Even though numbers were low, after nine weeks in the chart,
Alicia Keys’ “As I Am” topped the U.S. pop album charts last week
with over 70,000 copies sold, returning to its spot.
The album debuted in mid-November at the top of the 200 Billboard
album chart with 742,450 copies sold. Ever since then it hasn'’t left the top
three, swinging between No. 2 and No. 3 position.
“As I Am” sent Radiohead’s “In rainbows” to No. 2, with
69,000 copies in the second week in the chart.
At No. 3 we find the “Juno” soundtrack which climbed five places
having 68,000 copies sold in what was the worst week in album sales.
The movie also occupies number 3 at the U.S. box
office, with sales of $72 million.
“Growing Pains” from Mary J. Blige with sales of 64,000 falls
one place to No. 4 and at No. 5 we find the self-titled album of country
newcomer Taylor Swift with 35,000 copies sold.
At No. 6 it’s the 26 th edition of the “Now That's What I Call Music!”
compilation series with 33,000 units sold, thus slipping two places.
With only 30,000 copies sold, Chris Brown’s “Exclusive” s
drops one place and we find him at No. 7 in the album charts.
The Eagles' "Long Road Out of Eden" comes at No. 8
with 29,000 units sold and thus rising two places.
At No. 9 with 28,000 copies sold “The Ultimate Hits” from
Garth Brooks drops one spot while Fergie's "The Dutchess" gains two
spots and reaches No. 10 with 28,000 units sold.
Other albums in the chart which recorded sales increase is
the debut album of Australian pop singer Sia, whose "Some People Have Real
Problems" enters at No. 26 with 20,000.
Another new entry in the chart is Kate Nash’s album “Made of
Bricks” at No. 36 with 16,400.
The figures were released by SoundScan for the week which
ended January 13 and it showed that album sales have dropped 20 % from the last
week to 7.25 million copies, Reuters reports.
