Description RUSH (self titled - 1st album) 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. This original pressing is known for some different mastering than the later Mercury release. Some tracks are much more powerful and raw sounding. The guitar seems to be mixed or mastered slightly differently on some tracks. It is believed that considerably less than 3500 copies of this record exist today, especially in nice condition and still in its original shrink wrap! Rare 1st Pressing on Moon RecordsStill retains its original shrink wrapPromo hole punch (through cover, shrink wrap and inner sleeve)Original Red color cover font. (Later runs on Mercury would come out pink......)No Bar Code Format: Vinyl Label: Moon Records Catalog #: MN-1000 Bar Code: no bar code Country: USA Year Recorded: 1973 Year Released: 1974 Stamper - Side A: MN-100-A Sterling Stamper - Side B: MN-100-B Vinyl: VG+/EX Track A1 has a medium loud pop about 1 minute in (doesn't skip). Other than that, the rest of the album plays VG+ to EX. Cleaned on a Clear Audio Double Matrix Professional Sonic Machine Cover: EX Still retains its original shrink wrap, Promo hole punch Inner Sleeve: VG+ Promo hole punch Track Listing A1 Finding My Way A2 Need Some Love A3 Take A Friend A4 Here Again B1 What You're Doing B2 In The Mood B3 Before And After B4 Working Man SHIPPING We ship items out next business day (sometimes same day) after payment is received. Items are packed professionally and securely for safe arrival. 30 Day Money Back Guarantee! Please feel free to ask any questions before bidding. Thanks for stopping by!