Rush will be releasing their long-anticipated 40th anniversary Grace Under Pressure box set in 3 weeks from today on March 13th, with pre-order/pre-save links available here. The set will feature a brand-new Terry Brown album mix commissioned by Rush, the first-ever release of the complete concert film and album of the September 21, 1984 Maple Leaf Gardens show, and liner notes from Geddy Lee reflecting on the album over 40 years after its release. Physical editions of the set will be available as a Super Deluxe version only, either with 4-CDs or 5 LPs. In addition, a Super Deluxe Digital Edition and a Dolby Atmos Digital Edition will be made available, along with the Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live in Toronto 1984 being made available to video DSPs (Digital Service Providers like YouTube, Netflix, Apple TV+, etc.). A few weeks ago Rush posted the previously-unreleased video for Kid Gloves from the set to YouTube, and earlier today they posted a new visualizer video for the Terry Brown remix version of Distant Early Warning. You can check that out below or at this location, and get all the details as to what is and isn't included in the set in this post.

Rush will be releasing a reissue of of their debut album on 180g black vinyl this coming Wednesday, February 25th, and are currently taking pre-orders via the Rush Backstage Club. The album had previously been released on 200g vinyl as part of a 40th anniversary box set called Rush Rediscovered back in 2014. Although those sets are now out of print, they can still be found for purchase online for right around the same price (around $40-50) as what they are asking ($39.98) for the black vinyl release (one example here), and that doesn't come with all the extras.

Author Daniel Bukszpan will be following up his 2024 book Rush at 50 with a new Rush book celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rush's 2112, which released in March of 1976. Rush And 2112: 50 Years comes in at 176 pages and will release next month on March 10th, with pre-orders now available. From the press release:

... Rush and 2112: 50 Years tells the complete story behind this landmark album through:

* A deep exploration of how 2112 was created and why it remains the band's masterpiece
* Track‑by‑track analysis, including insight into the iconic 20‑minute "2112" suite
* Historical context on the state of rock in the mid‑70s and the band's evolution in the decades that followed
* Rarely seen photography, including performance shots, candid off‑stage moments, and archival images
* Interviews and commentary that illuminate the band's creative process and enduring influence

Rush's impact on rock music and popular culture is undeniable. With over 40 million records sold and a fiercely devoted global fanbase, the band continues to inspire musicians, writers, and listeners across generations. This volume captures the virtuosity, innovation, and spirit that made Rush one of the most celebrated rock bands of all time.

Rush and 2112: 50 Years is an essential volume for fans old and new - a definitive tribute to a record that changed everything. ...

Reader Dave S discovered an old baseball card from 1991 for St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bryn Smith, which has the following text on the reverse alongside his stats:

Bryn is a fan of the rock group "Rush" and joined the group on tour for a week following the 1984 season.

Rush's Fly By Night album celebrated its 51st anniversary this past weekend, and FANTOONS marked the occasion with this incredible new animated video describing the album's history:

That's all for this week. Have a great weekend!!!