unknown pleasures Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Looks like this is from a few weeks ago but I only just read it and don't seem to recall anyone mentioning it around here: LINK Old Music is Outselling New Music for the First Time in History Despite the massive success of Adele's album 25, which sold a whopping 7.4 million copies in only six weeks, 2015 marked the first time in U.S. history that new releases were outsold by catalogue albums. Seems like everyone's been feeling extra nostalgic lately. The term "catalogue" refers to albums released more than 18 months ago. According to Nielsen's annual year end music report, catalogue albums outsold current releases by 4.3 million copies, something never before seen in the industry. Just 10 years ago, current music sales outpaced catalogue music by over 150 million albums. Keep in mind that these stats don't include album streams, but regardless, it's a significant turning point... To be perfectly honest, I'm surprised this didn't happen years ago. Seems like reissues, old songs being featured in films and commercials, etc have been happening more and more lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 That's because music sucks now. Obviously. ExtraFox, jack8urt0n, Cloudsbelow and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 wrong board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvv Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 why should I care? stop supporting major labels who inflate the pressing plants and cause stupid wait times for newer up and coming music to be pressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 That's because music sucks now. Obviously. I know! Just check out the totally sweet Billboard Top 100 from twenty years ago this week: And just out of the Top 10 at number 11, The Gin Blossoms with "Follow You Down/Till I Hear It From You"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I know! Just check out the totally sweet Billboard Top 100 from twenty years ago this week: And just out of the Top 10 at number 11, The Gin Blossoms with "Follow You Down/Till I Hear It From You"! Then we better get some fucking Gin Blossoms pressings/RPs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Then we better get some fucking Gin Blossoms pressings/RPs "Empire Records" was better than nothing, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 It has more to do with Spotify/streaming and the aging baby boomer population than music quality. But, I like jokes, so keep em coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Always interested in pop music trends, based on that chart especially. Crazy how big soulful r&b was in the 90s/early 2000s, and how little there is now on the radio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapeebs Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Always interested in pop music trends, based on that chart especially. Crazy how big soulful r&b was in the 90s/early 2000s, and how little there is now on the radio I remember that music was always on the radio. When my sister was driving me around back then that's all she listened to. It's ridiculous how terrible radio music has gotten. There is never anything remotely good playing on the radio these days. pizza face 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I wonder how many total Bowie albums were sold in that last 6 weeks or so. jack8urt0n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezus Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Only reason I haven't bought a new record in two years is because I keep finding classics for 10 bucks or cheaper. At this point, I'd rather get three New Order albums than The Epic. That's just me though. 74R 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Only reason I haven't bought a new record in two years is because I keep finding classics for 10 bucks or cheaper. At this point, I'd rather get three New Order albums than The Epic. That's just me though. This make sense to me and most of the board but I believe to chart the release would need to be new so those dollar bin (or 3 for $10) classics wouldn't factor into this. This is more kids buying Stones reissues at Urban Outfitters for $20, and choosing those "catalog" titles over any current releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 This is more kids buying Stones reissues at Urban Outfitters for $20, and choosing those "catalog" titles over any current releases. FINALLY, today's youth is starting to smarten up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhitmuzik Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I remember that music was always on the radio. When my sister was driving me around back then that's all she listened to. It's ridiculous how terrible radio music has gotten. There is never anything remotely good playing on the radio these days.I disagree, partially, there's definitely some good stuff. New Selena Gomez rules, plus you hear a lot of Taylor Swift, Fetty got some radio play, new Rihanna single is huge. But it's super interesting to me. 2001-2006 had a lot of rock music on the radio. Hip hop was enormous in the 00's on pop radio. There's very little actual rap music on top 40 radio currently and haven't been for years. We don't hear Kanye or Kendrick or Future or Drake singles (other than Hotline Bling and Hold On We're Going Home and both weren't really rap songs) even though they're huge songs. It's all fascinating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapalmBrain Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 This is only tracking soundscan stores so this doesn't count most indie record stores also. If you've seen the selection at places like B&N, it's pretty classic heavy. I know UO has a lot of new titles, but this does not come as shock to me that the bulk of soundscan stores are selling more reissues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 It's less to do with new music being "bad", and more to do with smarter consumers. The smarts being largely forced on them due to the economic downturn. When that new single drops they think twice about throwing money at their iPhone to grab the album. Maybe in a few months they'll see if they're still into it, they don't want to make impulse decisions and pay for music they're going to be tired of next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 It's less to do with new music being "bad", and more to do with smarter consumers. The smarts being largely forced on them due to the economic downturn. When that new single drops they think twice about throwing money at their iPhone to grab the album. Maybe in a few months they'll see if they're still into it, they don't want to make impulse decisions and pay for music they're going to be tired of next month. The stats are for all new sales, whether its music that was released 2 years ago or yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 The stats are for all new sales, whether its music that was released 2 years ago or yesterday. Yes...? That is what I'm referring to, unless I missed something, I haven't had coffee yet, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Thug Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'm more surprised that Adele sold 7.4 mil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkenney Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'm more surprised that Adele sold 7.4 milsrsly. Not nearly enough, should be 20 mil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Thug Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 srsly. Not nearly enough, should be 20 mil nah that new album was buns compared to her last one vinyl addict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkenney Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 nah that new album was buns compared to her last onelike a sticky bun? Sweet and sticks right to ya? She's one person in the music business who deserves her success imo. I wish nothing but the best for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I wish nothing but the best for her. And she wishes nothing but the best for you. WAXXX and wiscodeman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Thug Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I hope she does well but realistically I can only imagine her quietly fading away in the coming years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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