nian fiedler ([email protected])
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 10:07:50 -0800 (PST)
just wanted to let you know a couple of things. First, I really like
your chart tabulations and other information that you post on wire. I
know that sales and chart positions are not important to some people,
but I know that the band would not be in the position they are today,
without the success that they have experienced in the charts. It is
particularly interesting to see sales from around the world and to see
how pathetic the U.S. is when it comes to musical taste compared to
just about every other country on the planet.
I also wanted to let you know that although you estimated the sales
for the Best of + B-sides to be ~50,000, I think someone reported on
wire on Thursday or Friday that it was ~89,000. I don't really feel
like going back and looking for it, but I'm pretty sure this is
correct. I am sure this is because of (so-called) "super Tuesday"
where such stellar (and god-awful)artists such as Garth Brooks and
Mariah Carey showcase how you can never underestimate the musical
taste of Americans! With their high debuts, U2 slid way down even
though the sales remained fairly strong.
I don't know if this person also included the single disc version
numbers, but I think so. Just to let you know so you can go back and
look for it if you want.
nian
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