That's not what they're predicting. 34,936 units is how many albums she's sold in the U.S. in the past week with 56% of the numbers in. 44% of the U.S. market still have to report their numbers. Her ssecond week estimate from Monday-Tuesday sales were 40-50,000 units.
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (or 'RIAJ') has just released their hard copy sales certifications for the month of March.
Madonna's 'MDNA' was the only non-Japanese music album to be certified Gold.
This certification is based on the total numbers of CDs sold to retailers - a Gold award is handed out by the RIAJ for 100,000 units sold.