After breaking the record for being the UK’s fastest selling solo album of 2012, Bruno Mars’ US sales for ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ have arrived today. Want to know what the ‘Grenade’ singer sold this week?
First week numbers below…
First Week Number: 187,339 units
Chart Position: #2
Impressive.
Of course, while his countless hits released since 2010′s ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans’ should have ensured he pulled in Drake esque numbers, these first week numbers will come as a pleasant reminder of his commercial power, for both he and his fans.
Sure, while we were expecting him to shift a little more than he did, it should be noted that ‘Hooligans’ arrived with 55,000 copies in first week, but went onto move 1,800,000 units in the US and over 1 million units in the UK. A fact, many should be more aware of.
So, if prior sales runs are anything to go by, Bruno is set to fare very well with ‘Jukebox’- if it follows ‘Hooligans’ slow but consisten sales trend. Either way, whatever it goes on to do, Mars remains one of Pop’s strongest contributors- boasting a dedication to his craft many of his contemporaries could learn from.
36 COMMENTS
B. Hill
December 18, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Oh well. I didn’t buy it, so I don’t care.
In happier news, Rihanna’s wack ass album slid down to #15!
Unaflopogetic is about to rule discount bins in ’13!
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kingbey
December 18, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Lol u r not being serious y do american dislike rihanna so much
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La-Quisha.
December 19, 2012 at 11:54 am
its because shes tasteless.
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Evan
December 18, 2012 at 4:32 pm
But you shaded Rih for selling 238,000? What’s the big deal? I dont see anything wrong with Bruno’s first week numbers. I think its pretty good these days. SO i DEFINITELY don’t see anything wrong with selling 238k.
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unnami
December 18, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Phillip Phillips: +1%, Rihanna – 14%; I am laughing so hard rright now. ahahaha
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aishaaguilerakeys
December 18, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Rihanna sold that much after almost a decade of longetivity and seven albums, while Bruno Mars’ first album was released last year and he managed to sell almost 200k copies the first week with just the second album. NOW do u get it ?
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Evan
December 18, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Listen, she was a newcomer that wasn’t selling that much when she FIRST came out in 2005 when people STILL BOUGHT ALBUMS for the most part instead of illegally downloading shit. She wasn’t as big as she is now back then. She happened to start peaking in her career (From Good Girl Gone bad and on) when our world economy declined and people started to buy albums less and less. This is a situation that even Rita Ora will have to deal with. Rita has good music but with the internet and illegal downloads and this economy, its going to be even harder to sale 150k by the time she reaches her peak. The Music industry just isn’t the same anymore.
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quetta
December 18, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Are you serious? Her stans ruled her a global act. A global act doesn’t. Sell 238! She sold less than what they predicted.
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unnami
December 18, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Phillip Phillips: +1%, Rihanna – 14%; I am laughing so hard rright now.
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HeHaHeHa
December 18, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Right direction.
Who gives a damn about “Drake numbers” its Hip Hop vs. Pop…. Stupid comparison.
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mobwife: Mentally ill my arsh he made a life choice
December 18, 2012 at 4:49 pm
I agree in that YMCMB purchases CDs of its top artists and Bruno is now being shoved into the R&B category (see The Peoples Choice Awards). The media-music industry shenanigans tend to dictate CD sells as well!
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mobwife: Mentally ill my arsh he made a life choice
December 18, 2012 at 4:43 pm
Doo-Wops & Hooligans was just that CD tho!!
Unfortunately, I’ve not heard one song that I can honestly say has grabbed me like the endless stream of hits Doo-Wops & Hooligans produced! I wish him well with his new effort.
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aishaaguilerakeys
December 18, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Congrats. I actually thought he’d do less, around 50,000, so 150 k + is great, especially given the type of music he makes in this generic Pop industry.
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ƸӜƷ MC ƸӜƷ
December 18, 2012 at 4:51 pm
I agree with you.
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Queen Minaj
December 18, 2012 at 7:32 pm
HE IS POP YOU STUPID HO!!
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King B>Rihanna
December 18, 2012 at 7:44 pm
He is Pop but it is elevated from a basic or generic level.
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theman
December 18, 2012 at 4:49 pm
These are still really good numbers for him. He exceeded previous sales expectations.
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Pretty in Pink
December 18, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Not a fan of his latest album, but congrats to him! Congrats to Rihanna who is edging closer and closer to the GOLD mark! (Currently 430k sold).
Congrats to Rihanna and Alicia (296k sold thus far) for being the only black females in the top 20!!!
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ƸӜƷ MC ƸӜƷ
December 18, 2012 at 4:51 pm
Congrats to Bruno, he deserved it.
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OMG (Celine Dion)
December 18, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Liked his album the first one is the best!
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Nay nay
December 18, 2012 at 4:58 pm
FLOP
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TAYLOR SWIFTS NUMBER 1 FAN!!!
December 18, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Taylor swift stays at number 1 selling anothr 203,000 copies in her 8th week! Also spending her 5 non consecutive week at number 1!!
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Suicide Blonde
December 18, 2012 at 5:21 pm
The album is great, to me this is his first album, the first one was so x.
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Honestly
December 18, 2012 at 5:35 pm
I bought it
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Auntie_Jackie
December 18, 2012 at 5:38 pm
GREAT for him! Smashed.
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Monstarebel
December 18, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Good for Bruno xoxo
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Pop Royalty
December 18, 2012 at 6:58 pm
his album is QUALITY.
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CHUDDS
December 18, 2012 at 7:07 pm
I prefer Doo Wops :-/
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Queen Minaj
December 18, 2012 at 7:22 pm
I LOVE HIM
but he is going to flop
albums are not selling as before
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Hilly
December 18, 2012 at 7:28 pm
His album is great! Treasure is on repeat!
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Pop Royalty
December 18, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Yas ! My fav song , so MJ-Inspired Kind of track.
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King B>Rihanna
December 18, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Yes my baby get that money to feed your household.
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PRINCE MACHIAVEL
December 18, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Congrats Bru Bru!!! You Deseves More Honey, What A Talented Dude, Love Him!!!!!!!!
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JOHNVIDAL
December 19, 2012 at 5:17 am
I´m happy cos he exceeded predictions. Still wish these type of talented artists could sell even more. Not just Taylor Swift and One Direction
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MR BLACK MAN
December 19, 2012 at 7:35 pm
He is overrated, fake MJ. No need for me to troll.
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