Rush Rare 2nd Mercury Pressing ST LP EX '74 SRM1-1011 Hard rock Prog Rock
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Rush Rare 2nd Mercury Pressing ST LP EX '74 SRM1-1011 Hard rock Prog Rock
Rare Original 3rd Pressing, (2nd on the Mercury Label), Canadian LP released in 1974. Cat: SRM1-1011. Matrix numbers are : SRM 1-1011 MN-100-A STERLING/ SRM 1-1011 MN 100-B. The SRO logo has been moved to the left side of the rear cover. The credits on the rear cover have not yet been revised, and do not yet show "With Special thanks to Donna Halper of WMMS..." This album has the 1st Mercury pressing version made from the original MN-100 stampers.
Rush's self-titled debut is about as uncharacteristic of their renowned heavy progressive rock (perfected on such future releases as Hemispheres, Moving Pictures, etc.) as you can get. Instead of complex arrangements and thoughtful lyrics, Rush sounds almost identical to Led Zeppelin throughout -- bluesy riffs merged with "baby, baby" lyrics. The main reason for the album's different sound and direction is that their lyricist/drummer, Neil Peart, was not in the band yet, skinsman John Rutsey rounds out the original line-up, also consisting of Geddy Lee (bass/vocals) and Alex Lifeson (guitar). It's nearly impossible to hear the anthemic "Finding My Way" and not picture Robert Plant shrieking away, or Jimmy Page riffing on the jamfest "Working Man," but Rush was still in their formative stages.
Tracks : Finding my way/ Need some love/ Take a friend/ Here again/ What you're doing/ In the mood/ Before and after/ Working man.
There are a few light spindle marks on labels. Record has some light scuff marks that cause a few light crackles and is in Excellent condition. Cover has light ringwear and marks and is in VG++ condition.
Wrapping method: All records are sent in stiff cardboard mailers then wrapped in brown paper and sealed around edges with brown packaging tape. Records are taken out of sleeve to avoid seam splits and ring wear.
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