Evanescence's The Open Door Debuts at #1

Evanescence's The Open Door Debuts at #1

Sophomore record from the quintet marks third #1 album for Wind-up Records, and first to debut at #1 in multiple territories around the world - including Japan, Australia and Germany

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Evanescence's The Open Door is the #1 album in the United States for week ending 10.8.06, according to Nielsen SoundScan. This debut marks the band's first appearance at the top of Billboard's Top 200 sales chart. Combined over-the-counter and digital album sales of The Open Door totaled 447,342 units in the U.S. Fallen, the first release from Evanescence peaked at number three following a debut at number seven. To date, Fallen has scanned 6,571,940 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan.

The lead track from The Open Door, "Call Me When You're Sober," is a multi-format smash at alternative, pop and rock radio, as well as through all major online and music television outlets. The public has responded enthusiastically, with the band's first leg of the tour selling out almost instantaneously. Following the U.S. run, Evanescence will head to Europe for dates across the continent.

The Open Door also marks the first Wind-up album to debut at #1 in territories outside of The United States including Japan (international chart), Australia, Germany, Greece and Switzerland.

"This achievement is a testament to the incredible album that Amy Lee and Evanescence produced; the music connected with fans from the very first notes of 'Call Me When You're Sober' and delivered a tremendous listening experience all the way through," said Wind-up Entertainment President Ed Vetri. "We also thank our partners, our dedicated and talented staff and most importantly our fans for helping Wind-up to achieve its third #1 debut."

This week in 1999, Wind-up Records also held the #1 position on Billboard's sales chart with Creed's Human Clay. This was the company's first, which was later followed by Creed's Weathered.

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Source: Wind-up Records

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