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TIL about Wu-Tang Clan's 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,' an album so exclusive, only one copy was ever produced. (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Hopps@lemmy.world to c/til@lemmy.ca

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There are no circulating copies of the album online and it cannot be commercially exploited until 2103, but it can be played at listening parties.

It took about six years to record, with features from the entire Wu-Tang Clan, Redman, Cher, and even FC Barcelona soccer players and a Game of Thrones actress.

The album is unique with only one physical copy in existence, making it the most expensive work of music ever sold.

The album was bought by Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO, Martin Shkreli, for $2 million, who later lost it when his assets were seized following his conviction for securities fraud.

In 2021, it was bought by PleasrDAO, a non-fungible token (NFT) collectors' group, for $4 million to cover Shkreli's debts. PleasrDAO hopes to make it more accessible within the confines of 'listening parties'.

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[–] SnailMagnitude@mander.xyz 4 points 1 year ago

I think the little prick is out of jail now.

Maybe he's got Shorty Shitstain's Album too.

[–] Thcgrasscity@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Please please make it more available, if i was a sick kid with one wish.