limited edition

American

noun

an edition, as of a book or lithograph, limited to a specified small number of copies.

limited edition British

noun

an edition of something such as a book, plate, etc, that is limited to a specified number

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limited-edition

adjective

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Nouns

limited editions

plural

Etymology

Origin of limited edition

First recorded in 1900–05

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limited edition

To commemorate the release, Rideaux and Hussle’s team dropped multiple limited edition vinyl records of the album as well as cassettes and T-shirts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Banana Republic recently launched its own limited edition drops featuring pieces from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

People had approached the group about doing a limited edition version of their debut album, but Alesha Dixon says the comeback "started in the WhatsApp group".

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

They often offer exclusive sales, access to limited edition items and maybe even specialized discounts.

From Salon ● May 18, 2026

He began to campaign for such a return, and published the instruction manual for his compass in a limited edition book, dedicated to Prince Cosimo de’ Medici, in 1606.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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