• Reissue
• Remastered
• 180 Gram, Gatefold
  
  

Rush released 2112 in 1976, establishing themselves as progressive rock's most technically uncompromising act. The album marked a decisive shift toward the band's signature sound: Geddy Lee's soaring vocals, Alex Lifeson's intricate guitar work, and Neil Peart's philosophical lyrics paired with John Paul Jones's architectural bass lines. 2112 remains their commercial breakthrough and a cornerstone of their catalog, showcasing their ability to balance extended instrumental passages with radio-friendly rock without sacrificing complexity.

The album's centerpiece is the 20-minute "2112: Overture/The Temples of Syrinx/Discovery/Presentation/Oracle/Soliloquy/Grand Finale," a science-fiction narrative that unfolds across seven distinct movements, each showcasing the band's dynamic range and compositional sophistication. Alongside this epic are focused rockers like "A Passage to Bangkok" and "Something For Nothing" that maintain the album's exploratory spirit in compact form. "The Twilight Zone" and "Lessons" explore softer textures while maintaining progressive sensibilities, while Peart's lyrics grapple with themes of individualism and creative freedom. The production is clean and detailed, allowing every instrument to cut through without losing the record's cohesive, forward-moving energy.

This 2015 remaster from Universal Music Enterprises was cut from the original analog tapes by Abbey Road Studios and pressed on 180-gram vinyl, delivering superior clarity and reduced surface noise compared to earlier pressings. The heavier weight and meticulous mastering restore nuance to Lifeson's guitar textures and the rhythmic interplay between Lee and Jones, making this the definitive version for analog playback. This pressing omits the hologram variant, focusing purely on audio quality and straightforward presentation.

Tracklist:

A1. 2112: Overture/The Temples of Syrinx/Discovery/Presentation/Oracle/Soliloquy/Grand Finale (20:33)
B1. A Passage to Bangkok (3:34)
B2. The Twilight Zone (3:20)
B3. Lessons (3:52)
B4. Tears (3:34)
B5. Something For Nothing (3:58)