RUSH SALE

2nd Leg of my RUSH SALE for Fans & Collectors

of all things RUSH !!

Having collected RUSH memorabilia for over 210 Dog Years, I have to ask, “Where do I go from here?” Having been made redundant recently, no longer a WORKING MAN, my bowl is no longer THE LARGER BOWL. With the North American “time machine” TOUR, already underway, (I’m needing Time to Stand Still ~ PLEASE!), the only credible solution is to sell off some of my prized collection to raise THE BIG MONEY, for food on my table. If only THE STARS LOOK DOWN kindly, there may be a little left over for that TOUR in the time machine to JYYZJ, SEA, DEN, BOS, WAS, DFW, PBI, TPA ……any would do!!

…..ever the optimist, and with a HEART FULL OF SOUL, I’ll put on the Bravest Face, knowing I’m letting go some of my real RUSH treasures!!L!!

What would really be Madrigal, would be selling to someone like TOM SAWYER, who, lets FACE UP to it, he’s NOBODY’S HERO, but at least he understood the true meaning of LOSING IT, or better still, what it means to Fly By Night to YYZ, (volcanic ash permitting)!! True RUSH fans , who have been BU2B will, its SECOND NATURE!

So if, like me, you or your friends need a little PANACEA, why not make it your MISSION to take a L@@K, or even TAKE A FRIEND to L@@K at what’s on offer. SHOW DON’T TELL them how to spend their BIG MONEY on something spRUSHial! Alternatively, you could just CUT TO THE CHASE, indulge yourself in a little malignant narcissism and start Workin’ Them Angles to help me escape from this ALIEN SHORE. Go on, STICK IT OUT, do as CINDERELLA MAN would, “doing what you can” with my collection of rare RUSH offerings!!

Don’t RESIST, just spin THE BIG WHEEL. You know there’s always a GHOST OF A CHANCE you can bring a little LIMELIGHT into my COLD FIRE. In The End, if your bid is lacking in VITAL SIGNS or you’re beaten by the COUNTDOWN, you risk LOSING IT!! Your EVERYDAY GLORY will be a FAR CRY from ENTRE NOUS, cos everyone will know. The AFTER IMAGE picked up by the EMOTION DETECTOR will ANIMATE BIG TEARS ~ but probably just mine L!

Remember, you don’t get SOMETHING FOR NOTHING, but with a CEILING UNLIMITED and providing the right CIRCUMSTANCES prevail, so long as you don’t FREEZE or go into a state of LIMBO, your winning bid IN THE END will be like ONE LITTLE VICTORY J!!

So open my CARAVAN door, step inside and TURN THE PAGE(s) of my store, demonstrate a little FREEWILL, take a look at what Megadon deals are on offer within the vaults of Banklands2112’s  TEMPLES OF SYRINX, and make this not so hard WORKING FAN  a happier MEGADONMAN by bidding the BEST I CAN to get CLOSER TO THE HEART of all his things RUSH!!

Why are we here?

Because we’re here

ROLL THE BONES

OMG, I THINK I’M GOING BALD after all that!! So now down to the serious stuff.

This is one of a number of RUSH items I am listing for auction from my personal collection, including:

Rare Rush Concert Ticket Stubs

Rare Rush Concert Programmes

Rush Concert T-shirts,

Very Rare 1st Edition Rush Bobbleheads

RUSH Debut LP on the original Moon Label

As well as other very rare RUSH specialities over the coming days.

If you haven’t already, list me on your

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(See my other auction listings).

Never mind the reproductions.

I’m listing a large number of authentic RUSH memorabilia, ~ and …..

most are in EXCELLENT condition!!

This auction, you are bidding for a: ~

The

“MOTHER OF ALL”

RUSH LP’s

You are bidding on a VERY RARE 1974

1st Canadian pressing of the self titled LP

RUSH

On

Moon Records

MN 1oo - 1974

Moon Records/SRO Productions Ltd

Stunning, Classic, Rare as Hell!!!

Since their formation in 1969, it took the original members of Rush, Alex, Geddy and John Rutsey, (Neil Peart’s predecessor) 5 years for this great debut album to be released. Unable to secure a record company deal, the band decided to form their own record label called MOON RECORDS. The record was recorded at Eastern Sound Studios in 1973 and remixed in Toronto by Terry Brown. Only 3,500 copies were ever pressed world-wide before RUSH hit the big time by securing a record contract with Mercury Records. This great album was then re-issued on the more common blue MERCURY label. The original MOON RECORDS pressing

(This copy is one of those original 3500)

has the RED coloured RUSH logo. The later pressings on MERCURY and ANTHEM have the more familiar pink RUSH logo!!!

Vinyl description:

The thick vinyl I would describe visually disappointing. The vinyl has not been well looked after and has a number of noticeable scratches on both sides. Thankfully, none of them are serious and they do not interfere with the play, except during the quiet breaks between the tracks. Side A, has one large set of scuff scratches, which crosses the first three tracks. It is clearly visible but does not affect play or cause skipping at all in any of the tracks. Side B has lighter scratches than side A but they again are only really cosmetic and do not affect play or cause skipping.

The pale blue labels are very good condition, free from any writing and vandalism, but there are a few light spindle marks, (see photos). During quiet parts of both side A & B, (and there aren’t many!), it is possible to hear very light crackling, very typical of vinyl play, but none of the light surface marks significantly affect the playing quality or interferes with the listener’s enjoyment. All tracks play through nicely. In fact there is very little noise to interfere with the music. Audibly this album sounds fantastic on a good turntable, and in my opinion is a much more raw and organic sound than the thinner vinyl used in later pressings. As always, best played at maximum volume!

Sleeve description:

The sleeve is typical of US and Canadian pressings of the time, made out of thick hard card, which is very tough and durable. The cover is generally very clean, and in very good condition for it age. The top, bottom and rear spines is perfect and very clean. All the spine lettering is perfect. The only significant, damage is that the top right corner of the sleeve has been cut off. This is something record sellers use to do with imported LP's years ago apparently! Obviously, with a record of this age there is the lightest of ring wear, hardly noticeable, but slight loss of colour from the top of the letters RUSH on the front cover has occurred.

See the photos and judge for yourself.

If you are anything like me, you probably want to keep this record preserved in its cover. Being one of only 3500 copies world-wide, (and the number still in existence is likely much fewer than that), this record deserves a seriously good home to an authentic Rush record collector!!

I have, I trust, been very honest about the quality of this very RARE LP. The flaws described are accurate to a fault, and in my opinion do not really detract from this record being one VERY SPECIAL & VERY COLLECTABLE LP. If you have never owned one before, here is your chance!! They don’t come up very often and you will not be disappointed.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Buyer must contact me and make payment within 3 days of auction end.

UK winning bidder may pay by Personal Cheque or PayPal. Goods will only be posted once cheques have cleared, usually 5 working days.

International Winning Bidder please pay by PayPal ONLY!!

POSTAGE / SHIPPING GUIDE

UK  only

-  £4.00 Standard Seller’s Rate

Europe      

-  £4.00 Surface mail

-  £7.00 Airmail    (may be delayed subject to volcanic activity)

Rest of World     

-  £7.00 Surface mail              

-  £12.50 Airmail    (may be delayed subject to volcanic activity)

This LP requires heavy duty packaging, hence the high postage costs. The last one cost £16 to send to the USA!

I do offer reduced postage rates for multi-purchases. Please request a combined shipping invoice BEFORE paying!

I always use recycled packaging where ever possible to keep costs to a minimum. Please be assured, I take very great care when packaging your items to minimise the risk of shipping damage! See my Seller Feedback.

If you have any questions about this item please feel free to email me.

Thank you for L@@KING and

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDS!

The seller, banklands2112, assumes full responsibility for the content of this listing and the item offered.