Rush Archives Vinyl 3 LP Set Mercury SRM-3-9200 Fly By Night Caress of Steel '78

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Rush Archives Vinyl 3 LP Set - Mercury SRM-3-9200 Their First 3 Albums in One Set (1978) Rush, Fly By Night, & Caress of Steel
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and all play well with occasional minor background noise. Gatefold cover has some shelf wear, but is fully intact with no splits or writing.
By 1978, Rush was one of hard rock's most promising acts. 2112, ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE, and A FAREWEEL TO KINGS had all gone gold in the U.S., and the band began headlining arenas worldwide. Sensing that new fans were probably unaware of Rush's first three less commercially successful albums (1973's self-titled debut, 1974's FLY BY NIGHT, and 1975's CARESS OF STEEL), Rush's label at the time, Mercury, re-issued all three in the 3 LP set ARCHIVES.
Tracklist
Record 1: Rush (1974) Finding My Way 5:03 Need Some Love 2:16 Take A Friend 4:27 Home Again 7:30 What You're Doing 4:19 In The Mood 3:36 Before And After 5:53 Working Man 7:07
Record 2: Fly By Night (1975) Anthem 4:10 Best I Can 3:24 Beneath, Between And Behind 3:00 By-Tor And The Snow Dog 8:57 At The Tobes Of Hades Across The Styx Of The Battle Epilogue Fly By Night 3:20 Making Memories 2:56 Rivendell 5:00 In The End 6:51
Record 3: Caress Of Steel (1975) Bastille Day 4:36 I Think I'm Going Bald 3:35 Lakeside Park 4:07 The Necromancer Into Darkness 4:20 Under The Shadow 4:25 Return Of The Prince 3:51 The Fountain Of Lamneth In The Valley 4:17 Didacts And Narpets 1:00 No One At The Bridge 4:15 Panacea 3:12 Bacchus Plateau 3:12 The Fountain 3:48
Credits Geddy Lee - Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Vocals Alex Lifeson - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals,  Neil Peart - Percussion John Rutsey - Drums, Vocals (First LP only)
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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