
Jay Z’s former label, Def Jam plans to continue to keep their hands in the pot by re-releasing Blueprint 1 and 2 on the same day Blueprint 3 to be released.
Def Jam revealed today that they intend on re-packaging 2001′s Blueprint album, along with 2002′s Blueprint 2 as one, to coincide with his Blueprint 3 release. The critically-acclaimed first installment and its multi-platinum sequel are widely considered to be among Jay-Z’s most definitive work.
Retailers will display the combined album package at a reported discounted price, furthering Jay’s overall catalog scans with Def Jam. The work (titled The Blueprint Collection) will also include a collector’s item poster.(HipHopDx)
Blueprint 3, is rumored to be a work of art. He recently revealed to Reuters the basics of Blueprint 3 and what the fans should expect.
“This being the end of the trilogy, I wanted to bring it full circle. The first Blueprint was based on soul samples and more of a place where I came from and the records I listened to growing up with my mom and pop.
He said: “This Blueprint, I liken it to a new classic, simply because we — Usher, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, myself — are becoming the people that we looked up to musically growing up, like Marvin Gaye and Frank Sinatra.”(MTV UK)
Blueprint 3 is set to be released September 11.