Permanent Waves Limited 200gm heavyweight vinyl pressing. Remastered at the legendary Abbey Road, all from the original analog masters, “Permanent Waves” is Rush’s seventh studio album. Released on January 1, 1980, and recorded at Le Studio in Quebec, it was their first U.S. album to reach the Top Five, peaking at #4 on the Billboard charts. This effort marked a transition from the band’s long, conceptual pieces into a more accessible, radio-friendly style, featuring rock airplay hits such as “The Spirit of Radio” and “Freewill,” with the album achieving platinum status. “Permanent Waves” was the band’s first album released in the 1980s, with its opening track warmly greeting listeners with the lyrics “Begin the day with a friendly voice…”.
