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There's Tony Kaye's bandaged broken foot on the cover. He hobbled onto the stage on a stick on the 22nd of December 1970 at the Shrewsbury Tech Christmas Dance at the Music Hall. I was 15 and YES were the first band I saw as an adolescent. That thrill and wonderment never leaves you. I bought the Yes Album as soon as it came out in February and I've still got it!!

@slidetek

8 ай бұрын

Congrats on seeing that show! Sounds like you're a couple of years older than I am, and sadly I didn't get a chance to see them until 1974 when I was old enough to drive and the show wasn't on a school night (Tales world tour).

@StephenMerchant-up8sg

8 ай бұрын

@@slidetek UK? I caught that tour too at Trentham Gardens in Stoke 🙂

@et2petty

8 ай бұрын

My first Yes show was also at age 15, it was the Relayer tour. It was the first of 5 I saw. I had wanted to go to the "Tales" show at the Houston Astrodome, but couldn't get there. Accident of birth year....

@bunsw2070

8 ай бұрын

Oh yeah? First band I ever saw was at the Ambassador Hotel in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. The singer was so drunk he fell, threw himself, into the drum kit and then started a fist fight with half the bar. And this was their first song.

@jondeedotcom

8 ай бұрын

@StephenMerchant-up8sg I was brought up in Shrewsbury and had no idea that Yes once played there. However, I was only 6 when they were in Salop. I first saw them at Bingley Hall in 1977 - have been a fan ever since!

Finally a YES album box set. It’s about time. Let’s hope many more to come!

This is the album that I fell in love with Yes over, as a result it remains very near and dear to my heart. I'm not sure I'm going to be springing for this set, as lovingly assembled as it is. I'm pretty much over the Steven Wilson remix fad unless he's fixing a recording that had some issues to begin with (like Jethro Tull). That certainly isn't the case here. I'm also far more engaged with vinyl at this stage of my life and have a lifetime of collected LPs. I'm definitely more excited for the Analogue Productions 45 RPM Atlantic 75th Anniversary release on high quality vinyl. Sadly, I won't be getting any of those releases with side-long songs cut in half though! I don't care how good it sounds, if I have to get up and flip an album halfway through Close To The Edge or Supper's Ready, the experience is already _ruined._ That's when I'll stick with 33 1/3 or digital counterparts. For somebody who at best only has a CD of this outstanding album, this looks to be well worth the dosh.

It always makes me wonder how many times a classic album can be remixed/remastered to sound better than the previous r/r version.

@MrTarkus01

8 ай бұрын

Yeah. It's the definitive version until the next one.

@lesblatnyak5947

8 ай бұрын

I kinda like the rawness of the original with the crisp biting sound

Still have the original album, along with my Wharfdale Linton speakers, your’s is no disgrace, brilliant on headphones. Thank you for this upload. Kind regards.

The Yes Album was my formal introduction to the band (in the late '70s) and as a result it remains my favorite Yes album. I might need to acquire this..... Thanks, Barry.

Fantastic record--Yes made three records in a row-The Yes Album, Fragile, and Close to the Edge-that are basically perfect. Super Deluxe boxes aren't really my thing but this looks like it was done with care.

@bunsw2070

8 ай бұрын

Be careful. There was a Jello Biafra fan on here a while ago giving Yes the gears. He almost convinced me they were objectively, provably, terrible.

@johngalt5411

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, not sure I need yet another copy of this. Maybe when the price drops.

What a fantastic album. I was a spotty 14 year old school kid when I first heard it. Over half a century (!) later still listen to it.

I remember buying the yes album just after it was released. It blew my mind , amazing work.

"The YES Album" was in heavy rotation in my High School Art Class when it came out. Our Art teacher encouraged us to use music to inspire us. British Blues got played mostly... like John Mayall, Cream, Savoy Brown...also Led Zeppelin (of course), Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath...then we found Pink Floyd and YES....and when "Fragile" came out that was it!

Thanks for the review Barry.Just ordered mine.It's close to my heart first album of Yes that I got in 1971 so many years ago already

I’m not sure this will be the “Definitive” version, since Analogue Productions is doing a 45 RPM, 2 LP version for their Atlantic 75th anniversary series, that releases early next year

@stevet7487

Ай бұрын

Plus they have released a SCAD as well.

Great unboxing video as usual, really enjoyed it. I bought this box set today from HMV in Glasgow, pretty expensive at £100 but well worth it, and a must have for this obsessed Yes fan. I had already watched your video a week or so ago but wanted to watch it again seeing i had actually bought the set, great stuff.

Excellent! I've had this album on almost every format there's been. I still have the original vinyl and a remastered CD. One of my all-time favorites. Now I need another one!

Can't wait for the Camel 'Air Born 1973-1984' box set. Hopefully you'll get a copy to unbox and review. Cheers

one of the best albums out there.

I happen by stroke of fate to have an AA first pressing vinyl. It sounds good enough. Over the years Starship Trooper is climbing the charts with a bullet

The remastered vinyl is an absolute masterpiece. So clean and well defined. I have yet to listen to the rest of the CD’s but my money is already well spent.

After viewing your skillful and thorough unboxing, I ordered it. Waiting impatiently! 😊 Thanks!

Wowee-zowee! I'm pretty pumped to snag one of these, it's certainly on my wishlist!

Thanks Barry.I still remember hearing the opening stabbing organ chords Yours is no Disgrace for the first time and thinking that I'm going to love this band and 40 years later I still do.

@vandaver9577

8 ай бұрын

They have many

Excellent presentation. I was just listening to this earlier. One of my favourite YES albums. Shame Roger Dean wasn't involved with the album artwork on this one.

I will definitely put this in my wish list - thanks for the un-boxing much appreciated.

The Yale Bowl concert has been around as bootleg on y/tube for years, I expect the sound of it to be good on this set. I hope that Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford and Tony Kaye are pleased with this release, it is because of them we have it. I would like to hear what they think.

Thank you for this review. I was initially unsure about buying this box set even though it's an album I love but your comments on the new remaster on disc 1 and the live discs swung it for me. Like you, I don't have surround sound or indeed facilities to play vinyl but I'm now very tempted to make a purchase if I can find a good deal.

Wow.... This is the best atmos sounding album I have ever heard... What treat...quite the experience.. Always has been my fav albulm.

Saw the Yes album tour at, Leeds Town Hall. It was my first ever gig at the age of 17. I still remember the concert so well.

I am looking forward to this! Steven Wilson's multichannel mixes always expand on the stereo soundfield without becoming gimicky or changing the character of the original. His stereo folddowns retain a remarkable amount of the detail that is often hard to pick up on outside of the surround mixes. The fact that he is the go-to mixer for so many of these progressive and rock reissues is well justified.

Thank you for the review. Much appreciated.

Great album, thanks man.

Excellent review. It’s currently $60.40 on Amazon here in the USA. Lowest price so far since its release.

Thanks, a wonderful Edition❤!!!

@classicalbum

6 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

One of my all time favorite albums. A masterpiece. But honestly, I see no point in this. Various re-mixes, alternate takes, drafts, rehearsals and unused and unedited material -- it's like hearing mistakes. The album, as experienced, is wonderful partly because all of that stuff was settled on before it was released and whatever wasn't up to snuff got discarded. That's the magic of great art and entertainment. Why mess with it?

@tonyanderton3521

8 ай бұрын

I agree with you. Anyone just needs a good copy of the original.

Amazing masterpiece from the summer of my years!❤❤❤❤❤💯

@joebloggs8636

8 ай бұрын

Agreed!

Thank You…..by the way, beautiful picture on your right side.

@classicalbum

8 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

Very nice looking set. I really like the different band members on each disc. I think you need to try and interview Steven Wilson about some of these sets he has worked on.

Great video, thanks for letting us know!!

Thanks, great to see it before Friday

nice between the "instrumentals" and the rarities we may find some *Peter Banks* and tony kaye !! got the vinyl maybe mid 1970? hopefully the earlier albums and live PB materials will also get reedited.

Good to see. Now I know mine should show up any day now.

Thanks for a great review!

One of my favourite Yes albums. My own essential is Tales...

My favourite band of all time up to Jon leaving. This is now on my Christmas list

The super deluxe Led Zeppelin sets, with their gorgeous books, set the standard. These should have gotten the same attention.

Looks lovely. Their best album, to my taste.

This is the second definitive edition of this record. The first has all the different recordings minus the vinyl.

Awesome!!! I’m so excited to get this!!! 🎶🎶🎶

@classicalbum

8 ай бұрын

It's so good!

Always love your content even when it is about a band I have never been into. However I really think I have to give Yes another chance as I must be missing something. I guess the Yes album is a good place to start.

@yrlic

8 ай бұрын

Fragile may be a better first go.

@daveben3573

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for that@@yrlic

YES

It's going to be an expensive Christmas! Have you noticed Steven Wilson doesn't get the criticism Giles Martin gets? Anyway this looks a fantastic item for us Yes fans!

@ArtbyJoeH

8 ай бұрын

Beatles fans must be more precious about their preferences?

@slidetek

8 ай бұрын

Steven doesn't quite mess with the recordings using AI like Martin does. He basically just fine-tunes the mastering/engineering, and cleans up the rough stuff. So I'm not _shocked_ when I listen to songs and they sound completely different (like I Am The Walrus). Seems what most people buy those versions for are the multi-channel discs, which never existed originally. He did screw the pooch with the Dukes Of Stratosphear IMHO, as he "cleaned up" the rough sound of the 60's the boys of XTC worked so hard to put in!

@ianemery4355

8 ай бұрын

@@slidetek Yes I agree with you!

I think I have most of these already in different packages...I really wish Steve Wilson (or someone) would try and utilize the software used to breakout instruments etc on the new Revolver release (to create separate tracks) and apply it to the Yessongs master tapes. IMO one of the best live albums in terms of performance, that deserves the remix/remaster treatment.

Your wearing the iconic Motorhead warpig t shirt whilst discussing a Yes album.If ever two worlds collided they just did.Wow.

They should do a Close to the Edge box set.

Mine was just delivered. It has a glaring mistake on it. The background picture with Steve Wilson's liner notes includes Steve Howe and Jon Anderson on stage with another musician on keyboards. It isn't Tony Kaye. It's Patrick Moraz. You can tell by the hair, nose, square chiseled jaw line, clothing and huge array of keyboards. Whomever was in charge of art direction at Rhino is obviously not a YES fan. I question everyone else's following of Yes as well, including those leaving comments and the You Tuber that did this video. Obviously, you're either just casual fans or blind or not very bright individuals. Everything else with this release is awesome. Reminds me of the Time and a Word cover with Steve Howe on the cover, when Peter Banks was actually on the album. People who don't know about the band should not be involved in any releases. Inexcusable.

@minormajor11

7 ай бұрын

Glad that I"m not alone notice those thingy.....

Great review of an impressive looking set! I just want to add my two cents on S.W. remixes. As a Jethro Tull fanatic, I'm familiar with what he's done on the Tull albums. Yes, he does impressive work, but I am not a fan. I like those boxed sets mainly for the wonderful books and packaging. As you stated, I think the remixes work well as companions to the original. But having grown up with those originals and knowing them inside out, it's unacceptable to hear different soundstage panning left to right/instruments being put up front when they're not meant to be, etc. Even though he tries to be faithful to the old mix and spirit of the time, and many people really love what he's done, it doesn't work for me. I listen to them out of curiosity: "Wow! I've never heard THAT before!", then pack them away and go on happily listening to the recordings as I know them and love them. I get twitchy when something is "off" from what's embedded in my being. Cheers from the Hudson Valley NY USA. Keep up the good work!

How could this 2023 re-release be any better than the Steven Wilson YES box set. In my opinion, and its just mine. I think that its just another money grab in time for Xmas. If you have the Steven Wilson YES Box Set stick with it. I have been listening to YES since they exploded onto the Progressive Rock scene. I am no expert but the Wilson Set is Music perfection. Stay safe and go well.

On my Xmas list.

An amazingly good LP!

Nice painting🧐

My first ever live gig aged 14 Yes in 1971, right time right place

Not a fan of Yes but oh, this is a beauty

Bought the original lp with the original Atlantic label. My favourite track is Perpetual Change.

A nice looking set, but why stop short and not issue it on the original plum atlantic label?

Probably, a long way off just let them give Relayer this treatment. And I'm in.

This package looks like a fitting tribute to the album that kicked off what were, IMO the band's peak years ('The Yes Album' through 'Relayer' - not counting all but side 6 of 'Yessongs' which was also pretty great). There's some stiff competition this month from Analogue Productions, with their AAA 2 x 45 rpm of the album, though that's cut from the original master (and mix), so this actually complements the AP release quite nicely.

@markdecker2112

8 ай бұрын

I already have the Steven Wilson blu ray and I have the AP 45LPs on order. Any reason I need this release? I am on the fence.

@onsenkuma1979

8 ай бұрын

Apart from the packaging all you'd be missing is the Atmos mix. Sooner or later that will be released as a standalone. @@markdecker2112

Looks great, but price in Amazon Canada is outrageous 137$ for preorder.

Since I no longer have a turntable, the odd inclusion of the price increasing piece of plastic makes this a no go for me. They could have easily sold the CDs and Blu-ray separate from the vinyl (a la the still standard setting King Crimson deluxe boxes). By choosing not to do that, they lose sales.

I have The Yes Album in so many versions it's ridiculous. Do I really need this one? Yes...Yes I do.

Another deluxe album. Man,man what a cash crabs all those deluxe this and that. Keep it by my original vinyl off this album. No demo’s, no live. Just what the album was meant to be. For the buyers, good luck with it...

I’ve got most of this with the Steven Wilson and instrumentals in Blu-ray. What I don’t have is the Atmos so the question is, is it worth it for just that 🤔

If I own the Wilson remix on vinyl (part of the box set) do I need this?

Barry, would you say that the The Yes Album is better than Fragile or musically equivalent to each other. I think they are a matched pair. This new box set looks really amazing.

Don't want the vinyl but the only other version I can find is a single disc of the SW remix for a whopping £32 on The Evil Zon, which I don't think was part of the this phase. Would have liked to see a disc only version along the lines of the box sets released by Marillion and Jethro Tull, and a better booklet. Even with the vinyl, the asking price of 100 smackers on TEZ is somewhat steep, although it can be had cheaper elsewhere.

@minormajor11

7 ай бұрын

May consider the definitve edition from 2013/2014

Personally I always prefer the remaster version over the remix version because that is the actual history of the recording.

I have the blu-ray audio.

no mention of the extended "a venture"?

Hello Sir, I was wondering if you can help me? My brother had met the band before they released the original album and in the album was a dedication to Keith Goodwin and others I was wondering if you could check for me? My brother passed away in 2020 and I was hoping I could find out for sure if it was the Yes album or a different album but I know it was the band, yes. Thank You Kim Zellner (Goodwin)

Is the painting on the easel by you?

@classicalbum

8 ай бұрын

My wife paints

I know there are Yes classics here but I only just listen to the first track, that I love. And Perpetual Change, althou I prefer the live version from Yessongs.

@earlgrey691

8 ай бұрын

I bet Yessongs would benefit from a few sonic tweaks or even GFTO ? Hard to improve on perfection though for the latter masterpiece i imagine ?

@pedrorocha9722

8 ай бұрын

@@earlgrey691 Yessongs is a great album with a bad sound. I don't know if a improvement has been made. It's very well deserved (same for ELP's live Welcome Back...another bad sounding live album.)

@earlgrey691

8 ай бұрын

@@pedrorocha9722 Indeed.Sounds a tad muddy to my lugs. I imagine Mr Howe dips into this channel now and again so maybe it might become a prospect ? one of the best albums in the live stakes for sure. There's terrible grainy footage online of the band recording GFTO which would definitely benefit from the Peter Jackson magic touch,or an equivalent proggy minded cinematographer, as per the Beatles-'Get Back' that would greatly compliment the fabulous album if rejigged ?

I wonder if this starts another round of Yes reissues? The last Rhino remaster was 20 years ago and the SW remixes were about 10 years ago both of which I already have so really no need to buy this unless folks have Atmos which most people don't so....I love this album but since these tracks have been the most overplayed I really don't need to hear it again.

Nice item and packaged well, but at £100 its far too expensive. It shouldnt be anymore than £70. Jethro Tull have recently brought out Broadstone And The Beast and can be purchased for as little as £62 and includes a lot of outtakes and unreleased demo songs.

I won’t be getting this. It’s just my opinion but I think it’s a money grab. The remastered version I have is just fine. I looked at all the tracks that comes with the set. I don’t need 4 or 5 versions of the same song. If they had a full two hour concert over two discs with more material than just from this album then I would consider it.

Don't have a record player not much use to me

I don't like the concept of you have to buy the vinyl and CDs together. Most deluxe editions offer one or the other.

Did you do all that without gloves..... heathen. We won't even go into talking in the same room as it without a mask. Very important Album for me, I think it is better than Fragile but it's Relayer and Drama where YES are at their Absolute Best.

curved corner or sharp edge ...kind of tells me who you are and where you came from so to speak

The DEFINITIVE version of the Yes Album? Puts the Deluxe version to shame. Next up: the TRULY DEFINITIVE version of this album. Soon to be superseded by the ULTIMATE ABSOLUTELY TRULY HONESTLY DEFINITIVE version of this album. Soon to be superseded by the COMPLETE SESSIONS AND TOUR box set of this album.

Your review is far too long and boring....😴😴😴