Rush 12" Single The Weapon DJ Count Floyd Intro NM 1982 Canada Only

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-Artist / Group: Rush

-Mini bio: Hard-rock band formed in Canada in 1968 by Alex Lifeson (guitars), Jeff Jones (bass, lead vocals) and John Rutsey (drums). Neil Peart replaced John Rutsey on drums in 1973.

-The Rush as they were originall called with original drummer John Rutsey played mostly cover tunes by Led Zeppelin, Iron Butterfly and Cream. They would soon make their way to Toronto and set up residence in bars such as The Gasworks, The Running Pump and the Old Abbey Road Pub. Jeff Jones would leave not long after to join Canadian rock group Ocean and was was replaced by Geddy Lee.

-By 1975, Rush was now a trio comprised of Geddy Lee (lead vocals, keyboards, bass and songwriter), Alex Lifesong (lead guitars) and Neil Peart (drums, songwriter).

-Ray Danniels who first recorded Rush on his Moon Records label in 1973 would later form Anthem Records which was named after an Ayn Rand novel. Rush would release all of their music on Anthem Records in Canada beginning with the their self-titled album from 1974 through to 1998's Different Stages a 3 CD-Live album.

-In 1982 Rush would release their ninth studio album titled Signals which was recorded at Le Studio, Quebec, Canada between April and July 1982 and was a transition album between the heavy-rocking 1970's to the synthezizer-driven 1980's.

-From the Signals album would be spun just one 7" single titled Subdivisons b/w Countdown on Anthem ANS-048.

-However, there was also released the ultra-rare 12" promtional single The Weapon b/w Digital Man on Anthem SPE-014 which was a FOR RADIO ONLY / FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY 33-1/3 RPM with Digital Man the same as the track on the Signals LP, but The Weapon was peculiar to only the 12" single and featured the Count Floyd (of SCTV fame) 20 second introduction which would be featured in the album's supporting tour and would include a video opening hosted by Count Floyd. 

-Side one: The Weapon (4:18) with the Count Floyd 25 second Introduction. This is not the same Count Floyd introduction as heard on The Weapon (Grace Under Pressure Tour) recorded in 1984 which is a much longer introduction. This 4:18 single was produced to fit the time constraints of radio shows in Canada in 1982 and this Count Floyd introduction can only be heard on this 12" disc. The original version of The Weapon as found on the Signals LP has no Count Floyd introduction and runs out at about 6:27. 

-Side two: Digital Man (6:32). Although the label mentions COUNT FLOYD appears, in fact, he does not, and only appears on The Weapon as mentioned above. This version of Digital Man is the same as found on the Signals LP.

-This 12" single was only released in Canada, and has no American equivalent.

-Label: Anthem SPE-014

-Year released: 1982

-Billboard number: Non charted

-Canadian pressing

-Visual grade:  Near mint, appears unplayed

-Labels: Near mint

-This record comes in the original heavy cardboard 12" jacket which has no printing of any kind on it.

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Record grading:

(M) Mint: A mint record should appear to have just left the manufacturers without any handling; that is, it should appear perfect! No light scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains on labels or writing, tears or splits; nothing. Perfect. And age has nothing to do with it; the same standards for Mint apply to a rare rockabilly single from 1955 as they do to a Top 40 record from 1988! There are no sliding values for Mint. A Mint record cover should appear to have never had a record in it; no ring-wear, dog-eared corners, writing, seam-splits; nothing! Perfect! Even a new, unplayed old stock record can have factory flaws. Mint should be used sparingly and will usually attract a premium value to serious collectors. Mint means perfect and nothing else!

(SS) Still sealed: Still sealed in the factory shrink wrap.

(M-) Mint minus: A nearly perfect record. The record will show no obvious signs of wear, very light surface scuffs from normal handling are permitted but no light scratches. Original finish intact. Picture sleeves should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.

(VG+) Very good plus: The record will show some signs that it was played or otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or light scratches. Picture sleeves may have some slight ring wear, lightly turned up corners, or a small seam split.

(VG) Very good: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record or sleeve will be more pronounced in a VG record or picture sleeve. Groove wear may be noticeable, the record may have light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound, but the foreign noises will be less prominent than the music. Picture sleeves may have quite prominent ring wear. Creases, folds, seam splits and tears will be more obvious and may appear on all three sides, and there may be writing as well.

(VG-) Very good minus: Foreign noises may be about as prominent as the music. The record still plays through without skipping. The picture sleeve will have more significant seam splits, perhaps to the point where they were taped closed, and highly obvious ring wear and heavier writing. Can serve as a filler until a better one comes along.

(G) Good: We seldom offer a good record for sale unless it is particularily rare for the following reasons: Foreign noises are louder than the recorded music and listening can be distracted by the noise. May or may not play through without skipping, but should be so noted. Picture sleeves are so badly seam split that they may not be able to contain the record within.Tears, folds, writing and ring wear may be overwheming.