9 to 5 Billboard Charts

[CSonBroadway]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 4:49pm

#3 on the cast album chart. Good for Dolly and the cast.

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 4:51pm

I love the cast recording and the show so much, it's sad that people don't love it as much as I do.

[KirbyCat]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 4:53pm

I got the recording the other day. It's definitely growing on me!

[americanboy99]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 4:57pm

It's a fabulous recording.

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 5:01pm

"It's a fabulous recording."

It really is! "I Just Might" is gorgeous.

[CSonBroadway]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 5:04pm

I am so upset it is closing. The show needs a second chance : (

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 5:05pm

I love the show and the recording. I'm sad the show is having such a short life on Broadway.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 5:08pm

I've been listening to it whenever I drive for about two weeks now. There are some real gems in there, despite a few duds.

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 5:14pm

I completely agree with both of you, CSonBroadway and Wanna Be Foster!

It's such a funny and charming show, that it's truly sad it's having such a short life on Broadway.

[HollyGolightly2]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 5:20pm

No show deserves to die so young. 9 to 5 especially.

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 5:21pm

^I agree.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 5:42pm

How many albums does that mean it sold?

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 5:57pm

Twelve.

The CR Billboard Chart is meaningless.

[Anakela]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 6:02pm

The CR Billboard Chart is meaningless.

What about the regular Billboard top 200 chart? Debut at 130. Now I know 130 out of 200 isn't normally great, but for a cast recording to get into the top 200 chart is a pretty big deal, right? Or not?

[JeaniusIsMe]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 6:03pm

Good for them. Wasn't a huge fan of the show when I saw it, but I did grab a few songs off iTunes.

[AlgonquinProd2]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 7:03pm

Number 3 this week behind "Jersey Boys" and "Wicked".

I'm actually surprised "Rock of Ages" isn't doing better. You'd think it might cross over to folk who just love those songs, regardless of whether or not it's on Broadway, but so far, not really.

[Barney Stinson]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 8:27pm

Where can you find the full weekly list?

[binau]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 8:29pm

BW.com headlines.

[BWIDB Charlie]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 8:38pm

Here's a direct link.
Billboard Top Cast Albums Chart: Week Ending 8/1

[Barney Stinson]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 8:44pm

Thanks. Wasn't last week, the first week 9 to 5 was released? That would probably explain why it got to #3.

[fgreene1938]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 8:57pm

Given that most albums on Billboard's Top 200 sell a mere fraction of what they used to, the Top Cast Album chart is a farce. Most new cast albums sell less than 50,000 copies. "Wicked" is an exception. What's a real bummer about the latest chart is that 6 of the top 15 albums are pre-packaged, recycled rehashes of pop catalogues or Disney cartoons. Yep, the Broadway musical is in great shape as an art form. While I'm not a big fan of the show, I'll take "9 to 5" over any of them...any day. Updated On: 8/6/09 at 08:57 PM

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 9:01pm

According to Soundscan figures it sold 3,300 copies in its first week. Many of those were pre-orders.

The top sellers on the BB cast albums chars usually sell 3-5 K a week. The ones in the middle between 500 and 1,000 units Those in the lower third less than 500 a week.

[Soliantu]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 9:32pm

thats great. I love the show and the recording so much