Rush discography facts for kids
 Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart of Rush 30th Anniversary tour photo, 2004 |
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| Releases | ||
|---|---|---|
| ↙Studio albums | 18 | |
| ↙Live albums | 8 | |
| ↙Compilation albums | 6 | |
| ↙Extended plays | 1 | |
| ↙Singles | 76 | |
| ↙Video albums | 9 | |
Rush is a famous rock band from Canada. It started in August 1968 in Willowdale, Ontario. The main members are Geddy Lee (who sings and plays bass and keyboards), Alex Lifeson (who plays guitar), and Neil Peart (who plays drums and writes songs).
The band changed members a few times between 1968 and 1974. Neil Peart joined in July 1974, replacing the first drummer, John Rutsey. This is when the band became the famous trio we know today.
Rush released their first album, called Rush, in March 1974. After that, they made 18 more studio albums, 8 live albums, and 6 compilation albums. Rush has earned 24 gold records and 14 platinum records. Three of their platinum records are "multi-platinum," meaning they sold millions of copies!
According to the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), Rush is one of the top rock bands for selling many gold or platinum albums in a row. They are behind only The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Aerosmith. Rush has sold about 25 million albums in the U.S. alone. By 2004, people estimated their total album sales worldwide were over 40 million!
Contents
Rush's Music Albums
This section lists the main albums Rush has released.
Studio Albums: Their Main Records
Studio albums are records made in a recording studio. They usually feature new songs.
| Year | Album Name | Certifications (How many copies sold) |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Rush
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US: Gold |
| 1975 | Fly by Night
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CAN: Platinum US: Platinum |
| 1975 | Caress of Steel
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CAN: Gold US: Gold |
| 1976 | 2112
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CAN: 2× Platinum US: 3× Platinum |
| 1977 | A Farewell to Kings
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CAN: Platinum UK: Gold US: Platinum |
| 1978 | Hemispheres
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CAN: Platinum UK: Silver US: Platinum |
| 1980 | Permanent Waves
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CAN: Platinum UK: Gold US: Platinum |
| 1981 | Moving Pictures
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CAN: 4× Platinum UK: Silver US: 4× Platinum |
| 1982 | Signals
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CAN: Platinum UK: Silver US: Platinum |
| 1984 | Grace Under Pressure
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CAN: Platinum UK: Silver US: Platinum |
| 1985 | Power Windows
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CAN: Platinum UK: Silver US: Platinum |
| 1987 | Hold Your Fire
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CAN: Platinum UK: Silver US: Gold |
| 1989 | Presto
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CAN: Platinum UK: Silver US: Gold |
| 1991 | Roll the Bones
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CAN: Platinum US: 2x Platinum |
| 1993 | Counterparts
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CAN: Platinum US: Gold |
| 1996 | Test for Echo
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CAN: Gold US: Gold |
| 2002 | Vapor Trails
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CAN: Gold |
| 2007 | Snakes & Arrows
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CAN: Gold |
| 2011 | Clockwork Angels
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Live Albums: Concert Recordings
Live albums are recordings of the band playing in front of an audience at a concert.
| Year | Album Name | Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | All the World's a Stage
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CAN: Platinum UK: Silver US: Platinum |
| 1981 | Exit...Stage Left
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CAN: Platinum UK: Silver US: Platinum |
| 1989 | A Show of Hands
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CAN: Platinum US: Gold |
| 1998 | Different Stages
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CAN: Platinum US: Gold |
| 2003 | Rush in Rio
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CAN: Gold US: Gold |
| 2008 | Snakes & Arrows Live
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Compilation Albums: Best of Rush
Compilation albums bring together songs from different previous albums, often as "greatest hits."
| Year | Album Name | Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Archives
|
US: Platinum |
| 1990 | Chronicles
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US: 2x Multi-Platinum |
| 2003 | The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974–1987
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US: Gold |
Singles: Popular Songs
Singles are individual songs released to radio stations and for sale.
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | "Closer to the Heart" | A Farewell to Kings |
| 1980 | "The Spirit of Radio" | Permanent Waves |
| 1981 | "Limelight" | Moving Pictures |
| 1981 | "Tom Sawyer" | Moving Pictures |
| 1982 | "New World Man" | Signals |
| 1982 | "Subdivisions" | Signals |
| 1984 | "Distant Early Warning" | Grace Under Pressure |
| 1985 | "The Big Money" | Power Windows |
| 1987 | "Time Stand Still" | Hold Your Fire |
| 1989 | "Show Don't Tell" | Presto |
| 1991 | "Dreamline" | Roll the Bones |
| 1993 | "Stick It Out" | Counterparts |
| 1996 | "Test for Echo" | Test for Echo |
| 2002 | "One Little Victory" | Vapor Trails |
| 2007 | "Far Cry" | Snakes & Arrows |
| 2010 | "Caravan" | Clockwork Angels |
Music Videos: Songs on Screen
Music videos are short films or videos that go along with a song.
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | "Closer to the Heart" | A Farewell to Kings |
| 1978 | "The Trees" | Hemispheres |
| 1981 | "Tom Sawyer" | Moving Pictures |
| 1982 | "Subdivisions" | Signals |
| 1984 | "Distant Early Warning" | Grace Under Pressure |
| 1986 | "Mystic Rhythms" | Power Windows |
| 1987 | "Time Stand Still" | Hold Your Fire |
| 1989 | "Show Don't Tell" | Presto |
| 1992 | "Roll the Bones" | Roll the Bones |
| 1993 | "Stick It Out" | Counterparts |
| 2007 | "Far Cry" | Snakes & Arrows |
Video Albums: Concerts and More
Video albums are full-length videos, often of live concerts or documentaries.
| Date of Release | Title | Label | RIAA Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Exit...Stage Left | Polygram | Gold |
| 1989 | A Show of Hands | Polygram | Platinum |
| 1990 | Chronicles | Polygram | Platinum |
| October 21, 2003 | Rush in Rio | Rounder | 5x Multi-Platinum |
| November 22, 2005 | R30: 30th Anniversary World Tour | Rounder | 4x Multi-Platinum |
| June 13, 2006 | Rush Replay X3 | Mercury | 2x Multi-Platinum |
Understanding Certifications
When an album or single sells a lot of copies, it gets a "certification." This shows how popular it is!
- Gold: Means 500,000 copies have been sold.
- Platinum: Means 1 million copies have been sold.
- Multi-Platinum: Means 2 million or more copies have been sold (e.g., 2x Platinum means 2 million, 3x Platinum means 3 million).
These numbers are usually for sales in the U.S. Other countries have similar awards but with different sales numbers.
Images for kids
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Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart of Rush
30th Anniversary tour photo, 2004
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Discografía de Rush para niños
