SoundScan

SoundScan is a system used to track music sales in the United States. It collects data from various retail outlets, digital platforms, and streaming services to measure how many copies of an album or song are sold or streamed. This information provides an accurate picture of an artist's commercial performance and helps generate official music charts like the Billboard Top 200. By accurately recording sales and streams, SoundScan offers industry professionals, artists, and fans reliable insights into current music trends and popularity.