Manics on Twitter - Page 297 - Forever Delayed

Littlesue · #**4441** 07-03-2012, 09:35

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Originally Posted by starstruck

i am wondering if there is enough of us to do this, whether you like the album or not.

recent research says that 700 sales of an album should land it in the top 200 for a week (the fucking awful Ringo 2012 did). are there enough of us to unleash a purchase of it, either CD or download, in one week to get it in the chart?

most places i have searched have it for under a fiver, thus it is not all that an expensive thing to do. i am prepared to stump up for an extra copy or two just to see what he tweets about it.

who is with me?

I would be up for it, though it would mean buying caged eggs instead of fresh eggs for a week!! I always said if I ever win the lottery I would send everyone on here a tenner just to go and buy Lifeblood.

franny · #**4442** 07-03-2012, 09:41

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Originally Posted by starstruck

i am wondering if there is enough of us to do this, whether you like the album or not.

recent research says that 700 sales of an album should land it in the top 200 for a week (the fucking awful Ringo 2012 did). are there enough of us to unleash a purchase of it, either CD or download, in one week to get it in the chart?

most places i have searched have it for under a fiver, thus it is not all that an expensive thing to do. i am prepared to stump up for an extra copy or two just to see what he tweets about it.

who is with me?

Well up for it, can always give it to some deserving but eneducated Manics fan.

nocultureicons · #**4443** 07-03-2012, 10:13

If I thought there was a chance we could get 700 people to buy it, I would consider it.

allisvanity · #**4444** 07-03-2012, 10:19

Sorry, I'm out... Times are hard and those Radiohead tickets are going to be a killer.

Smiling#Girl · #**4445** 07-03-2012, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Manualex16

Maybe it's because it's not that good? Runs before GW sees this

That is not funny,really.

Quote:

Originally Posted by starstruck

i am wondering if there is enough of us to do this, whether you like the album or not.

recent research says that 700 sales of an album should land it in the top 200 for a week (the fucking awful Ringo 2012 did). are there enough of us to unleash a purchase of it, either CD or download, in one week to get it in the chart?

most places i have searched have it for under a fiver, thus it is not all that an expensive thing to do. i am prepared to stump up for an extra copy or two just to see what he tweets about it.

who is with me?

If there are others 700 people who would buy it,I'll do that too.

franny · #**4446** 07-03-2012, 10:32

Well I giggled,

starstruck · #**4447** 07-03-2012, 10:32

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Originally Posted by allisvanity

Sorry, I'm out... Times are hard and those Radiohead tickets are going to be a killer.

fair play mate, hope for better times soon.

for those who can get this one going, let's try a concerted effort. obviously we are going to need to select a specific week, get the facebook and twitter thing going, etc.

i will have a dig around on the net and see if i can work out a trend showing which weeks have low sales.

we'll also need to work out from which UK stores us non-UK need to order from that will contribute to the charts - i am only aware of amazon and HMV at this stage, not sure on record store. i would imagine / assume iTunes Uk counts to the charts, yeah? i think there's a way to purchase iTunes UK from outside the UK, something to do with purchasing vouchers?

outstanding to all of those who have said yeah - for those who can't or won't join in with the buy drive, could i ask you to give consideration to plugging it (once only) via the social networks?

let me do some digging, then, and i guess this will warrant its own thread....

Lee · #**4448** 07-03-2012, 10:47

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Originally Posted by nocultureicons

If I thought there was a chance we could get 700 people to buy it, I would consider it.

Yup, pretty much this.

How many people regularly visit this forum? And how many people would actually buy the album again?

I can see us hitting 60-100 or so, but I think 700 is asking too much.

starstruck · #**4449** 07-03-2012, 11:02

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Originally Posted by Lee

Yup, pretty much this.

How many people regularly visit this forum? And how many people would actually buy the album again?

I can see us hitting 60-100 or so, but I think 700 is asking too much.

i think it's worth a shot - what was it Wire said, something about let us all fail together? if we have an unobtrusive go, set up a "Project Lifeblood" facebook page and everyone here simply "likes" it with the undertaking there shall be no messages or spam from it except to state the date of buying, who knows?

can't seem to find any stats for when album sales are low, bar (sadly) January. open to suggestions as to when to hit it - a random thought would be 1st week of April, presumably all who can and will get involved will have a few coins left from payday, and it only being a 4 day week might cut the number of general sales?

allisvanity · #**4450** 07-03-2012, 12:02

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Originally Posted by Littlesue

I always said if I ever win the lottery I would send everyone on here a tenner just to go and buy Lifeblood.

And how many do you think would actually spend it on Lifeblood?

starstruck · #**4451** 07-03-2012, 12:53

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Originally Posted by allisvanity

And how many do you think would actually spend it on Lifeblood?

Gutless Wonder is the answer, really. she would intercept the tenner by whichever means they were transferred and ensure they were spent on Lifeblood.

The Gutless Wonder · #**4452** 07-03-2012, 13:21

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Originally Posted by starstruck

Gutless Wonder is the answer, really. she would intercept the tenner by whichever means they were transferred and ensure they were spent on Lifeblood.

I would! Or shall I just buy the 700 copies myself?

Dancing Kirby · #**4453** 07-03-2012, 13:57

Instead of buying Lifeblood, those 700 people should pick up a copy of the last Duran Duran album instead. Lifeblood with better tunes and lyrics.

Bryter Layter · #**4454** 07-03-2012, 14:30

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Originally Posted by Dancing Kirby

Instead of buying Lifeblood, those 700 people should pick up a copy of the last Duran Duran album instead. Lifeblood with better tunes and lyrics.

Better lyrics? Really? Even Nicky's most cringeworthy lyrical moments pale in comparison to the stink fest that is Simon Le Bon's words.

Good luck to those of you attempting to get Lifeblood back in the charts. I don't understand the point personally, but some of you obviously do so have fun!

beautifuldistortion · #**4455** 07-03-2012, 14:54

Well Im up for it

Be positive people - If it doesnt work at least Wire will no a fair few Manics fans care a lot about Lifeblood to buy it again!
In these difficult financial times even he must appreciate the effort we are making

Love ya really Nicky - just go and stick some headphones on and listen to it again!!