Weekly Album Chart Report — Week of January 13, 2014

With 68.46% of reporting stores in, the Frozen soundtrack remains at the top of this week’s album chart. The soundtrack leads the list with 58,048 in reported sales, holding strong to claim a second consecutive week at number one. Beyoncé follows in second place with 51,099 sales, while Kid Ink makes the highest new entry at number three with 34,591 units sold.

This chart reflects the sales and positions for the tracking week dated 01/13/2014 (last updated 01/13/2014 16:33:33). The sample of reporting outlets for this update stood at 68.46%, giving a clear snapshot of the current marketplace and consumer preferences for albums across genres.

Beyond the top three, several established artists remain well represented across the rankings. Lorde occupies the fourth position with 25,503 in sales for Pure Heroine, while Eminem’s Marshall Mathers LP 2 shows continued traction at number five with 17,712. One Direction appears twice on the list: Midnight Memories at number six with 16,143 and Take Me Home reappearing at number fifty with 951, demonstrating the band’s persistent commercial presence.

Katy Perry’s Prism is placed at number seven with 14,119 sales. Country duo Florida Georgia Line sit at number eight with Here’s to the Good Times (11,098), and Miley Cyrus rounds out the top ten at number nine with Bangerz (10,705). The Now 48 compilation holds the tenth position with 10,694 units, narrowly behind Miley in total sales for this reporting period.

There are a few notable entries and continued sellers further down the chart. Avicii’s True appears at number 25 with 4,463 sales; that release includes vocal contributions from Adam Lambert and Josh Krajcik. Hot on its heels at number 26 is Ariana Grande’s Yours Truly, reporting 4,460 in sales and featuring a track that was co-written by Jordin Sparks. Daughtry’s Baptized is still selling steadily and sits at number 39 with 2,754 copies, suggesting the album may have legs in catalog and current sales outside the immediate debut window.

Other later entries and steady catalog sellers include Blake Shelton’s Based on a True Story at number 42 with 1,902, and One Direction’s earlier release Take Me Home at number 50 with 951. The spread of genres—from soundtrack and pop to country and rock—illustrates a diverse market where established acts and new debuts can coexist in the top ranks.

Summary of key chart positions and sales for the week (LW = last week, TW = this week):

1 1 FROZEN — WALT DISNEY SOUNDTRACK — 58,048
2 2 BEYONCÉ — COLUMBIA — 51,099
— 3 KID INK — RCA — 34,591 (Top debut)
5 4 LORDE — REPUBLIC — 25,503
4 5 EMINEM — SHADY/AFTERMATH/INT — 17,712
6 6 ONE DIRECTION — SYCO/COLUMBIA — 16,143
3 7 KATY PERRY — CAPITOL — 14,119
14 8 FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE — REPUBLIC NASHVILLE — 11,098
11 9 MILEY CYRUS — RCA — 10,705
8 10 NOW 48 — UME — 10,694

Additional notable positions:

21 25 AVICII — PRMD/ISLAND/IDJ — 4,463 (featuring Adam Lambert and Josh Krajcik)
26 26 ARIANA GRANDE — REPUBLIC — 4,460 (includes a track co-written by Jordin Sparks)
35 39 DAUGHTRY — 19/RCA — 2,754
42 42 BLAKE SHELTON — WARNER BROS. NASHVILLE — 1,902
50 50 ONE DIRECTION — SYCO/COLUMBIA — 951

This week’s data highlights the Frozen soundtrack’s strong commercial performance and Beyoncé’s continued high sales, while Kid Ink’s debut indicates interest in new entries. The chart mix shows strong mainstream pop, soundtrack appeal, country representation, and staying power for catalog and recent releases alike. Chart observers and music retailers can use these numbers to understand current consumer behavior and inventory priorities for the immediate sales window.

CHART DATE: 01/13/2014
LAST UPDATE: 01/13/2014 16:33:33
NOW IN: 68.46%