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30th Anniversary Double Purple Cassette (Exclusive)

For the first time ever, the legendary "Purple Tape" is available as a double cassette, celebrating 30 years since its groundbreaking release on August 1, 1995.

This 30th anniversary edition of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... includes:

Tape 1: The full original album

Tape 2: Instrumental versions of the album, never before released on cassette

Created in collaboration with Mass Appeal, Sony Music, and Raekwon, this limited edition was built from scratch using Danny Hastings' original photography from the iconic 1995 cover shoot. The packaging also revives the original hype sticker and features a new OBI strip printed with Rae’s signature, “Shallah Raekwon” (IYKYK), just like it appeared on the rare first pressings of the OG purple tape.

This is the definitive collector’s edition: the first-ever double cassette version of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… and the first time the instrumentals have been released on tape. Available exclusively through Raekwon’s official store and Mass Appeal.

And for one lucky Gambino: a 1-of-1 copy, signed by both Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, has been encapsulated and authenticated by AMG Grading and is currently up for auction via at Goldin Auctions.

Cassette 1: Main Vocal Version

Side A

Striving for Perfection

Knuckleheadz

Knowledge God

Criminology

Incarcerated Scarfaces

Rainy Dayz

Guillotine (Swordz)

Can It Be All So Simple (Remix)

SIDE B

Shark Niggas (Biters)

Ice Water

Glaciers of Ice

Verbal Intercourse

Wisdom Body

Spot Rusherz

Ice Cream

Wu-Gambinos

Heaven & Hell

Cassette 2: Instrumental Versions of Entire Album

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