Who wants to make a bet?

[Ignatius]

Regardless having tough competition there, Guns will debut at #1. There isn't any other way.

This is probably the biggest album - prior to its release - ever in the history of music. There's just too much hype around CD. I can't really tell how many copies will sell, but if I have to make a guess, it'll probably be around 600,000 - 700,000 first week sales.

Music industry has changed and although there are some artist who still can pull up big numbers just like Guns or Pearl Jam with Vs in 93, a huge album today sales 2 million copies where 15 years ago we would be talking 8 million. Having said that, I still believe GUNS will outsell Kayne and everyone else.

[Splash]

I think it'll debut at #1 here in the UK.. and for the love of God, i really hope it knocks the travesty to music that is hip hop from its spot as the main music genre on the radio

[michaelvincent]

Regardless having tough competition there, Guns will debut at #1. There isn't any other way.

This is probably the biggest album - prior to its release - ever in the history of music. There's just too much hype around CD. I can't really tell how many copies will sell, but if I have to make a guess, it'll probably be around 600,000 - 700,000 first week sales.

Music industry has changed and although there are some artist who still can pull up big numbers just like Guns or Pearl Jam with Vs in 93, a huge album today sales 2 million copies where 15 years ago we would be talking 8 million. Having said that, I still believe GUNS will outsell Kayne and everyone else.

I dunno man, I think you are grossly overestimating the taste level of the overall record buying public. Topping Kanye is going to be a tough one. But who knows...with enough money behind it CD might surprise a lot of people.

[Eazy E]

You know, I wouldn't really care that much if they debuted at #1 in a dead week... but if GN'R has enough momentum for their first week to be a "sales battle" for number 1 with Kanye?  You can't really ask for anything better... 

Obviously it's not the same as last year with 50 cent because they were both in the same genre, but there was a lot of promotion / press surrounding the albums as a result.  That would only help Chinese Democracy.

[Axl4Prez2004]

Something tells me Axl will push for CD as the first single...personally, I'd be lobbying for Better.  But then again, we haven't heard the final tracks.  (nor do I want to with the album so close at hand)  It's GNR, who the hell knows what's gonna happen! 

btw, isn't "Welsh" when used in that manner a pejorative term?  Aren't there any folks from Wales here??   

Boy, that Axl4Prez is a freaking Nostradamus!   

[IKnowWhereIAM]

I bet we will have at least 2 more singles prior to 11/23, and a steady stream of 'gifts' (new info/merch/song/vid) every 2-3 days, like a video for CD on 'new' homepage...etc.  Azoff and Gould are going to hold Chinese Democracy under EVERYONES noses until 11/23 whether they like it or not!

I also bet most of us will completely wear off the paint on our F5 keys before 11/23...(pretty safe - hedge bet).   

[deep pocketz]

I am betting that someone over at Dr. Pepper's just got fired for being responsible for a substantial loss of profits. 

It's all about publicity - good or bad. He was promoted.

[Nightrain 87]

It'll be tough but I think it'll debut at #1

[erose]

AC/DC sold 800 000 the first week so thats the number that has to be beat. The sold 200 something the first day...

Can it be done?

I believe.

Plus this is the best year ever. I now know what to buy everyone i know for christmas. WHAT A FUCKIN' RELIEFE!!!! And it's not even december 23 yet, which is the day i usually shop christmas presents and that is if the stores are closed on the 24th...

[bodine]

btw, isn't "Welsh" when used in that manner a pejorative term?  Aren't there any folks from Wales here??   

yeah, according to dictionary.com you may be right  :

welch 

1857, racing slang, "to refuse or avoid payment of money laid as a bet," probably a disparaging use of the national name Welsh.