To celebrate this year’s Record Store Day (June 12th and July 17th), Canadian rock legends Triumph have announced that they’ll release a 40th anniversary box set of their 1981 album Allied Forces.

 

 

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On top of this new box set, drummer Gil Moore, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett and bassist Mike Levine have been named Canadian Ambassadors for Record Store Day.

 

 

Mike Levine has said that, “We’re extremely proud of Allied Forces. 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.” Check out Gil Moore sharing the good news and more below.

 

The TRIUMPH box set, due out June 12 via Round Hill Records, will include the following:

* Vinyl #1: Picture disc of original “Allied Forces” studio album
* Vinyl #2: 2xLP live in Cleveland 1981
* Vinyl #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” essay
* 40th-anniversary “Allied Forces” retro tour book
* 40th-anniversary “Allied Forces” retro tour poster
* 40th-anniversary “Allied Forces” retro tour pass
* Rik pics (three hand-drawn cartoons)
* Handwritten lyrics (“Magic Power”, “Allied Forces” and “Fight The Good Fight”)