Yes - Fragile [180G/ Gatefold/ 8-Page Booklet]

amsCut from the Original Analog Master Tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio: Yes Fragile on Audiophile-Vetted 180g Gatefold Vinyl LP with Eight-Page Booklet The Yes Album was both the peak and natural end point of the first period of Yes album recordings. It had marked the arrival of Steve Howe, the expansion into long-form material, and the departure of keyboardist Tony Kaye. His replacement, ace session player and Strawbs member, Rick Wakeman, completed what came to be regarded as the first classic Yes lineup. Wakeman brought with him an expanded array of keyboards, including a Moog synth and Mellotron and proved every bit as strong a soloist and arranger as Howe. With this lineup, Yes was ready for the big leagues. Released in late 1971 in the UK and at the beginning of 1972 in the US, Fragile reached the Top 10 in both countries (7 UK, 4 US). With additional impetus from the hit single "Roundabout" in the US – a track which became a radio staple – the album quickly reached platin