Yes – Close to the Edge 180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LP
Explore Yes' Close to the Edge on Analogue Productions' Atlantic 75 Series 180-gram 45RPM double LP. Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from a flat stereo copy of the original analog master tape, this edition is pressed at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) and housed in a textured Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jacket.
The band's adventurous 1972 album features three expansive compositions: "Close to the Edge," "And You and I," and "Siberian Khatru." From intricate instrumental passages to the reflective atmosphere of "I Get Up, I Get Down," it invites a focused listening session through one of progressive rock's landmark recordings.
Edition details
- Artist: Yes
- Album: Close to the Edge
- Label: Analogue Productions
- Series: Atlantic 75 Series, celebrating Atlantic Records' 75th anniversary
- Format: 180g vinyl, 45RPM, 2LP
- Mastering: Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
- Source: Flat stereo copy of the original analog master tape
- Pressing: Quality Record Pressings (QRP)
- Packaging: Stoughton Printing Old Style tip-on double-pocket gatefold jacket with textured stock
- Original album release: 1972
- Catalog number: AAPA 044-45
A progressive rock landmark
The approximately 18-minute title composition draws inspiration from Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha, while "And You and I" blends folk-inspired passages with expansive arrangements and "Siberian Khatru" delivers a more direct rock approach. The album reached No. 4 in the U.K. and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
For this four-sided 45RPM edition, the title track is divided between Sides 1 and 2. "And You and I" occupies Side 3, and "Siberian Khatru" closes the set on Side 4.
Track listing
Side 1: Close To The Edge Pt. 1
- The Solid Time Of Change
- Total Mass Retain
Side 2: Close To The Edge Pt. 2
- I Get Up, I Get Down
- Seasons Of Man
Side 3: And You And I
- Cord Of Life
- Eclipse
- The Preacher, The Teacher
- The Apocalypse
Side 4
- Siberian Khatru
UPC: 753088754470