Yes - Fragile

Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!

Yes' breakthrough album!

Includes hit singles "Roundabout" and "Long Distance Runaround"

180-gram 45 RPM double LP

Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original master tape

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings

Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing

Fragile was Yes' breakthrough album, propelling them in a matter of weeks from a cult act to an international phenomenon. Not coincidentally, it also marked the point where all of the elements of the music (and more) that would define the group's success for more than a decade fell into place fully formed, writes AllMusic, giving Fragile a 5-Star rating.

Propelled by the timeless hit "Roundabout," Yes' fourth album, Fragile, became an instant classic and is undoubtedly one of prog-rock's finest moments. It was the first Yes record to feature Rick Wakeman on keyboards and the first to display the inimitable artwork of Roger Dean. Here's the ultimate way to enjoy one of Yes's most popular and enjoyable albums.

This Analogue Productions (Atlantic Series) reissue of Fragile is a standout for your collection. First, we turned to Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio to cut lacquers from the original master tape. Pressing on 180-gram vinyl is by Quality Record Pressings, and the album is housed in a tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing.

Dream on, on to the Heart of the Sunrise!

 

Side 1

1. Roundabout

2. Cans And Brahms

Side 2

1. We Have Heaven

2. South Side Of The Sky

Side 3

1. Five Per Cent For Nothing

2. Long Distance Runaround

3. The Fish (Shindleria Praematurus)

4. Mood For A Day

Side 4

1. Heart Of The Sunrise

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 4 person(s) rated this product.

...indeed a 5-star release here posted on 01/15/2025 5 Stars Reviewer: Joey ...as the other listeners have already said, this is an amazing pressing of FRAGILE. I own an original UK pressing, an early CD pressing and an SACD of this album. I can say this 75th Anniversary Edition has brought out details not heard in my other copies. I would highly recommend this title before it's out-of-print, it's really that good. I'd also give a shout out to Chad for making sure the original insert/booklet is included with this release as the original pressing had...very classy!

Easily The Best Edition Of Fragile posted on 01/13/2025 5 Stars Reviewer: Adrian Whilst all the Atlantic 75 albums I have purchased sound great, the release with the biggest WOW! factor was The Yes Album which hands down beat every other version I’ve owned. However I think Fragile may have eclipsed that. Having owned copies of this album for nearly 50 years, I’ve never heard it sound so good. Steve Howe’s acoustic guitar sounds so natural, Bill Bruford’s drums are punchy and even the most subtle cymbal hits are audible, Chris Squire’s bass is warm & full and vocals (either Jon Anderson solo or multi-tracked with Chris & Steve) have wonderful timbre… put simply EVERYTHING sounds amazing. Kevin Gray, Chad Kassem & his team have hit the ball way out of the park with this release.

Beautiful Pressing! posted on 01/11/2025 5 Stars Reviewer: Todd68 This sounds amazing! I have a few different pressings of Fragile, but this is the one now. Beautiful job. Anderson's voice in "Heart of the Sunrise" has never sounded as moving to me as it does on this pressing. Superb!

Just go for it!! posted on 01/06/2025 5 Stars Reviewer: William Taylor Yup. It's everything you could hope for---clear, authoritative and crisp. My pressing is outstanding in every way. Have you ever heard Bill Bruford play on Yes/Fragile? Until now, you really haven't!! Life is short, go for this one and be happy you did.

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