Description
Offered for sale is a Japanese pressing of the triple live album Yessongs by Yes, including the original obi.
About this copy: This copy of Yessongs is a 1975 Japanese pressing on the Atlantic label of an album that was originally released in 1973.
The cover is VG++ and close to M- with slight corner wear. The obi is VG++ with a tiny (0.5 cm) tear along the right hand edge. The “hojyuhyo” (reorder tag) is still attached.
The insert and booklet are M-. The three custom inner sleeves are M- with no splits.
The three discs are M- with one or two spindle marks on the labels, but no marks on the vinyl. Clean discs!
A nice copy of a very good, if long, live LP.
Background: Released in 1973, Yessongs was the first live album by Yes.
The album reached #7 on the UK album chart and #12 on the U.S.chart.
Allmusic.com gave Yessongs a 4 star review:
In many ways, the extravagance of this package equates the profligacy of the prog rock combo themselves. After all, how else but on a triple-LP collection could one hope to re-create — or merely contain — an adequate sampling of Yes’ live presentation? Especially since their tunes typically clocked in in excess of ten minutes.
One of their trademarks has always been an ability to re-create their often densely layered sound in concert. They effortlessly pull off the tricky chord progressions and changes in time signatures of “Siberian Khatru” and a sublime “Heart of the Sunrise,” which unquestionably bests the dexterity of its carefully crafted studio counterpart. Both Howe and Squire’s respective solos during “The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)” are highlights as they give the entire unit an opportunity to show off their capacity for dramatic dynamics. The remainder of Yessongs is similarly strong, particularly the note-perfect “Close to the Edge,” and the inspired concluding instrumental jam during “Starship Trooper.”
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| Country of origin: | Japan |
| Size: | 12″ |
| Record Label: | Atlantic |
| Catalog Number: |
P-5503~5 |
| Year of Release: | 1975 |
| Format: | Stereo |
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