Well yeah, making TTT the whole album was definitely a mistake. At first she wanted a re-release (I believe she tweeted something like that) but then after recording some material she got so excited for it she decided to create a whole new album. WFL as a Loud re-release single would have done wonders for Loud. Too bad. But let's move on.
More like almost 1.9M and since when a 6xPlatinum album has sold 'less than expected'.... LOL
Bey's best selling album in the UK has yet to cross 1.5M
Considering Bey did nish in the UK with IASF and Rih was everywhere it is less. SHe was ALL over UK radio in 2010 and 2011. And Bey has sold 1.5m with IASF in the UK check your stale tea.
You can't compare though. The sales don't work the same way. 9m was MJ Bad and Off The Wall sales. Into the 2m zone here is 8m+ there (ie Take That here).