By Monica Alleven
Thursday, July 2, 2009
If you’re still hearing Michael Jackson tunes replaying in your head – over and over, here’s some more fodder for the tape.
Sprint reports that its Music Store posted its biggest single day ever last Friday, with 25 percent of tracks sold belonging to the late singer. Sprint Music Store sales increased 21 percent on average since the news of Jackson’s death a week ago.
The week before his death, Jackson ranked 80th in Sprint Music Store sales. Since he died, he’s catapulted to No. 1. The most popular downloaded tracks are “Billie Jean” and “Thriller,” both from the 1982 blockbuster album “Thriller.”
In addition, Jackson ringtones accounted for 28 percent of total sales on Friday. Top three ringtones are “Thriller,” “P.Y.T.” and “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough.”
Sprint Radio is offering a Jackson bonus stream through the end of July. Sprint Music Store and Sprint Radio are available through Everything Data plans, starting at $69.99 per month. The Simply Everything plan offers unlimited data, talk and messaging for $99.99.