A tighter, new-wave-influenced pivot, home to 'The Spirit of Radio'. Sharp and beloved. A turning point. Released in 1980, it's a key entry in Rush's run.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from Rush — where to go next
If you have Permanent Waves, these are the Rush records worth reaching for next.
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Moving Pictures1981 · RockStart here
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21121976 · RockClassic
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A Farewell to Kings1977 · RockClassic
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Hemispheres1978 · RockClassic
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Permanent Waves1980 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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