This is the strictly limited "Gold Edition" of one of hip-hop's most influential albums. The set is housed in a high-quality, mahogany-finish wooden box with a gold-plated "Nas Illmatic" plaque. It features the album on a gold-colored disc, marketed for its "Ultimate Audio" quality.

The set includes:

• 48-Page Hardbound Book: Features extensive liner notes by Jon Shecter and contributions from DJ Premier, MC Serch, Q-Tip, and Large Professor.

• Vintage Ephemera: High-quality reproductions of original 1994 promotional materials, including black-and-white press photos and a Columbia Media Department biography sheet.