(2/10/2002) Following is a press release issued by RCA Records:

ELVIS 30 #1 HITS DEBUTS AT No. 1 IN 17 TERRITORIES INCLUDING U.S., U.K., CANADA, FRANCE, AUSTRALIA AND ARGENTINA.

RCA Records' Collection Of Elvis’s #1s Sets New Record As First Ever Elvis Album to Debut at the Top of the Charts in U.S. Elvis #1s Benefits From BMG’s Global Marketing Campaign New York (October 2, 2002) – More than 25 years after his death, Elvis Presley -- recognized the world over as one of the most important figures in 20th century music and pop culture -- has set a new record by debuting at No. 1 in 17 territories including the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Australia and Brazil, it was announced today by Bob Jamieson, Chairman, RCA Music Group. In addition, ELV1S 30 #1 HITS, the definitive Presley collection released by RCA Records on September 24, has become the first album ever released by Elvis Presley to debut at the top of the charts in the U.S. “RCA is thrilled and truly proud to be giving renewed life to the musical legacy of one of the greatest musical artists of all time,” said Jamieson. “The debut of ELV1S 30 #1 HITS at the top of the charts speaks as much to Elvis’s future as it does his past.” With the benefit of a massive, global marketing and promotion campaign by RCA’s parent company BMG, ELV1S 30 #1 HITS also debuted in the top spot in Spain, Belgium, Brazil, New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Chile, Switzerland, Austria and the United Arab Emirates. The release of ELV1S 30 #1 HITS marks the first time that RCA Records has produced a compilation of the definitive #1 singles of Elvis Presley’s iconic career. The collection, produced with the full participation of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., is the culmination of a year that has brought renewed attention to all that is Elvis Presley. Earlier this year, the remix of Elvis Presley’s "A Little Less Conversation" reached #1 in sales in the U.S. in its first week of release and was a worldwide No. 1 smash hit. Due to overwhelming demand, the single was added as a special bonus track to ELV1S 30 #1 HITS. “This continues to be a record-breaking year for Elvis Presley and one that will position him for future successes,” said Richard Sanders, Executive Vice President and General Manager, RCA Records. “It is particularly gratifying that music fans are responding to the extraordinary sound quality we were able to achieve for ELV1S 30 #1 HITS.” Added Joe DiMuro, Senior Vice President, Strategic Marketing, BMG, “We are thrilled not only by the magnitude of consumer response across continents, but by the diversity in age and demographics. It is clear that our campaign has been effective in reaching a huge range of music fans in every corner of the globe.” All 30 tracks on ELV1S 30 #1 HITS have been mixed and mastered from the original master tapes for optimum sound quality and include such favorites as Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, Return To Sender, Are You Lonesome Tonight and Can’t Help Falling in Love. As part of BMG’s massive integrated marketing and promotional campaign, BMG made ELV1S 30 #1 HITS a synergy product across other Bertelsmann divisions including Random House, the world's largest trade book publisher, and Gruner + Jahr, the world's second largest magazine company. The #1 debut of ELV1S 30 #1 HITS is yet one more milestone in Elvis’s record-setting music career. He is the only artist to be inducted into all three music Halls of Fame, including Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country and Gospel. He holds the record for most top 10 pop singles (40), the most gold and platinum awards (139) and is the world’s best selling artist, eclipsing any other musician or group in history. His popularity remains intact to this day as there are more active Elvis Presley fan clubs around the world than for any other artist – dead or alive. ELV1S 30 #1 HITS celebrates the music and the man that created the legend. BMG is the global music division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world’s leading media companies, with annual revenues of $17.86 billion. BMG owns more than 200 record labels in 42 countries including Arista Records, RCA Records, RCA Label Group – Nashville, and Ariola. In addition, BMG owns one of the world’s largest music publishing companies.