moncur
16-Jan-07, 14:30
What is everyones opinion on the new chart rules?
I think its a good thing. I might even start listening to the charts again because anything could crop up in the charts.
Basically for those who don't know:
Quote From BBC Website:
Album tracks, B-sides and golden oldies could enter the top 40 when chart rules are changed on 1 January.
The shake-up means that any download will count towards the top 75, even if it is not available on the high street.
CD singles will also be allowed extra tracks and extended running times to help them compete with downloads.
"This new ruling changes the nature of a single and puts the consumer in the driving seat," said Steve Redmond, director of the UK Official Charts Company. "Literally any track can be a hit - as long as it sells enough."
I think its a good thing. I might even start listening to the charts again because anything could crop up in the charts.
Basically for those who don't know:
Quote From BBC Website:
Album tracks, B-sides and golden oldies could enter the top 40 when chart rules are changed on 1 January.
The shake-up means that any download will count towards the top 75, even if it is not available on the high street.
CD singles will also be allowed extra tracks and extended running times to help them compete with downloads.
"This new ruling changes the nature of a single and puts the consumer in the driving seat," said Steve Redmond, director of the UK Official Charts Company. "Literally any track can be a hit - as long as it sells enough."