CSPC: David Bowie Popularity Analysis

During the 90s the cult status of David Bowie got more and more confirmed with his past songs being often used in TV shows and ads plus his influence visibility increasing year after year. His new material was still failing to impress though. No song from below batch sold more than 100,000 units in download format.

As a reminder, the weighting is done with a 10 to 1 ratio between one album and one digital single.

Tin Machine (1989) – 3,000 equivalent albums

Remaining Tracks – 20,000

Tin Machine II (1991) – 0 equivalent albums

Remaining Tracks – 0

Black Tie White Noise (1993) – 8,000 equivalent albums

Remaining Tracks – 50,000

1. Outside (1995) – 15,000 equivalent albums

Remaining Tracks – 100,000

Earthling (1997) – 23,000 equivalent albums

I’m Afraid Of Americans – 75,000
Remaining Tracks – 75,000

Hours (1999) – 15,000 equivalent albums

Remaining Tracks – 100,000