RUSH 2112 1st UK PRS MiNt VINYL/AuDiO ArChIvE MERCURY PROG ROCK PSYCH CLASSIC
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[zipedit] [zipedit] Rush '2112'
1st UK Pressing Cat No. 9100 039 Mercury Labels 1976
Earliest Possible A#1 B#1 Matrix Endings!
Near Mint Vinyl! Near Mint Audio! Looks Totally Unplayed!
Complete with 1st UK issue Gatefold Cover In Stunning Condition .
Never Need To Upgrade! An archive Copy! Very rare to find in this condition!
Another from my personal collection. This is an original early 1st UK pressing of Rush '2112'. Initially purchased from new and only ever played to record to tape by me personally only and it has only ever been played one time ever. The vinyl was and has always been stored separately from the sleeve and cover for protection for over 40 years. This is how I have always stored my records. Visually the vinyl looks and sounds like it has never been played before in my personal opinion. The audio is absolutely stunning and very vibrant only found like this on the earliest pressings. Don't take my word for it listen to the complete album in the player below and make up your own mind. Very collectable and sought after in this like new condition! This is complete with the original 1st issue un-laminated gate fold cover (No Barcode) in absolutely superb tip top condition. Very Rare and collectable like this.
2112 is one of two Rush albums listed in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (the other being Moving Pictures).
In 2006 and 2016, polls of Planet Rock listeners picked 2112 as the definitive Rush album.
In 2012, it was ranked second on Rolling Stone's list of 'Your Favorite Prog Rock Albums of All Time', as voted for in a reader's poll, one of three Rush albums included (the others being Moving Pictures and Hemispheres).
A 40th Anniversary edition was released in 2016 as both a 2CD/DVD combo as well as a "super deluxe" edition with a 3LP 200-gram vinyl version.
The deluxe set featured the entire album remastered at Abbey Road Studios, as well as previously unreleased live tracks and cover versions of the songs performed by Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nick Raskulinecz, Billy Talent, Steven Wilson, Jacob Moon, and Alice in Chains.
Side one
1. "2112"
I. "Overture" (0:00 – 4:33)
II. "The Temples of Syrinx" (4:33 – 6:45)
III. "Discovery" (Music: Lifeson) (6:45 – 10:14)
IV. "Presentation" (Music: Lifeson) (10:14 – 13:56)
V. "Oracle: The Dream" (13:56 – 15:56)
VI. "Soliloquy" (15:56 – 18:17)
VII. "Grand Finale" (18:17 – 20:34)" 20:34
Side two
2. "A Passage to Bangkok" 3:32
3. "The Twilight Zone" 3:16
4. "Lessons" (Lyrics: Lifeson) 3:51
5. "Tears" (Lyrics: Lee) 3:30
6. "Something for Nothing" (Music: Lee) 3:59
The Matrix
Side1"9100039 1#1"(only Earliest 1st UK Press)
Side 2 "9100039 2#1" (only Earliest 1st UK Press)
The Mother Stampers
Side 1 "1" "" (No Stampers at 3 oclock to the matrix. Earliest "1" to "1" mother stampers)
Side 2 "1" "" (No Stampers at 3 oclock to the matrix. Earliest "1" to "1" mother stampers)
The Vinyl
The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free of any warps and looks like new condition. I can't even see a blemish on the playing surface what so ever! Looks totally unplayed in my opinion!
Any marks that possibly could be seen in strong light would be light wyspy sleeve removal type but too be honest I can't see any at all! importantly no audio sounding marks or needle marks at all, at least none that would cause any loud constant clicks or pops even static ticks that I heard at all!
The Audio Quality
I have played this track for track at very, very loud volume prior to listing at very loud volume. From the moment that the needle hits the playing surface , it is obvious that this vinyl not only visually but audibly has only ever been played one time before ever! The audio is stunning cristal clear and vibrant, very bright and clear throughout without any signs of distortion at all and plays with a lovely deep bassey feel only found like this on early pressings! Amaizingly, even in between tracks this is nice and silent very very rare copy like this! I would grade the audio at least Near as mint as I could possibly hope in my opinion! An Audio Archive copy Never Need To Upgrade!
Please note! I always add this disclaimer. Please allow for minor isolated static/ticks perhaps heard in very isolated quiet places only,, but nothing constant throughout the audio. Please remember that this vinyl is an original 34 years old and would have been originally played on a 34 year old system.
Points to note! This album has been stored in a case laying dormant for over 34 years or more. A build up of dirt and dust in the grooves causes stat ticks/crackle. A constant clean before each play is highly recommended. This will reduce any static and enhance the audio quality. It is noted that I saw debrit left on the playing surface after play, indicating this will need further cleaning.. ((To be honest I never hear any major problems perhaps very minor static ticks to mention only!))
The Labels
These are the original blue Mecury Labels. There's not much to say but these are almost like new in my opinion. Amazingly no wear no real spindle marks that I can see at all! The spindle hole is free of any wear and of course is perfectly round!
The Record Sleeve
This is the original plain white die cut sleeve no splits or tears.
The Cover
This Is The Original early 1st issue/ 1st UK Press un laminated UK gate fold cover in absolutely tip top superb stunning These are almost impossible to keep in good condition like this! No real nasty storage wear, No real crushing to mention at the spine all text is readable. Amazingly no ring wear on the front or rear. There is a very minor edge creasingand minor edge rubbing to mention but only noticed if looked for in my opinion. The vinyl has always been stored in a case separated from the cover which has protected this for nearly 40 years! Any other indents or marks that may be noticed only if looked for in my opinion. This cover is graded at least better than excellent to excellent plus in my opinion.
HOW I SEND MY RECORDS
THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLE WRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)
As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1500 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light! Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!
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