KISSology Volume II Debuts at #1 in America and Canada

KISSology Volume II Debuts at #1 in America and Canada

SUCCESS OF KISSOLOGY VOL 2 COMES ON THE HEELS OF KISSOLOGY VOL I, WHICH ALSO DEBUTED AT #1 AND WENT ON TO SELL 5 X PLATINUM

'KISSOLOGY: VOLUME TWO 1978-1991' FEATURES FIVE HISTORIC CONCERTS, THE MTV 'UNMASKING,' AND NEVER BEFORE SEEN EUROPEAN VERSION OF RARE CULT CLASSIC FILM 'KISS IN ATTACK OF THE PHANTOMS'

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- "KISSology: Volume Two 1978-1991," in stores now from VH1 Classic Records, is an instant classic debuting at the #1 spot on this week's Billboard Music DVD charts. Volume Two is the second installment of the definitive 3-part collection.

"We are very proud of 'KISSology: Volume Two,' and these sales numbers show just how excited the KISS fans were too. The KISSology DVD series has become a phenomenon itself and we're delighted to be working with the band to present this material in its best possible form," said Paul DeGooyer, VH1's Senior Vice President, Home Entertainment, Audio and Games.

"KISSology: Volume Two 1978-1991" is an expanded 3 disc set boasting nearly 7 hours of rare or never-before- seen footage featuring notorious television interviews and early KISS music videos. Volume Two follows KISS from the height of mid 70's KISSteria through the departure of Peter and Ace, the KISS unmasking and the Eric Carr years. Additionally, this DVD set will include the previously never before seen European theatrical version of the 1978 cult classic KISS film -- "KISS IN ATTACK OF THE PHANTOMS" -- complete with scenes not seen in the U.S. version!

KISS has sold 80+ million records throughout their career. The group has earned more than 55 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since receiving its first gold record for "KISS Alive!" in 1975. KISS has performed more than 3500 concerts in front of nearly eighty million fans in virtually every country on planet earth.

"KISSology: Volume One 1974-1977" jumped back up to the #12 spot on the chart this week with a 105% increase in sales. Volume One originally debuted as the #1 Music DVD when first released and has been certified 5x platinum.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s, 80s and early 90s, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more. Learn more at www.vh1classic.com.

With the same pristine, digitally-restored video as Volume One and coupled with a 5.1 audio mix, Volume Two features stunning visual quality and impeccably detailed sound designed to meet the approval of the most demanding KISSmaniac.

"KISSology: Volume Two 1978-1991" is produced by Alex Coletti and co-produced by Roger Coletti.

CONTACT: Kristen Foster/Erica Gerard Brett Henne/VH1
PHONE: 646.792.2230 212.846.6752
EMAIL: Egerard@kfpr.netBrett.Henne@vh1staff.com

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CONTACT: Kristen Foster, or Erica Gerard, +1-646-792-2230,
Egerard@kfpr.net, for VH1; Brett Henne of VH1, +1-212-846-6752,
Brett.Henne@vh1staff.com

Web site:

http://www.vh1.com/
http://www.vh1classic.com/

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