{"product_id":"rush-rush-mobile-fidelity-numbered-edition","title":"Rush - Rush (Mobile Fidelity Numbered Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRush\u003c\/strong\u003e's eponymous debut remains unique for being the only entry in the trio's extensive catalogue that doesn't feature its renowned drummer and lyricist, \u003cstrong\u003eNeil Peart\u003c\/strong\u003e. That distinction informs both the foundational sound and independent spirit of \u003cem\u003eRush\u003c\/em\u003e, whose straightforward performances and no-frills songwriting continue to resonate more than five decades after its original release in March 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMobile Fidelity Sound Lab presents the album in definitive audiophile form with a \u003cstrong\u003enumbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP\u003c\/strong\u003e set. \u003cstrong\u003eMastering Chain 1\/4\" \/ 15 IPS Dolby A analogue tape to DSD 256 to analogue console to lathe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the original analog master tapes, pressed at \u003cstrong\u003eFidelity Record Pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and housed in a \u003cstrong\u003eStoughton\u003c\/strong\u003e gatefold jacket, this edition presents the Canadian group's self-titled debut at 45RPM for the first time. Benefiting from superb groove definition, an ultra-low noise floor and dead-quiet surfaces, the collectible reissue captures the recordings made across two Toronto studios with exceptional presence, tonal precision and dynamic range. The wider grooves of the 45RPM pressing also improve tracking and preserve high-frequency detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format allows listeners to hear the full reach of \u003cstrong\u003eGeddy Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e's signature high-pitched vocals much as the band intended when they first entered Eastern Sound Studios in 1973 with producer \u003cstrong\u003eDave Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e. Those original sessions suffered from sonic issues including thinness and phase problems, prompting the band to return later that year to Toronto Sound, where engineer \u003cstrong\u003eTerry Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e helped reshape the recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown's contributions can now be heard with remarkable clarity. His crucial overdubs, alongside three newly recorded songs, gave the album the weight and power it originally lacked. The guitars, bass and straightforward drum arrangements gain newfound depth, separation and scale, reflecting both the explosive cover artwork and the band's self-described \"Energized Rock\" philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat slogan grew naturally from Rush's reputation as a formidable live act, built through years of performances at high-school dances, bars, clubs and small arenas long before they secured a record deal. Unable to attract label support, the band and its management created \u003cstrong\u003eMoon Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, pressing just 3,500 copies of \u003cem\u003eRush\u003c\/em\u003e, primarily for sale in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turning point came when Cleveland radio station WMMS added \u003cem\u003eWorking Man\u003c\/em\u003e to its playlist. Drawn to its blue-collar lyrics and hard-rock drive, DJ \u003cstrong\u003eDonna Halper\u003c\/strong\u003e championed the song after receiving a copy from an A\u0026amp;M Records executive. Listener demand quickly exploded, prompting Mercury Records to sign the band, reissue the album and distribute it internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of direct songwriting, blues-influenced hard rock, Lee's unmistakable vocals and \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Lifeson\u003c\/strong\u003e's powerful riffs launched Rush onto the international stage. One final twist would complete the band's legendary lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite memorable performances on songs including \u003cem\u003eIn the Mood\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNeed Some Love\u003c\/em\u003e and the acoustic-to-electric suite \u003cem\u003eBefore and After\u003c\/em\u003e, drummer \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Rutsey\u003c\/strong\u003e departed in July 1974 due to health concerns and growing musical differences. His exit paved the way for Neil Peart, whose audition immediately secured him the position and completed the classic Rush lineup that would redefine progressive rock for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRush\u003c\/em\u003e is where the story begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid SACD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso sourced from the original analogue master tapes and housed in mini-LP-style packaging, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition hybrid SACD delivers the band's debut with exceptional clarity, presence and dynamics, bringing these landmark recordings to life in definitive audiophile sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mobile Fidelity","offers":[{"title":"Numbered 180g 2LP 45RPM","offer_id":58541614694745,"sku":"SDZ-48591","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Numbered Hybrid SACD","offer_id":58541614727513,"sku":"SDZ-48592","price":45.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/rushrushnew__84656.1781883159.jpg?v=1783599854","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/rush-rush-mobile-fidelity-numbered-edition","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}