How many copies do you think Chinese Democracy will sell?

[Skinflick]

uyi did what? 30 million worlwide

cd won't come close to that.? i'd say roughly 10 million

Thing is, that is a 15 year old number....so you're saying in 15 years CD won't come close to that?

ok in the 94 rockline interview it was quoted at 27 million, so i still don't think so

Was it really that many at that time??...I don't remember that....looks like you did....from what I remember reading, it was something like 11 or 12...worldwide

[WeHeldTogether]

okay, i read "chinese democracy out..." and i was like WHAT and then i realized it was this thread. ?

[Skinflick]

okay, i read "chinese democracy out..." and i was like WHAT and then i realized it was this thread. ?

That wasn't intentional.....Time to delete this godforsaken thread....sorry people...

[Ak1nney]

WHy do we always care about how it sells, its all about if one likes it or not.

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

You're crazy to think it will outsell the Illusions.  I know the album is gonna be great, but when the UYI's came out, they were the most anticipated release, especially after the success of Appetite.

My guess?  About 5 million in the first 2 years. 

[russtcb]

I only joined this forum about 3 months ago.....I never saw this discussed.....I hope....."Jesus Christ Skinflick!!"..anyway Is this a possibility or not?....Obviously it is going to sell plenty of copies just on the GNR name alone....the material is where the album will have a lasting appeal or not.....Forget about it outselling AFD...that ain't never gonna happen.(great english).....My opinion....if this album turns out to be even close as to what most of us expect, I believe it seriously has a realistic shot......and I am talking about in the first three to four years.....ok now, lets argue...err debate.
 
 

I think it'll end up selling at least as well as the Illusions.

[guns97]

Anyone who thinks Chinese Democracy will come close to UYI I and II is completely high.  I still can't believe how many of you are so unrealistically hopeful that this new incarnation of "Guns" will be anything close to what 87-93 gave us.  I know you all back Axl no matter what he does but come on. 

The 87-93 era was a once in a lifetime thing.  I'm not saying CD will do bad, its just not going to come anywhere close to UYI...the brand name of "GNR" is only going to take him so far and will never equal Slash/Izzy/Duff/Matt/Steven.

[shoup]

CD will sell around 3-5 million in the states

Close to 9-10 million worldwide. Remember guys this isn't 1992 anymore.

[eddiesson]

Still, it can outsell any rock record which came out this year.

[EccoTides]

Depending on how well the music reaches listeners, I'm betting 4 million in the states.

It's a totally different climate than 1991, but 4 million would still be stellar for a rock album these days.

People who are thinking 10 million are dreaming...

[Tyson]

  Guys, you have to understand that NO ARTISTS sell that many records anymore.  It's called internet downloading.  If any album nowadays crosses the 5 million mark it is a extreme success.  Factoring that into the decreased appeal for the New GNR, 2-3 million domestic sales, in my opinion, would be a very good success.  When the worldwide figures are tallied, this album will make the labal a shitload of money.  Then again, if it is a masterpiece, it may just exceed all of our expectations. 

[Naupis]

Contraband managed to sell 3 million copies. I hope to God GNR manages to sell at least that many; otherwise there is a serious problem with the promotion of the album.

[MR.BROWNSTONE]

I am talking about in the first three to four years.....ok now, lets argue...err debate.
 
 

I think after four year it could sell around 10 million.

[Ranma_br]

How many copies the "BEST" rock n roll record sells this years ?

[WhiteRose]

I hope it does really well, but all things considered... I honestly don't expect CD to come anywhere near AFD or the UYI albums in sales.

However, I get the feeling that (besides promotion and the music itself) one of the greatest factors behind the overall financial "success" of Chinese Democracy... may have a lot to do with the two albums that follow it.

 

W.R. ?

[The Legend]

5 mil in the U.S. If Contraband can do 3 mil, there's no reason CD can't do that and better.

[ryan_of_lax]

It's funny how many different people have said "Chinese Democracy will sell _____________"
We have no idea how much it will sell.
It could be the biggest flop in the history of mankind.
It could be big.

Just because a few hundred people here are going to buy the CD, it doesn't mean others will.

And I still can't believe how much talk about the new bands success there is.
Why does it matter?
If the music is good, it's all that matters.

And anyone who says that Chinese Democracy will outsell ?AFD/UYI really doesn't understand the history of the old band.
Anyone who bought Use Your Illusion 1 bought Use Your Illusion 2. So, it's pointless to ask if CD will outsell 1 or 2. They were a pair, and usually bought as a pair.

[NorthwindNS]

These figures are only for the United States.

As of July 31, 2006

AFD sold 15 Million Copies
UYI I sold 7 Million Copies
UYI II sold 7 Million Copies

SOURCE: http://www.riaa.com/gp/bestsellers/topalbums.asp

A good point was brought up about internet downloading and how the numbers above will be highly unlikely in today's market because of downloads. AFD came out when downloading wasn't even thought of, and UYI I + II hit the market just before the internet took over (check me on that fact).

I say Chinese Democracy will sell 4.5 million by the time the 3rd anniversay of the album rolls around. That is probably too hopeful.

/NorthwindNS

[The Legend]

That sounds about right.

[Eazy E]

So.... I think people should take this into consideration before blurting out the fact that Chinese Democracy will sell 10-30 million.

You are mixing people's opinions about worldwide sales with certified U.S. sales... smooth!