RUSH Rare original 1974 Debut Canadian 8-track vinyl LP on Moon records
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RUSH Rush - Rare original 1974 Canadian 8-track vinyl LP on the bands own independent MOON RECORDS label!
MN100
The holy grail first issue. This has different track mixes to the re-recorded version released on Mercury later that year and has the classic red ‘RUSH’ picture sleeve and credits on reverse which is also different to the major label release.
Superb glossy vinyl, there are only a few wispy sleeve removal hair lines and some light scuffs on the vinyl under bright light. Very clean labels, clear dynamic audio throughout VG+ / EX. Superb bright sleeve with only some light shelfwear EX. The sleeve is usually quite well worn and it’s rare to find one in such great condition.
London records distributed the record and only 3500 were pressed after Terry Brown remixed the Lp at Toronto Sound Studios with two songs being re-recorded "Need Some Love" and "Here Again" - The LP "Rush" was released in January 1974.
With Casablanca Records then on the verge of signing Rush a copy of the Lp reached Cliff Burnstein at Mercury Records and after hearing the record he knew Mercury had to sign Rush. Mercury and A.T.I then orginized a five month tour beginning on August 14th with Mercury also deciding to re-release the Rush Lp on the Mercury Label.
The main variations between the Moon and Mercury sleeves are the labels and covers - the Moon issue has a bright red coloured logo while the Mercury issue was changed to pink, also the rear credits differ on the original Moon Cover to the Mercury release.
Track listing:
1. Finding My Way 5:03
2. Need Some Love 2:16
3. Take A Friend 4:27,
4. Here Again 7:30
5. What You're Doing 4:19
6. In The Mood 3:36,
7. Before & After 5:33
8. Working Man 7:07
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