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Soundtrack to Hairspray Goes Gold |
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The soundtrack to the musical film adaptation of Hairspray has sold over 500,000 units.
New Line Records’ soundtrack to the musical comedy Hairspray, in theaters now nationwide, has been certified Gold by the RIAA after selling more than 500,000 units. The film’s soundtrack continues to consistently hit in the Top 10 on the Billboard’s Top 200 chart and has been in the first spot on the Billboard Independent Label chart for the ninth week in a row.
Also, New Line Records will release On Nov. 20, New Line Records will release a limited run, 2 disc deluxe collector's edition of the "Hairspray" soundtrack on Nov. 20. The collector’s edition will feature karaoke versions of "Hairspray" hits, non-soundtrack songs, never-before-heard outtakes, demo recordings, trading cards among other items in a special gift set package.
In addition, "Hairspray" breakout star Elijah Kelley -- who plays the role of Seaweed in the film -- has signed a long term record deal with New Line Records. His solo debut is expected in the first quarter of 2008.
The "Hairspray" soundtrack was originally released on July 10. Hairspray debuted in theatres nationwide on July 20.
