The Orchard Substantially Completes Its Acquisition of TVT Records

Second Closing Scheduled for July 11
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
Following its successful bid on June 19 and New York Bankruptcy
Court approval on June 26, The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD), a global leader
in digital music and entertainment, today announced it has acquired
substantially all of the assets of TVT Records. Following Thursday's
closing, the first of two, The Orchard takes ownership of most assets,
including TVT's catalogue of recorded masters, artist contracts and a
New York office lease. As previously announced, the transaction
excludes holdings in TVT's music publishing subsidiary.

A second closing is scheduled to take place on or before July 11,
2008. This closing will address remaining assets contested in TVT's
bankruptcy proceedings and determine which of the assets The Orchard
will acquire, or will otherwise remain as assets of TVT Records'
debtors.

Additional details pertaining to the acquisition will be announced
following the second closing.

About The Orchard(R)

The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD) controls and globally distributes more
than 1.1 million songs and over 3,000 hours of video programming
through hundreds of digital stores (e.g. iTunes, eMusic, Google,
Netflix) and mobile carriers (e.g. Verizon, Vodafone, Bell Canada,
Moderati, 3). With operations in 28 countries, The Orchard drives
sales for its label, retailer, brand, and agency clients through
innovative marketing and promotional campaigns; brand entertainment
programs; and film, advertising, gaming and television licensing. A
pioneer in digital music and media services, The Orchard fosters
creativity and independence. For more information, please visit us at
www.theorchard.com.

The Orchard is a registered trademark and The Orchard logo is a
service mark of Orchard Enterprises NY, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About TVT Records

Founded by Steve Gottlieb, TVT Records has been a leading
independent music label since its inception in 1985. The label
introduced the world to such groundbreaking artists as Nine Inch
Nails, Ja Rule and Lil Jon and has earned over 25 Gold, platinum and
multi-platinum records. Billboard Magazine recognized TVT as the
number one independent record label for five consecutive years (2001 -
2006). The label's current roster includes Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins,
Pitbull, Default, Ambulance LTD, Yo Gotti, Keke Wyatt, The Polyphonic
Spree, The Cinematics, The Holloways, Bobaflex, New Year's Day and
more.

About TVT Music Inc.

Founded by Steve Gottlieb, TVT Music Inc. is one of the largest US
independent publishers boasting a catalog that includes copyrights to
hits by such artists as Usher, 50 Cent, Pink, Christina Aguilera,
Justin Timberlake and Lil Jon among others. Writers affiliated with
the company include super star producer Scott Storch (most recent
collaboration on Mariah Carey's E=MC2), Devo Springstein (most recent
collaboration with John Legend) and Big Reese (best known for his work
with Lloyd) among others.

Forward Looking Statements

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Federal Securities laws that are subject to certain
risks and uncertainties and involve factors that may cause actual
results to differ materially from those projected or suggested.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
(i) the ability of The Orchard to capitalize on its business strategy,
(ii) the ability of The Orchard to take advantage of opportunities for
revenue expansion, and (iii) management's ability to continue to
reduce costs following the merger. Undue reliance should not be placed
on such forward-looking statements as they speak only as of the date
hereof, and The Orchard undertakes no obligation to update these
statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances except as may
be required by law. Additional factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those projected or suggested in any
forward-looking statements are contained in The Orchard's most recent
periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q that are filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Orchard
Deana Graffeo, +1 (646) 237-3780
m. +1 (917) 374-3857
dgraffeo@theorchard.com

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