Why do new albums/videos go on sale on a Tuesday?

Are you just noticing this in a particular store or industry-wide?

Definitely industry-wide.

This is very hard to look up online. You'll have to get in touch with an industry insider, I believe.

This info comes from my brother, who has worked at the same radio station for way too long (way too long story)... I don't know if he counts as an industry insider or not (note his use of quotes) but it sounds reasonable to me...


Well, without getting into too much detail...beats me. I do know that ratings periods run from Thursday through Wednesday, if that's any help. It could be that the "industry" whatever that may be, wants to track sales without possible first of the week/end of the week/ payday spikes, but...I dunno.