US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MK32
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
T1 MK-32 A-CT2 MASTERDISK G.K.
T1 MK-32 B-CT2 MASTERDISK G.K.
RushRush Through Time
Vinyl pressings
Rush Through Time
by Rush · 1976
12 pressings6 countriesHard RockProg RockRock
Rush Through Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Rush Through Time
1 pressing came out in 1976, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Mercury MK32First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Mercury 9130 001LP, Compilation, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1979 | US | Mercury 9130 001LP, Compilation, Misprint, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Colombia | Mercury 6337 171LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Europe | Mercury 6337 171LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Mercury 6337 171LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Europe | Mercury 6337 171LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6337 171LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Mexico | Mercury 6337 171LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Mexico | Mercury LPR-19049 / Mercury 6337 171LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Mexico | Mercury LPR-19049LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Mercury 6337 171LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Fly By Night
- A2Making Memories
- A3Bastille Day
- A4Something For Nothing
- A5Cinderella Man
- A6Anthem
- B1Overture/Temples Of Syrinx
- B2The Twilight Zone
- B3Best I Can
- B4Closer To The Heart
- B5In The End
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rush Through Time are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rush Through Time are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1982.
When was Rush Through Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US. One of them is Mercury MK32.
How do I tell if my copy of Rush Through Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MK32) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 MK-32 A-CT2 MASTERDISK G.K. and T1 MK-32 B-CT2 MASTERDISK G.K.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rush Through Time on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
