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What is the Most Expensive Album Ever Sold? Discover Wu-Tang Clan's Unique Artwork

Explore the story behind Wu-Tang Clan's 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin', the most expensive album sold for $2 million.

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'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' by Wu-Tang Clan holds the record for the most expensive album ever sold. Purchased by Martin Shkreli in 2015 for $2 million, this unique, single-copy album was created as an exclusive piece of art, including a stipulation that it couldn't be commercially exploited till 2103.

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  1. How much did Martin Shkreli pay for the Wu-Tang Clan album?

    Martin Shkreli purchased 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' for $2 million in 2015.

  2. Why is 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' considered unique?

    'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' is a unique piece of art, sold as a single copy that can't be commercially exploited until 2103.

  3. What defines the most expensive album sold?

    The title of the most expensive album sold is defined by the record-breaking price paid for it, in this case, $2 million for a unique album.

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