ANTHEM LP: RUSH - Signals - 1982 - NM

$

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Over the course of their decades-spanning career, the Canadian power trio Rush emerged as one of hard rock's most highly regarded bands; although typically brushed aside by critics and although rare recipients of mainstream pop radio airplay, the group nonetheless won an impressive and devoted fan following while their virtuoso performance skills solidified their standing as musicians' musicians.

Rush formed in Toronto, Ontario, in the autumn of 1968, and initially comprised guitarist Alex Lifeson (born Alexander Zivojinovich), vocalist/bassist Geddy Lee (born Gary Lee Weinrib), and drummer John Rutsey. In their primary incarnation, the trio drew a heavy influence from Cream, and honed their skills on the Toronto club circuit before issuing their debut single, a rendition of Buddy Holly's "Not Fade Away," in 1973. A self-titled LP followed in 1974, at which time Rutsey exited; he was replaced by drummer Neil Peart, who also assumed the role of the band's primary songwriter, composing the cerebral lyrics (influenced by works of science fiction and fantasy) that gradually became a hallmark of the group's aesthetic.

With Peart firmly ensconced, Rush returned in 1975 with a pair of LPs, Fly by Night and Caress of Steel. Their next effort, 1976's 2112, proved their breakthrough release: a futuristic concept album based on the writings of Ayn Rand, it fused the elements of the trio's sound -- Lee's high-pitched vocals, Peart's epic-length compositions, and Lifeson's complex guitar work -- into a unified whole. Fans loved it -- 2112 was the first in a long line of gold and platinum releases -- while critics dismissed it as overblown and pretentious: either way, it established a formula from which the band rarely deviated throughout the duration of their career.

A Farewell to Kings followed in 1977 and reached the Top 40 in both the U.S. and Britain. After 1978's Hemispheres, Rush achieved even greater popularity with 1980's Permanent Waves, a record marked by Peart's dramatic shift into shorter, less sprawling compositions; the single "The Spirit of Radio" even became a major hit. With 1981's Moving Pictures, the trio scored another hit of sorts with "Tom Sawyer," which garnered heavy exposure on album-oriented radio and became perhaps their best-known song. As the 1980s continued, Rush grew into a phenomenally popular live draw as albums like 1982's Signals (which generated the smash "New World Man"), 1984's Grace Under Pressure, and 1985's Power Windows continued to sell millions of copies.

As the decade drew to a close, the trio cut back on its touring schedule while hardcore followers complained of a sameness afflicting slicker, synth-driven efforts like 1987's Hold Your Fire and 1989's Presto. At the dawn of the '90s, however, Rush returned to the heavier sound of their early records and placed a renewed emphasis on Lifeson's guitar heroics; consequently, both 1991's Roll the Bones and 1993's Counterparts reached the Top Three on the U.S. album charts. In 1996, the band issued Test for Echo and headed out on the road the following summer. Shortly thereafter, Peart lost his daughter in an automobile accident. Tragedy struck again in 1998 when Peart's wife succumbed to cancer. Dire times in the Rush camp did not cause the band to quit. Lee took time out for a solo stint with 2000's My Favorite Headache; however, rumors of the band playing in the studio began to circulate. It would be five years until anything surfaced from the band. Fans were reassured in early 2002 by news that Rush were recording new songs in Toronto. The fruit of those sessions led to the release of Rush's 17th studio album, Vapor Trails, later that spring. By the end of the year a concert from the supporting tour was released on DVD as Rush in Rio. In 2004 the band embarked on their 30th anniversary tour, documented on the DVD R30, and in 2006 they returned to the studio to begin work on a new album. The resulting Snakes & Arrows was released in May 2007, followed by the CD/DVD set Snakes & Arrows Live in early 2008. Material from the latter was combined with footage from Rush in Rio and R30 for the CD/DVD compilation Working Men which was released in 2009.  - Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

This is a much sought after, out of print, LP recording featuring:

RUSH
Geddy Lee, bass, synthesizers, vocals
Alex Lifeson, guitars, taurus pedals
Neil Peart, drums, percussion

LP Title -

Signals

Track Listings:
1. Subdivisions
2. The Analog Kid
3. Chemistry
4. Digital Man
5. The Weapon
6. New World Man
7. Losing It
8. Countdown

• LP catalog # ANR-1-1038
• Made in Canada, issued in 1982
• Made by ANTHEM Records, with BLUE (with Red Fire Hydrant) record labels and BLACK lettering
  
• LP is in STEREO
  

CONDITION Details:

The LP jacket is in NEAR MINT condition. The jacket is completely intact with NO seam splits. There is NO writing on the front or back of the jacket. The jacket has NO drill holes or saw marks of any kind. Most of the original outer plastic cellophane wrap is still on the jacket, including the promotional red sticker. It has nice, crisp corners, with just a little shelf wear. See the attached picture for more detail.

Good luck finding a better LP copy than this one! The vinyl is Near Mint!! - The LP retains most of the original gloss and sheen. There are no visible marks although there may be a very light spider mark or two (caused by sliding the LP in and out of the inside sleeve). No spindle marks either. This LP is in collectors grade condition - a better copy would be very difficult to find. Any audiophile should be happy with the condition of this item.

A Short Note About LP GRADING -

• Mint = Only used for sealed items.
• Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
• Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
• Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
• Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.

For best results, always properly clean your LPs before playing them.

The LP is an audiophile quality pressing (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).

• Shipping costs from Toronto, Canada:

• In US dollars ($)
  
• Includes the cost of packaging materials and a small handling fee.
• Takes about TWO (2) weeks to arrive in most USA destinations from Canada after it leaves here (air service), depends on the time of year, etc..
• Takes about THREE (3) weeks to arrive in most OVERSEAS destinations.
• We usually ship on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY of a given week.
  

To the USA & CANADA: regular Air Service are based on weight, as follows -

LPs:

• 251 to 500 grams:  $ 9.75 (approx 1-LP - please note that librettos, inserts and outer boxes count as a minimum, 1 LP)

LP shipping costs to the USA are:

• $9.75 for the first LP

• $18.50 for 2 or 3LPs

International / Overseas rates: Europe, Far East, etc.. - Regular Air Service based on weight, as follows -

LPs:

• 251 to 500 grams: $ 17.00 (approx 1-LP - please note that librettos, inserts and outer boxes count as a minimum, 1 LP)

LP shipping costs for International / Overseas orders are:

• $17.00 for the first LP

• $33.00 for 2 or 3LPs

***Notes -

1. Ground service is also available and although slightly cheaper, is not recommended due to the length of time it takes for packages to arrive at a customers address - usually about two months for overseas customers.

2. High value items must be shipped with a tracking number and as such, this service is more expensive than regular air mail shipping...please email for a quote if you require this detail.

Don't let this rarity slip by!!!