Rush "2112 40th Anniversary Edition" Now Available

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After celebrating over 40 years together with the same trio line-up, UMe continues the celebration of the Rush catalog with the release of three 40^th anniversary expanded editions of the band’s classic 1976 album 2112.  Click here to order the 2CD/DVD edition, the three-LP 200-gram vinyl edition, or the Super Deluxe edition incorporating both CDs, the DVD, all three LPs plus bonus items (detailed below).

On December 16, 2016, 2112—40th will be released in three distinct variations. The 2CD/DVD edition will include a newly remastered CD of the original 2112 album by Abbey Road Studios, and an additional CD of rare, live and previously unreleased material including newly-recorded tracks from 2112 featuring Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters along with Nick Raskulinecz, Billy Talent, Steven Wilson from Porcupine Tree, Jacob Moon and Alice In Chains. The set’s third disc is a DVD featuring a newly restored vintage 1976 Rush concert recorded at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ, plus bonus videos of the Grohl/Hawkins/Raskulinecz track and Billy Talent track, and a new 25+ minute interview featuring Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson and longtime producer & engineer Terry Brown. The new 2112 remaster originally appeared on the much-acclaimed 2015 hologram vinyl edition of the album; this marks the Abbey Road Studios master first time on CD.

UMe is also releasing a three-LP 200-gram vinyl edition incorporating all of the aforementioned audio material, plus a special laser-etched LP side, the 2015 hologram on 2112’s side B and a unique turntable mat featuring the band’s iconic Starman character. Fans will also have the option of purchasing a Super Deluxe edition of 2112, incorporating both CDs, the DVD, all three LPs plus its bonus items, and several exclusive collectable items including two 12-inch x 12-inch lithos, one featuring Hugh Syme’s original Starman pencil sketching, the second showcasing a 1976 Massey Hall ticket stub; a reprint of the 1976 Massey Hall handbill and three buttons featuring each band member, all housed in a box lined with velvet flocking. For the first 1,000 Super Deluxe pre-order purchases at Rush.com, us.udiscovermusic.com and udiscovermusic.com, the purchaser will receive a limited edition 7-inch pressing of the album’s first single “The Twilight Zone” (b/w “Lessons”) and a custom red star 45 large hole adapter ring, both newly designed by Hugh Syme.

All three versions of 2112—40th feature extensive liner notes by renowned rock historian Rob Bowman, and newly designed artwork by longtime Rush art director Hugh Syme. The set’s rare recordings include “Solar Federation,” spotlighting the isolated Neil Peart vocals that close the song “2112” in “Grand Finale,” two outtakes from the 1976 Massey Hall concerts including “Something For Nothing” and a nearly complete 15+ minute performance of “2112,” as well as a recently-rediscovered live version of the album track “The Twilight Zone,” which has only been performed twice in the band’s long history.

The cover versions of "Tears" performed by Alice In Chains, "A Passage To Bangkok" (sample) by Billy Talent, and "Twilight Zone" by Steven Wilson are now available on Youtube.

Tracklistings below.

2 CD + DVD EDITION

CD – DISC 1 (Original Album Newly Remastered by Abbey Road Studios)

1. 2112

I OVERTURE
II THE TEMPLES OF SYRINX
III DISCOVERY
IV PRESENTATION
V ORACLE: THE DREAM
VI SOLILOQUY
VII GRAND FINALE

2. A PASSAGE TO BANGKOK
3. THE TWILIGHT ZONE
4. LESSONS
5. TEARS
6. SOMETHING FOR NOTHING

CD – DISC 2

1. SOLAR FEDERATION
2. OVERTURE – Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins and Nick Raskulinecz
3. A PASSAGE TO BANGKOK – Billy Talent
4. THE TWILIGHT ZONE – Steven Wilson
5. TEARS – Alice In Chains
6. SOMETHING FOR NOTHING – Jacob Moon
7. “2112” – Live at Massey Hall 1976 Outtake
8. SOMETHING FOR NOTHING – Live at Massey Hall 1976 Outtake
9. THE TWILIGHT ZONE – Live 1977 Contraband
10. 2112 1976 RADIO AD

DVD – DISC 3

Live at Capitol Theatre 1976
1. BASTILLE DAY
2. ANTHEM
3. LAKESIDE PARK
4. 2112
5. FLY BY NIGHT
6. IN THE MOOD

Bonus Videos
1. OVERTURE: Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins and Nick Raskulinecz
2. A PASSAGE TO BANGKOK: Behind The Scenes with Billy Talent
3. 2112 – 40 YEARS CLOSER: A Q&A with Alex Lifeson and Terry Brown 

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3LP HOLOGRAM EDITION - 200 GRAM VINYL with CUSTOM STARMAN TURNTABLE MAT

SIDE ONE

1. 2112

I OVERTURE
II THE TEMPLES OF SYRINX
III DISCOVERY
IV PRESENTATION
V ORACLE: THE DREAM
VI SOLILOQUY
VII GRAND FINALE

SIDE TWO

1. A PASSAGE TO BANGKOK
2. THE TWILIGHT ZONE
3. LESSONS
4. TEARS
5. SOMETHING FOR NOTHING

SIDE THREE

1. SOLAR FEDERATION
2. OVERTURE – Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nick Raskulinecz
3. A PASSAGE TO BANGKOK – Billy Talent
4. THE TWILIGHT ZONE – Steven Wilson
5. TEARS – Alice In Chains
6. SOMETHING FOR NOTHING – Jacob Moon

SIDE FOUR

1. “2112” – Live at Massey Hall 1976 Outtake

SIDE FIVE

1. SOMETHING FOR NOTHING – Live at Massey Hall 1976 Outtake
2. THE TWILIGHT ZONE – Live 1977 Contraband
3. 2112 RADIO AD

SIDE SIX

1. Custom Vinyl Etching by Hugh Syme

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SUPER DELUXE

Includes both CDs, the DVD, all three LPs plus its bonus items, and several exclusive collectable items, including:

1. Original Hugh Syme STARMAN Pencil Sketch Litho
2. Massey Hall June 1976 Ticket Stub Litho
3. Massey Hall June 1976 Handbill
4. Three Collector Buttons