Welcome back to Slayley's Top 10 album and song sales charts on the week ending July 27th. Thank you for taking a look at my charts and a massive thank you, kisses , if you comment on it so let's get started, shall we?
This week's Artist of the Week is none other than RnB legend, Mariah Carey. Carey packs a triple punch this week with her 1994 Christmas album, her 2005 comeback album, and her newly released 2014 album all charting on this week's charts. With these 3 albums she managed to garner up 151 plays all throughout last week.
As for album sales this week, Cher Lloyd's 'Sorry I'm Late' holds steady at #1, selling 1,190,000 copies which is 320,000 copies more than its nearest contender. That nearest contender is of course Lorde's Pure Heroine. 'Heroine' manages another week in the top 3 with a weekly sum of 870,000 bringing its total to 5,210,000 being our charts best selling album ever. As for the #3 this week, it's where Mariah already comes into play with one of her albums. 'Merry Christmas' received 760,000 copies in sales. Unusual for a random week in July, however it did actually happen folks! This week marks also the first time that either the P.S. or P.P.S. come into play as Mariah's MIAMTEC crossed platinum last week, however it didn't chart and therefore this week it will officially be certified. For the rest of the Top 10 check out the list below:
Sales:
1. Sorry I'm Late 1,190,000/2,450,000 {=} (Peak 2@#1)
2. Pure Heroine 870,000/5,210,000 {+1} (Peak #1)
3. Merry Christmas 760,000/770,000 {*debut*} (Peak #3)
4. Slim Shady LP 650,000/650,000 {*debut*} (Peak #4)
5. Prism 460,000/1,240,000 {+3} (Peak #5)
6. Bangerz 450,000/1,390,000 {-1} (Peak #5)
7. Loud 410,000/760,000 {*Re*} (Peak #5)
8. Celebration 400,000/570,000 {*debut*} (Peak #8)
9. Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse 380,000/1,520,000 {*Re*} (Peak #2)
10. 5 Seconds Of Summer 360,000/360,000 {*debut*} (Peak #10)
Bubbling Under:
11. The Emancipation of Mimi 350,000/1,210,000 {+2} (Peak #5)
12. 1991 (EP) 320,000/320,000 {*debut*} (Peak #12)
13. The Fame Monster 270,000/2,510,000 {-9} (Peak #3)
14. 1000 Forms of Fear 140,000/2,300,000 {-12} (Peak #2)
14. Rhythm Nation 140,000/150,000 {*debut*} (Peak #14)
Certifications:
Pure Heroine [5x Platinum]
Sorry I'm Late [2x Platinum]
Prism [Platinum]
Bangerz [Platinum]
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse [Platinum]
The Emancipation Of Mimi [Platinum]
Merry Christmas [Gold]
Slim Shady LP [Gold]
Loud [Gold]
Celebration [Gold]
As for song sales this week, Fifth Harmony takes the crown again, however not with BO$$ but with a live rendition of their new song 'Going Nowhere'. 'Nowhere' was available since Saturday and has since then sold 470,000 copies, enough for them to debut at #1. As for the #2 this week, it's the strong single this week for Lorde, being Tennis Court. 'Court' sells another 320,000 copies this week bringing its total to 860,000 copies, almost Platinum! As for the #3 song this week, it's where BO$$ lands selling another 300,000 copies which is enough for them to cross Platinum. For the rest of the Top 10 check out the list below:
Sales:
1. Going Nowhere (Live) 470,000/470,000 {*debut*} (Peak 1@#1)
2. Tennis Court 320,000/860,000 {+12} (Peak #2)
3. BO$$ 300,000/1,070,000 {-2} (Peak #1)
4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 280,000/280,000 {*debut*} (Peak #4)
4. Glory and Gore 280,000/670,000 {+5} (Peak #4)
4. Sweet Despair 280,000/560,000 {+7} (Peak #4)
7. You're Mine (Eternal) 260,000/630,000 {*Re} (Peak #2)
8. All I Want For Christmas Is You 210,000/220,000 {*debut*} (Peak #7)
9. Beautiful, Dirty, Rich 200,000/470,000 {=} (Peak #8)
10. California King Bed 180,000/190,000 {*debut*} (Peak #9)
Bubbling Under:
11. Alone With Me 140,000/330,000 {*debut*} (Peak #11)
12. Loyal 130,000/320,000 {+3} (Peak #12)
13. Habits (Stay High) 120,000/240,000 {*debut*} (Peak #13)
14. It's Like That 110,000/230,000 {*debut*} (Peak #14)
14. Lounge - Skit 110,000/110,000 {*debut*} Peak #14)
14. 212 110,000/110,000 {*debut*} Peak #14)
14. Just Be Mine 110,000/230,000 {*debut*} Peak #14)
Certifications:
BO$$ [Platinum]
Glory and Gore [Gold]
Sweet Despair [Gold]
You're Mine (Eternal) [Gold]
Overall Top 10 album sales this week stand at 5,930,000 copies compared to the 7,370,000 copies of last week. Album sales see a decrease of 19,5% compared to last week. However, when comparing the Top 15 of both weeks, then album sales see only a 17,8% decrease. Overall Top 10 song sales this week stand at 2,780,000 copies compared to the 3,200,000 copies of last week. Song sales see a 13,1% decrease this week when compared to last week.
Thank you and till next week