``High School Musical'' Tune Breaks All-Time Record on Billboard Hot 100 Chart; Walt Disney Records' Soundtrack #1 Album on iTunes for Second Consecutive Week.

BURBANK, Calif. -- The phenomenon that is the "High School Musical" soundtrack from Walt Disney Records continues its impressive momentum, ranking as the #10 album on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart as the movie's pinnacle song "Breaking Free" rockets to #4, the largest jump in the 48-year history of the Billboard's Hot 100 chart. For the week, the "High School Musical" soundtrack earned the #1 slot on the Billboard Soundtrack chart, is #1 on the Billboard Kids chart, and eight of its tracks are on the Hot 100 Singles chart.

"High School Musical," a contemporary musical comedy that's part of the blockbuster Disney Channel Original Movie franchise has aired four times. It will be presented again tonight, February 2, Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 28 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

The catchy single "Get'cha Head in the Game" had an equally significant jump to #23 from #100, in addition to the debut of six other singles from the soundtrack: #28 - "Start of Something New," #34 - "We're All in This Together," #35 - "What I've Been Looking For," #61 - "Bop to the Top," #66- "What I've Been Looking For (reprise) and #71 - "When There Was Me and You."

Digital sales were also a huge component to the success of the soundtrack. On iTunes for the second week, the "High School Musical" soundtrack holds the #1 album spot and was the #1 most reviewed album with over 4000 user reviews. It has three songs in the Top 10 singles, nine songs in the Top 100 singles and sold 339,810 single tracks this week alone.

Bob Cavallo, Chairman, Buena Vista Music Group, said, "The soundtrack's incredible sales numbers don't surprise us -- we've had many successes when partnering with Disney Channel. Hilary Duff ('Lizzie McGuire'), The Cheetah Girls and Aly & AJ all have had huge breakthroughs thanks to the combination of Disney Channel and record marketing. Not only does the soundtrack and movie hit the target demo for 6-11 year olds, but it also resonates with tweens and teens -- the 9 to 17 year olds. What is surprising is the sheer volume of digital downloads, representing over 45% of sales to date. The success at iTunes demonstrates how tech-savvy today's tweens really are and how the individual songs touch the audience in a powerful way. The soundtrack to High School Musical is 'Grease' for a new generation."

Gary Marsh, President, Entertainment, Disney Channel Worldwide, said, "The response to 'High School Musical' has been overwhelming. The soundtrack's success is due not only to the world-class songwriting and amazing performances of our cast, but also to the fact that the themes of both the movie and the music -- follow your dreams, believe in yourself and celebrate your differences -- speak directly to the heart and soul of kids everywhere."

Walt Disney Records is part of The Buena Vista Music Group, the recorded music and music publishing arm of The Walt Disney Company. For more information, please visit DisneyRecords.com.