ok, thom yorke of radiohead has a new (solo) album out, and he's not signed to a label. it looks like, so far, his album has peaked at #40 on billboard charts. currently #76 in the top 200 chart. not bad for an Internet album. But this doesnt take into consideration he is already an established recording artist, which has helped him sell his cd without the help of a label. still, its an interesting example. it can be done.
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/disco...289&pid=245357
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/chart...1-100&g=Albums