Chart Coverage
| Ind. | Chart | Coverage | Source | New Entries |
Total Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles Top 75 / Top 75+125 | 12.01.2002--04.01.2003 | Music Week / Charts+Plus | 2,278 | 2,690 | |
| Artist Albums Top 75 / Top 200 | 12.01.2002--04.01.2003 | Music Week / Charts+Plus | 608 | 1,063 | |
| ¶ | Compilation Albums Top 20 / Top 50 | 12.01.2002--04.01.2003 | Music Week / Charts+Plus | 396 | 467 |
| ¥ | Budget Albums Top 10 / Top 50 | 12.01.2002--04.01.2003 | Music Week / Charts+Plus | 274 | 387 |
Record Sales
(in units, 2001 in thousands)| Format | 2002 | 2001 | Change | No.1 | (2001) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles | 43,901,263 | 51,387 | -14.57% | 144,300 | 121,900 |
| Artist Albums | 112,353,703 | 108,060 | +3.97% | 102,600 | 99,500 |
| Compilations | 36,873,179 | 37,176 | -0.81% | 64,500 | 73,100 |
| Total Albums | 149,227,012 | 145,236 | +2.75% |
| Notes:
The above table refers to actual sales (based on my weekly estimates) which should not be confused with BPI trade deliveries or official OCC/CIN panel sales figures. |
Official OCC Panel Sales
(in units)| Format | 2002 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Singles | 43,936,911 | -14.20% |
| Artist Albums | 112,388,893 | +4.06% |
| Compilations | 36,789,745 | -0.33% |
| Total Albums | 149,178,638 | +2.95% |
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