limited edition

noun

: an issue of something collectible (such as books, prints, or medals) that is advertised to be limited to a relatively small number of copies

Examples of limited edition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, the group’s 1964 album, Shut Down, Vol. 2, was released on limited edition blue and white marble vinyl on March 29. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024 Its four limited edition vinyl, which many fans noticed was missing five of the streaming tracks, sold 62,000 copies, gave Beyoncé her biggest week in the format and the largest for any vinyl album in 2024. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Apr. 2024 Trending on Billboard The limited edition comic book is available now at Feid’s official website FERXXOP.COM. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2024 Here's when and where Sonic Drive-In Sonic Drive-In is offering a limited edition drink called the Blackout Slush Float, a black-colored slush drink with a cotton candy and dragonfruit flavor topped with vanilla soft-serve ice cream with blue and purple galaxy sprinkles. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024 This is a collector’s piece, to be made in a limited edition of 200 watches, in 18k white gold, priced at $180,700. Carol Besler, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024 The 9-shade highlighter is a limited edition launch, replacing glitter (which is facing a ban in the EU) for a superfine pearlescent finish. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024 To celebrate March Madness, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled new limited edition bobblehead figures for the Grand Canyon University and the University of Arizona mascots. Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024 Of Musgraves’ first-week units, traditional album sales comprise 66,000 of that sum thanks to its availability across nine vinyl variants, including eight different-colored versions and limited editions for Amazon, Spotify and Target. Thania Garcia, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of limited edition was in 1818

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“Limited edition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limited%20edition. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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