Catching Rays On Giant (album) - Page 160 - Alphaville Forum

Apollo · 19 Feb 2011, 19:47

I already commented on the German forum:
Could be an agreed sales volume which they have not achieved and so instead of producing more "expensive" versions, they produce cheaper (without booklet etc) and if they fail to sell the losses are lower.
But - this is pure speculation. I honestly hope there's something different, like a marketing strategy behind that I do not understand yet ...

russharvey · 20 Feb 2011, 01:39

probably more along the lines of greed.... release it in every way possible to make the most amount of money off it and it wouldn't surprise me if this release was slightly different in musical content as well meaning that I would have to buy it to hear a different version of the songs........

Kaz · 20 Feb 2011, 09:24

No, the content is exactly the same.

Kaz · 23 Mar 2011, 21:08

The album re-entered the official German top 100 album charts last week at number 50. This week it's at 49.

snake5 · 24 Mar 2011, 20:57

I wonder if there is a small chance that the Album some day will reach German gold status. Should be hard with the chartrun in mind, but mayby as it was realesed in a period with decent sales and if the album could countinue to stay in the top 100 and if the promotion keeps going with a third and fiurth single. They have to keep it going now. SFNO dident chart good at all but i it works as a album promoter and thats most importent

jetset · 18 May 2011, 18:42

Do we have sales figures so far (physical + digital) for the album ? I'd like to know if CROG did best than Salvation.

Patryn.ru · 23 May 2011, 17:30

does anybody know how many copies CROG have been sold?

Krapplund · 23 May 2011, 19:20

over 50.000 i think Seb said....

jetset · 24 May 2011, 18:53

I know the album TV/Radio promotion remains rather local, but 50.000 seems a bit low... or is it for the singles only ?

Kaz · 24 May 2011, 19:31

If it is 50,000, it does seem low. Is that physical copies only or inclduing digital downloads? If physical, could be understandable since the physical forms of albums are nowhere near as popular as they used to be.

20 Feb 2011, 01:39	#1592
russharvey Dream Keeper Join Date: 13 Jan 2001 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon, USA Posts: 3,893	probably more along the lines of greed.... release it in every way possible to make the most amount of money off it and it wouldn't surprise me if this release was slightly different in musical content as well meaning that I would have to buy it to hear a different version of the songs........ *This life is expensive, but at least it comes with a free trip around the sun!*

20 Feb 2011, 09:24	#1593
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	No, the content is exactly the same. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

23 Mar 2011, 21:08	#1594
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	The album re-entered the official German top 100 album charts last week at number 50. This week it's at 49. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

24 Mar 2011, 20:57	#1595
snake5 Dreamer Join Date: 30 Nov 2003 Posts: 22	I wonder if there is a small chance that the Album some day will reach German gold status. Should be hard with the chartrun in mind, but mayby as it was realesed in a period with decent sales and if the album could countinue to stay in the top 100 and if the promotion keeps going with a third and fiurth single. They have to keep it going now. SFNO dident chart good at all but i it works as a album promoter and thats most importent Best Alphaville songs, Iron John, Soul Messiah and Dance with me

23 May 2011, 17:30	#1597
Patryn.ru Dreamer Join Date: 15 May 2010 Location: from Russia Posts: 134	does anybody know how many copies CROG have been sold? Patryn - "Those Who Return to Darkness" M.Weis&T. Hickman - "The Death Gate Cycle"

19 Feb 2011, 19:47	#1591
Apollo Lost in time and space Join Date: 01 Apr 2007 Location: Brühl, Germany Posts: 573	I already commented on the German forum: Could be an agreed sales volume which they have not achieved and so instead of producing more "expensive" versions, they produce cheaper (without booklet etc) and if they fail to sell the losses are lower. But - this is pure speculation. I honestly hope there's something different, like a marketing strategy behind that I do not understand yet ...

18 May 2011, 18:42	#1596
jetset Dreamer Join Date: 02 Jul 2002 Location: FRANCE \ Nice Posts: 2,265	Do we have sales figures so far (physical + digital) for the album ? I'd like to know if CROG did best than Salvation.

23 May 2011, 19:20	#1598
Krapplund Dream Keeper www.krapplund.com Join Date: 09 Nov 2000 Location: Emmaboda, Sweden. Posts: 17,539	over 50.000 i think Seb said.... "Alphaville ohne Bernhard ist wie eine Apfelstrudel ohne apfel" 17'04'2003 www.krapplund.com

24 May 2011, 18:53	#1599
jetset Dreamer Join Date: 02 Jul 2002 Location: FRANCE \ Nice Posts: 2,265	I know the album TV/Radio promotion remains rather local, but 50.000 seems a bit low... or is it for the singles only ?

24 May 2011, 19:31	#1600
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	If it is 50,000, it does seem low. Is that physical copies only or inclduing digital downloads? If physical, could be understandable since the physical forms of albums are nowhere near as popular as they used to be. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.