Plantation, FL – December 12, 2023 – Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT) (“Alliance Entertainment”, “Company”), a distributor and wholesaler of the world’s largest in stock selection of music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, toys and collectibles, today announced that its independent distribution arm AMPED Distribution assisted with the successful physical launch of K-Pop band ATEEZ’s latest album, “THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL”, with physical CD and Vinyl sales powering the band’s first US number-one album within its first week of release.

With an impressive 96% of its total in physical sales, ATEEZ’s success is fueled by their dedicated fanbase, emphasizing the power of physical album sales, especially with a unique combination of CD and vinyl formats. AMPED contributed by distributing ATEEZ’s physical albums to key chain and select big box stores. Notably, AMPED organized an indie record store promotion for K-pop, showcasing the expanding reach and influence of the genre. Fans have displayed unparalleled dedication, driving for hours to attend record store parties and forming lines outside before the stores even opened.

“We congratulate ATEEZ under KQ Entertainment and hello82 on securing their first-ever US number-one album within the first week of release, making history for the group and the K-Pop genre,” said Jeff Walker, CEO and CFO of Alliance Entertainment. “The album also stands out as one of the few K-Pop releases featuring a simultaneous CD and Vinyl launch. AMPED’s powerful reach supplying and marketing music throughout the US has continued to position us to be the go-to distributor to maximize physical sales for bands and labels.”

Dean Tabaac, Head of AMPED, added, “AMPED Distribution extends its gratitude to all involved for being able to play a part in the physical release of this project and we look forward to more collaborations with KQ Entertainment and hello82 in the future.”

About AMPED Distribution 

AMPED is one of the fastest growing, top-tier independent distributors committed to developing and growing independent artists and labels worldwide. A part of Alliance Entertainment, AMPED gives the indie community access to a global distribution system with the largest sales force, a seasoned and skilled staff that provides a suite of services and data second to none. AMPED’s customer base is the largest in the industry directly servicing brick and click retailers large and small along with (DTC) direct consumers. AMPED’s growing roster of labels include labels such as Believe Digital, Better Noise, Big Loud, By Norse, Cleopatra Records, Compass Records, Compound Interest, Earache, Empire, Epitaph Records, Firebird Records, Flatiron, Fuga, GoodToGo, Herp Alpert Presents, Hopeless Records, Iconic Artist Group, IDLA, Integral (PIAS, Harmonia Mundi), Kai Media, Kartel, Lex Records, Mascot, Merge Records, MNRK (eOne, Dualtone), Nettwerk Music Group, Nuclear Blast, Polyvinyl, Proper Music Group, Rebel Records, Reservoir Media (Chrysalis, Tommy Boy), Ruf Records, Secretly Music Group, Shanachie, Smithsonian Folkways, Sub Pop, Vydia, Warner Classics and more. For more information, visit www.ampeddistribution.com.

About Alliance Entertainment

Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) is a premier distributor of music, movies, toys, collectibles, and consumer electronics. We offer over 375,000 unique in stock SKU’s, including over 57,300 exclusive compact discs, vinyl LP records, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games. Complementing our vast media catalog, we also stock a full array of related accessories, toys and collectibles. With more than thirty-five years of distribution experience, Alliance Entertainment serves customers of every size, providing a robust suite of services to resellers and retailers worldwide. Our efficient processing and essential seller tools noticeably reduce the costs associated with administrating multiple vendor relationships, while helping omni-channel retailers expand their product selection and fulfillment goals. For more information, visit www.aent.com.