual for albums to have three or more (usually more) release dates around the world. I remember seeing it all the time on Wikipedia and I'm sure many others here would be able to too.
European countries have always released on Friday while the US released on Tuesday. The US changed to be in sync with the rest of the world and to prevent leaks.
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The tracking week does not end the same day everywhere!
No, a cluster of European countries used to release on Fridays, whilst others released on Mondays. It's wasn't unusual for albums to have three or more (usually more) release dates around the world. I remember seeing it all the time on Wikipedia and I'm sure many others here would be able to too.
The organization hopes that the move would benefit the industry as a whole, since it would reduce piracy (since albums often come out before the United States internationally), allow artists to focus their social-media campaigns and, using the words of the IFPI's statement, "re-ignite excitement and a sense of occasion around the release of new music." The decision, which has been in the works since at least last summer, came after the IFPI consulted with artists, unions, labels and retailers. It also cited consumer research that suggested Friday and Saturday were the days people would be most interested in buying new music.
The organization hopes that the move would benefit the industry as a whole, since it would reduce piracy (since albums often come out before the United States internationally), allow artists to focus their social-media campaigns and, using the words of the IFPI's statement, "re-ignite excitement and a sense of occasion around the release of new music." The decision, which has been in the works since at least last summer, came after the IFPI consulted with artists, unions, labels and retailers. It also cited consumer research that suggested Friday and Saturday were the days people would be most interested in buying new music.
After seven months of semi-public back-and-forth, a conversation instigated in part by Aussie piracy and Beyonce's surprise release in December of 2013 has resulted in the global recording industry accepting Friday as the release date for new albums. As reported in August, the shift will take place this summer.
After seven months of semi-public back-and-forth, a conversation instigated in part by Aussie piracy and Beyonce's surprise release in December of 2013 has resulted in the global recording industry accepting Friday as the release date for new albums. As reported in August, the shift will take place this summer.
After seven months of semi-public back-and-forth, a conversation instigated in part by Aussie piracy and Beyonce's surprise release in December of 2013 has resulted in the global recording industry accepting Friday as the release date for new albums. As reported in August, the shift will take place this summer.
XL's Radiohead, despite having dropped their album on Sunday and thus having had only a five-day debut week, surpasses second-week superstars Drake and Beyoncé to grab the #1 spot on the HITS Album Sales Chart with A Moon Shaped Pool as we head toward the finish line. It's another example of the ever-evolving use of digital services in these changing times—and a fresh indicator of the trailblazing band's ability to mobilize fans.
Radiohead (XL) 175k
Drake (YMCMB/Republic) 167k
Beyoncé (Columbia) 154k
It's worth reiterating that Radiohead, the members of which have publicly excoriated streaming services, reached this pinnacle with digital downloads alone, as physical retail hasn't yet entered their sales picture. Drake and Bey (who did add physical this week) will occupy the top two spots on the SPS chart.
The tracking week does not end the same day everywhere!
Anything to deny BEYONCÉ's impact!
Every important market now has the Friday - Thursday tracking week. And who knows if Beyonce accelerated that process of getting a united release day or not. Not sure why that is a thing to be proud of.
That change had to come at some point anyway. Obviously didn't make any sense to release 3 days earlier in Australia when the world is this connected.