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Postby jrny84 » Thu May 05, 2011 5:18 am

I was on the walmart website today and noticed Journey's Eclipse right on the front page of the music section. Also noticed that Eclipse is #1 on the top 100 best sellers list for albums, while Def Leppard's Mirrorball comes in at #2. Two classic rock bands taking the top spots, pretty cool. Neither album hasnt even been released yet either. Pre-order sales must be doing really well for both bands so far.

Here's the link: http://www.walmart.com/browse/Music/_/N ... 73&ic=96_0

Top 5 bestsellers:
1. Journey- Eclipse 05/24/11
2. Def Leppard- Mirrorball 06/07/11
3. Aretha Franklin- A Woman Falling out of Love 05/03/11
4. Richard Marx- Stories To Tell
5. Yolanda Adams- Becoming 05/03/11
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Re: Journey's Eclipse #1 on Walmarts best seller list

Postby Jana » Thu May 05, 2011 5:23 am

jrny84 wrote:I was on the walmart website today and noticed Journey's Eclipse right on the front page of the music section. Also noticed that Eclipse is #1 on the top 100 best sellers list for albums, while Def Leppard's Mirrorball comes in at #2. Two classic rock bands taking the top spots, pretty cool. Neither album hasnt even been released yet either. Pre-order sales must be doing really well for both bands so far.

Here's the link: http://www.walmart.com/browse/Music/_/N ... 73&ic=96_0


I always like it when I see this for older bands and singers.
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Re: Journey's Eclipse #1 on Walmarts best seller list

Postby steveo777 » Thu May 05, 2011 5:24 am

Jana wrote:
jrny84 wrote:I was on the walmart website today and noticed Journey's Eclipse right on the front page of the music section. Also noticed that Eclipse is #1 on the top 100 best sellers list for albums, while Def Leppard's Mirrorball comes in at #2. Two classic rock bands taking the top spots, pretty cool. Neither album hasnt even been released yet either. Pre-order sales must be doing really well for both bands so far.

Here's the link: http://www.walmart.com/browse/Music/_/N ... 73&ic=96_0


I always like it when I see this for older bands and singers.


Steve Perry could have trumped both of those if he would have gotten a record out.
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Re: Journey's Eclipse #1 on Walmarts best seller list

Postby S2M » Thu May 05, 2011 5:25 am

steveo777 wrote:
Jana wrote:
jrny84 wrote:I was on the walmart website today and noticed Journey's Eclipse right on the front page of the music section. Also noticed that Eclipse is #1 on the top 100 best sellers list for albums, while Def Leppard's Mirrorball comes in at #2. Two classic rock bands taking the top spots, pretty cool. Neither album hasnt even been released yet either. Pre-order sales must be doing really well for both bands so far.

Here's the link: http://www.walmart.com/browse/Music/_/N ... 73&ic=96_0


I always like it when I see this for older bands and singers.


Steve Perry could have trumped both of those if he would have gotten a record out.


Ummm...I'll pass. We don't need another ATW, or FTLOSM. :lol:
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Re: Journey's Eclipse #1 on Walmarts best seller list

Postby steveo777 » Thu May 05, 2011 5:27 am

S2M wrote:
steveo777 wrote:
Jana wrote:
jrny84 wrote:I was on the walmart website today and noticed Journey's Eclipse right on the front page of the music section. Also noticed that Eclipse is #1 on the top 100 best sellers list for albums, while Def Leppard's Mirrorball comes in at #2. Two classic rock bands taking the top spots, pretty cool. Neither album hasnt even been released yet either. Pre-order sales must be doing really well for both bands so far.

Here's the link: http://www.walmart.com/browse/Music/_/N ... 73&ic=96_0


I always like it when I see this for older bands and singers.


Steve Perry could have trumped both of those if he would have gotten a record out.


Ummm...I'll pass. We don't need another ATW, or FTLOSM. :lol:


Oh, come on...he would have a deeper huskier voice and blow away JSS too! :lol: :lol:
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Re: Journey's Eclipse #1 on Walmarts best seller list

Postby Jana » Thu May 05, 2011 5:27 am

steveo777 wrote:
Jana wrote:
jrny84 wrote:I was on the walmart website today and noticed Journey's Eclipse right on the front page of the music section. Also noticed that Eclipse is #1 on the top 100 best sellers list for albums, while Def Leppard's Mirrorball comes in at #2. Two classic rock bands taking the top spots, pretty cool. Neither album hasnt even been released yet either. Pre-order sales must be doing really well for both bands so far.

Here's the link: http://www.walmart.com/browse/Music/_/N ... 73&ic=96_0


I always like it when I see this for older bands and singers.


Steve Perry could have trumped both of those if he would have gotten a record out.


I don't think so.
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Re: Journey's Eclipse #1 on Walmarts best seller list

Postby jrny84 » Thu May 05, 2011 5:27 am

Jana wrote:
jrny84 wrote:I was on the walmart website today and noticed Journey's Eclipse right on the front page of the music section. Also noticed that Eclipse is #1 on the top 100 best sellers list for albums, while Def Leppard's Mirrorball comes in at #2. Two classic rock bands taking the top spots, pretty cool. Neither album hasnt even been released yet either. Pre-order sales must be doing really well for both bands so far.

Here's the link: http://www.walmart.com/browse/Music/_/N ... 73&ic=96_0


I always like it when I see this for older bands and singers.


Me too!
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Re: Journey's Eclipse #1 on Walmarts best seller list

Postby steveo777 » Thu May 05, 2011 5:28 am

Jana wrote:
steveo777 wrote:
Jana wrote:
jrny84 wrote:I was on the walmart website today and noticed Journey's Eclipse right on the front page of the music section. Also noticed that Eclipse is #1 on the top 100 best sellers list for albums, while Def Leppard's Mirrorball comes in at #2. Two classic rock bands taking the top spots, pretty cool. Neither album hasnt even been released yet either. Pre-order sales must be doing really well for both bands so far.

Here's the link: http://www.walmart.com/browse/Music/_/N ... 73&ic=96_0


I always like it when I see this for older bands and singers.


Steve Perry could have trumped both of those if he would have gotten a record out.


I don't think so.


Shhhh....Jana, I'm being facetious. ;)
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Postby Don » Thu May 05, 2011 5:32 am

Richard Marx was at #3 before his album came out yesterday. These are Wal-Mart exclusives, it's not unusual to see them sitting at the top of these in-store lists. No other retailers are offering these particular albums so of course these releases are going to monopolize the available stock for music in these stores. For all we know, other artists on that list who aren't Wal-Mart exclusives may be killing it elsewhere, like on Amazon or iTunes, places where Eclipse and Mirror Ball won't be available.
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Re: Journey's Eclipse #1 on Walmarts best seller list

Postby sniper16 » Fri May 06, 2011 2:13 am

steveo777 wrote:
Jana wrote:
jrny84 wrote:I was on the walmart website today and noticed Journey's Eclipse right on the front page of the music section. Also noticed that Eclipse is #1 on the top 100 best sellers list for albums, while Def Leppard's Mirrorball comes in at #2. Two classic rock bands taking the top spots, pretty cool. Neither album hasnt even been released yet either. Pre-order sales must be doing really well for both bands so far.

Here's the link: http://www.walmart.com/browse/Music/_/N ... 73&ic=96_0


I always like it when I see this for older bands and singers.


Steve Perry could have trumped both of those if he would have gotten a record out.


really , how many copies of flosm were sold
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Re: Journey's Eclipse #1 on Walmarts best seller list

Postby Don » Fri May 06, 2011 2:20 am

sniper16 wrote:
steveo777 wrote:
Jana wrote:
jrny84 wrote:I was on the walmart website today and noticed Journey's Eclipse right on the front page of the music section. Also noticed that Eclipse is #1 on the top 100 best sellers list for albums, while Def Leppard's Mirrorball comes in at #2. Two classic rock bands taking the top spots, pretty cool. Neither album hasnt even been released yet either. Pre-order sales must be doing really well for both bands so far.

Here's the link: http://www.walmart.com/browse/Music/_/N ... 73&ic=96_0


I always like it when I see this for older bands and singers.


Steve Perry could have trumped both of those if he would have gotten a record out.


really , how many copies of flosm were sold


More copies than Eclipse will ever reach. But it matters not. Arrival might end up with higher numbers than this new release the way album sales are going now days.
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Postby DrFU » Fri May 06, 2011 3:21 am

Is Mirror Ball a really silly album name, or is it just me?
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Postby fightingilliniJRNY » Fri May 06, 2011 3:31 am

DrFU wrote:Is Mirror Ball a really silly album name, or is it just me?


Agreed. I still can't get past a band like Def Leppard having an album named Songs From The Sparkle Lounge, either. Give me a break...
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Re: Journey's Eclipse #1 on Walmarts best seller list

Postby brywool » Fri May 06, 2011 4:32 am

steveo777 wrote:Steve Perry could have trumped both of those if he would have gotten a record out.


Hope springs eternal...
it'll never happen.
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Postby Pelata » Fri May 06, 2011 4:44 am

DrFU wrote:Is Mirror Ball a really silly album name, or is it just me?


No, just redundant...Neil Young and Sarah McLachlan already called their live albums "Mirror Ball".
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Postby brywool » Fri May 06, 2011 4:56 am

I'm calling my album "Abbey Road". I think it's a good title.
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Postby Michigan Girl » Fri May 06, 2011 5:36 am

Pelata wrote:
DrFU wrote:Is Mirror Ball a really silly album name, or is it just me?


No, just redundant...Neil Young and Sarah McLachlan already called their live albums "Mirror Ball".

Didn't Neil call his Mirror, no space, Ball?!?! :lol:

But, I agree, FU ...makes me think DISCO!! :wink:
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Postby Don » Fri May 06, 2011 5:46 am

You want redundant, check out how many albums have used the title Revelation, or for that matter Eclipse. Not exactly original ideas.
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Postby Pelata » Fri May 06, 2011 5:48 am

Nothing new under the sun, I guess...
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Postby DrFU » Fri May 06, 2011 6:26 am

Michigan Girl wrote:
Pelata wrote:
DrFU wrote:Is Mirror Ball a really silly album name, or is it just me?


No, just redundant...Neil Young and Sarah McLachlan already called their live albums "Mirror Ball".

Didn't Neil call his Mirror, no space, Ball?!?! :lol:

But, I agree, FU ...makes me think DISCO!! :wink:


Following up on Sparkle Lounge ... maybe their alter egos hang out with Barry Manilow or KC and the Sunshine band or something, but I just don't get it ... saw them a dozen times over the last several years ... no sparkle or glitter in sight
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Postby Michigan Girl » Fri May 06, 2011 9:55 am

DrFU wrote:
Michigan Girl wrote:
Pelata wrote:
DrFU wrote:Is Mirror Ball a really silly album name, or is it just me?


No, just redundant...Neil Young and Sarah McLachlan already called their live albums "Mirror Ball".

Didn't Neil call his Mirror, no space, Ball?!?! :lol:

But, I agree, FU ...makes me think DISCO!! :wink:


Following up on Sparkle Lounge ... maybe their alter egos hang out with Barry Manilow or KC and the Sunshine band or something, but I just don't get it ... saw them a dozen times over the last several years ... no sparkle or glitter in sight

:lol:
Actually, I meant Neil's LP was Mirror space Ball and the other two are Mirror no space Ball ...either
way, the vision is still the same!! :wink:
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Postby Don » Sat May 07, 2011 2:09 pm

Wal-Mart Best Sellers List as of today.

1. Mirror Ball
2. Richard Marx
3. Eclipse
4. New Kids On The Block/ Back Street Boys Convergence album ( this album comes out the same week as Journey's)

I understand how Richard Marx is up there as his album is now released and getting physical sales on top of the pre-orders but a live album like Mirror Ball? This record just became available to order so for it to pass other albums that have been collecting preorders for the last month or more is a real surprise.

I'm going to assume it's the 3 disc package with #1 and #2 causing the instant sales swing. This really shows the power of having a BONUS disc to give away, like Journey had in 2008 with Revelation.

I was wondering how the NKOTBBSB album came out of nowhere to be #4 on this list but now I see. It has a bonus DVD also (and poster) included in the package.

Another puzzling thing to me I was why Lady Gaga's new album ws only ranked #77 but I now see that Target is offering the deluxe edition for three dollars cheaper, and even Best Buy has it going for less than Wal-Mart's price.
Mystery solved.
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Postby Archetype » Sat May 07, 2011 11:28 pm

Hell, even "Escape" isn't unique to Journey, there are several artists who have released albums by that title.
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Postby G.I.Jim » Sat May 07, 2011 11:34 pm

Archetype wrote:Hell, even "Escape" isn't unique to Journey, there are several artists who have released albums by that title.


There's weren't as good though! :D
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Postby Jana » Sun May 08, 2011 1:50 am

Don wrote:Wal-Mart Best Sellers List as of today.

1. Mirror Ball
2. Richard Marx
3. Eclipse
4. New Kids On The Block/ Back Street Boys Convergence album ( this album comes out the same week as Journey's)

I understand how Richard Marx is up there as his album is now released and getting physical sales on top of the pre-orders but a live album like Mirror Ball? This record just became available to order so for it to pass other albums that have been collecting preorders for the last month or more is a real surprise.

I'm going to assume it's the 3 disc package with #1 and #2 causing the instant sales swing. This really shows the power of having a BONUS disc to give away, like Journey had in 2008 with Revelation.

I was wondering how the NKOTBBSB album came out of nowhere to be #4 on this list but now I see. It has a bonus DVD also (and poster) included in the package.

Another puzzling thing to me I was why Lady Gaga's new album ws only ranked #77 but I now see that Target is offering the deluxe edition for three dollars cheaper, and even Best Buy has it going for less than Wal-Mart's price.
Mystery solved.


Maybe Gaga's fans don't shop at Wal-Mart, so don't even think about ordering from there. :lol:
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Postby Saint John » Sun May 08, 2011 2:03 am

Jana wrote:
Don wrote:Wal-Mart Best Sellers List as of today.

1. Mirror Ball
2. Richard Marx
3. Eclipse
4. New Kids On The Block/ Back Street Boys Convergence album ( this album comes out the same week as Journey's)

I understand how Richard Marx is up there as his album is now released and getting physical sales on top of the pre-orders but a live album like Mirror Ball? This record just became available to order so for it to pass other albums that have been collecting preorders for the last month or more is a real surprise.

I'm going to assume it's the 3 disc package with #1 and #2 causing the instant sales swing. This really shows the power of having a BONUS disc to give away, like Journey had in 2008 with Revelation.

I was wondering how the NKOTBBSB album came out of nowhere to be #4 on this list but now I see. It has a bonus DVD also (and poster) included in the package.

Another puzzling thing to me I was why Lady Gaga's new album ws only ranked #77 but I now see that Target is offering the deluxe edition for three dollars cheaper, and even Best Buy has it going for less than Wal-Mart's price.
Mystery solved.


Maybe Gaga's fans don't shop at Wal-Mart, so don't even think about ordering from there. :lol:


gaga's demographic doesn't go to Walmart. They go to iTunes. :wink:
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Postby jrny84 » Thu May 12, 2011 1:56 am

Eclipse continues to drop down on the walmart best sellers chart. Journey's Eclipse is #6 this week.

Here is the list as of this week:

1. Def Leppard-Mirror Ball
2. Richard Marx-Stories to Tell
3. Now Thats What I Call Music 38
4. Adele-21
5. Yolanda Adams-Becoming
6. Journey-Eclipse
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Postby Don » Thu May 12, 2011 5:34 am

Still no audio clips for Eclipse on the Wal-Mart site. Granted, they're out here on the net for the hardcore fans but when do you demo the stuff for casual fans perusing through Wal-Mart's Online music selection?
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Postby Escape Artist » Fri May 13, 2011 12:17 am

Once the physical CD is out it will sell very well for a little while but lets face it CD's are on the way out. Sales are way down and will continue to slide... sad, I like the tactile, real CD, Album in my hands.
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Postby RedWingFan » Fri May 13, 2011 6:55 am

Don wrote:Still no audio clips for Eclipse on the Wal-Mart site. Granted, they're out here on the net for the hardcore fans but when do you demo the stuff for casual fans perusing through Wal-Mart's Online music selection?

Smart move. The same reason crappy movies don't advance to reviewers. They need all the initial sales they can get.
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