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[Michael188]

Hey, was just wondering if anyone could confirm if any changes are going to be made this year regarding the way in which the chart is compiled? e.g. combining sales and downloads?? I hope they don't add airplay in too, that would be disastrous!! Anyone know?

[Mikey]

As far as I know download charts are gonna be used as from next week, not sure if they are to be combined, Airplay and sales will come into effect as from March.

[DJ Rhodes]

"The OCC are also looking at including legal downloads of songs to count towards chart positions as well...",
Michael, the Top40 Charts article was 'New cd-singles format for 'UK singles' chart',
http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=5682

[Michael188]

I remember reading that article but it mentions nothing of airplay. Also i just think that including airplay will ruin the chart, especially when you consider that radio plays the same old stuff over and over. The only one that plays any variety is radio 2! i hope they change their minds, airplay being included to comprise the chart will well and truly mean the death of the single as it did in America.

[Michael188]

Thanks for the informatio by the way!!