One of the greatest and most successful Canadian rock bands of all-time, Triumph first rose to prominence back in the golden era when vinyl was king – and the preferred format of most music fans. So, it makes perfect sense for Triumph – Rik Emmett (guitars/vocals), Mike Levine (bass, keyboards) and Gil Moore (drums, vocals) – to be named Record Store Day’s Canadian Ambassadors 2021. Previous Canadian RSD ambassadors have included Marie-Mai, the Trews, the Sheepdogs, and RSD ambassadors have included Metallica, Pearl Jam, and Brandi Carlile.
To mark the occasion, Triumph will be releasing a Record Store Day exclusive 40th anniversary box set of their classic 1981 album, Allied Forces, fully loaded with rare archival content and assorted unearthed gems. Check out the band’s video greeting for RSDC here: https://recordstoredaycanada.ca/triumph-2021-rsdc-ambassadors/.
Record Store Day, the global celebration of the culture of the independent record store, takes place this year on June 12 and July 17, 2021. The Allied Forces 40th Anniversary Box Set will drop on June 12. “Record Store Day Canada is thrilled to announce the legendary Triumph as the 2021 Record Store Day Canadian Ambassadors,” says Ryan Kerr from Record Store Day Canada. “They are one of the most respected bands in Canadian history and their music has stood the test of time. It will be exciting to hear and hold the 40th Anniversary Allied Forces box set, being reissued on high-quality vinyl for fans worldwide.”
“We’re extremely proud of Allied Forces,” says Mike Levine. “It was the record that started the global rocket ride for us and we’re also excited to share with our fans some really great moments from our archives with this box set.” A rock music collector’s dream, the Round Hill Records-issued set will include: Vinyl #1 : Picture Disc of Original Allied Forces Studio Album Vinyl #2 : 2xLP ‘Live in Cleveland’ 1981Vinyl #3 : 7” Single – Tribute 2021 Version of “Allied Forces” + “Magic Power” Live from Ottawa 1982 (Never Before Released) 11×17 Maple Leaf Gardens Poster (Canada Exclusive) 24-page booklet featuring rare photos and behind the scenes + Allied Forces essay40th Anniversary Allied Forces retro tour book 40th Anniversary Allied Forces retro tour poster40th Anniversary Allied Forces retro tour passRik Pics (3 Hand Drawn Cartoons) Handwritten Lyrics (“Magic Power”, “Allied Forces” and “Fight the Good Fight”) The trio’s first record to be recorded at their studio, MetalWorks, Allied Forces spawned such rock radio hits as “Magic Power,” “Fight the Good Fight,” and “Say Goodbye,” as well as the title track, which became an automatic concert favorite. The album was also the highest-charting of the band’s career, earning Platinum certification in the U.S. While Triumph no longer tours, the spirit of the band remains alive in not only this killer box set, but also, in a documentary and tribute record that are both in the works.
Picture Disc of Original Allied Forces Studio Album
Allied ForcesTrack list
Side A Fool for Your LoveMagic PowerAir RaidAllied ForcesHot Time (In This City Tonight)
Side B Fight the Good FightOrdinary ManPetite EtudeSay Goodbye 2 X LP
Live in Cleveland 1981 (remastered)
Live in ClevelandTrack listDisc 1 Side AIntroTear the Roof OffAmerican GirlsLay it On the LineAllied Forces
Side BFight The Good FightBlinding Light Show/Moonchild Disc 2 Side CRock ‘N’ Roll MachineI Live For The WeekendNature’s ChildDrum Solo Side DInstrumentalRocky Mountain WayHot Time (In the City Tonight)
Limited Edition 7” Single Vinyl #3 : 7” Single – Tribute 2021 Version of “Allied Forces” + “Magic Power” Live from Ottawa 1982 (Never Before Released)
