Yes - Fragile (45RPM Analogue Productions - Atlantic 75 Series)

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

"The winner clearly is the Analogue Productions Atlantic 75, the 2x45 by Kevin Gray at a 9.6 rating ... if you really like this album 'Fragile' and want to hear the definitive version, you're going to be paying for the Analogue Productions version because if you can live with the 45 RPM, it's going to give you the best." — David Bianco, Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion, YouTube video

"One of the most anticipated titles in the whole Atlantic 75 Series." — Michael Ludwigs, 45 RPM Audiophile, YouTube video

"You won't hear an increase in tonality so much as increases in power, dynamics, base is about the same ... but you get that openness and clarity that the 45 brings to the table. ... When you take all these things into consideration, yes you need another copy of 'Fragile.' I hate to say that (chuckle) but it's true. ... I think they did exactly what needed to be be done and bringing this to life in the best way possible without going overboard on bass, on treble, just opening it up, lowering the distortion and giving us a beautiful rendition of what's on this tape. ... I really think that the Atlantic 75 series release is the definitive copy, it really improves upon the strengths of the 2016 (version)." — Scott Wilson, The Pressing Matters, YouTube video

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