Nielson SoundScan

Nielsen SoundScan is a data collection system that tracks and reports music sales in retail stores, digital downloads, and other outlets. It provides accurate, up-to-date sales figures used by record companies, artists, and industry professionals to understand market trends and measure an artist’s commercial success. SoundScan gathers sales data through a network of reporting outlets, ensuring the information reflects real consumer purchases. This system has become a standard for measuring music popularity and influencing chart rankings, such as the Billboard charts, by offering reliable, detailed insights into music consumption.