Signals 40th 5LP Box Set: What's Inside Rush's Edition

Quick answer

Buy the Signals 40th 5LP box set if you want the album on half-speed-cut 180g vinyl and a Blu-Ray with new Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround mixes; skip it if you already own the 2015 remaster on CD and only play stereo vinyl.

Decision rules for buying the Signals 40th box set

• You own only a stereo turntable and no surround system: Buy it only if you specifically want the half-speed-cut 180g vinyl and the new artwork. The Atmos and 5.1 mixes will go unused, so the value is mostly the vinyl and packaging. Check whether a standalone half-speed vinyl edition exists before paying for the full box.
• You have a Dolby Atmos or 5.1 home-theater setup: This set is a stronger buy because the Blu-Ray's new surround mixes are the centerpiece. Plan to play the Blu-Ray through a compatible receiver to hear them as intended. Confirm your player and receiver support Atmos or 5.1 before buying for the surround mixes.
• You already own the 2015 remaster on CD: Treat the included CD as a duplicate and decide based on the vinyl and Blu-Ray. If you rarely play physical surround discs, the set is harder to justify. Do not count the CD as added value if you already have it.
• You are a collector who values new Hugh Syme artwork: The new artwork throughout is a concrete reason to choose this edition over a standard reissue. If packaging and art are a priority, the box delivers something the separate vinyl does not. Collectors should check whether the standalone vinyl uses the same new artwork before deciding.

Product facts

• Signals 40th 5LP Box Set: The album vinyl is cut at half-speed via DMM and pressed on 180g black vinyl. This is the first half-speed cut of the album, so it is the clearest sonic reason to choose this set over an older pressing.

  

• Signals 40th 5LP Box Set: The Blu-Ray Audio disc includes new Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround mixes by Richard Chycki, plus 48kHz 24-bit stereo and two bonus music videos. It gives surround-system owners a new way to hear the album and gives stereo listeners a high-resolution digital copy.
• Signals 40th 5LP Box Set: The 2015 remaster is included on CD for the first time, and the set uses new Hugh Syme artwork throughout. The CD is a duplicate if you already own it, while the new artwork adds collectible value for physical-media fans.

Who should buy it

Best for

• Rush fans with a surround or Atmos system who want the new Richard Chycki mixes
• Vinyl listeners who want the first half-speed-cut 180g pressing of Signals
• Collectors who value new Hugh Syme artwork and a complete anniversary package

Not for

• Listeners who only play stereo vinyl and already own a clean original pressing
• Shoppers who already own the 2015 remaster on CD and do not need the Blu-Ray
• Buyers without a Blu-Ray player or surround receiver who expect the surround mixes to work anyway