Nielsen SoundScan

Nielsen SoundScan is an information system created by Nielsen Media Research that tracks sales data for singles, albums, and music video products in Canada and the United States for Billboard and other music industry companies. MTV, VH1, and many other north American cable music channels use Nielsen SoundScan data as well.

Related Topics:
Nielsen Media Research - Billboard - MTV - VH1

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Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales data for Billboard on March 1, 1991. Previously, the Recording Industry Association of America tracked sales by calling stores across the U.S. and asking about sales.

Related Topics:
March 1 - 1991 - Recording Industry Association of America

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