THIRD MAN RECORDS PRESENTS:
THE GREAT GATSBY GOLD & PLATINUM LIMTED EDITION METALIZED RECORD SET
FEATURING FIRST EVER COMMERCIALLY RELEASED GOLD AND PLATINUM METALLIC LPs, LASER-CUT WOODEN JACKET WITH ALUMINUM SPINES
PRE-SALES FOR JUNE 11th RELEASE DATE OF STANDARD EDITION LP AVAILABLE FRIDAY MAY 10th.
See Video of this beautiful package HERE.
Third Man Records is humbled to be a part of such a stellar confluence of literature, art and music in handling the vinyl release of the soundtrack to Baz Luhrman's The Great Gatsby.
In an effort to present an object that integrates all the inter-connected components of this release, Third Man Records has gone the extra mile with their limited-edition version of the soundtrack in pioneering a never-before released method for vinyl records.
Both LPs in the set are blindingly reflective metalized discs. Disc one is platinum and disc two is gold. These are the first-ever commercially available records made using these precious metals via this process.
Not stopping there, the records come housed in a entirely unique laser-cut wooden LP jacket riveted to aluminum spines. All of these elements (gold, platinum, aluminum, wood and brass) showcase the Art Deco-meets-modern style, classic meets cutting edge, which is the essence of The Great Gatsby film and Third Man Records.
Mere words pale in comparison to the actual physical presence of this piece, so please do check out the video here to get the full experience of the release.
These unique hand made sets will retail for $250 and Pre-Sales will be available in a limited number through the Third Man website (US only) from 9am on Friday May 10th in order to coincide with the Great Gatsby cinema release. Also on Friday the 10th, the first 100 physical copies of the set will be available in the Third Man retail store in Nashville from 10am.
In addition to the limited edition, Third Man is also announcing the release date of June 11th for the standard edition double album. The soundtrack will be on 180 gram vinyl and housed in a Gold Foil stamped gatefold sleeve. Pre-sales for this standard edition of the soundtrack will also be available on the Third Man website on Friday May 10th.
Where can I buy This now? please tell me!!
If anyone knows or wants to sell them, Please contact me Bo.Renee@yahoo.com Bo Renee
Is there a reason the record sleeves do not fit into wooden package?
How many times is TMR going to have to answer the overseas question? C’mon, people. READ. It’s out there a thousand times.
YEAH I SAW THAT SAME LISTING I BET THAT SELLER WAS BUMMED LOL.
I honestly don’t mind the price of this at all. It’s all about the tracklist for me. Just not my cup of tea. But for the time that went into this, it’s a great price point. I’d purchase a similar item if it were a different selection of music. Great stuff guys!
Last night, one on Ebay went for less than the asking price at TMR. It was a copy that was picked up at the physical store, not a pre-order.
I love how the eBay flippers aren’t able to sell them for 2 to 4 times what they paid for them, since they are still available through the TMR store for the original price! I for one love everything about the artistry and ingenuity you all have put in to making this record, and if it weren’t for the cost I would have grabbed one in a heartbeat. I only hope now that eBay flippers who are “stuck” with these works of arts open them up and appreciate them for what they are, instead of trying to make a quick buck off you guys. I’d much rather have a higher pressing number, more accessibility for the fans and less costs than vice versa. Score one for TMR!
Thanks for everything that is, TMR is absolutely awesome !
There are several of these set listed on EBAY now. Most of them ship worldwide for a price somewhere beetween 40 dollar to 100 dollar. Why wasn’t it possible for TMR do do the same? As a foregin buyer I could decide for myself if I think the postage cost was to high. As it is now, we that live outside USA must buy it on EBAY for much higher cost than we could get it for at the TMR store. Was it totaly impossible for TMR to do shippment outside USA?
Hey, Swank,
International as I am and a past all the moans of shipping and what not ….
Thanks