Time Capsule Box Set Coming Soon
06:00AM ET December 1, 2009
Contributor : Hip Hop Blog Staff
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Atlantic Records recently announced the release of the Atlantic Records: Time Capsule box set. this numbered, limited edition collection spans the label's entire history, from its inception in 1947 to the present day. The collection includes music from some of hip hop's finest artists including T.I., Lupe Fiasco, Gnarls Barkley, Sean Paul and more.

Time Capsule includes:
-- 9 CDs containing 165 tracks from 141 artists spanning more than six decades
-- DVD of the acclaimed PBS "American Masters" documentary, "Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built"
-- 140-page book featuring over 200 rare and/or previously unseen photographs from the Atlantic Archives; reflections and stories from artists and other key players in the company's history; and a complete Atlantic timeline
-- Boxed set exclusive 45 rpm vinyl single reissue of Atlantic's first hit, "Drinkin' Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee" by "Stick" McGhee and His Buddies (1949)
-- Reproductions of memorabilia and vintage swag, including posters, handbills, ticket stubs, lyrics, backstage passes, and more
-- Individually numbered certificate of authenticity

The special edition collection is available on atlantictimecapsule.com for $199.98.