RUSH Rush Vinyl Record LP Mercury 1974 Original UK 1st Pressing Blue Silver Label 9100 011 1Y/1 2Y/1

Rush - Rush
(Original UK 1st Pressing with Blue/Silver Mercury Label. Housed in Picture Sleeve, complete with polylined inner sleeve. 1Y//1 / 2Y//1 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - LP Album (33 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1974
Label: Mercury
Catalogue No. 9100 011

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): 9100011 1Y//1▽420 03 11 52
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 9100011 2Y//1▽420 03 11 14

Condition: VG+/EX- (Sleeve has a couple of small spots of discolouration on the left-hand side. It has a tiny area of wear on the centre of the spine. The vinyl is in excellent clean condition)

Track Listing:
1. Finding My Way
2. Need Some Love
3. Take A Friend
4. Here Again
5. What You're Doing
6. In The Mood
7. Before And After
8. Working Man

Elevate your progressive rock vinyl collection with this highly sought-after, original 1974 UK 1st pressing of Rush’s self-titled debut studio album on Mercury Records (Catalogue No. 9100 011). A true holy grail for classic rock purists and dedicated audiophiles, this iconic release features the definitive, early-vintage blue and silver Mercury scroll label.

The authenticity of this investment-grade vinyl record is verified by its stamped matrix runouts (9100011 1Y//1▽420 and 9100011 2Y//1▽420), indicating an ultra-rare, earliest generation Phonogram UK master lacquer cut. Experience the raw, unpolished energy of the Canadian power trio's early days through legendary tracks like Working Man, Finding My Way, and In The Mood. This distinct analog master highlights John Rutsey’s thunderous percussion and Alex Lifeson’s heavy, blues-infused guitar riffs with unmatched sonic warmth.

This rare collector's item is carefully graded at VG+/EX-. The original picture sleeve displays minimal storage wear, retaining structural integrity along the spine, and comes complete with its original polylined inner sleeve. The heavy-grade vinyl remains in excellent, clean condition with a brilliant gloss, promising an exceptional, low-noise playback experience.

Whether you are expanding your vintage progressive rock archive or looking for investment-grade classic rock vinyl, this rare UK first edition is a standout piece. Secure this timeless masterpiece for your turntable setup today.