Yes - Close To The Edge (+4) (1972)

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2010-06-16 : Reprint delayed until 2010-08-12

2009-06-24 : Release date changed to 2009-07-22

2009-06-19 : Release date changed to 2009-07-15

2009-05-31 : New release (due on 2009/07/08)

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WPCR-13516 (2009)

This is the closest thing so far to the original cover and probably as near as we'll get (or need). The (re-)mastering is excellent. All around better when compared to the earlier US Rhino version and the Japanese 1st issue and Japanese 2nd issue. (See here for a comparison of all 4 releases.)

Bonus tracks are "America" (Paul Simon) and a grab bag of Close to the Edge related tracks (Total Mass Retain (Single Version), And You And I (Alternate Version) and Siberia (studio run-through)).

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Yes - Close To The Edge (+4), Back of obi

Yes - Close To The Edge (+4), Inside gatefold

Yes - Close To The Edge (+4), Open gatefold

Yes - Close To The Edge (+4), Inner bag with CD

Yes - Close To The Edge (+4), Back of inner bag

Yes - Close To The Edge (+4), Back of 2003 English booklet

Yes - Close To The Edge (+4), Black and white lyrics / translation booklet

Yes - Close To The Edge (+4), Special Offer (Japan only)

Yes - Close To The Edge (+4), Inner with CD

Yes - Close To The Edge (+4), Alternate SHM sticker

User Comments

progvinyl (Fri, 16 Apr 2010 (10:35))

Sorry but this title and the other cds in this Yes SHM-CD reissue are victims of the loudness wars. About the artwork all the Roger Dean cover CDs are a must

umbilical (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 (18:17))

amazing sound! great!!! I have a lot minis, camel, traffic, etc... I convert to apple lossless, anybody have the amon duul shm set ???? please let me know! thanks

duckman (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 (04:06))

Hi fellow mini lp junks, as promised earlier in my comments on 'Close', I 'll give you an update on the availability of these gems.
The CD's from Amazon.france did arrive yesterday...and Yes !!! they are the recent JP (09) mini lp remasters. At 13 euro (even the 2cd Yes songs an Topgraphic are priced 13 euro's !!!) they are pretty cheap IMHO .

If you don't mind Warners generic round SHM-CD sticker instead of the dedicated Yes 40th anniversary sticker, this is a unique chance to acquire these 'sold out' beauties.

duckman (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 (21:55))

I agree...absolutely stunning. I ordered Yes Songs from my trusted provider from Kyoto, but was told the title was sold out. But Lo and Behold, found all of them on sale in Paris (FNAC, place de la Bastille). The only difference the dedicated Yes SHM CD sticker is replaced by the familiar standard round SHM CD sticker. I assume the bigger French stores imported large quantities of these goodies. Amazon France doesn't give away too many details, but their Yes 2009 catalog, might be these imports. I've ordered a copy of Yes Album and Relayer...the moment these items will be delivered, I'll post a message !

sam2095 (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 (10:37))

Yes - I did some research into other remastering done by this guy (on the basis of my impressions of this one) and it seems he keeps a low profile. The recent Japanese Devo boxset was about the only substantial contribution I can find. Must be a dedicated fan of certain groups rather than a paid techie?

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Release Details

Manufacturer: Warner

Mastering:24bit (2009)

Channels:Stereo

Format:SHM-CD

This version released:2009-07-22

Reprints:

Reprint on or about: 2010-08-12

Original LP release:1972.09

Genre:Progressive Rock

Audio quality etc:Regarded by many (most?) as the best CD release to date. Remastered 2009 by Isao Kikuchi.

Packaging

Obi:Slip on type (similar to many other recent Warner obis). Allows you to move it onto the front of the sleeve remaining attached thus leaving the spine visible when on the shelf.

Cover:Embossed (wood grain like) gatefold cover inside and out. I recall the original as being orange peel like outside and flat inside.

Inserts (as per original):Inner green bag with side loading CD.

Inserts (additional):2003 English booklet with lyrics, Japanese booklet (translation of 2003 booklet??), Japan only special offer.

Lyrics:Japanese and English.

Page credits and acknowledgments...

2009-aug-03 sam2095

2009-06-19 - Date changed (from 2009-07-08 to 2009-07-15) by robot harry.

2009-06-24 - Date changed (from 2009-07-15 to 2009-07-22) by robot harry.

2010-06-16 - Reprint delayed until 2010-08-12 recorded by robot harry (source CDJapan).

(Created : 2009 May 31 by System; Last mod: 2010 Jun 16 by progvinyl)

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Yes - Close To The Edge (+4) (1972)

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WPCR-13516 (2009)

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