Rush released 2112 anniversary edition on 2 October

Rush released the 50th-anniversary edition of 2112 on 2 October 2026, issuing the Canadian progressive-rock album in a black liquid-vinyl format. The same release date brought The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987 to vinyl in configurations credited to UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records.

Rush’s 2112 edition and its companion vinyl release

The anniversary edition uses black liquid vinyl inspired by the original artwork. Its package includes a die-cut opening designed to display the disc. uDiscover Music’s 2 October release details identify UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records as the label groups behind both editions.

Rolling Stone Canada also places the 50th-anniversary edition beside the companion compilation in its account of the release, which fell on 2 October 2026. The pairing links a celebrated studio album with a separate compilation drawn from the group’s catalogue.

Rush’s progressive-rock identity meets 2112

Rush’s official band biography places the group’s roots in Toronto and describes its music through progressive rock. That identity gives the reissue a clear musical frame rather than treating it as a detached catalogue item.

2112 remains closely associated with Rush’s expansive writing. The album’s title suite occupies the first side, while the liquid-vinyl presentation connects that long-form design with the band’s established visual language.

The companion compilation broadens Rush’s vinyl picture

The companion compilation extends the release beyond a single album edition. It is presented in two vinyl configurations, while its artwork comes from longtime Rush creative director Hugh Syme. Together, the releases give the 2 October 2026 date a paired catalogue focus, linking a signature studio work with a later compilation.

Rush: what fans in Germany need to know

• Rush released the 50th-anniversary liquid-vinyl edition of 2112 on 2 October 2026.
• The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987 appeared in vinyl formats on the same 2 October 2026 release date.
• The release credits name UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records, while the 2112 edition is a Sound of Vinyl exclusive.

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Rush: frequently asked questions

When was Rush’s 2112 anniversary edition released?

Rush released the 50th-anniversary edition of 2112 on 2 October 2026.

What accompanied Rush’s 2112 release on 2 October 2026?

The same date brought The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987 to vinyl in multiple configurations.

Where are Rush from and what genre do they play?

Rush formed in Toronto and are associated with progressive rock.