In March of 2014, Wu-Tang Clan told the world about an extremely special unheard album titled 'Once Upon A Time In Shaolin'. The album was sold in an online auction through Paddle8 for a price upwards in the millions.
The exclusive album is encased inside of an engraved nickel and silver box. The limited item also comes with a leather-bound book including the lyrics for each track with details regarding the stories behind every song, a gold leafed certificate of authenticity, and customized speakers worth $55,000 which are intended for the most select way to listen to the album.
It is contracted that the very lucky Wu-Tang Clan collector is not allowed to release any audio material of the secret album for another 88 years, yes almost a century from now. RZA released a statement stating, "When you buy a painting or a sculpture, you’re buying that piece rather than the right to replicate it. Owning a Picasso doesn’t mean you can sell prints or reproductions, but that you’re the sole owner of a unique original. And that’s what 'Once Upon A Time In Shaolin' is. It’s a unique original rather than a master copy of an album."
It is clear that Wu-Tang Clan continues to prove how they will forever be a timeless collective that will shine on for already centuries to come.
Via Forbes