Paul's new album and promotion
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Yahllil wrote:
So any clue when will we get the album? Or at least a single?
NY Post article said in a couple of days, probably by Thursday when he appears on Late Night show,
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eric in boise wrote:
puppywhimpers wrote:
eric in boise wrote:
Macca84 wrote:
bigvin62 wrote:
Wonder if the Beyonce/Mush Mouth (Jay-Z) secret album slowed down the time frame for Paul?
Yeah, was wondering that too. If he wants a #1, you would have to delay. Could still release a single now though.
He can’t possibly hit #1, with the chart rules as they are in Billboard. He can’t compete with streaming numbers for younger acts, and that’s a key component in Billboards charting formula. Look at the Sgt Pepper example from last year for proof.
Don't forget the album promised with ticket purchases from last year's tour. They will count as units sold I believe.
Nope, it’s not that simple.
“For a bundled album to be eligible for the Billboard 200, the ticket purchaser has to download or redeem it...About 20 percent to 30 percent of fans tend to redeem their album offers, with most favoring CDs or vinyl over downloads, though nudges on email and social media can drive better results.” - Billboard
I think the CDs were promised to be mailed hence counting as physical units. I think BON JOVI did it the same way for his last tour and scored a #1. We shall see
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puppywhimpers wrote:
eric in boise wrote:
puppywhimpers wrote:
eric in boise wrote:
Macca84 wrote:
bigvin62 wrote:
Wonder if the Beyonce/Mush Mouth (Jay-Z) secret album slowed down the time frame for Paul?
Yeah, was wondering that too. If he wants a #1, you would have to delay. Could still release a single now though.
He can’t possibly hit #1, with the chart rules as they are in Billboard. He can’t compete with streaming numbers for younger acts, and that’s a key component in Billboards charting formula. Look at the Sgt Pepper example from last year for proof.
Don't forget the album promised with ticket purchases from last year's tour. They will count as units sold I believe.
Nope, it’s not that simple.
“For a bundled album to be eligible for the Billboard 200, the ticket purchaser has to download or redeem it...About 20 percent to 30 percent of fans tend to redeem their album offers, with most favoring CDs or vinyl over downloads, though nudges on email and social media can drive better results.” - Billboard
I think the CDs were promised to be mailed hence counting as physical units. I think BON JOVI did it the same way for his last tour and scored a #1. We shall see
But again, consumers have to “opt in” for that, and as reported above, only 20-30% even bother to do that. Factor in that many fans were oblivious of the offer last summer and it just might not be as big a sales boost as you expect. And again, check the Sgt. Pepper example: #1 SELLING album in first week back on US charts, but a distant third place once streaming was factored in.
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On another forum, a guy with supposed "insider info" said that the new album will be released physically and digitally at the same time, but he was ambiguous about when that would be. Seemed to be saying that a single will come first. The idea of a digital-only release was shelved because they saw how it didn't work out well for U2: physical sales were light when the CD/LP came out.
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I don't he will release the full album before this summer. I even doubt Egypt Station will be an album name or a single title....
For what it's wortth: I think he will release a single first, maybe this week. THan built up a campaign towards the album and release that late August or early September.
What do you think?
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bobo wrote:
I don't he will release the full album before this summer. I even doubt Egypt Station will be an album name or a single title....
For what it's wortth: I think he will release a single first, maybe this week. THan built up a campaign towards the album and release that late August or early September.
What do you think?
I think that absolutely is the album title, and that it will be out in the next week or two, before the 4th of July holiday.
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oobu24 wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
beatlesfanrandy wrote:
From Ultimate Classic Rock: Could this be Paul McCartney's new album cover? They say the new song played is "Come Home To Me". I guess we'll find out soon.
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-mccartney-2018-new-album-art/
Randy, do you know how to make your links clickable? (Or can someone please do it for him? My iPad is not cooperating copying and pasting)
There is also a YouTube video he posted that needs to be made clickable. Thanks.
I gave him directions in another thread. Here is the link he posted.
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-mccartney-2018-new-album-art/
Someone found an image from the Philharmonic gig where you can see the setlist at Paul's feet. He blew it up and enhanced it so you can read the titles. The new song title is clearly "Come On To Me"!
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SWEET!
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oobu24 wrote:
IMO - that is a pretty cool cover !!!
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Yankeefan2 wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
IMO - that is a pretty cool cover !!!
The last few days had two updates/teases a day. But we didn’t get the early one this morning. Maybe this means we are finally getting a single today?
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Macca84 wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
IMO - that is a pretty cool cover !!!
The last few days had two updates/teases a day. But we didn’t get the early one this morning. Maybe this means we are finally getting a single today?
I bet it will be on Thursday since that is when he will be on Late Show,
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Yankeefan2 wrote:
Macca84 wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
IMO - that is a pretty cool cover !!!
The last few days had two updates/teases a day. But we didn’t get the early one this morning. Maybe this means we are finally getting a single today?
I bet it will be on Thursday since that is when he will be on Late Show,
True, but with the title seemingly confirmed, maybe today’s 12pm US eastern update gives us something else? Maybe a release date at least?
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Yankeefan2 wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
IMO - that is a pretty cool cover !!!
FAKE - according to someone in the know...
Would you want all those pins packed w/your lp???
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eric in boise wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
IMO - that is a pretty cool cover !!!
FAKE - according to someone in the know...
Would you want all those pins packed w/your lp???
Who said you get them in the same pkg? Maybe it is a separate item.
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oobu24 wrote:
eric in boise wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
IMO - that is a pretty cool cover !!!
FAKE - according to someone in the know...
Would you want all those pins packed w/your lp???
Who said you get them in the same pkg? Maybe it is a separate item.
Regardless, the guy who labeled it FAKE has been way ahead of the game on official news for years. I have no doubts.
He does mention there will be numerous variations in vinyl releases, but that isn’t one of them...
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eric in boise wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
eric in boise wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
IMO - that is a pretty cool cover !!!
FAKE - according to someone in the know...
Would you want all those pins packed w/your lp???
Who said you get them in the same pkg? Maybe it is a separate item.
Regardless, the guy who labeled it FAKE has been way ahead of the game on official news for years. I have no doubts.
He does mention there will be numerous variations in vinyl releases, but that isn’t one of them...
Where are you seeing this (if it’s posted somewhere online)?
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RockLobst3r wrote:
eric in boise wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
eric in boise wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
IMO - that is a pretty cool cover !!!
FAKE - according to someone in the know...
Would you want all those pins packed w/your lp???
Who said you get them in the same pkg? Maybe it is a separate item.
Regardless, the guy who labeled it FAKE has been way ahead of the game on official news for years. I have no doubts.
He does mention there will be numerous variations in vinyl releases, but that isn’t one of them...
Where are you seeing this (if it’s posted somewhere online)?
The Hoffman forum. I've been a member here for some time, but don't post here very often, due to this site's cumbersome (user-UNfriendly) nature. Besides there are a zillion McCartney/Beatle experts there. I know my stuff better than 99% of hardcore fans and there are people there who know wayyyy more than me over there. Check it out, if you haven't before.
Here's the specific post (and user) that labeled it fake:
That guy has been the first to tease about MANY Beatle-related items for the last several years. He hinted about the Christmas records reissue; McCartney vinyl reissues; the forthcoming White album set, etc...
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eric in boise wrote:
RockLobst3r wrote:
eric in boise wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
eric in boise wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
IMO - that is a pretty cool cover !!!
FAKE - according to someone in the know...
Would you want all those pins packed w/your lp???
Who said you get them in the same pkg? Maybe it is a separate item.
Regardless, the guy who labeled it FAKE has been way ahead of the game on official news for years. I have no doubts.
He does mention there will be numerous variations in vinyl releases, but that isn’t one of them...
Where are you seeing this (if it’s posted somewhere online)?
The Hoffman forum. I've been a member here for some time, but don't post here very often, due to this site's cumbersome (user-UNfriendly) nature. Besides there are a zillion McCartney/Beatle experts there. I know my stuff better than 99% of hardcore fans and there are people there who know wayyyy more than me over there. Check it out, if you haven't before.
Here's the specific post (and user) that labeled it fake:
That guy has been the first to tease about MANY Beatle-related items for the last several years. He hinted about the Christmas records reissue; McCartney vinyl reissues; the forthcoming White album set, etc...
Very much appreciated and thank you, Eric!
I'm gonna have to register for an account there, because I want to read what that guy posted about the forthcoming White Album remaster (PLEASE god let that one be true and there's a special edition w/ all the bells & whistles like with Pepper!!)
