YES – Close to the Edge (1972)

Atlantic Records SD 7244 | Vintage U.S. Richmond Pressing | Original Gatefold LP

Experience one of progressive rock's defining albums with this vintage 1972 U.S. pressing of Close to the Edge by YES.

Featuring the legendary lineup of Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, and Bill Bruford, this landmark recording delivers the extraordinary musicianship, intricate arrangements, and ambitious compositions that made YES progressive rock pioneers.

Record Details

• Artist: YES

• Album: Close to the Edge

• Year: 1972

• Label: Atlantic Records

• Catalog Number: SD 7244

• Country: USA

• Format: 12-inch Vinyl LP, Stereo

• Pressing: Richmond, Indiana (RI), based on supplied Discogs identification

• Mastering: George Piros (AT/GP), pending runout confirmation

• Genre: Progressive Rock / Classic Rock

• Cover Artwork: Roger Dean

Condition and Collector Disclosure

Vinyl: Please refer to the final assigned record grade.

Jacket: Original textured gatefold jacket showing vintage edge, corner, and general handling wear. Please examine photographs.

Inner Sleeve: Original green printed lyric sleeve included. Displays age-related wear and small handwritten pen marks near portions of the printed lyrics and song titles.

The handwritten marks are not represented as artist autographs.

This is a vintage, previously owned record, not a new or sealed reproduction.

Track Listing

Side One

• Close to the Edge (18:50)

  • The Solid Time of Change

  • Total Mass Retain

  • I Get Up I Get Down

  • Seasons of Man

Side Two

• And You and I (10:09)

  • Cord of Life

  • Eclipse

  • The Preacher the Teacher

  • Apocalypse

• Siberian Khatru (8:57)

Collector Highlights

• Original-era 1972 U.S. Atlantic release

• Classic Roger Dean artwork

• Textured gatefold jacket

• Original green printed lyric sleeve

• Desirable early progressive rock recording

• Richmond pressing identification

Shipping: Carefully packaged in a dedicated vinyl record mailer with protective padding.

The photographs show the actual jacket and lyric sleeve being offered. Please review them carefully before purchasing.