Welcome back to my personal charts on the week ending July 13th Thank you for viewing and a massive thank you if you comment
This artist of the week may be unknown to a majority of you due to him being a Britain's Got Talent contestant in 2011. Ronan Parke, with his charity single from his upcoming album 'Evolution' and his GBT cover of Because Of You 1-2 punches every nearest contender away in becoming this week's AotW with 124 plays.
As for the Top 10 albums this week, Lorde narrowly manages a 2nd week at #1 with another 1,070,000 copies sold fighting off Sia's 1000 Forms of Fear with 1,040,000 copies placing it at #2. As for the #3 this week, it is none other than the #3 for a 3rd week, Lady Gaga's 'The Fame Monster'. Monster sees another sales increase, this time of 20%, to 600,000 however it can still not beat out the 2 albums above it. For the full Top 10 check out the list below:
Sales:
1. Pure Heroine 1,070,000/3,290,000 {=} (Peak 2@#1) *2 weeks at #1*
2. 1000 Forms of Fear 1,040,000/1,150,000 {*debut*} (Peak #2)
3. The Fame Monster 600,000/1,480,000 {=} (Peak #3)
4. Sale El Sol 310,000/490,000 {+11} (Peak #4)
5. Loud 260,000/270,000 {*debut*} (Peak #5)
6. Sorry I'm Late 220,000/380,000 {*Re*} (Peak #6)
6. In The Lonely Hour 220,000/220,000 {*debut*} (Peak #6)
8. Breakaway 160,000/160,000 {*debut*} (Peak #8)
9. The Emancipation of Mimi 150,000/610,000 {+5} (Peak #5)
9. Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse 150.000/940.000 {-7} (Peak #2)
Bubbling Under:
11. Greatest Hits - Chapter One 110,000/110,000 {*debut*} (Peak #11)
12. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 70,000/520,000 {*Re*} (Peak #4)
13. Bad 50,000/50,000 {*debut*} (Peak #13)
13. Survivor 50,000/150,000 {*debut*} (Peak #13)
15. Prism 40,000/300,000 {-7} (Peak #8)
15. The Writing's On The Wall 40,000/190,000 {*debut*} (Peak #15)
15. A New Day Has Come 40,000/50,000 {*debut*} (Peak #15)
Certifications:
Pure Heroine [3x Platinum]
1000 Forms Of Fear [Platinum]
The Fame Monster [Platinum]
The Emancipation of Mimi [Gold]
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire [Gold]
As for song sales this week, it's where Ronan takes the crown. His charity single 'Defined' receives unprecedented sales of 1,180,000 copies placing it at #1 with a comfortable lead over the #2. The #2 this week is Sia's Fire Meet Gasoline. 'Gasoline' sells 550,000 copies this week granting it not only a #2 debut but also an immediate Gold certification. Landing at #3 is Ella Henderson's debut single, Ghost. Ghost receives its fair share of ales as well, selling 290,000 copies this week narrowly beating out the #4. For the full Top 10 please check out the list below:
Sales:
1. Defined 1,180,000/1,180,000 {*debut*} (Peak 1@#1)
2. Fire Meet Gasoline 550,000/550,000 {*debut*} (Peak #2)
3. Ghost 290,000/290,000 {*debut*}(Peak #3)
4. Royals 270,000/410,000 {*debut*} (Peak #4)
5. BO$$ 260,000/260,000 {*debut*} (Peak #5)
6. Team 240,000/790,000 {-5} (Peak 1@#1)
7. Tennis Court 230,000/360,000 {*debut*} (Peak #7)
7. Telephone 230,000/290,000 {*debut*} (Peak #7)
9. Stay With Me 140,000/140,000 {*debut*} (Peak #9)
10. People Like Us 110,000/110,000 {*debut*} (Peak #10)
10. Free The Animal 110,000/110,000 {*debut*} (Peak #10)
Bubbling Under:
12. No Better 90,000/460,000 {-10} (Peak #2)
13. Chandelier 80,000/160,000 {*debut*} (Peak #13)
14. Elastic Heart 70,000/70,000 {*debut*} (Peak #14)
14. Cellophane 70,000/70,000 {*debut*} (Peak #14)
Certifications:
Defined [Platinum]
Fire Meet Gasoline [Gold]
Overall Top 10 album sales this week stand at 4,180,000 copies compared to the 4,620,000 copies of last week. Album sales see a 9.52% decrease this week compared to last week. Overall Top 10 song sales this week stand at 3,500,000 copies this week compared to the 2,730,000 of last week. Song sales this week see a 28,21% increase this week when compared to last week.
Thank You and till next week