How are the charts now compiled.

In the old days it was done by record sales how is it done these days?

Download charts. Which download service do they use to compile the charts as there are so many ?

I recently read that Older music from 70's - 90's was being downloaded more than current artists so how comes that these artists don't enter the download chart?

Or is it all a fix now.

I can remember listening to Radio 1 on a Sunday to the charts and again on a Tuesday afternoon when Gary Davis used to the new top 40 on his lunchtime show.
How times have changed.

The charts are compiled by "The Official UK Charts Company", a full breakdown of the criteria can be found here.

Jim

Whoooo Gary Davis on your radioo.... (Can't remember the exact words, but do remember listening too!)...


I think I'll get my coat after showing my age...

David

Whoooo Gary Davis, Whoooo Gary Davis, Whoooo Gary Davis on your radiooooo.
He was on Piccadilly Radio (now Piccadilly Magic / Key 103) in Manchester before he moved over to Radio 1.

Jim

Oh Happy memories of Sunday evenings
with the Top 40 a must!

A much simpler time - Bring back TOTP!!!!