(Hits Daily Double) According to reports from industry tipsheet Hits, AC/DC's "Black Ice" is projected to sell over 800,000 units in its first week, making it Sony Music's biggest album debut in 2 years. It is already out-pacing sales of the Eagles last album, which was also Wal-Mart exclusive in the US.
With the album also currently selling at record pace all over the world, it is almost guaranteed to debut at #1 in Canada, Germany (where sales could reach 250,000), UK (with projected sales of 120-140,000), France, Italy, Australia, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy, Australia, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, Norway and Portugal. - Hits Daily Double