Monkeys break UK sales records

2006-01-24 by Iai EMERITUS | 16 Comments
It may well be the most inevitable news story you've heard in months (save the annoucement that, yes, Axl, of course Chinese Democracy will come out this year), but even so, it's slightly jarring in its scope - within 24 hours, the Arctic Monkeys have ALREADY achieved the fastest-selling debut rock album of all time in the UK.

60,000 copies were sold in one day, beating the previous record for entire first-week sales (set by Oasis' Definitely Maybe) by 5,000. The band's MySpace also reports that since then, the 100,000 barrier has been breached. HMV and Virgin Megastores branches across the country were forced to open early on Monday to compensate for demand.

At this rate, stores may well sell out - only 300,000 copies were printed and shipped in time for Monday, and we haven't even got to the weekend yet - sales could well hit that 300,000 mark by Sunday, also 'experts' in today's Sun are predicting a more modest 200,000.

Early sales figures also show that "When The Sun Goes Down" is likely to remain #1 in the singles charts this week.

Tagged: Arctic Monkeys

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mx
Moderator
January 24th 2006
752 Comments


Wow ... can't wait for the US release

ocelot-05
January 24th 2006
807 Comments


God, I was thinking of the Monkees.

Storm In A Teacup
January 24th 2006
47085 Comments


:lol: Me too, I don't even know who the Arctic Monkeys is. :confused:

pulseczar
January 25th 2006
2385 Comments


I want to get this album now, it's insane popularity makes me want it for some reason.

But I'm still tr00 Indie, right? :upset:This Message Edited On 01.24.06

niobium
January 25th 2006
238 Comments


what makes them this popular this fast? i looked them up earlier today on amg, not knowing of their success. they didn't have much, so i shrugged it off. later, on here, i hear they're huge... i've never heard of them in my life.This Message Edited On 01.24.06

SaladTripp
January 25th 2006
32 Comments


I've never heard of them either... what is their sound like?

CrazyScotJamie
January 25th 2006
3 Comments


This is one of there songs, "Fake Tales Of San Francisco"

http://www.dominorecordco.com/site/index.php?page=multimedia&artistID=209&artistID=209&view=audio

And, this is a couple of there songs with the videos, "When The Sun Goes Down" and "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor"

http://www.dominorecordco.com/site/index.php?page=multimedia&artistID=209&artistID=209&view=videos

Enjoy!This Message Edited On 01.25.06

CrazyScotJamie
January 25th 2006
3 Comments


The album by the way is called;

"Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not"This Message Edited On 01.25.06

CrazyScotJamie
January 25th 2006
3 Comments


This is there song "Fake Tales Of San Francisco"
http://www.dominorecordco.com/site/index.php?page=multimedia&artistID=209&artistID=209&view=audio
And these are the videos for "When The Sun Goes Down" and "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor"
http://www.dominorecordco.com/site/index.php?page=multimedia&artistID=209&view=videos
Enjoy!!!

fisky009
January 25th 2006
813 Comments


I really need a copy of this, sounds like a great record

Jawaharal
January 25th 2006
1832 Comments


I want this so I can be hip :upset:

riches
January 25th 2006
1 Comments


Erm, for all your information, Arctic Monkeys are a British indie band (they're from Sheffield)! They've built up success through word of mouth and their amazing debut single 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor', and people like them because of their catchy hooks and honest lyrics. Many people outside of the UK may not understand their lyrics because they are about English things (E.G. "It could all go a bit Frank Spencer" on 'You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights...").
Anyway, I'm seeing Arctic Monkeys next month with We Are Scientists here in the UK! I can't wait!!!!
Hope they make it to the US soon so you can see what the fuss is about!!!
Have fun! Riches (riches.tk)

Fuct Detox
January 25th 2006
7 Comments


Arctic Monkeys are just awesome they have brought a hole new sound to the british rock scene its just what we needed over here weve been missing some good old rock there style are very classic aswell which just adds to there greatness lol and i just hope the states get what were feeling over here form them

Jawaharal
January 26th 2006
1832 Comments


Arctic Monkeys are just awesome they have brought a hole new sound to the british rock scene its just what we needed over here weve been missing some good old rock there style are very classic aswell which just adds to there greatness lol and i just hope the states get what were feeling over here form them

grammar plzkthnxbai
I can't believe this is going to be released in another month in the US. :upset:

ToMsK
January 26th 2006
10 Comments


yeah its a brilliant album, however they have missed off some good songs that were demos in the website

morrissey
Moderator
January 28th 2006
1688 Comments


I like what I've heard so far but I REALLY don't get the big deal. It's just average british indie music. I mean, it is the kind of thing I'd buy, sure, but not exceptional at all. They're nothing different than anything else.

I feel like I'm not in on the joke.



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