Report sales to Soundscan to get on the Billboard Charts
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Have you heard that the music industry has been in a constant decline or recession over the last few years? Technically, that’s not true.
Did you know that although 2008 music industry album sales fell 14% based on Neilsen SoundScan numbers, the music industry actually saw overall growth for the third consecutive year? That’s true. As a Dec. 31, 2008 Reuters article reported:
“Overall music sales, including albums, singles, music video and digital tracks, rose 10.5 percent to 1.5 billion units {in 2008}, after 14 percent growth in 2007 and a 19 percent jump in 2006.”
What’s also true is that more and more Independent artists are contributing to these SoundScan numbers and the best are reaping tremendous benefits:
- Establishing a Nielsen SoundScan digital and physical CD sales history
- Inclusion in the Billboard Magazine charts tally which can lead to national recognition
- Proof of Sales for potential deals (label, distribution, management, legal, sponsorships, endorsement, etc.)
The question we answer in your FREE report is how you, an independent artist, can report ALL of your sales (including venue / live show sales) to Soundscan as an independent artist. Pick up a copy HERE.
This is a strong strategy for any band or artist wanting to make an impact in the industry. With all the great online services like CD Baby and now IndieHitMaker – you don’t need a record deal anymore to play at the level of major label artists. This is truly the dawn of a new music industry where the independent artist has all the tools needed to be successful. I only wish I we had this back when my band was looking for it’s big break.
Reverbnation says on their FAQ that they do not report to soundscan. You mentioned in your post that they do. Does that mean that any download sold on itunes, etc is reported no matter which aggregator one uses? (reverbnation, tunecore, etc)
You are exactly right. The “digital retailer”/ online platform (e.g. iTunes) is responsible for reporting digital sales to Soundscan, not the aggregator.