# One-Off Rap Albums Wu Tang's 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' is Truly One of a Kind By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-03-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/once-upon-a-time-in-shaolin References: [forbes](http://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2014/03/26/why-wu-tang-will-release-just-one-copy-of-its-secret-album/) & [scluzay](http://scluzay.com/) It’s extremely unlikely that you’ll ever get your hands on the new Wu Tang album, 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,' considering that only one of them will ever be sold. In the music industry, CD sales are dwindling and it’s difficult to get fans to buy a physical album copy, but this kind of exclusivity makes Wu Tang’s latest a highly prized physical album. Aside from being just one in the world, Wu Tang took care to make the album even more special by having artist Yahya (who has previously been commissioned by royal families) create a casing for it over the course of three months. Like a true piece of art, it’s expected that Once Upon a Time in Shaolin will be a purchase in the multi-millions. Although you might never get to own the secret Wu Tang album, its producer Tarik "Cilvaringz" Azzougarh plans to put it on display at galleries, museums and festivals and let people view it, for a price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exclusivity:** Opportunities for businesses to create one-of-a-kind exclusive products in various fields. - **Physical Media:** Revitalization of physical media through unique products that tap into collectors' interests. - **Limited Editions:** Growing variations of limited edition products to drive interest and demand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music:** The music industry can leverage unique album and music products to fit the growing appetite for rare and scarce pieces. - **Art:** Opportunities in the art industry for commissioned pieces of artwork, exclusive products and limited edition exhibits targeting the high end collector or investor. - **Collectibles:** Companies can create and sell limited edition or one-off finds for collectors across a range of fields including antiques, memorabilia, and fan merch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Artful Limited Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-pimp-a-butterfly.md) - [Rap Group Streetwear Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-wutang-clan.md) - [Exclusive Whiskey Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-only-drop.md) - [Ultra-Limited Single Malt Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-macallan-folio-8.md) - [Tissue Box Record Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-out-boy-album.md) - [Ultra-Rare Whiskey Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dekant-acclaim-collection.md) - [Rapper-Honoring Cannabis Strains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-row-records-cannabis.md) - [Artist-Honoring Special Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-marley-one-love.md) - [Deluxe Music Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rush-50.md)