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Audio 12 June 1981 - Convention Center, Anaheim, California [Audience]

Rush Archives

Syrinx Computers

Downloads:​

Track Listing:​

01 - 2112: Overture​
02 - 2112: Temples Of Syrinx​
03 - Freewill​
04 - Limelight​
05 - Hemispheres: Prelude​
06 - Beneath, Between And Behind​
07 - The Camera Eye​
08 - YYZ​
09 - Drum Solo / YYZ (Reprise)​
10 - Broon's Bane​
11 - The Trees​
12 - Xanadu​
13 - The Spirit Of Radio​
14 - Red Barchetta​
15 - Closer To The Heart​
16 - Tom Sawyer​
17 - Vital Signs​
18 - Natural Science​
19 - Working Man​
20 - Hemispheres: Armageddon​
21 - By-Tor And The Snow Dog​
22 - In The End​
23 - In The Mood​
24 - 2112: Grand Finale​
25 - La Villa Strangiato​

Notes:​

  • This recording was made by well-known, legendary taper Mike Millard, and is likely the only time he ever recorded Rush.
  • Old bootleg versions incorrectly date this recording for June 16, however contemporary historical documentation verifies the performance to have occured on June 12.
  • The recommended version of this recording is a direct transfer of Mike's original master tapes, which was recently released for the very first time in September 2026. Please note that the older version entitled "Anaheim 1981 Master" is a misnomer, as Mike's master tapes for this concert had been assumed long lost until discovered during the last few years. Previously, the 1st gen copy released by JEMS in 2019 was presumed to be the best source that we'd ever have of this show.
  • Neil can be heard playing a unique alternative drum beat during the first keyboard section of Tom Sawyer.

Preview:​

Note that this older YouTube link features the 1st gen copy transferred in 2019, not the master released in 2026.​
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Every fan of live Rush recordings knows this show, but until now, the best source we've ever had was a 1st gen copy released in 2019.

Today the guys with JEMS released a digital transfer of Mike's master tape for the very first time, after having found the tape in the recent years.

Provided today are two versions of Mike's master: a 16 bit - 44 khz mastered version, and the 24 bit - 96 khz raw transfer, which is very appreciated!
 
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