Jul 25, 2008

Nine Inch Nails - The Slip, Physical Release

Just how compelling can you make the physical release of an album that has been downloaded (for free) 1.6 million times since May 5?

Nine Inch Nails‘ The Slip is now available as a limited edition CD with bonus DVD. This will be a one-time only worldwide run of 250,000 individually numbered digipacks. Each digipack art directed by Rob Sheridan (whose portfolio is worth checking out in its own right) features a six-panel layout, 24 page booklet and athree sticker set. The bonus DVD includes 5 live performances filmed during rehearsals for Nine Inch Nails’ upcoming tour, including album tracks Echoplex, 1,000,000 and Letting You.

Vinyl fans however, will have to wait until August. What’s in store is a gatefold vinyl version of The Slip which contains one 180gm vinyl LP and a 24-page booklet.

3 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. re.vizor

    Only Mr. Reznor could make a person buy something that was for free!! I agree that Rob’s works is worth the click. I’m glad he is part of the NIN camp and has been for some time.

    Jul 27th, 2008

  2. anfield devotee

    So the album is already on its way to double platinum status in cyber space.

    So what did you think of the album? Ok coz it was free or . . .?

    Jul 27th, 2008

  3. Nick Mun

    I quite like it but I doubt that it would have made much of an impact with critics. The fact that it was free is important as the digital format compels bands and music labels to explore alternative business models.

    Jul 28th, 2008

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