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RUSH Archives LP Vinyl Record Album MEGA RARE EX UK Press TRIPLE PROG ROCK

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Don't miss this opportunity to own one of the finest and rarest 1978 CLASSIC ROCK Albums of all time.

 

Archives is a compilation album by Rush, released in April 1978. The compilation was a complete repackaging of the band's first three albums (Rush, Fly by Night and Caress of Steel). Originally released with a faded grey cover, it was later repackaged with a darker, black cover.The minimalist cover art recycles the image of the "Man in the Star" from the 2112 album.

On the original, vinyl Fly By Night album, the chimes at the end of "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" were printed into the fadeout groove of side one. This meant that on older turntables the chimes would play on forever, until the stylus was physically lifted from the vinyl. On the Archives version, "By-Tor" is 28 seconds longer as these additional chimes were included.

Although Archives has never officially been released on CD, it managed simultaneous gold and platinum certification in the U.S. in 1995.

 

"Finding My Way"

"Need Some Love"

"Take a Friend"

"Here Again"

"What You're Doing"

"In the Mood"

"Before and After"

"Working Man"

 

"Anthem"

"Best I Can"

"Beneath, Between & Behind"

"By-Tor & The Snow Dog"

"At The Tobes of Hades"

"Across the Styx"

"Of the Battle"

"Challenge and Defiance"

"7/4 War Furor"

"Aftermath"

"Hymn of Triumph"

"Epilogue"

"Fly by Night"

"Making Memories"

"Rivendell"

"In the End"

 

"Bastille Day"

"I Think I'm Going Bald"

"Lakeside Park"

"The Necromancer"

"Into Darkness"

"Under the Shadow"

"Return of the Prince"

"The Fountain of Lamneth"

"In the Valley"

"Didacts and Narpets"

"No One at the Bridge"

"Panacea"

"Bacchus Plateau"

"The Fountain"

 

The VINYL is in EX condition. (records 2 and 3 are both in EX condition record 1 is in VG+ condition)

 

The GATEFOLD SLEEVE (ORIGINAL GREY) is in EX condition. (see photos)

 

Catalogue Number - 9199 589 / 590 / 591

 

Matrix Numbers - 1Y#2 / B#4 / 1Y#2/ 2Y#2 / 1Y#2 / 2Y#2

 

MERCURY LABEL

 

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS , PLEASE ASK ME , YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED

 

All records are professionally cleaned using a MOTH cleaning system prior to despatch. Not only does this wet clean/vacuuming process remove surface marks such as fingerprints, etc, it also significantly reduces background noise and many argue that the lower noise floor results in opening up of the sound and improved fidelity.

 

A word about hairline marks. It is almost impossible to find any non-sealed record without any hairline marks - many had them from new, particularly if sold with cardboard inner sleeves. They are a result of storage and use and have little impact on sound quality.

 

I package my records in the strongest purpose made mailers for maximum safety.

 

All records are removed from their picture sleeves where appropriate and posted in a separate plain white inner to avoid damage during transit.

 

The following is the scale I use to grade my records and is to be used in conjunction with the "Hi Res" photos contained in each listing , please buy with confidence.

 

MINT:

 

The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks

or deterioration in sound quality.

The cover and any extra items are in perfect condition.

Records advertised as sealed or un-played should be mint.

 

EXCELLENT:

 

The record shows some signs of having been played,

but there is very little lessening in sound quality.

The vinyl may have some minor hairline surface scuffs which may be visible.

The cover and packaging might have minor wear and/or creasing.

 

VERY GOOD:

 

The record has obviously been played many times,

but displays no major deterioration in sound quality,

despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.

Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items,

is acceptable.

 

GOOD:

 

The record has been played so much

that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated.

perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches.

The cover suffers from folding, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

 

POSTAGE and DISCOUNTS:

 

UK Orders - Please add 1.50 UKP for each additional LP purchased (doubles count as 2)

 

European Orders - Please add 3.0 UKP for each additional LP purchased (doubles count as 2).

 

Worldwide Orders - Please add 4.0 UKP for each additional LP purchased (doubles count as 2).

 

For all International Tracked postage please add 5 UKP (Orders over 20 UKP will be sent ONLY via International Tracked post)

 

This calculation does not apply to orders over 2kg in weight (5 lp's is usually just under 2kg). Orders over 2kg in weight may have to be split into 2 or more packages to ensure shipping is as cost effective as possible and a combined invoicewill be sent at the end of the auction.

 

For multiple purchases , PLEASE WAIT for me to send you a combined postage invoice at the end of the auction day BEFORE making payment otherwise you will end up paying me more postage than is required as postage discounts have to be manually applied.

 

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Conditions of Sale

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Payment is required within 5 days of the end of each auction.

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