Chart Reporting

Why chart reporting matters

For many artists, charting an album or single is more than a vanity metric - it drives press coverage, playlist placements, radio play and credibility that opens doors for years to come.

But not all sales count towards the charts. If your direct-to-fan sales aren't being reported to the official chart companies, you're leaving chart positions on the table.

Music Glue ensures that every eligible sale from your store is automatically reported to the charts. No manual submissions, no missed deadlines, no lost data.

Where we report

Music Glue has direct relationships with chart companies across the world.

We currently report sales in:

• United Kingdom - Official Charts Company
• United States - Billboard / Luminate
• Germany - GfK Entertainment
• Australia - ARIA
• Canada - Music Canada
• France - SNEP
• Sweden - GLF
• Austria - IFPI Austria
• Benelux - GfK
• New Zealand - Aotearoa

This list continues to grow as we establish new reporting relationships. If there's a territory you need, talk to our team - we may already be working on it.

How it works

Before your release goes on sale, our team works directly with the relevant chart companies to verify that your campaign is eligible. This pre-launch verification is critical - it ensures there are no surprises on release week.

Once sales begin, reporting is fully automated. Sales data is sent directly to the chart companies on the required schedule. You don't need to do anything.

Chart-eligible bundles

One of the most effective strategies for charting is combining album sales with ticket or merch purchases using Music Glue's bundles feature.

When a fan buys a ticket bundled with an album pre-order, the album sale is chart-eligible - giving your campaign a significant boost.

This is a true bundle, not a discount code or a redirect to another platform. The fan buys everything in one transaction from your store and the album sale is reported to the charts automatically.

Pre-launch campaign support

Chart campaigns require planning. Our team works with you before release day to:

• Verify chart eligibility in each target territory
• Confirm that all product configurations meet chart company requirements
• Advise on bundle strategies that maximise chart impact

This hands-on support means you can focus on promotion and creative work while we handle the technical reporting infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all sales from my Music Glue store count towards the charts?

Album and single sales from your Music Glue store are chart-eligible when configured correctly. Our team verifies eligibility before your campaign launches to ensure everything meets the chart companies' requirements.

How do bundle sales count towards the charts?

When a fan buys an album as part of a bundle (for example, an album + ticket), the album sale is reported as a chart-eligible purchase. The key is that the bundle must meet chart company guidelines - our team ensures this is set up correctly.

When are sales reported?

Sales are reported automatically on the schedule required by each chart company. For most territories, this means daily or weekly reporting during your campaign period.

What if I need to report in a country not on the list?

Contact our team. We're continuously establishing new reporting relationships and may already be in discussions with chart companies in your target territory.