YES The Yes Album 1971 UK ATLANTIC 1st PRESS BARELY PLAYED

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YES The Yes Album 1971 UK ATLANTIC 1st PRESS BARELY PLAYED

SUPERB SLEEVE - UNMARKED VINYL w/IMMACULATE SOUND

YES
The Yes Album

UK ATLANTIC (SUPER 2400 101) FIRST PRESSING (April 1971) OF THEIR CLASSIC THIRD LP
SUPERB COPY - BARELY PLAYED WITH UNMARKED VINYL SURFACES, SENSATIONAL SOUND AND AN EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN GATEFOLD COVER

PRESSED WITH THE FIRST ISSUE UK ATLANTIC RED/PLUM LABELS
MATRIX: 2400101 A//1 11 33 / 2400 101 B//1 1 11 31
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL MATT GATEFOLD SLEEVE "Printed and made by MacNeill Press Ltd., London, S.E.1"
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED INNER SLEEVE (date coded '1170' - November, 1970)

This was their first release to feature 24-year-old guitarist Steve Howe, issued on Atlantic Records in March 1971 in the UK, a month later in the United States. This was the album that finally set Yes's career alight, with the album reaching #4 in the UK and, eventually, #40 in the U.S., where it was a platinum seller. This was also the last Yes album for over twelve years to feature keyboardist Tony Kaye until his return in 1983's 90125.
The Yes Album set the stage for the band's route to superstardom with Fragile and Close to the Edge. This was their first commercial success and, reportedly, it had to be or Atlantic was going to cut them loose.
The album was recorded at an old farmhouse in Devon, England, which was then home to Langley Studios. Howe loved the place so much, that he later bought the building and surrounding land and now lives there.
Jon Anderson is credited as John Anderson on the album. Shortly afterwards he dropped the "h" from his first name, and on subsequent albums is credited as "Jon".
The album cover shows Tony Kaye with his foot in a cast. He had been in a car accident shortly before the picture was taken.

Side 1: Yours Is No Disgrace / The Clap / Starship Trooper
Side 2: I've Seen All Good People / A Venture / Perpetual Change

LABELS: NEAR MINT
A clean, unmarked pair of labels which carry less than a handful of light spindle traces
VINYL Visual: NEAR MINT
In natural light both surfaces look new, unmarked with a deep sheen. Under bright light just some harmless wispy hairlines can be seen
VINYL Audio: NEAR MINT
In keeping with the records barely played status my one careful play-check at loud volume found practically nothing to fault - just a little background between a couple of the tracks (nothing really) plays beautifully throughout - lovely copy
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT+
A very fine example of this notoriously difficult sleeve to find in decent condition. Beautifully clean, unrubbed surfaces - no hint of ring wear - just some points of rub to the bottom edge and spine

POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW INNER SLEEVE WITH ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: FREE (2nd Class Recorded Delivery)
UK: £9.00 (Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day by 1pm)
EUROPE: Airmail: £14.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £17.00 (International Signed For delivery)

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