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The deluxe editions contain a remastered 2112 cd with 3 live bonus tracks and a dvd disc with a 5.1 surround sound audio mix and an interactive digital comic book, a new album cover by original album designer Hugh Syme, liner notes and unpublished photos. Originally released in 1976, Rush’s epic, landmark release 2112 was their creative and commercial breakthrough as well as one of the band’s most highly regarded releases among both fans and critics alike. With lyrics written by Neil Peart, and influenced by author Ayn Rand, 2112 kicks off with the ambitious seven-suite title track (side one), set in a futuristic world run by the “Priests of the Temples of Syrinx” who regulate “every single facet of every life,” which includes books, music, work and play. “2112” conveys the story of humanity’s instinctual, inner need for one’s free will. Track listing: 1. 2112: Overture/The Temples Of Syrinx/Discovery/Presentation/Oracle The Dream 2. A Passage To Bangkok 3. The Twilight Zone 4. Lessons 5. Tears 6. Something For Nothing 7. Overture-live Edmonton 25th of June 1981 8. The Temples Of Syrinx-live Edmonton 25th of June 1981 9. A Passage To Bangkok-live Manchester 17th of June 1980 Dvd listing: 1. 2112: Overture/The Temples Of Syrinx/Discovery/Presentation/Oracle The Dream-5.1 surround sound mix 2. A Passage To Bangkok-5.1 surround sound mix 3. The Twilight Zone-5.1 surround sound mix 4. Lessons-5.1 surround sound mix 5. Tears-5.1 surround sound mix 6. Something For Nothing-5.1 surround sound mix 7. Digital Comic Book – experience the comic book formatted for widescreen televisions during playback of the album. 8. Photo Gallery – unreleased photos and handwritten lyrics by Neil Peart