Why is Sales the Measure of Artistic Excellence?

Question

Why is Sales the Measure of Artistic Excellence?

Answer 1

Because it used to show how popular the artists were before people could download music and burn CDs. But right now it really doesn't make sense now to use sales as a measure of success because of Limewire, Napster, burning CDs, etc. Which is why I do try and buy CDs from the artists that I really like.

Answer 2

It isn't, it's a measure of Marketablity

Answer 3

This is not true. The more talented artists are often the ones who sell less.

Answer 4

That's a Quote by KRS-One

Simple people think whoever sells the most is the best because well he's the most popular he's got to be the best.

This is absolutely not true

Look at how much Records Lil Wayne is selling and he's Garbage