Rush Announce Release Of Deluxe Editions And Super Deluxe Edition Of '2112' Album
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
In time for 21/12, Rush are set to release the Deluxe Editions of Rush’s 1976 platinum-selling, landmark album, '2112', in three different configurations: 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mix and an interactive digital comic book, a new album cover by original album designer Hugh Syme, liner notes and unpublished photos.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'.
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, side one of '2112' kicks-off with the ambitious seven-suite title track, 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 Rush’s continuing evolution as artists and remains one of the most influential and loved of all rock records...
Universal Music will release '2112' on the 17th December 2012. Available in three formats: Deluxe Edition CD/DVD, Deluxe Edition CD/Blu-Ray, Super Deluxe Edition CD/Blu-Ray/Hardbound book case.
'2112' tracklisting is as follows:
2112
Overture (4:32)
The Temples of Syrinx (2:13)
Discovery (3:29)
Presentation (3:42)
Oracle: The Dream (2:00)
Soliloquy (2:21)
Grand Finale (2:14)
A Passage to Bangkok (3:34)
The Twilight Zone (3:17)
Lessons (3:51)
Tears (3:31)
Something For Nothing (3:59)
Plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks:
Overture (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB - June 25, 1981)
The Temples of Syrinx (Northland Coliseum, Edmonton, AB - June 25th, 1981)
A Passage To Bangkok (Manchester Apollo, Manchester, UK - June 17th, 1980)
FORMATS:
2 DISC - CD + DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO - DELUXE EDITION:
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
DVD-AUDIO/VIDEO:
- 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)
- 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
- Formatted for playback in both DVD-Audio players and DVD-Video players
2 DISC - CD + BLU-RAY - DELUXE EDITION:
Expanded artwork, liner notes, lyrics and unreleased photos. Brand new liner notes by David Fricke, Rolling Stone.
CD - Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks
BLU-RAY:
- 5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in 96kHz / 24-bit PCM and DTS-HD Master Audio
- 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo
- 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
SUPER DELUXE:
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. Brand new liner notes by David Fricke, Rolling Stone.
CD - Digitally remastered plus 3 unreleased bonus live tracks
BLU-RAY:
- 5.1 Surround Sound mix by Richard Chycki in 96kHz / 24-bit PCM and DTS-HD Master Audio
- 96kHz / 24-bit PCM Stereo
- 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
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