How Billboard Sales Reporting Works
Single reports your music sales in accordance with guidelines set by both Billboard and their data partner, Luminate.
Note: Detailed rules and regulations for reporting to Billboard can be found in their knowledge base here, accessible with a Music Connect account.
Deadlines for Billboard Sales Reporting
Your sales reporting deadline depends on the type of record:
Physical Records:
Considering the time for shipping and the customer's receipt, physical sales count for the first charting week if reported by the Monday after the release.Digital Records: The deadline for reporting sales of digital records is the following Thursday, to be counted on the new chart week.
For a clearer picture and a handy calendar of these deadlines, take a look at Luminate's help center.
Please note: If a resubmission of reports is required due to a setup mistake or other error by the store, the storefront will be billed a $500 fee.