Paul McCartney has confirmed the release of a Egypt Station Traveller’s Edition, coming May 10 via Capitol Records. The limited box set will include exclusive, previously unreleased songs and other rarities.
The February 14 announcement notes that the limited deluxe edition of his 2018 #1 album will be a one-time-only pressing of just 3000 numbered cases. “The Traveller’s Edition will arrive in a vintage style suitcase,” says the announcement, “and contain exclusive previously unreleased tracks, hidden rarities and all the essentials needed on your journey to Egypt Station and beyond.”
Those interested in purchasing it must sign up here by 9 p.m. ET February 14. They will be emailed a unique link which allows a first chance at purchasing the limited release. Emails with links for first access to pre-order will be sent out at 9 a.m. ET on February 15. The price was mentioned in the announcement but we’ve discovered that it’s $360.
The Egypt Station Traveller’s Edition audio and video content include:
• Limited Edition Concertina Tri-Fold Deluxe 180g Vinyl Double Black Disc Pressing of Egypt Station
• Exclusive Limited Edition Bonus 180G Vinyl Pressing of Egypt Station II in “Night Scene” blue, featuring three previously unreleased tracks — “Frank Sinatra’s Party,” “Sixty Second Street” and extended cut of Egypt Station single “Who Cares” — as well as four live performances of Egypt Station tracks taken from Abbey Road, The Cavern Club, LIPA, and Paul’s iconic performance at Grand Central Station
• Limited Edition Egypt Station Concertina CD
• Exclusive Limited Edition collector’s Egypt Station Blue Cassette
• HD Audio of all tracks upon shipment
• Additional rare performance footage hidden inside
The special features of the Box Set include:
• Luxury vintage-style embossed Egypt Station artwork suitcase
• An exclusive copy of a handwritten note from Paul
• Fold out, vintage-style Egypt Station illustrated map suitable for framing
• Travel memorabilia including “travel itinerary,” postcards, baggage tickets and first class ticket
• Egypt Station luggage stickers
• Travel journal featuring copies of Paul’s handwritten lyrics
• Two Egypt Station lithographs of Paul’s paintings
• 500+ piece jigsaw puzzle
• Egypt Station playing cards
• And additional hidden surprises and rarities
Paul has confirmed the release of the ‘Egypt Station – Traveller’s Edition’ box set out 10th May. This strictly limited deluxe edition of the #1 album #EgyptStation will be a one-time-only pressing limited to 3,000 numbered cases. PRE-ORDER INFO: https://t.co/4UICqbVuvH pic.twitter.com/Cj8NZWzfWG
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) February 14, 2019
Egypt Station was released September 7, 2018. The album entered the Billboard Album Chart at #1, making it McCartney‘s third non-Beatles/Wings release to top the U.S. chart and his first U.S. #1 since 1982’s Tug Of War—and his first solo album to enter the chart at #1.
McCartney’s Freshen Up tour resumes March 20 at the National Stadium in Santiago, Chile, and currently runs through July 13 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Tickets are available here and here.
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