2112 (40th Anniversary)

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Dispensing with the Led Zeppelin-isms and homing in on the distinctive, dynamic power-trio sound that Rush fans would soon treasure, Rush went gold with this 1976 concept album. The 20-minute title epic joins "A Passage to Bangkok," "The Twilight Zone," "Lessons," "Tears" and "Something for Nothing" on this signature Lee/Peart/Lifeson blend of prog, hard rock and hooks. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of this early Rush triumph (at this rate, the year 2112 will be here soon!), "2112" arrive here on CD, with the second CD presenting cover versions by Alice in Chains, Steven Wilson, Dave Grohl/Taylor Hawkins/Nick Raskulinecz and more as well as Rush outtakes from Massey Hall 1976. The triple vinyl in these editions includes everything on the 2 CDs and boasts a hologram, a Starman turntable mat and an etching on side six. On the DVD: "Bastille Day," "Anthem," "Lakeside Park," "2112," "Fly by Night" and "In the Mood," live at the Capitol Theatre in 1976. You’ll also see that Grohl performance live in the studio, a behind-the-scenes "A Passage to Bangkok" segment with Billy Talent and a 25-minute interview with Alex Lifeson and producer Terry Brown. And the fan-pleasing extras in the super-deluxe set?: a lithograph of Hugh Syme’s original Starman sketch, a ticket-stub lithograph and handbill of the 1976 Massey Hall show and three collectible buttons. Any of these editions is a covetable prize for the discerning Rush fan! Mercury.