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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 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 has the red coloured Rush logo. The later pressings on Mercury and Anthem have the more familiar pink Rush logo. The album in pristine condition can sell for as much as $900.00 and is one of the most sought-out slabs of Canadian vinyl on the planet.

Musicians
Geddy Lee: lead vocals, bass
Alex Lifeson: guitar, vocals
John Rutsey: drums, vocals

Songwriting
All songs written by Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee

Production
Produced by Rush
All arrangements by Rush
Executive production by S.R.O. Productions
Tracks ‘Finding My Way,’ ‘Need Some Love,’ ‘Here Again,’ ‘What You’re Doing,’ and ‘Before And After’ recorded at Toronto Sound Studios, Toronto, Ontario
Tracks ‘Take A Friend,’ ‘What You’re Doing,’ ‘In The Mood,’ and ‘Working Man’ recorded at Eastern Sound, Toronto, Ontario
Remixed by Terry Brown at Toronto Sound Studios, Toronto, Ontario
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York, New York
Lacquer cut at Sterling Sound, New York, New York
Pressed by Quality Records Limited

Artwork
Album cover designed by Paul Weldon
Photography by BIC Photography

Notes
First pressing released prior to any Mercury editions
‘Rush’ printed in red on the cover
Approximately 3,500 copies pressed
Catalogue number MN-100 on jacket
Catalogue number MN 100 on labels
Released by Moon Records
Record company: SRO Productions Ltd.
Distributed by London Records (1967)
℗ 1974 S.R.O. Productions
All songs published by Core Music, CAPAC
All selections MAPL