Nielsen SoundScan

Nielsen SoundScan is a tracking system that collects and analyzes sales data for music and music-related products in the United States and Canada. It monitors sales from various retail outlets, including physical stores and digital platforms, to provide accurate sales figures for albums, singles, and music videos. The data is crucial for the music industry, as it helps chart rankings, understand market trends, and gauge the popularity of artists and genres. Major music charts like the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 are based on SoundScan’s comprehensive sales reports.