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# Music Industry Super Tuesday Looms Large
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/music_industry_-5/
- Published: 2005-06-06T13:08:37.000Z
- Updated: 2005-06-06T13:08:37.000Z
- Description: The LA Times reported today that "Tuesday is the music industry’s equivalent of Super Tuesday, and executives and retailers are hoping for a big turnout." "Long awaited albums from three. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2005/06/music_industry_-5.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Major Labels, Vinyl, Cassettes & Retail, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:10

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The LA Times reported today that "Tuesday is the music industry’s equivalent of Super Tuesday, and executives and retailers are hoping for a big turnout."

"Long awaited albums from three high-profile groups — Coldplay, the Black Eyed Peas and the White Stripes — will hit shelves Tuesday, an unusual triple-threat that could help the industry bounce back from this year’s 7% dip in album sales."

"…The emphasis on first-week album sales echoes Hollywood’s infatuation with opening weekend grosses. More and more in recent years, large music retailers have come to rely on the hype that accompanies a new release to lure shoppers who, in turn, frequently buy other products… "

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"…At Best Buy, for example, Lindeland anticipates Tuesday’s event will increase his chain’s June music sales by up to 17%."

"But some music business leaders caution that this short-term measure of success diverts attention from the business’ enduring financial problems."

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