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Author: Guillaume Vieira

Now that’s what I call a major flop

By Guillaume Vieira Posted on May 24, 2018 37 Comments

It’s the ultimate purpose of all charts and sales discussions: define which album is a success and which one is a flop. There are thousands of ways to compare records and as many misleading facts to highlight wrongful conclusions. Obviously, …

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Kelly Clarkson albums and songs sales

By Guillaume Vieira Posted on May 23, 2018 24 Comments

It has been 15 years since Kelly Clarkson’s debuts. All in all, the first winner of American Idol has shifted 34,9 million equivalent album sales. Let’s review her numbers!

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8 Official Data Which Are Just False

By Guillaume Vieira Posted on May 17, 2018 8 Comments

The world of charts and sales has always been a tricky jigsaw. It now also requires to sort accurate information from made-up claims. Definitely, social media made it wild. Fanatics and trolls have been spreading fake information more than ever. …

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Simon & Garfunkel albums and songs sales

By Guillaume Vieira Posted on May 11, 2018 16 Comments

The Sound of Silence singers Simon & Garfunkel manage to reach over 120 million equivalent album sales. Let’s review their surprising discography!

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Paul Simon albums and songs sales

By Guillaume Vieira Posted on May 10, 2018 16 Comments

Simon & Garfunkel’s success is legendary. And as a solo, Paul Simon reached a respectable 51 million equivalent album sales. Let’s review that!

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Avicii albums and songs sales

By Guillaume Vieira Posted on April 25, 2018 8 Comments

As we start 2024, numbers show Avicii’s greatest songs haven’t been forgotten. Let’s review his over 28 million equivalent album sales.

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IFPI’s Global Top 10 Albums of 2017

By Guillaume Vieira Posted on April 24, 2018 26 Comments

The IFPI has now published the most awaited list of the year: the official Worldwide Top 10 best selling albums of 2017. Expectedly, Ed Sheeran‘s Divide leads the way. The ranking still includes several strong surprises! Please be aware that …

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Kylie Minogue albums and songs sales

By Guillaume Vieira Posted on April 16, 2018 105 Comments

The Australian diva’s cult appeal is uncontested. How much has Kylie Minogue really sold though? Is she among the top selling artists?

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Phil Collins albums and songs sales

By Guillaume Vieira Posted on April 11, 2018 66 Comments

He has spent days and days in paradise for over a decade from early 80s to early 90s. How successful has Phil Collins been? Come and check it all!

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Spotlight: a trip into Congo’s lone music retailer

By Guillaume Vieira Posted on April 10, 2018 12 Comments

For many years, I studied the recording music industry while living in France. During that time, it was frustrating to see charts, certifications and industry data about the same two dozens of countries again and again. I couldn’t help but …

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