Thursday, March 30th, 2017

‘CYGNUS X-1’ Record Store Day Exclusive

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ‘A FAREWELL TO KINGS’

RUSH WILL RELEASE A LIMITED EDITION SINGLE FOR ‘CYGNUS X-1’ AS A RECORD STORE DAY EXCLUSIVE

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Rush’s sixth studio album, A Farewell To Kings. To kick-start the celebration, on April 22, 2017, UMe/Anthem/ole will release a limited edition, 12” single for Cygnus X-1 as an exclusive for Record Store Day, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Featuring “Book I: The Voyage” and “Book II: Hemispheres,” this is the first time these tracks will be released as a single and the pressing will be limited to only 5000 copies. Cygnus X-1 is pressed on 180g vinyl and features brand new artwork by Hugh Syme, Rush’s longtime artwork and creative director.

Side A:

Cygnus X-1 – Book I: The Voyage

Side B:

Cygnus X-1 – Book II: Hemispheres