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). 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. | Artist | Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 | Rush | Rush | 1977 | Originally released on Mercury in 1974 |
| 1002 | Rush | Fly By Night | 1977 | Originally released on Mercury in 1975 |
| 1003 | Rush | Caress of Steel | 1977 | Originally released on Mercury in 1975 |
| 1004 | Rush | 2112 | 1977 | Originally released on Mercury in 1976 |
| 1005 | Rush | All the World's a Stage | 1977 | Originally released on Mercury in 1976 |
| 1006 | Max Webster | Max Webster | 1977 | Originally released on Taurus Records in 1976 |
| 1007 | Max Webster | High Class in Borrowed Shoes | 1977 | |
| 1008 | A Foot in Coldwater | Breaking Through | 1977 | |
| 1010 | Rush | A Farewell to Kings | 1978 | |
| 1011 | Aerial | In The Middle Of The Night | 1978 | |
| 1012 | Max Webster | Mutiny Up My Sleeve | 1978 | |
| 1013 | Rush | Archives | 1978 | |
| 1014 | Rush | Hemispheres | 1978 | |
| 1015 | Rush | Hemispheres | 1978 | Red vinyl |
| 1016 | Wireless | Positively Human, Relatively Sane | 1978 | |
| 1017 | Rush | Hemispheres | 1978 | Picture disc |
| 1018 | Max Webster | A Million Vacations | 1979 | |
| 1019 | Max Webster | Live Magnetic Air | 1979 | |
| 1020 | B.B. Gabor | B.B. Gabor | 1980 | |
| 1021 | Rush | Permanent Waves | 1980 | |
| 1022 | Ian Thomas | Glider | 1980 | Originally released on GRT Records. |
| 1023 | Moe Koffman | Back To Bach | 1980 | |
| 1024 | Ian Thomas | The Best Of Ian Thomas | 1980 | |
| 1025 | Wireless | No Static | 1980 | |
| 1026 | Aerial | Maneuvers | 1980 | |
| 1027 | Max Webster | Universal Juveniles | 1980 | |
| 1028 | Bob Segarini | Vox Populi | 1980 | |
| 1030 | Rush | Moving Pictures | 1981 | |
| 1032 | Ian Thomas | The Runner | 1981 | |
| 1033 | Max Webster | Diamonds Diamonds | 1981 | |
| 1034 | B.B. Gabor | Girls of the Future | 1981 | |
| 1035 | Rush | Exit...Stage Left | 1981 | |
| 1036 | Bob & Doug McKenzie | Great White North | 1981 | |
| 1037 | Coney Hatch | Coney Hatch | 1982 | |
| 1038 | Rush | Signals | 1982 | |
| 1039 | Moe Koffman | Best Of Moe Koffman | 1983 | |
| 1040 | Boys Brigade | Boys Brigade | 1983 | |
| 1041 | Coney Hatch | Outta Hand | 1983 | |
| 1042 | Bob & Doug McKenzie | Strange Brew: The Adventures of Bob & Doug Mckenzie | 1983 | |
| 1043 | Moe Koffman | Best Of Moe Koffman Vol. 2 | 1983 | |
| 1044 | Ian Thomas | Riders On Dark Horses | 1984 | |
| 1045 | Rush | Grace Under Pressure | 1984 | |
| 1046 | Coney Hatch | Friction | 1985 | |
| 1047 | Ian Thomas | Add Water | 1985 | |
| 1048 | The Wankers | Guide To Canada | 1985 | |
| 1049 | Rush | Power Windows | 1985 | |
| 1050 | Spoons | Bridges Over Borders | 1986 | |
| 1051 | Rush | Hold Your Fire | 1987 | |
| 1052 | Images In Vogue | The Spell | 1988 | |
| 1053 | Malcolm Burn | Redemption | 1988 | |
| 1054 | Spoons | Vertigo Tango | 1989 | |
| 1055 | Rush | A Show of Hands | 1989 | |
| 1056 | Mendelson Joe | Born To Cuddle | 1988 | |
| 1057 | Moe Koffman | Best Of Moe Koffman Vol 1 & 2 | 1989 | |
| 1058 | Max Webster | The Best of Max Webster | 1989 | |
| 1059 | Rush | Presto | 1989 | |
| 1060 | Rush | Chronicles | 1990 | Whole release |
| 1061 | Rush | Chronicles | 1990 | Tape 1 |
| 1062 | Rush | Chronicles | 1990 | Tape 2 |
| 1063 | Mendelson Joe | Addicted | 1991 | |
| 1064 | Rush | Roll the Bones | 1991 | |
| 1065 | Coney Hatch | Best of Three | 1992 | |
| 1066 | Deadbeat Honeymooners | Deadbeat Honeymooners | 1992 | |
| 1067 | Rush | Counterparts | 1993 | |
| 1068 | Ian Thomas | Looking Back | 1993 | |
| 1069 | Psycho Circus | Scarred | 1993 | |
| 1070 | Coney Hatch | Friction | 1996 | |
| 1071 | Buddy Rich Big Band | Burning For Buddy | 1997 | |
| 1072 | Victor | Victor | 1996 | |
| 1073 | Rush | Test For Echo | 1996 | |
| 1074 | Buddy Rich Big Band | Burning For Buddy Volume 2 | 1997 | |
| 1075 | Rush | Rush | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1076 | Rush | Fly By Night | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1077 | Rush | Caress of Steel | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1078 | Rush | 2112 | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1079 | Rush | A Farewell To Kings | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1080 | Rush | Hemispheres | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1081 | Rush | Permanent Waves | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1082 | Rush | Moving Pictures | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1083 | Rush | Signals | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1084 | Rush | Grace Under Pressure | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1085 | Rush | Power Windows | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1086 | Rush | Hold Your Fire | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1087 | Rush | Retrospective I | 1997 | |
| 1088 | Rush | Retrospective II | 1998 | |
| 1089 | Rush | All the World's a Stage | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1090 | Rush | Exit...Stage Left | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1091 | Rush | A Show of Hands | 1997 | Rush Remasters Series |
| 1092 | Rush | Different Stages | 1998 | |
| 1093 | Queensrÿche | Q2K | 1999 | |
| 1094 | Geddy Lee | My Favourite Headache | 2000 | |
| 1095 | Rush | Chronicles | 2001 | DVD |
| 1096 | Rush | Vapor Trails | 2001 | |
| 1097 | Rush | The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974–1987 | 2003 | Includes Bonus DVD |
| 1098 | Rush | The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974–1987 | 2003 | |
| 1099 | Rush | Rush In Rio | 2003 | DVD (fold out packaging) |
| 2000 | Rush | Rush In Rio | 2003 | CD |
| 2001 | Rush | Feedback | 2004 | |
| 2002 | Rush | R30: 30th Anniversary World Tour | 2005 | Deluxe edition |
| 2003 | Rush | R30: 30th Anniversary World Tour | 2005 | |
| 2004 | Rush | Exit...Stage Left | DVD | |
| 2005 | Rush | Grace Under Pressure | ||
| 2006 | Rush | A Show of Hands | 2007 | DVD |
| 2007 | Rush | Rush Replay X 3 | 2006 | |
| 2008 | Rush | Gold | 2006 | |
| 2010 | Various | Trailer Park Boys: The Movie Soundtrack | 2006 | |
| 2011 | Rush | Rush In Rio | DVD (small case) | |
| 2012 | Rush | Snakes & Arrows | ||
| 2049 | Rush | Snakes & Arrows Live | CD | |
| 2065 | Rush | Snakes & Arrows Live | DVD | |
| 2072 | Rush | Retrospective 3 | 2009 | CD |
| 2073 | Rush | Retrospective 3 | 2009 | CD/DVD |
| 2115 | Spinnerette | Spinnerette | 2009 | CD |
| 2116 | Spinnerette | Spinnerette | 2009 | LP |
| 2117 | The Reason | FOOLS (album) | 2010 | LP |
Other
| Cat. No. | Artist | Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANR-1-0101 | Frank Zirone | Zero-One! | 1980 | |
| ANM-1-5001 | Kim Mitchell | Kim Mitchell | 1982 | Mini-LP |
| ANM-1-50012 | Clean Slate | Clean Slate! | 1988 | Mini-LP |
| AN12-001 | Images In Vogue | "So Careful (Extended Mix)" | 1988 | 12" single |
| ANCS-001 | Rush | "Show Don't Tell" | 1989 | Cassette single |
| ANCS-002 | Rush | "The Pass" | 1989 | Cassette single |
| ANCS-003 | Rush | "Roll The Bones" | 1991 | Cassette single |
| ANCS-004 | Northern Spirit | "Christmas In Canada" | 1991 | Cassette single |
| PC-1 | Psycho Circus | Psycho Circus | 1992 | |
| W3CD 13512 | Rush | Box Set | 1992 | Box Set - Includes: Hemispheres 2112 Signals |
| W3CD 13514 | Max Webster | Box Set | 1992 | Box Set - Includes: High Class In Borrowed Shoes A Million Vacations Universal Juveniles |
| 01143-1134-9 | Rush | Snakes & Arrows Live | 2008 | Blu-ray |