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Adam Lambert’s Album Preorder Tops Amazon Sales Chart

9/30/09, 4:42 pm EST

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Adam Lambert’s debut album isn’t due out until November 24th, but already the RS cover star is Number One on Amazon.com. Four days after the pre-order option was made available on Lambert’s still-untitled disc, or New Album 2009 as Amazon calls it, the American Idol runner-up is tops on Amazon’s Bestsellers list, ahead of new releases by Mariah Carey, Madonna, the Beatles and more. That’s pretty impressive, and a testament to Lambert’s fervent fanbase. Lambert’s most recent tweets put him back in the studio with Linda Perry, Rob Cavallo, Ryan Tedder and Dr. Luke — all within the last week.

Go behind the scenes of Lambert’s RS cover shoot in exclusive photos.

So, how’s Season Eight champ Kris Allen doing? His debut album is due out a week before Lambert’s on November 17th, but also became available for preorder four days ago. Checking the Amazon charts, Allen is currently sits at Number 53, but that number will likely change in the next few days, when Team Allen, who helped propel their man to American Idol status, band together. The Amazon charts update hourly, so fans can write a new chapter to this story pretty quickly.

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Lois4265 | 9/30/2009, 6:01 pm EST

Actually, Kris Allen’s album has been available for pre-sale on Amazon since August 23, 2009.

MEMPHIS.,BELLE | 9/30/2009, 6:09 pm EST

ADAM YOU ARE ON FIRE!!
CONGRATULATIONS DARLING.

Anonymous | 9/30/2009, 6:37 pm EST

Wow, impressive! Congrats and all the best to very deserving person. Love all you do.

mkimber | 9/30/2009, 6:43 pm EST

Can’t wait for the album, Adam is an amazing singer and human being!!

Maui | 9/30/2009, 6:45 pm EST

Congrats to Adam, he has earned this reconigtion, awesome talent and human being!!! Thanks RS for Adam info, new cover please!! More places to spend Adam money.

els | 9/30/2009, 6:57 pm EST

It’s all falling into place, Adam Lambert is on his way to becoming a superstar!

HelloKittyKItty | 9/30/2009, 7:02 pm EST

Congrats to Adam!

SS | 9/30/2009, 7:07 pm EST

Ya! Read this online somewhere else too, that cool, His fans are hardcore. I was reading the comments on the site that i was on and, a lot of his fans said that they bought multiple copies of the cd, & they will also buy it off of itunes when it comes out, WOW. So that’s how he got to #1. It seems like the fans felt as if they had something too prove, maybe cause he lost American idle?

EUGENE | 9/30/2009, 7:08 pm EST

YOU NOW SEE ADAM’S ARMY OF FANS ON THE MARCH,BUY!!BUY!!!BUY!!!,LETS MAKE HISTORY WITH OUR BOY ADAM LAMBERT!!!!WE CAN GIVE HIM THE BIGGEST OPENING OF ANY IDOL STAR,GO TO AMAZON.COM AND BUY 3,DO IT NOW,THAT A ORDER!!!!!!GO ADAM GO!!!

Vada | 9/30/2009, 7:09 pm EST

Kris Allen also has the ‘Season Pass’ on iTunes, which includes his first album. His album also costs 40% more than Adam Lambert’s at Amazon, which is keeping his sales number lower.
That $9.99 price tag on Adam’s album insures a bigger pre-order.

sharon | 9/30/2009, 7:14 pm EST

seems like there are some very unhappy KA fans here.

low | 9/30/2009, 7:33 pm EST

@EUGENE: So i guess the comment made above by SS is true! Buying 3 copies too make it look like people care about him. But in reality it just SOME crazy hags buying up MULTIPLE copies of the cd, THAT’S SO SAD!!!!!!!!

dem | 9/30/2009, 7:33 pm EST

My question has nothing to do with his music. It is this: what is all the hype with his looks? I look at the picture above and I see an ordinary man wearing too much makeup. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not calling him ugly, cause he’s not by any means. But he’s not the best looking rock star ever, either. In fact, I’m surprised he’s only 27. He looks a lot older.

Anonymous | 9/30/2009, 7:39 pm EST

Vada, what’s your point? Can everybody please leave Kris out of this site? I’m sure he’ll be doing great on his own, and let’s not make this another war site! PLEASE.

Btw, RS, love the cover!

kaaketu | 9/30/2009, 7:40 pm EST

I am so excited that I am holding my breath till his album drops! We need a leak of one of his songs or something to tide us over. The wait is killing me!!!

Val | 9/30/2009, 7:43 pm EST

Vada, Adam’s CD hit number 2 BEFORE the price was lowered. Before that it was the same as Kris’. SS, tis the season for gift shopping so yes many bought more than 1 but there is a limit of 3 on Amazon for the top 10 sellers so I don’t believe any one purchase made the difference.

Anonymous | 9/30/2009, 7:46 pm EST

dem, it’s fine to have your opinion. So, let us have our opinion without any questions. It’s not like anyone’s opinion is going to change your opinion, right?

kate | 9/30/2009, 7:49 pm EST

Can’t wait any longer,we need a new single now

Vada | 9/30/2009, 7:50 pm EST

Anonymous, Kris was brought up by Rollingstone. This is not the Adam Lambert fan club site, although it could pass for one in a pinch.

lilyx | 9/30/2009, 7:51 pm EST

@Vada The price of Adam’s album only went down only after Adam was up to #2 on the Amazon list.

terie | 9/30/2009, 8:14 pm EST

Here we go again … more negative remarks about ADAM. If you don’t like him why do you feel compelled to come here and say nasty things? Just go somewhere else and leave nice comments about someone or something you do like. BTW … FYI … ADAM is GORGEOUS … IMO!!!

JJ | 9/30/2009, 8:25 pm EST

lol u can only buy 3 max nd its not just the obsessive fans jeez.
seriously… i dont mind KA, but some of his fans just reak of bitter jealousy. Idol is over. KA may have won the title but it doesnt matter ne more since now the competition is with the rest of the world. not just idol land….

VIRGINIA | 9/30/2009, 8:53 pm EST

Well, I got one copy already, my husband bought 2 the angel(1 for him, 1 for me). So it’s not just crazy fans, guys like my hubby got respect for him already.

Go Adam

CindyN | 9/30/2009, 9:04 pm EST

Just want to comment that there are a lot of us Adam fans who have not pre-ordered the CD. We are waiting for it to hit the stores and waiting anxiously.

Sing Ahhh | 9/30/2009, 9:05 pm EST

I love Adam and that’s that.
What others say about him won;t change my preference. As for people buying multiple copies of his album, it’s their rights. Surprising thing is I’m going to do the same when the album comes out in Singapore. Haven;t pre-ordered from Amazon – dun know how…

adamsluvjnes | 9/30/2009, 9:37 pm EST

Maybe Amazon has a limit of 3 now, but on Sunday when I pre-ordered, I ordered 4. I will also buy from iTunes. I love Adam Lambert. He has made me love music again. I will buy whatever he is selling. Alright RS, make sure you put our boy on the cover for Time for Miracles and for his album debut. You will make buttloads of money!!!

genie | 9/30/2009, 9:45 pm EST

There’s indeed a lot of anticipation for Adam’s first album. One thing we know for sure is this guy can sing. There are a lot of male singers out there but there are only a handful who really have a distinctive voice with a fabulous vocal range that make us transcend to another world…And Adam has that sheer artistic talent combined with charisma and individuality. That’s a winning combo!

EWWW | 9/30/2009, 9:46 pm EST

This dude is going on 28, he wears a butt load of make-up cause of his bad acne, & isn’t he a redhead? He’s also on the chubby side too. So why do people think that he is so sexy?

BTW, I AM NOT A FAN OF KA either!!! & noway I’m close to even being jealousy of Adam!

adam's eye of horus | 9/30/2009, 9:59 pm EST

The Adam Storm has arrived!!

Beelie | 9/30/2009, 10:36 pm EST

It’s amazing how Kris Allen won and yet his fans are the bitter ones.

What.Ever. I’m looking forward to Adam’s cd and solo tour.

winnie | 9/30/2009, 10:37 pm EST

dem- an amazing fact about Adam is if you don’t like his looks, just wait a day. He has so many it’s sometimes hard for me to hold his image in my head! That is not the best picture of him-he and Kris had done a concert, and then had to be driven to NY for the GMA program the next morning, and as Adam put it, “I’m f’ing exhausted.” I’m pulling for both guys to have wonderful debut albums. They are decent young men who have worked hard to get to where they are, and regardless of who finished where and why, at this point it’s all about the future for these two. I wish everybody could let go of the petty bickering and just rejoice in the music.

Beelie | 9/30/2009, 10:39 pm EST

Oh and Vada — people don’t buy their music based on price. Kanye West could have his latest album priced at a penny and I wouldn’t buy it. So it’s not like a consumer sits there and says, “Gee, who shall I buy? Kris or Adam? Well, I love Kris and don’t like Adam, but Adam’s album is cheaper, so I’ll buy his INSTEAD of Kris.” I mean, seriously? Do you spend all of your leisure time grasping at straws?

interesting | 9/30/2009, 11:24 pm EST

wow so the butthurt Kris fans invade yet another article about Adam to whine and moan. Shocking isn’t it. What’s interestin is they claim it’s the Adam fans who are bitter but I keep asking what would they be bitter about? The best selling RS cover of the year? top producers working with Adam? #1 on Amazon? endless media attention? seems the adam fans have a lot to celebrate and nothing to be bitter about. Adam didn’t need to win American Idol. He’s moving beyond that world be title onto bigger and better things.

sue | 9/30/2009, 11:47 pm EST

There is more than Adam’s hard core fans at work here. Adam is preparing a CD that is known for airplay. It will be current and fresh. He aims to please, and make us happy. So, even if you don’t even know who Adam is, when you hear this amazing voice, and talent, with such great music to get sexy, get in the mood to, as well as dance…you will D/L, and buy his music. He’s awesome !!

Tom | 10/1/2009, 12:04 am EST

Can we have your single already, Adam? PLEASE!

C | 10/1/2009, 12:11 am EST

Dear RS,
Love your cover! Love U2! Good for Adam. Wish him the best. Looking forward to his album… it sounds exciting.

Meg | 10/1/2009, 12:33 am EST

Adam is an amazing talent. Such a great looking guy. RS ditch the GMA pictures and post some of ur cover shoot pictures why dont ya??

cherch | 10/1/2009, 2:06 am EST

You go Adam, the world is awaiting your fabulous voice. Many of us are waiting for his cds at the stores, so there are many, many sales to come. Bitterberts are supremelyhappyberts right now!!!:)

Tim | 10/1/2009, 2:25 am EST

Thank you RS for another nice write up on Adam. As a fan, I am happy to know that his yet to be released album is getting a lotta love from the fans and the media.
I am from the Philippines, so eventhough I am very excited to get a copy of his album, i would not order from Amazon and will just wait for the album to be released locally.

Grace | 10/1/2009, 3:18 am EST

LOL at those people dissing adam’s looks. He is a singer not a matinee idol. We, his fans, find him attractive not because he is the best looking guy but because he is oozing with talent, charm and positive attitude.

BTW, I noticed that the people who are so critical of others, are the ones who were least appreciated and loved. An insecure person becomes a bitter person

sara | 10/1/2009, 4:09 am EST

I CANT WAIT FOR ADAM’s ALBUM!
omg its gonna be fab! any idea of the sales figures so far?

anna | 10/1/2009, 4:32 am EST

I would buy Adam’s album if it was $100. and pass on most of the others in the top 100 if they were a buck.
Superstar in the making.

Tara | 10/1/2009, 7:21 am EST

Adam is a super star…beautiful inside and out. I will buy anything he puts out there. Love him so damn much!

Tara | 10/1/2009, 7:22 am EST

Rolling STone -We would love more pics of our Adam! Loved the last one..its a saver.this too I had to have one to save and one to drool over..he is soooo damn yummy

therealladyt | 10/1/2009, 9:27 am EST

So not surprised!! Can’t wait to see what Adam will do! That young man is the Truth!!

tabitha | 10/1/2009, 10:23 am EST

ADAM rocks! He is the total package. Uber talent, looks and personality.

Anonymous | 10/1/2009, 1:09 pm EST

Susan Boyle does better than Adam though because her pre-sale has been on the top for a month & her album will be released on the same date. Can’t wait to see who will be #1!

A music fan | 10/1/2009, 1:15 pm EST

Susan Boyle also was # 1 on Amazon when her album went up for preorders on Amazon, as was Clay Aiken and also David Cook. It is one of the few places you can purchase the album at this time.This is nothing that has not happened before. It is interesting that RS chose to do a piece on it.

BK | 10/1/2009, 1:21 pm EST

It looks like a whole lotta people are going to buy a shitty record!

Kyle | 10/1/2009, 1:29 pm EST

I have not pre ordered – am waiting for it to hit stores…this guy is pretty good

Kaylee | 10/1/2009, 2:45 pm EST

Love to see the KA fans on the boards with the little green man showing up! Jealousy is not sexy! I think it is hillarious! Where are all the voters buying KA’s single?? Oh yea, there were only a few from Arkansas that voted millions of times! Not enough to move him up the charts!

Wanda | 10/1/2009, 2:49 pm EST

When is TEAM ALLEN supposed to ban together?? His single hasn’t gone above #26 on the itunes charts. Oh you mean when is Arkansas having those buying (voting) parties again? When AT&T organizes one!

Linda | 10/1/2009, 3:00 pm EST

SS- a lot of his fans said that they bought multiple copies of the cd, & they will also buy it off of itunes when it comes out, WOW. So that’s how he got to #1.

Isnt’ that how KA fans got him the win?

Corey | 10/1/2009, 4:04 pm EST

Adam, you could use a little more makeup for that face. Call Boy George for a few tips to conceal the bloating.

Wendy | 10/1/2009, 10:16 pm EST

Adam is in a league of his own – only once in every few decades does an entertainer like this come along. Kris is a decent man and a nice singer, but could never keep up with Adam and I am sure Kris has known this from day one. However, I do wish Kris the best. Wendy.

jett | 10/2/2009, 12:12 am EST

To “a music fan.” Yes, others have been number one on Amazon soon after their pre-orders were available. Kudos to all of them! What was newsworthy was that Adam’s pre-order was not announced at all, it was hard to find and hoards of fans found it anyway and made him number 1 overnight. That is different from what happened with Susan Boyle and the others. Anyway, it is great that so many are successful. I think Adam is one of a kind and will be a mega star, but if he isn’t I will still be a huge fan and buy whatever he releases.

Anonymous | 10/2/2009, 12:23 am EST

All those who don’t care for Adam on this site making not nice comments really need to ask yourselves “what is wrong with me?” Why follow Adam here to point out that you’re miserable human beings. You coming here and peeing all over someone else’s parade makes you a very very MEAN person. Are you? If not, just move on when you see Adam’s name on any article.

Anonymous | 10/2/2009, 12:45 am EST

It’s awesome you took out mighty Babs from the top without even a note from your album, let along a song. However, it’s time to get your single out, pronto!!! The anticipation is killing so many of us.

talya | 10/2/2009, 5:28 am EST

Adam is gonna be huge star!
i’m glad that i can say i’ve seen it all begin…

alsj | 10/2/2009, 8:08 am EST

Those dissing Adam’s looks on the basis of 1 or 2 of his less favorable publicity shots seem to ignore the fact that nobody is photogenic 100% of the time (incl. Depp, Pitt, etc.) and/or are ignorant of what a visual chameleon he is. Without makeup & w/ a conventional haircut, Adam is breathtakingly beautiful (cf. try YouTubing: Adam Lambert Noa Dori The Prayer -OR- Adam Lambert Dust in the Wind)

idolcritic | 10/2/2009, 5:17 pm EST

You people with all the negative comments need to get a life and I’m baffled as to why you are on this site spewing venom. It’s a big world with room for different likes and dislikes. Keep your negative comments to yourselves and let the rest of us enjoy Adam for who he is – an amazing and rare talent. If you don’t like his appearance, look into the nearest mirror and start critizising your own reflection. I’m sure it’s far from perfect. The fact that you can’t appreciate someone elses success doesn’t speak very highly of you so, move on and take your case elsewhere. In the meantime, rock on Adam, you are a huge star in the making.

Steph | 10/4/2009, 12:20 am EST

I’m going crazy waiting for something from Adam to be leaked or released! argghhhh!!

lol I’ve never been this impatient with any other singer/band. It’s like a gut feeling we’re going to witness the beginning of something great.

Joel_B | 10/4/2009, 6:58 pm EST

This is not a perfomer in any sence.Pre-arranged B-S from h-wood is what you get.

Wicked Glitter | 10/4/2009, 7:04 pm EST

Adam Lambert should be a matinee idol! I saw him up close when he was here in Michigan for HIS CONCERT, and he was gorgeous. In real life he has got to be one of the most beautiful men I have ever seen. I think he should be on the next issue of PEOPLE magazine as sexiest man alive. The only thing better than his looks is his talent. I will be buying more than one cd. One for me, and at least two more for my sisters. All of the women in my family want to have Adam under the Christmas tree.

tanabanana6 | 10/4/2009, 10:02 pm EST

to “EWWW”: Either you “get” Adam or you don’t! I feel sorry for those that don’t. Adam will be recognized as a Superstar because of his undeniable talent, and nothing else. I agree with the people that say it isn’t about AI anymore and the singular competition between Kris and Adam is over. They will rise or fall based on their talent alone. I wish the best for both of them but I definetly am a “glamb.”

tanabanana6 | 10/4/2009, 10:17 pm EST

Alos, I do find it interesting that Adam’s fans seem to show only the up-most respect for kris Allen but Kris’s fans do not seem to reciprocate. I think Kris’s fans seem a little “insecure.” wake-up! Kris will succeed based on his own drive and abilities; which have nothing to do with adam’s future success.

Steph | 10/5/2009, 11:23 pm EST

Joel, they have to be that way (prearranged, karaoke or whatever) on American Idol… It’s not like they are aloud to perform their own music on the show. Half the time it seems like their first choice song hasn’t been approved.

It’s after were we see what these people can really do. With Adam, though, there has been tons of pre-AI videos showing him doing all sorts of different songs. The man has great talent.

Stevie Godson | 10/6/2009, 4:49 am EST

I’m convinced Adam’s the love-child of Freddie Mercury and Elvis – with the talent to match.

em | 10/7/2009, 12:18 am EST

i dont care what others will say about adam. what we love about him is his voice, his talent. looks are really owesome.. yea its a combo package!! foe those who criticize adam,its ok.. its their opinion. but hey! look at yourself first before criticizing other people.. you may look much worst than the person you criticize.

adam rules!! haha

matt | 10/7/2009, 7:48 pm EST

I would just like to say that I am buying a copy for myself – and another for my sister..and one for my brother…they both love Adam..my mom is also buying a copy..I’m not doing it to “prove” anything – I might get another one for my car..I am really rough on cds and I have done it before. I also bought all adam’s stuff on itunes because he is good. I don’t get why some people have such a problem with that – I have more of a problem with miley’s “climb” and britney – they can’t sing..a lot of people on the radio who squeak by because they fit the “pop” mold – This guy actually has talent and I don’t care if I’m the only one buying his cds..I want to hear him sing – I love Elton – the Beatles ..MJ (RIP) – I listen to them over and over and over – I hope he makes some good music because his voice is definitely worth a listen.

Lucas | 10/7/2009, 7:56 pm EST

My little brother killed himself in July. He loved Adam. He had to drop out of school last year because his “best” friend told everyone he was gay. He was getting beat up every other week until he became so depressed he quit going. He didn’t want to go camping with us over the fourth and when we came home we found him in the garage. He hung himself. I hope Adam does well no matter what people think of him. I don’t get why people have to hate so much. Hate took my best friend friend and killed him.

commentor | 10/13/2009, 11:16 am EST

@lucas: adam has nothing to do with yor younger brother.. its your brothers fault that he had a weak personality. and so what if adam is gay?does your brother has somthing to do with adam? i min, are they relatd or sumthing? he is just being himself.. its much bettr for him to be true to his fans. admire adam coz of his talent. you dont have to b affected wit wat other peopl will think or say about adam. did you get my point? i min, im not good in english (its pretty obvious) but hey? its jus my prsonal thinking how i reacted on your post. hope you wont get mad.

topmom | 10/13/2009, 12:35 pm EST

I am so sorry about your brother. No, he didn’t have a weak personality, what a misinformed comment by the wounding commentor. It doesn’t matter how strong you are, sometimes people can be cruel enough, and dumb enough to injure a person to harming themselves, much as evidenced by the last comment. Now, can we please keep to the relevent comments about how great Adam is and how excited we are about his new album?

Mena | 10/15/2009, 8:30 pm EST

look people stop HATING on the beauty and talent of Adam he is the most talented and gorgeous person ever!!! You gotta love Lambert and if you don’t you are truly F’d up in the head and learn to deal with his face being everywhere because it looks like he will be here for a long time. GO ADAM!!!!!!!!!!!!

gizzman88 | 10/21/2009, 12:54 pm EST

Kris was soooo boring live! He can’t even sing no boundries live! They had to let him sing hey Jude. Even Kris knows he sucks! Win by default! Get ready for the rise of Lambert!

em | 11/3/2009, 1:56 am EST

time for miracles video is now out in the philippines!!!

*big.grin*
hehehe

go damdam
:P
>>>emie

musicalC | 11/3/2009, 4:34 pm EST

I love adam lambert! i dont care if he is gay, i will get down on my hands and knees and ask him to marry me! he is the best! i am his #1 fan! i wish him the best of luck in his carrier(not sure if i spelled that right!LOL)if adam hiself is reading this i love you man!!! i am getting your first, second,third,fourth, fifth ect albums!! i love you!!!! bye

musicalC | 11/3/2009, 4:38 pm EST

oh and one more thing. the person who made the comment named “ewwww” no one cares if you don’t like adam people have their own oppinions. so why don’t you keep your mouth shut.ROCK ON ADAM LAMBERT!!! <3 <3 <3 in your face. oh and BTW adam is sooooooooooo hot and sexy! ha

musicalC | 11/3/2009, 4:40 pm EST

ok rolling stone i am sorry for that last comment just got alittle mad at some of those mean comments about our new rock god ADAM LAMBERT!!!

aaa | 11/8/2009, 10:39 am EST

“career” not carrier

:P | 11/8/2009, 11:03 am EST

stop criticizing kris.. we have our own weakness and talents. its just that hes not good in doing that live thingy.. but in not against adam.. i do love adam.. im a fan actualy.

GlambertLover | 11/11/2009, 5:13 pm EST

ADAM TOPS EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE!

He´s the hottest performer right now..

THE HOTTEST

Kris Suckss. | 11/20/2009, 9:10 pm EST

ohh shut up kris allen fans.
u guys dont kno real music, cuz adam lambert kicks ass.
stop with ur little excuses because the final voting on american idol wasnt real. have u noticed they never told us the difference between their number of votes? and at&t helped kris cheat.
adam lambert is the besttt.

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