20th Anniversary: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx “Purple Tape Watch Box”

Get On Down has teamed up with Raekwon to create a new tribute to Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the legendary MC’s classic, RZA-produced debut. In order to keep it true to the essence of hip-hop in 1995, the deluxe set will be offered only on cassette.

  • 20th Anniversary edition released in collaboration with Raekwon, who designed the set’s look & feel
  • A Purple Cassette of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is housed in a premium, “Watch Box” display case with white stitching, an embossed silver-on-black Raekwon logo, and a “The Purple Tape” silver placard on front
  • Full color outer box with wrap-around original cover artwork
  • Cassette only: repressing of the original famed “Purple Tape,” with full audio from 1995 album
  • 118-page hardcover book, featuring lyrics to all songs and liner notes by Chris Faraone and Raekwon, plus photos and other visuals pertaining to album’s 1995 release
  • Only 1,995 copies available worldwide for this 2015 Anniversary pressing

More info at getondown.com

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