Lot of 7 RUSH ** 33 1/3 rpm -- 12" (8 discs total) ** RARE

Items in this lot are:

• Hemispheres -- Label: Mercury SRM-1-3743 (Masterdisk in trailing wax)
• Self-titled -- Label: Mercury SRM-1-1011 stereo
• Permanent waves -- Label: Mercury -- Record#: SRM 1-4001 stereo
• All the world's a stage -- Label: Mercury -- Record#: SRM 2-7508 stereo (2LP)
• A farewell to kings -- Label: Mercury -- Record#: SRM-1-1184 stereo
• Fly by night -- Label: Mercury -- Record#: SRM-1-1023 stereo
• Grace under pressure -- Label: Mercury -- Record#: 818 476-1 M-1

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one featuring a lot of seven (7) RUSH albums. One of these is a double album, so eight records total.

Several unique things about this item: Firstly, these discs retain the original shine with some scattered very light to light marks (more so on the double LP-All the world's a stage) grading by sight in normal room light. I'm sure if you took these and put them under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes them less than mint. If you're that kind of collector, let me suggest this auction is not for you.

I don't claim these records are mint. Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. If you want an audio grade of an entire record, no problem, just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction. You can then assign your own grade based on my comments on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE BELOW!.

Keep in mind how it plays for me may differ how it plays for you based on differences in audio equipment.

Secondly, at the time of this listing, no past/present offerings on e-bay for this lot!

So this is your chance to own a unique lot at a reasonable price. Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this auction!

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Artist: RUSH Title: Hemispheres Record: Black vinyl with the original shine and a few very light marks grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Brain label with mostly white print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, some spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "Masterdisk G.K. SRM-1-3743 A-CT17." Side 2: "T1 SRM-1-3743-B-CT1." Inner sleeves: A generic Mercury sleeve depicting other album covers. A 2-3" centered seam split on three sides. Cover: No seam splits, no stickers, no pen/pencil marks. Moderate seam wear. Some light general/ring wear. Corners moderately/heavily worn with a few creased tips. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent). You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. If you want an audio grade (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: Prelude Audio grade provided upon request Apollo bringer of wisdom Audio grade provided upon request Dionysus bringer of love Audio grade provided upon request Armageddon the battle of heart and mind Audio grade provided upon request Cygnus bringer of balance Audio grade provided upon request The sphere A kind of dream Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Circumstances Audio grade provided upon request The trees Audio grade provided upon request La Villa Strangiato Audio grade provided upon request Artist: RUSH Title: Self-titled Record: Black vinyl with the original shine and a few very light marks grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Skyscraper with black print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, some spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "SRM-1-1011-A-CT2 Masterdisk G.K." Side 2: "SRM-1-1011-B-CS6 1 Masterdisk G.K." Inner sleeves: A generic Mercury sleeve depicting other album covers. A closed 1" tear off the center hole. Otherwise, in fine shape. Cover: No seam splits, no stickers, no pen/pencil marks. Light seam wear. Some light general/ring wear. Corners slightly/moderately worn with a few creased tips. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent). You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. If you want an audio grade (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: Finding my way Audio grade provided upon request Need some love Audio grade provided upon request Take a friend Audio grade provided upon request Here again Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: What you're doing Audio grade provided upon request In the mood Audio grade provided upon request Before and after Audio grade provided upon request Working man Audio grade provided upon request Artist: RUSH Title: Permanent waves Record: Black vinyl with lots of the original shine and some scattered very light marks grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Light colored with black print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "SRM-1-4001 CS-A13 GEOFF's e RAY'S". Side 2: "SRM-1-4001-B-CS3". Inner sleeves: An original sleeve with lyrics. There is a centered 3" seam split on the bottom edge. Cover: Upper outer corner with several creases. A few short crinkles off the edges. No seam splits, no pen/pencil marks, no stickers. Corners are slightly worn, a few creased tips. Slight general/ring wear. Rate the cover VG to VG+. You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. If you want an audio grade (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: The spirit of radio Audio grade provided upon request Freewill Audio grade provided upon request Jacob's ladder Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Entre nous Audio grade provided upon request Different strings Audio grade provided upon request Natural science Audio grade provided upon request Artist: RUSH Title: All the world's a stage Record: Black vinyl with lots of the original shine and some scattered very light to light marks grading by sight in normal room light. Side A has a thin scuff over the last half of track 3 (which I can feel) into track 4. Labels: Skyscraper with black print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side A: "R 214370A A1". Side D: "R 214370 b-1 d-1 A1". Inner sleeves: Two generic white sleeves in fine shape. Cover: Heavier wear on the upper 1" spine edge and 1" centered on the spine. Else, some light seam wear. Corners moderately worn with some creased tips. Slight/moderate general/ring wear. No stickers. No pen/pencil marks. Rate the cover VG. You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: Comes with a small poster showing three band members. Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least VG+(excellent). If you want an audio grade (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: Bastille Day Audio grade provided upon request Anthem Audio grade provided upon request Fly the night Audio grade provided upon request In the mood Audio grade provided upon request Something for nothing Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Lakeside park Audio grade provided upon request 2112 - Overture; The temples of Syrinx; Presentation; Soliloquy; Grand finale Audio grade provided upon request Side 3: Comments: By-tor and the snow dog Audio grade provided upon request In the end Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Working man Audio grade provided upon request Finding my way Audio grade provided upon request What you're doing Audio grade provided upon request Artist: RUSH Title: A farewell to kings Record: Black vinyl with lots of the original shine and some scattered very light apparent sleeve marks grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Skyscraper with black print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "SRM-1-1184 CT A2 JAMF". Side 2: "SRM-1-1184 CT B3 JAMF". Inner sleeves: An original sleeve with pictures of the three group members on one side. In fine shape. Cover: This is a gatefold cover, it opens up. No seam splits, no pen/pencil marks, no stickers. Some light seam wear. Corners are slightly worn, a few creased tips. Slight general/ring wear. Rate the cover VG to VG+. You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. If you want an audio grade (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: A farewell to kings Audio grade provided upon request Xanadu Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Closer to the heart Audio grade provided upon request Cinderella man Audio grade provided upon request Madrigal Audio grade provided upon request Cygnus X-1 Audio grade provided upon request Artist: RUSH Title: Fly by night Record: Black vinyl with lots of the original shine and some scattered very light to light marks, none of which I can feel grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Skyscraper with black print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, some spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "SRM-1-1023-A-CT1 MASTERDISK G.K.". Side 2: "MASTERDISK G.K. SRM-1-1023-B-CT2-1T". Inner sleeves: An original sleeve with lyrics. There is a centered 3" seam split on the bottom edge. Cover: Front upper outer corner with a couple longer scrapes/crinkles. A few short crinkles off the edges. No seam splits, no pen/pencil marks, no stickers. Corners are slightly worn, a few creased tips. Some seam wear. Slight general/ring wear. Rate the cover VG to VG+. You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least VG+(excellent). If you want an audio grade (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: Anthem Audio grade provided upon request Best I can Audio grade provided upon request Beneath, between & behind Audio grade provided upon request By-tor & the snow dog -- 1. At the tobes of Hades; 2. Across the Styx; 3. Of the battle; 4. epilogue Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Fly by night Audio grade provided upon request Making memories Audio grade provided upon request Rivendell Audio grade provided upon request In the end Audio grade provided upon request

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

• NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)
• 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise
• 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops
• VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)
• VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise
• G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

I can ship in a 14 x 14 x 6" box. Weight with box is about 5 pound 3 oz. Shipping is $5.01 Media Rate (5-6 pounds) + $1.70 box/tape/packing = $6.71.

Buyer pays shipping/handling. Standard method within U.S. is Media Rate, $6.71 This includes delivery confirmation which enables you to track shipping of your package online. Outside U.S., e-mail location to determine S/H costs prior to auction end. Insurance / other methods of shipping cost extra. Payment received within ten days of auction ending. Payment via Paypal preferred.

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