Avril Lavigne's ''Under My Skin'' CD No. 1

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Global dominance topping first week sales charts in Canada and around the world! Avril Lavigne's sophomore release (May 25th 2004) "Under My Skin, tops world sales of over 3 million units. The CD is number one in Canada, USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Thailand, Ireland, Spain, Japan, Hong Kong and Korea.

Canadian sales are now approaching triple platinum. In Canada, the first single, 'Don't Tell Me' hit No. 1 at CHR radio and MuchMusic's video chart. To set up the release, Avril participated in an intensive 4 month long world wide marketing campaign. Avril performed at in-stores for her fans while, conducting a media blitz targeted to press, radio and television.

"Under My Skin' is the follow up to Avril Lavigne's debut 'Let Go' which garnered worldwide sales surpassing a phenomenal 15 million, achieving diamond record status (1 million) in Canada positioning her as one of the most successful artists in History. BMG Canada Inc. produces recordings of Canadian artists under the ViK.recordings label and is the Canadian recording company of BMG.

BMG is the global music division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's leading media companies. BMG owns more than 200 record labels in 41 countries including Ariola, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records, RCA Records and RCA Label Group - Nashville.

In addition, BMG's music publishing operations are the third largest in the world.