Intro Paragraph – Album background and historical importance
Experience the explosive evolution of Canadian rock legends Rush with The Broadcast Collection 1974–1980—a definitive 5-CD set capturing their most pivotal live performances from the mid-'70s to early '80s. From raw, hard-hitting early sets to their peak progressive era, this collection spans formative concerts across the U.S. and Europe. Featuring rare radio broadcasts and restored bootleg recordings, it’s a must-own archive of the band's transition from power trio to prog-rock giants.
🎵 Album Highlights – Unique aspects, remastering, packaging
Features five legendary performances from 1974–1980, including early Cleveland shows, Pinkpop Festival 1979, and Kiel Auditorium 1980.
Digitally remastered for enhanced clarity, sourced from rare FM broadcasts and fan-captured live recordings.
Includes early renditions of classics like “Working Man,” “2112,” “Xanadu,” and “The Spirit of Radio.”
Packaged in a compact multi-disc jewel case with curated liner notes and broadcast details.
Released by Cult Legends (Catalog No. CL82363), known for their archival quality live sets.
✔️ Key Features
📀 5 full-length concert recordings, totaling nearly 6 hours of material.
🎙️ Historic radio and soundboard broadcasts from the U.S. and Europe.
🔊 High-fidelity remastering preserves analog warmth with modern clarity.
🧠 A deep dive into Rush’s early sound—from raw blues-rock to elaborate prog epics.
🎸 Rare tracks like “Fancy Dancer,” “Garden Road,” and alternate versions of “2112.”
🎤 Captures Neil Peart’s evolution as both drummer and lyricist across the years.
📦 Compact jewel-case design with easy archival storage.
🏆 Collector-grade packaging from a trusted archival label.
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
Relive the raw, live energy of Rush’s early years—from bar stages to stadiums.
Hear rare versions and live-only songs not found on studio albums.
A perfect gift for long-time fans or new listeners discovering Rush’s formative era.
Offers a broad, immersive view into the band’s technical growth and stagecraft.
🎶 Tracklist
Disc 1 – Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, August 26th 1974
Finding My Way – 5:11
Best I Can – 3:09
Need Some Love – 3:24
In The End – 6:15
Fancy Dancer – 3:57
In The Mood – 3:21
Bad Boy – 5:39
Here Again – 7:56
Working Man – 9:15
Drum Solo – 2:57
What You're Doing – 4:28
Garden Road – 3:04
Disc 2 – WQIV FM, Electric Lady, New York, December 5th 1974
Finding My Way – 5:22
Best I Can – 3:13
In The Mood – 3:44
Anthem – 4:37
Need Some Love – 3:06
Fly By Night – 3:16
Here Again – 9:19
Bad Boy – 6:33
Working Man – 12:23
Disc 3 – Agora Ballroom, Cleveland, May 5th 1975
Finding My Way – 4:57
Best I Can – 3:19
What You're Doing – 5:23
Anthem – 4:24
Beneath, Between & Behind – 3:08
In The End – 6:44
Fly By Night – 2:49
Working Man – 13:40
In The Mood – 2:57
Need Some Love – 3:05
Bad Boy – 5:20
Disc 4 – Pinkpop Festival, The Netherlands, June 4th 1979
Intro – 0:22
A Passage To Bangkok – 3:37
Xanadu – 12:34
The Trees – 4:51
The Sphere: A Kind of Dream – 0:54
Closer To The Heart – 3:16
La Villa Strangiato – 10:26
2112: Discovery / Presentation / Soliloquy / Grand Finale – 9:23
In The Mood / Drum Solo – 7:17
Disc 5 – KDC-101 FM, Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, February 13th 1980
2112: Overture – 4:40
The Temples Of Syrinx – 2:18
Discovery – 0:32
Presentation – 2:37
Soliloquy – 2:27
Grand Finale – 2:31
By-Tor And The Snow Dog – 5:16
Xanadu – 12:19
The Spirit Of The Radio – 5:21
Natural Science – 8:26
Beneath, Between, Behind – 2:31
Working Man – 3:33
Finding My Way (Intro) – 0:25
Anthem – 1:42
Bastille Day – 1:30
In The Mood – 2:41
Drum Solo – 5:13
La Villa Strangiato – 9:53
📦 Product Info
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 5
Special Sleeves or Packaging: Multi-disc jewel-case box set
Country of Origin: Netherlands (EU)