UK’s official album charts to count records sold at gigs
Many bands sell their first albums on the road. Whether they’re touring solo or supporting a larger act, it’s common for music fans to purchase their CD at the venue if they like what they’ve been hearing. Now, the UK’s Official Charts Company wants to recognise these sales in the official albums chart. Through a system called “Lightning Live,” these impulse purchases will now feed directly into the weekly chart, better reflecting the popularity of smaller artists and labels. It’s not clearly exactly how they’re being recorded, but the company says the system has been road-tested for six months to ensure the numbers are accurate. Back in February, streaming figures were added to the albums chart too. The way people are paying for music is slowly changing — fewer and fewer people are buying CDs from a store — so these moves should help keep the UK’s official charts relevant.
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Source: Official Charts
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