2112 (40th anniversary)

~ Release by Rush (see all versions of this release, 56 available)

Tracklist

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1▼CD: Original Album
#	Title	Length
1	2112: I. Overture / II. The Temples of Syrinx / III. Discovery / IV. Presentation / V. Oracle: The Dream / VI. Soliloquy / VII. Grand Finale engineer: Terry Brown producer: Terry Brown and Rush bass guitar: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) guitar: Alex Lifeson (in 1976-02) percussion: Neil Peart (in 1976-02) vocals: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) arranger: Terry Brown and Rush recorded at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (in 1976-02) mixed at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada recording of: 2112 (in 1976-02) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson publisher: Ole (Germany), Ole Core Music Publishing and Ole Media Management LP	20:39
2	A Passage to Bangkok engineer: Terry Brown producer: Terry Brown and Rush bass guitar: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) guitar: Alex Lifeson (in 1976-02) percussion: Neil Peart (in 1976-02) vocals: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) arranger: Terry Brown and Rush recorded at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (in 1976-02) mixed at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada recording of: A Passage to Bangkok (in 1976-02) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson publisher: Anthem Core Music Publishing (from 1980 to present)	3:35
3	The Twilight Zone engineer: Terry Brown producer: Terry Brown and Rush bass guitar: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) guitar: Alex Lifeson (in 1976-02) percussion: Neil Peart (in 1976-02) vocals: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) arranger: Terry Brown and Rush recorded at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (in 1976-02) mixed at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada recording of: The Twilight Zone (in 1976-02) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson	3:19
4	Lessons engineer: Terry Brown producer: Terry Brown and Rush bass guitar: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) guitar: Alex Lifeson (in 1976-02) percussion: Neil Peart (in 1976-02) vocals: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) arranger: Terry Brown and Rush recorded at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (in 1976-02) mixed at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada recording of: Lessons (in 1976-02) lyricist: Alex Lifeson composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson	3:53
5	Tears engineer: Terry Brown producer: Terry Brown and Rush bass guitar: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) guest keyboard: Hugh Syme (in 1976-02) guitar: Alex Lifeson (in 1976-02) percussion: Neil Peart (in 1976-02) vocals: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) arranger: Terry Brown and Rush recorded at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (in 1976-02) mixed at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada recording of: Tears (in 1976-02) lyricist: Geddy Lee composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson	3:34
6	Something for Nothing engineer: Terry Brown producer: Terry Brown and Rush bass guitar: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) guitar: Alex Lifeson (in 1976-02) percussion: Neil Peart (in 1976-02) vocals: Geddy Lee (in 1976-02) arranger: Terry Brown and Rush recorded at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (in 1976-02) mixed at: Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada recording of: Something for Nothing (in 1976-02) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee	4:02

2▼CD: Bonus Tracks
#	Title	Artist	Length
1	Solar Federation spoken vocals: Neil Peart	Rush	0:19
2	Overture assistant recording engineer: Nathan Yarborough recording engineer: John Lousteau and Nick Raskulinecz mixer: Nick Raskulinecz bass guitar [bass]: Nick Raskulinecz drums (drum set): Taylor Hawkins guitar: Dave Grohl recorded at: Studio 606 in Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States cover recording of: Overture (2112) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson part of: 2112	Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins & Nick Raskulinecz	3:56
3	A Passage to Bangkok assistant engineer: Ryan Jones and Justin “Flash” Madill engineer: Kenny Luong and Eric Ratz producer: Ian D’Sa and Eric Ratz assistant mixer: Nik Karpen mixer: Chris Lord‐Alge bass guitar [bass]: Jonathan Gallant drums (drum set): Jordan Hastings guitar: Ian D’Sa vocals: Ben Kowalewicz recorded at: Dudebox Studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Vespa Music Group in North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada mixed at: Mix LA in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, United States cover recording of: A Passage to Bangkok lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson publisher: Anthem Core Music Publishing (from 1980 to present)	Billy Talent	3:31
4	The Twilight Zone producer and mixer: Steven Wilson acoustic guitar and mellotron: Steven Wilson (in 2016-04) bass guitar: Nick Beggs (in 2016-04) drums (drum set): Craig Blundell (in 2016-04) electric guitar: Dave Kilminster (in 2016-04) electric piano and Hammond organ: Adam Holzman (in 2016-04) vocals: Steven Wilson (in 2016-04) recorded at: soundcheck in Linz, Oberösterreich, Austria (in 2016-04) cover recording of: The Twilight Zone (in 2016-04) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson	Steven Wilson	4:18
5	Tears assistant recording engineer: Kyle Stevens recording engineer and engineer: David Bianco and Nick Raskulinecz assistant mixer: Nathan Yarborough mixer: Nick Raskulinecz guitar [lead guitar]: Jerry Cantrell keyboard: Hugh Syme vocals: Jerry Cantrell recorded at: Henson Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States mixed at: Rock Falcon in Franklin, Tennessee, United States cover recording of: Tears lyricist: Geddy Lee composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson	Alice in Chains	4:21
6	Something for Nothing recording engineer: Michael Chambers and Paul Jarrett mixer: Greg Reely bass guitar [bass]: Mark McIntyre drums (drum set): Rob “Beatdown” Brown guitar: Jacob Moon percussion and tambourine: Richard Bonura vocals: Jacob Moon arranger: Jacob Moon recorded at: Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and The Woodshed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada cover recording of: Something for Nothing lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee	Jacob Moon	3:54
7	“2112” (live at Massey Hall 1976 outtake) engineer and mixer: Terry Brown producer: Terry Brown and Rush recorded at: Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (on 1976-06-11) mixed at: Vis-à-Vis Recorders live recording of: 2112 (on 1976-06-11) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson publisher: Ole (Germany), Ole Core Music Publishing and Ole Media Management LP	Rush	15:49
8	Something for Nothing (live at Massey Hall 1976 outtake) engineer and mixer: Terry Brown producer: Terry Brown and Rush recorded at: Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (on 1976-06-13) mixed at: Vis-à-Vis Recorders live recording of: Something for Nothing (on 1976-06-13) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee	Rush	4:07
9	The Twilight Zone (live 1977 outtake) recorded at: Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C., United States (on 1977-04-17) live recording of: The Twilight Zone (on 1977-04-17) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson	Rush	3:57
10	2112 1976 Radio Ad	Rush	1:02

3▼DVD-Video: Live at Capitol Theatre 1976
#	Title	Artist	Length
1	Bastille Day recorded at: Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1976-12-10) live recording of: Bastille Day (on 1976-12-10) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson	Rush	5:05
2	Anthem bass guitar and lead vocals: Geddy Lee (on 1976-12-10) drums (drum set): Neil Peart (on 1976-12-10) guitar: Alex Lifeson (on 1976-12-10) recorded at: Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1976-12-10) shot at: Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1976-12-10) live recording of: Anthem (on 1976-12-10) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson	Rush	5:13
3	Lakeside Park bass guitar and lead vocals: Geddy Lee (on 1976-12-10) drums (drum set): Neil Peart (on 1976-12-10) guitar: Alex Lifeson (on 1976-12-10) recorded at: Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1976-12-10) shot at: Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1976-12-10) live recording of: Lakeside Park (on 1976-12-10) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson	Rush	4:09
4	2112 bass guitar and lead vocals: Geddy Lee (on 1976-12-10) drums (drum set): Neil Peart (on 1976-12-10) guitar: Alex Lifeson (on 1976-12-10) recorded at: Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1976-12-10) shot at: Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1976-12-10) live recording of: 2112 (on 1976-12-10) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson publisher: Ole (Germany), Ole Core Music Publishing and Ole Media Management LP	Rush	16:51
5	Fly By Night recorded at: Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1976-12-10) live recording of: Fly by Night (on 1976-12-10) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee publisher: Anthem Core Music Publishing	Rush	2:13
6	In the Mood recorded at: Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, United States (on 1976-12-10) live recording of: In the Mood (on 1976-12-10) lyricist and composer: Geddy Lee	Rush	2:47
7	Overture bass guitar: Nick Raskulinecz drums (drum set): Taylor Hawkins guitar: Dave Grohl cover recording of: Overture (2112) lyricist: Neil Peart composer: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson part of: 2112	Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins & Nick Raskulinecz	4:23
8	A Passage to Bangkok Behind the Scenes	Billy Talent	4:03
9	2112: 40 Years Closer	Alex Lifeson & Terry Brown	25:35

Credits

Release

art direction, illustration and design:	Hugh Syme
photography:	Bruce Cole Gérard Gentil
executive producer:	Andy Curran
mastering:	Sean Magee

mastered at:	Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/9544542 [info]
ASIN:	UK: B01MCZQI6Y [info]

Release group

associated singles/EPs:	Tears by Alice in Chains The Twilight Zone
covers:	The String Quartet Tribute to Rush’s 2112 by Vitamin String Quartet
included in:	Sector 1

part of:

Westword: The Ten Worst Concept Albums of All Time (number: 3) (order: 3)
Rolling Stone: The 50 Greatest Concept Albums of All Time (number: 7) (order: 7)
Music Canada Certified Gold Albums (order: 14)
The Top 100 Canadian Albums (number: 17) (order: 17)
Rolling Stone: 50 Greatest Prog Rock Albums of All Time (number: 22) (order: 22)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (number: 355) (order: 356)

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/master/7315 [info]
lyrics page:	https://genius.com/albums/Rush/2112 [info]
other databases:	https://musicmoz.org/Bands_and_Artists/R/Rush/Discography/2112/ [info] https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/rush/2112/ [info] https://www.metalmusicarchives.com/album/rush/2112 [info] https://www.musik-sammler.de/album/5685/ [info] https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=3070 [info] https://www.spirit-of-metal.com/en/album/2112/48561 [info] https://www.spirit-of-rock.com/en/album/2112/46170 [info]
Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000191702 [info]
Wikidata:	Q204404 [info]
discography entry:	https://www.rush.com/albums/2112/ [info]