The introduction of four high-profile albums – including two behemoths in Luke Bryan’s “Kill the Lights” and Dr. Dre’s “Compton” soundtrack – prevented “Descendants” from retaining #1 on the Top Album Sales chart.
The album did, however, hold up well in its second week.
According to Hits Daily Double’s data, which should differ only slightly from the final Billboard report, the “Descendants” soundtrack moved approximately 22,864 pure copies during the August 7-13 tracking week. That tally trails the album’s official opening week total (29,584) by only 23%.
The 23% week two decline is 2015’s smallest for an album that debuted at #1 on Top Album Sales.
This week’s sales total should be enough for a #5 position on this week’s Top Album Sales chart. Only “Kill the Lights,” “Compton,” NOW 55 and tobyMac’s “This is not a test” fared better from a pure sales standpoint.
The album should appear at around #6 on the Billboard 200, which ranks albums based on the combination of pure sales, track sales/10 (TEA) and track streams/1500 (SEA).
