After twenty weeks, "Backspacer" sits at #118 on The Billboard 200. How does this compare with prior Pearl Jam studio albums in their twentieth week of release?
"Vs.": #26
"Vitalogy": #33*
"No Code": #92
"Yield": #104
"Ten": #106 "Backspacer": #118
"Binaural": Off chart
"Pearl Jam": Off chart
"Riot Act": Off chart
*Does not include two weeks on chart when available on vinyl only (debuted at #55 vinyl-only, then fell to #173 before leaping to #1 upon the CD release).
Falling 20 spots in one week... With "Just Breathe" possibly stalling out a little bit, perhaps it's time for a new single to hit and that rumored TV appearance to give this album some sustainability. The new Alice in Chains album, which was released right around the same time, now sits ahead of Backspacer.
Falling 20 spots in one week... With "Just Breathe" possibly stalling out a little bit, perhaps it's time for a new single to hit and that rumored TV appearance to give this album some sustainability. The new Alice in Chains album, which was released right around the same time, now sits ahead of Backspacer.
I wouldn't read too much into the record's position relative to Alice in Chains. Last week, PJ was ahead of AIC. This week, AIC is ahead of PJ. Next week, they could easily flip again. In that area of the chart, you're talking about sales in the 5,000-6,000-a-week range, and a difference between the two of less than 1,000 copies in the current chart week. The bottom sales line is that "Backspacer" has sold about 485,000 copies and "Black Gives Way To Blue" has sold about 360,000 copies. Interestingly, AIC's songs have been more embraced by rock radio-- "Check My Brain" spent multiple weeks at #1 on Billboard's Rock Songs chart, while "The Fixer" stalled at #2; "Just Breathe" has had a long slow climb to #8, while "Your Decision" has moved pretty quickly to #2. It goes to show you how rock radio support only translates into limited sales. Pearl Jam's larger sales are partly due to a bigger and more passionate fan base, but also partly due to "The Fixer" and "Just Breathe" getting some mainstream top 40 airplay.
Hey BF29354 , your comments strike rich.
That TV appearance cant come quick enough and once Just Breath has run its course I would love Got Some to hit the airwaves.
i never understood why supersonic was never released as a single... or why no one talks about it
it has more of a hook than got some and amongst the waves, it's a fairly short song so it's not like it gets boring or drags on, and it has a sweet solo.
i like amongst the waves, but supersonic is a lot better.
unthought known would make a terrible single so everyone needs to stop talking about it.
Hey BF29354 , your comments strike rich.
That TV appearance cant come quick enough and once Just Breath has run its course I would love Got Some to hit the airwaves.
After 21 weeks, "Backspacer" sits at #128 on The Billboard 200. How does this compare with prior Pearl Jam studio albums in their 21st week of release?
"Vs.": #28
"Vitalogy": #40*
"Ten": #58
"Yield": #97
"No Code": #120 "Backspacer": #128
"Binaural": Off chart
"Pearl Jam": Off chart
"Riot Act": Off chart
*Does not include two weeks on chart when available on vinyl only (debuted at #55 vinyl-only, then fell to #173 before leaping to #1 upon the CD release).
"Backspacer" chart run, to date: 1-10-16-21-31-43-54-69-91-45-134-134-123-77-69-80-82-96-98-118-128
Hey BF, I just wanted to thank you for all the great chart info you've posted to the board! Love reading it!
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After 22 weeks, "Backspacer" sits at #125 on The Billboard 200. How does this compare with prior Pearl Jam studio albums in their 22nd week of release?
"Vs.": #30
"Vitalogy": #42*
"Ten": #47
"Yield": #112 "Backspacer": #125
"No Code": #130
"Binaural": Off chart
"Pearl Jam": Off chart
"Riot Act": Off chart
*Does not include two weeks on chart when available on vinyl only (debuted at #55 vinyl-only, then fell to #173 before leaping to #1 upon the CD release).
"Backspacer" chart run, to date: 1-10-16-21-31-43-54-69-91-45-134-134-123-77-69-80-82-96-98-118-128-125
After 23 weeks, "Backspacer" sits at #140 on The Billboard 200. How does this compare with prior Pearl Jam studio albums in their 23rd week of release?
"Ten": #37
"Vs.": #39
"Vitalogy": #41*
"Yield": #114 "Backspacer": #140
"No Code": #155
"Binaural": Off chart
"Pearl Jam": Off chart
"Riot Act": Off chart
*Does not include two weeks on chart when available on vinyl only (debuted at #55 vinyl-only, then fell to #173 before leaping to #1 upon the CD release).
"Backspacer" chart run, to date: 1-10-16-21-31-43-54-69-91-45-134-134-123-77-69-80-82-96-98-118-128-125-140
How does this compare with prior Pearl Jam studio albums in their 23rd week of release?
Still there on week 23, thats really something.
Hey BF just for the record, how many weeks did No Code,Yield, Vitalogy and VS hang around for?.
Thanks.
How does this compare with prior Pearl Jam studio albums in their 23rd week of release?
Still there on week 23, thats really something.
Hey BF just for the record, how many weeks did No Code,Yield, Vitalogy and VS hang around for?.
Thanks.
"Backspacer" currently has Pearl Jam's sixth-longest tenure on The Billboard 200.
After 24 weeks, "Backspacer" sits at #168 on The Billboard 200. How does this compare with prior Pearl Jam studio albums in their 24th week of release?
"Ten": #29
"Vs.": #35
"Vitalogy": #42*
"Yield": #129 "Backspacer": #168
"No Code": #184
"Binaural": Off chart
"Pearl Jam": Off chart
"Riot Act": Off chart
*Does not include two weeks on chart when available on vinyl only (debuted at #55 vinyl-only, then fell to #173 before leaping to #1 upon the CD release).
"Backspacer" chart run, to date: 1-10-16-21-31-43-54-69-91-45-134-134-123-77-69-80-82-96-98-118-128-125-140-168
"Backspacer" is currently tied for Pearl Jam's fifth-longest tenure on The Billboard 200.
i'm thinking 5 more weeks with or without the snl appearance. might add a couple more if the snl gig gives it a huge bump.
I think you could be looking at as few as two more weeks. A fall into the 180s or 190s next chart week, then an uptick for the chart week after "SNL," and then a return to the original trajectory the following week, which would land it outside the top 200. The best-case scenario is that the "SNL" performance of "Just Breathe" lights a fire at radio that fuels a sustained sales boost for the album, but that's unlikely.
i'm thinking 5 more weeks with or without the snl appearance. might add a couple more if the snl gig gives it a huge bump.
I think you could be looking at as few as two more weeks. A fall into the 180s or 190s next chart week, then an uptick for the chart week after "SNL," and then a return to the original trajectory the following week, which would land it outside the top 200. The best-case scenario is that the "SNL" performance of "Just Breathe" lights a fire at radio that fuels a sustained sales boost for the album, but that's unlikely.
i'm checking the itunes charts. and both just breathe has moved up into 50-60's range. when it was in the 90's just this past week. and backspacer moved into the 20's. I know itunes didn't represent the higher percentage of backspacer sales. but i could see it staying even or maybe moving up a tick.
Just checked Billboard...last week Backspacer was at #168 so I began scrolling down from 200...by the time I got down to 100 it had not appeared so I figured its dropped out.
Hell no its at #88!!!!!!
And Just Breathe goes up again to #78 from #94.
Just checked Billboard...last week Backspacer was at #168 so I began scrolling down from 200...by the time I got down to 100 it had not appeared so I figured its dropped out.
Hell no its at #88!!!!!!
And Just Breathe goes up again to #78 from #94.
And this chart factors in only one day of sales-- Sunday-- after the "SNL" appearance. Look for continued strong sales on next week's chart, too.
Just checked Billboard...last week Backspacer was at #168 so I began scrolling down from 200...by the time I got down to 100 it had not appeared so I figured its dropped out.
Hell no its at #88!!!!!!
And Just Breathe goes up again to #78 from #94.
And this chart factors in only one day of sales-- Sunday-- after the "SNL" appearance. Look for continued strong sales on next week's chart, too.
Wow. I didn't even think about it being only one day. I'm guessing people jumped on itunes the next day and downloaded the full album. Very impressive!
"Had my eyes peeled both wide open, and I got a glimpse...of my innocense, got back my inner sence, baby got it...still got it"
Just checked Billboard...last week Backspacer was at #168 so I began scrolling down from 200...by the time I got down to 100 it had not appeared so I figured its dropped out.
Hell no its at #88!!!!!!
And Just Breathe goes up again to #78 from #94.
And this chart factors in only one day of sales-- Sunday-- after the "SNL" appearance. Look for continued strong sales on next week's chart, too.
yea it's been in the top 20 most of this week. i'd say it sold about 7-8,000 copies last week. I wouldn't be surprised if ITW soundtrack cracks the top 200.
Just checked Billboard...last week Backspacer was at #168 so I began scrolling down from 200...by the time I got down to 100 it had not appeared so I figured its dropped out.
Hell no its at #88!!!!!!
And Just Breathe goes up again to #78 from #94.
And this chart factors in only one day of sales-- Sunday-- after the "SNL" appearance. Look for continued strong sales on next week's chart, too.
yea it's been in the top 20 most of this week. i'd say it sold about 7-8,000 copies last week. I wouldn't be surprised if ITW soundtrack cracks the top 200.
That's right. It sold around 4,000 last week, and 7,500-8,000 this week. I don't have exact numbers yet.
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Peak: #2 (4 weeks in August-September 1992)
Weeks on Chart: 250
Weeks in top 40: 100
Weeks in top 10: 35 (in bold)
Weeks in top 5: 14
"Vs.": #26
"Vitalogy": #33*
"No Code": #92
"Yield": #104
"Ten": #106
"Backspacer": #118
"Binaural": Off chart
"Pearl Jam": Off chart
"Riot Act": Off chart
*Does not include two weeks on chart when available on vinyl only (debuted at #55 vinyl-only, then fell to #173 before leaping to #1 upon the CD release).
2000: 8/15, 8/18, 10/9, 10/11, 10/12
2003: 6/18, 6/21, 6/22
2005: 9/9, 9/28
2006:5/16, 5/17, 6/26, 6/27
2007: 8/5
2009: 8/23, 8/24
2010: 5/3, 5/4, 5/21
2011: 9/3, 9/4, 9/11, 9/12
2013: 7/19, 11/16
2014: 10/3, 10/9, 10/12, 10/17
2016: 4/16, 8/20, 8/22
2018: 8/18, 8/20, 9/2
2022: 9/18
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I wouldn't read too much into the record's position relative to Alice in Chains. Last week, PJ was ahead of AIC. This week, AIC is ahead of PJ. Next week, they could easily flip again. In that area of the chart, you're talking about sales in the 5,000-6,000-a-week range, and a difference between the two of less than 1,000 copies in the current chart week. The bottom sales line is that "Backspacer" has sold about 485,000 copies and "Black Gives Way To Blue" has sold about 360,000 copies. Interestingly, AIC's songs have been more embraced by rock radio-- "Check My Brain" spent multiple weeks at #1 on Billboard's Rock Songs chart, while "The Fixer" stalled at #2; "Just Breathe" has had a long slow climb to #8, while "Your Decision" has moved pretty quickly to #2. It goes to show you how rock radio support only translates into limited sales. Pearl Jam's larger sales are partly due to a bigger and more passionate fan base, but also partly due to "The Fixer" and "Just Breathe" getting some mainstream top 40 airplay.
That TV appearance cant come quick enough and once Just Breath has run its course I would love Got Some to hit the airwaves.
it has more of a hook than got some and amongst the waves, it's a fairly short song so it's not like it gets boring or drags on, and it has a sweet solo.
i like amongst the waves, but supersonic is a lot better.
unthought known would make a terrible single so everyone needs to stop talking about it.
What do you mean, strike rich?
"Vs.": #28
"Vitalogy": #40*
"Ten": #58
"Yield": #97
"No Code": #120
"Backspacer": #128
"Binaural": Off chart
"Pearl Jam": Off chart
"Riot Act": Off chart
*Does not include two weeks on chart when available on vinyl only (debuted at #55 vinyl-only, then fell to #173 before leaping to #1 upon the CD release).
"Backspacer" chart run, to date: 1-10-16-21-31-43-54-69-91-45-134-134-123-77-69-80-82-96-98-118-128
You're welcome.
Hopefully BS will stick around for a few more weeks to keep you busy!
"Vs.": #30
"Vitalogy": #42*
"Ten": #47
"Yield": #112
"Backspacer": #125
"No Code": #130
"Binaural": Off chart
"Pearl Jam": Off chart
"Riot Act": Off chart
*Does not include two weeks on chart when available on vinyl only (debuted at #55 vinyl-only, then fell to #173 before leaping to #1 upon the CD release).
"Backspacer" chart run, to date: 1-10-16-21-31-43-54-69-91-45-134-134-123-77-69-80-82-96-98-118-128-125
"Ten": #37
"Vs.": #39
"Vitalogy": #41*
"Yield": #114
"Backspacer": #140
"No Code": #155
"Binaural": Off chart
"Pearl Jam": Off chart
"Riot Act": Off chart
*Does not include two weeks on chart when available on vinyl only (debuted at #55 vinyl-only, then fell to #173 before leaping to #1 upon the CD release).
"Backspacer" chart run, to date: 1-10-16-21-31-43-54-69-91-45-134-134-123-77-69-80-82-96-98-118-128-125-140
Hey BF just for the record, how many weeks did No Code,Yield, Vitalogy and VS hang around for?.
Thanks.
"Backspacer" currently has Pearl Jam's sixth-longest tenure on The Billboard 200.
"Ten": 250
"Vs.": 67
"Vitalogy": 55
"Yield": 36
"No Code": 24
"Backspacer": 23
"Rearviewmirror": 22
"Binaural": 17
"Pearl Jam": 17
"Live On Two Legs": 15
"Riot Act": 14
"Lost Dogs": 11
"Ten": #29
"Vs.": #35
"Vitalogy": #42*
"Yield": #129
"Backspacer": #168
"No Code": #184
"Binaural": Off chart
"Pearl Jam": Off chart
"Riot Act": Off chart
*Does not include two weeks on chart when available on vinyl only (debuted at #55 vinyl-only, then fell to #173 before leaping to #1 upon the CD release).
"Backspacer" chart run, to date: 1-10-16-21-31-43-54-69-91-45-134-134-123-77-69-80-82-96-98-118-128-125-140-168
"Backspacer" is currently tied for Pearl Jam's fifth-longest tenure on The Billboard 200.
"Ten": 250
"Vs.": 67
"Vitalogy": 55
"Yield": 36
"Backspacer": 24
"No Code": 24
"Rearviewmirror": 22
"Binaural": 17
"Pearl Jam": 17
"Live On Two Legs": 15
"Riot Act": 14
"Lost Dogs": 11
I think you could be looking at as few as two more weeks. A fall into the 180s or 190s next chart week, then an uptick for the chart week after "SNL," and then a return to the original trajectory the following week, which would land it outside the top 200. The best-case scenario is that the "SNL" performance of "Just Breathe" lights a fire at radio that fuels a sustained sales boost for the album, but that's unlikely.
i'm checking the itunes charts. and both just breathe has moved up into 50-60's range. when it was in the 90's just this past week. and backspacer moved into the 20's. I know itunes didn't represent the higher percentage of backspacer sales. but i could see it staying even or maybe moving up a tick.
how so? i thought it just passed 500k this week... in january it was hovering around 400k i though.
they certify albums and singles that are shipped not sold.
oh okay. makes sense
thanks
Hell no its at #88!!!!!!
And Just Breathe goes up again to #78 from #94.
And this chart factors in only one day of sales-- Sunday-- after the "SNL" appearance. Look for continued strong sales on next week's chart, too.
Wow. I didn't even think about it being only one day. I'm guessing people jumped on itunes the next day and downloaded the full album. Very impressive!
yea it's been in the top 20 most of this week. i'd say it sold about 7-8,000 copies last week. I wouldn't be surprised if ITW soundtrack cracks the top 200.
That's right. It sold around 4,000 last week, and 7,500-8,000 this week. I don't have exact numbers yet.