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Monday, November 12th, 2012

JUST IN TIME FOR DECEMBER 21/12 – Deluxe Editions of 2112

 

 

In time for 21/12 celebrations,

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release deluxe editions of Rush’s landmark album 2112 that will feature 5.1 Surround Sound Mixes, Unreleased Live Tracks and the First Ever Rush Comic Book, available globally starting December 18, 2012.

There will be 3 configurations of 2112: DELUXE EDITIONS (CD/DVD and CD/Blu-Ray) and a special SUPER DELUXE EDITION (CD/Blu-Ray/Hardbound book case).

The deluxe editions contain a CD/DVD or CD/Blu-Ray material including the remastered 2112 CD with 3 live bonus tracks and a DVD or Blu-ray™ disc with a 5.1 surround sound audio mix and an interactive digital comic book, a new album cover by original album designer Hugh Syme, liner notes and unpublished photos.

The super deluxe contains the CD/Blu-Ray and is meticulously assembled in a hardbound bookcase packed with a 40-page comic book representing every song on 2112.

2112: SUPER DELUXE EDITION

2 DISC: CD + BLU-RAY version

Housed in a hardbound book with a 40 page comic book by story artist Tom Hodges (Star Wars “The Clone Wars,” The Simpson’s “Treehouse of Horrors #17″) and a 24 page book with expanded artwork, liner notes, lyrics and unreleased photos. New liner notes written by David Fricke, Rolling Stone.

2112: DELUXE EDITIONS (DVD Version and Blu-Ray Version):

2 DISC: CD + DVD AUDIO/VIDEO

2 DISC: CD + BLU-RAY

Expanded artwork, liner notes, lyrics and unreleased photos by original album designer Hugh Syme. Brand new liner notes by David Fricke, Rolling Stone.

CD – Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks:

- Overture (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB – June 25, 1981)

- The Temples of Syrinx (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB – June 25, 1981)

- A Passage To Bangkok (Manchester Apollo, Manchester, England – June 17, 1980)

DVD AUDIO/VIDEO AND BLU-RAY CONTAIN:

- Digital Comic Book – experience the comic book formatted for widescreen televisions during playback of the album.

- Photo Gallery – unreleased photos and handwritten lyrics by Neil Peart

DVD AUDIO/VIDEO SPECS:

-5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in PCM (DVD-Audio players) and 48kHz / 24-bit Dolby Digital (DVD-Video players)

- 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo (DVD-Audio players) and 48kHz / 24-bit Dolby Digital Stereo (DVD-Video players)

BLU-RAY SPECS:

-5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in 96kHz / 24-bit PCM and DTS-HD Master Audio

- 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo

“Every album is a point in Rush’s history,” Geddy Lee said in 1978. “And if it’s not getting better, something’s wrong. Every album has to be the perfect Rush album.”

“The first record,” Alex Lifeson says about 2112, “where we sounded like Rush.”

“2112 is, more than anything, a record about being Rush: loving music, moving it forward and taking it to the world, whatever the price. And it is perfect.” – David Fricke

Originally released in 1976, Rush’s epic, landmark release 2112 was their creative and commercial breakthrough as well as one of the band’s most highly regarded releases among both fans and critics alike. With lyrics written by Neil Peart, and influenced by author Ayn Rand, 2112 kicks off with the ambitious seven-suite title track (side one), set in a futuristic world run by the “Priests of the Temples of Syrinx” who regulate “every single facet of every life,” which includes books, music, work and play. “2112” conveys the story of humanity’s instinctual, inner need for one’s free will.

After the mythological journey through “2112,” side two brings you back to the present and continues with five stand-alone tracks. From hard-rocking tracks such as “A Passage to Bangkok,” “Lessons,” and a trip to into the fourth dimension with “The Twilight Zone,” to the album’s soaring conclusion, “Something For Nothing,” 2112 is the album that ushered in the next stage in their continuing evolution as artists.

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Sweet! Lookng forward to hearing the three live tracks! I wonder how much it will cost though?

 

I was wondering the same thing.....Are we talking $29.95 or $99.95 ?..........Whatever the price.......

 

I will hold the Red Star proudly high in hand.

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Pass on this. I'm getting kind of weary of the rehashed merch. It just puts more money in Ray Daniels pockets.

 

I would be interested in a cleaned-up version of Vapor Trails.

I'm with you,can't really see the appeal of Passage to Bangkok or Something for Nothing in surround sound.Would rather hear Hemispheres,Signals or Power Windows given some treatment as there is a hidden dynamic to these albums.

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First ever rush comic? I have a rush comic that came out in the nineties..

 

So cool to see live stuff from Edmonton in '81! That's my town!!

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CD – Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks:

- Overture (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB – June 25, 1981)

- The Temples of Syrinx (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB – June 25, 1981)

- A Passage To Bangkok (Manchester Apollo, Manchester, England – June 17, 1980)

 

Interesting. I wonder if this means we might get full concerts from either of these dates some day. Is this version of A Passage to Bangkok the same as ESL?

 

-Jane

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I think I will be obtaining this new rehashed version of 2112. I'd wish the live stuff was different. I have so many Live recordings of Overture/ Temples already. Oh well whats another?

 

Yes but recorded during the' Moving Pictures Tour '81' the bands best....I want the whole Edmonton show released now!!

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I think I will be obtaining this new rehashed version of 2112. I'd wish the live stuff was different. I have so many Live recordings of Overture/ Temples already. Oh well whats another?

 

Yes but recorded during the' Moving Pictures Tour '81' the bands best....I want the whole Edmonton show released now!!

 

I agree, I would love to hear that tour in its Entirety! Who knows maybe its in the works and this was a teaser.

 

Distant Stages: Clockwork Angels Tour Live! Extra Disks 4 & 5: Moving Pictures Tour

:drool:

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The bonus tracks are a godsend, but they are such a tease. They did a great job with the Taurus pedals in the mix.

 

It sounds so sweet!

 

 

Would not surprise me if those tracks were once under consideration for Exit...Stage Left.

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