Anthem Records discography explained

Anthem Records discography

Catalog number formats and distribution

The catalog number formats listed below apply to the majority of Anthems releases since 1977. Singles and promos follow different rules and there are also a few oddities listed at the bottom. Also, Columbia House and BMG Direct versions of Anthem Products do not follow the formats listed below consistently.

Under Polydor

Anthem officially formed in May 1977. Initially, the label was distributed by Polydor (now a part of Universal), but that only lasted until March 1978. During that time, release numbers 1001 to 1012 (possible 1013 as well) were issued with the catalog number format ANR-Z-XXXX (vinyl) and 8AN-Z-XXXX (8-track) where Z is either the number of discs or sides (for vinyl) and the X's represent the release number.

Under Capitol-EMI

Beginning in March 1978 until October 1989, Anthem was distributed by Capitol-EMI (now Capitol Records; also now a part of Universal). During this time, budget vinyl reissues of some titles were released with the catalog number format ANR-Z-6XX where Z is either the number of discs of the number of sides and the X's represent the last two digits of the release number. Budget versions appear for at least the first twelve releases (possibly more).

During this time, 8-tracks were replaced with cassettes and the catalog number format became 4AN-Z-XXXX. Also during this time the first Anthem compact discs were introduced with the catalog number format ANC-Z-XXXX.

Under CBS/Sony

Beginning in October 1989 until October 1995, Anthem was distributed by CBS (under Sony). Under CBS/Sony various catalog number formats were introduced to represent different price codes: ANK-XXXX, VANK-XXXX and WANK-XXXX (the V and W indicate budget versions).

Under MCA/Universal

Universal is Anthem Record's current distributor and has been since October 1995 (initially as MCA). Since the label had become even more "Rush-centric", catalog number formats used were: ANMD-XXXX for Rush releases and ANBD-XXXX for non-Rush releases.

Beginning in 1999 with Queensrÿche's Q2K, the current Anthem catalog number format was introduced: 66825-XXXX-Y where Y describes the format and the X's are, once again, the release number. This format sometimes appears with spaces instead of dashes, or as one undivided number. This number is derived from the barcode prefix that Anthem had been using since at least the eighties.

Releases

Main

Cat. No.ArtistTitleYearNotes
1001RushRush1977Originally released on Mercury in 1974
1002RushFly by Night1977Originally released on Mercury in 1975
1003RushCaress of Steel1977Originally released on Mercury in 1975
1004Rush21121977Originally released on Mercury in 1976
1005RushAll the World's a Stage1977Originally released on Mercury in 1976
1006Max WebsterMax Webster1977Originally released on Taurus Records in 1976
1007Max WebsterHigh Class in Borrowed Shoes1977
1008A Foot in ColdwaterBreaking Through1977
1010RushA Farewell to Kings1978
1011AerialIn the Middle of the Night1978
1012Max WebsterMutiny Up My Sleeve1978
1013RushArchives1978
1014RushHemispheres1978
1015RushHemispheres1978Red vinyl
1016WirelessPositively Human, Relatively Sane1978
1017RushHemispheres1978Picture disc
1018Max WebsterA Million Vacations1979
1019Max WebsterLive Magnetic Air1979
1020B.B. GaborB.B. Gabor1980
1021RushPermanent Waves1980
1022Ian ThomasGlider1980Originally released on GRT Records.
1023Moe KoffmanBack to Bach1980
1024Ian ThomasThe Best of Ian Thomas1980
1025WirelessNo Static1980
1026AerialManeuvers1980
1027Max WebsterUniversal Juveniles1980
1028Bob SegariniVox Populi1980
1030RushMoving Pictures1981
1032Ian ThomasThe Runner1981
1033Max WebsterDiamonds Diamonds1981
1034B.B. GaborGirls of the Future1981
1035RushExit...Stage Left1981
1036Bob & Doug McKenzieGreat White North1981
1037Coney HatchConey Hatch1982
1038RushSignals1982
1039Moe KoffmanBest of Moe Koffman1983
1040Boys BrigadeBoys Brigade1983
1041Coney HatchOutta Hand1983
1042Bob & Doug McKenzie1983
1043Moe KoffmanBest of Moe Koffman Vol. 21983
1044Ian ThomasRiders on Dark Horses1984
1045RushGrace Under Pressure1984
1046Coney HatchFriction1985
1047Ian ThomasAdd Water1985
1048The WankersGuide to Canada1985
1049RushPower Windows1985
1050SpoonsBridges Over Borders1986
1051RushHold Your Fire1987
1052Images in VogueThe Spell1988
1053Malcolm BurnRedemption1988
1054SpoonsVertigo Tango1989
1055RushA Show of Hands1989
1056Mendelson JoeBorn to Cuddle1988
1057Moe KoffmanBest of Moe Koffman Vol 1 & 21989
1058Max WebsterThe Best of Max Webster1989
1059RushPresto1989
1060RushChronicles1990Whole release
1061RushChronicles1990Tape 1
1062RushChronicles1990Tape 2
1063Mendelson JoeAddicted1991
1064RushRoll the Bones1991
1065Coney HatchBest of Three1992
1066Deadbeat HoneymoonersDeadbeat Honeymooners1992
1067RushCounterparts1993
1068Ian ThomasLooking Back1993
1069Psycho CircusScarred1993
1070Coney HatchFriction1996
1071Buddy Rich Big BandBurning For Buddy1997
1072VictorVictor1996
1073RushTest for Echo1996
1074Buddy Rich Big BandBurning for Buddy Volume 21997
1075RushRush1997Rush Remasters Series
1076RushFly By Night1997Rush Remasters Series
1077RushCaress of Steel1997Rush Remasters Series
1078Rush21121997Rush Remasters Series
1079RushA Farewell to Kings1997Rush Remasters Series
1080RushHemispheres1997Rush Remasters Series
1081RushPermanent Waves1997Rush Remasters Series
1082RushMoving Pictures1997Rush Remasters Series
1083RushSignals1997Rush Remasters Series
1084RushGrace Under Pressure1997Rush Remasters Series
1085RushPower Windows1997Rush Remasters Series
1086RushHold Your Fire1997Rush Remasters Series
1087RushRetrospective I1997
1088RushRetrospective II1998
1089RushAll the World's a Stage1997Rush Remasters Series
1090RushExit...Stage Left1997Rush Remasters Series
1091RushA Show of Hands1997Rush Remasters Series
1092RushDifferent Stages1998
1093QueensrÿcheQ2K1999
1094Geddy LeeMy Favourite Headache2000
1095RushChronicles2001DVD
1096RushVapor Trails2001
1097Rush2003Includes Bonus DVD
1098Rush2003
1099RushRush in Rio2003DVD (fold out packaging)
2000RushRush in Rio2003CD
2001RushFeedback2004
2002Rush2005Deluxe edition
2003Rush2005
2004RushExit...Stage LeftDVD
2005RushGrace Under Pressure
2006RushA Show of Hands2007DVD
2007RushRush Replay X 32006
2008RushGold2006
2010VariousTrailer Park Boys: The Movie Soundtrack2006
2011RushRush In RioDVD (small case)
2012RushSnakes & Arrows
2049RushSnakes & Arrows LiveCD
2065RushSnakes & Arrows LiveDVD
2072RushRetrospective 32009CD
2073RushRetrospective 32009CD/DVD
2115SpinneretteSpinnerette2009CD
2116SpinneretteSpinnerette2009LP
2117The ReasonFools2010 LP

Other

Cat. No.ArtistTitleYearNotes
ANR-1-0101Frank ZironeZero-One!1980
ANM-1-5001Kim MitchellKim Mitchell1982Mini-LP
ANM-1-50012Clean SlateClean Slate!1988Mini-LP
AN12-001Images in Vogue"So Careful (Extended Mix)"198812" single
ANCS-001Rush"Show Don't Tell"1989Cassette single
ANCS-002Rush"The Pass"1989Cassette single
ANCS-003Rush"Roll the Bones"1991Cassette single
ANCS-004Northern Spirit"Christmas in Canada"1991Cassette single
PC-1Psycho CircusPsycho Circus1992
W3CD 13512RushBox Set1992Box Set - Includes:
Hemispheres
2112
Signals
W3CD 13514Max WebsterBox Set1992Box Set - Includes:
High Class in Borrowed Shoes
A Million Vacations
Universal Juveniles
01143-1134-9RushSnakes & Arrows Live2008Blu-ray

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