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Yes – Fragile

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Label:Atlantic – 2401019, Atlantic – 2401 019
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
Country:UK
Released:
Genre:Rock
Style:Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock

Tracklist

A1Roundabout
Written-By – Anderson*, Howe*
8:29
A2Cans And Brahms (Extracts From Brahms' 4th Symphony In E Minor, Third Movement)
Arranged By – Wakeman*
Composed By – Brahms*
1:35
A3We Have Heaven
Written-By – Anderson*
1:30
A4South Side Of The Sky
Written-By – Squire*, Anderson*
8:04
B1Five Per Cent For Nothing
Written-By – Bruford*
0:35
B2Long Distance Runaround
Written-By – Anderson*
3:33
B3The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)
Written-By – Squire*
2:35
B4Mood For A Day
Written-By – Howe*
2:57
B5Heart Of The Sunrise
Written-By – Bruford*, Squire*, Anderson*
10:34
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Notes

Atlantic Deluxe on Spine
First cat. no. on label, second on spine.
Red/plum Atlantic label.

Gatefold sleeve with booklet.

℗ 1971
Made in Gt. Britain

Recorded at Advision Studios, London, September 1971

Published by:
Rondor Music (London)/Yessongs (tracks A1, A3 to B5)
Arnakata/Kinney Music (Track A2)

Polydor Records Limited
under license from Atlantic Recording Corp. - U.S.A.

At least six label variants exist:

1. This submission:
- crediting Arnakata/Kinney Music as publisher for track A2
- A2 song title breaks after "Symphony"
- B5 song title and writers' credits on one line
- B-side publishers in one line
- Ronder instead of Rondor on label B only!

2: Yes - Fragile:
- crediting Arnakata/Kinney Music as publisher for track A2
- A2 song title breaks after "Symphony"
- B5 writers' credits below song title
- B-side publishers in one line
- Rondor Music

3: Yes - Fragile:
- crediting Arnakata/Kinney Music as publisher for track A2
- A2 song title breaks after "from"
- B5 writers' credits below song title
- Publishers credits side B in two lines
- Rondor Music

4: Yes - Fragile:
- crediting Arnakata/Kinney Music as publisher for track A2
- A2 song title breaks after "from"
- B5 song title and writers' credits on one line
- B-side publishers in one line
- Ronder instead of Rondor on label B only!

5: Yes - Fragile:
- no Arnakata/Kinney publishers credits for track A2
- A2 songtitle spreads over three lines
- B5 writers' credits below song title
- Publishers credits side B in two lines
- Rondor Music

6: Yes - Fragile:
- no Arnakata/Kinney publishers credits for track A2
- A2 song title breaks after "Symphony"
- B5 song title and writers' credits on one line
- B-side publishers in one line
- Ronder instead of Rondor on label B only!

Runouts are stamped.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Price Code: Deluxe
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 1): 2401019 A//1 1 4 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 1): 2401019 B//1 1 3 7
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 2): 2401019 A//1∇420 1 1 5 04
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 2): 2401019 B∇1420 1 1 7
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 3): 2401019 A//1 1 3 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 3): 2401019 A//1 1 3 6
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 4): 2401019 A//1 11 13
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 4): 2401019 B//1 11 15
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 5): 2401019 A//1 12 6
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 5): 2401019 B//1 11 14
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 6): 2401019 A//1 12 5
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 6): 2401019 B//1 11 1 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 7): 2401019 A//1 11 8
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 7): 2401019 B//1 11 13

Other Versions (5 of 356)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
New Submission
Fragile (LP, Album, Gatefold)Atlantic, Atlantic50.009, N° 50.009France1971
New Submission
Fragile (LP, Album)AtlanticSD-7211Australia1971
New Submission
Fragile (LP, Album, No SIAE printed)AtlanticK 50009Italy1971
Fragile (LP, Album)Atlantic, Atlantic2401019, 2401 019UK1971
New Submission
Fragile (LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold)Atlantic, AtlanticK 50009, K50009UK1971

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  • GT_'s avatar
    GT_
    Edited 7 months ago
    I have the label variant 3 above, and my inner gatefold sleeve is signed by a label executive the day after its release, the 27th November 1971. It is also confirmed that this guy delivered the record to the particular thrift store that I purchased it from. How come this variant have matrix runout #5 listed on the label-variant-1? They use the same set of metal work for the first run. It would be interesting to investigate why all these label-print of the red plum were so messed up for only its 5 initial weeks in 1971. Since I have the one purchased the day after release, it must be the definitive first UK pressing (label variant 3). Anyone have more in depth and "proof" of the different variants?
    • jwdavis1957's avatar
      jwdavis1957
      When I was 19 years old I saw Yes live in El Paso, TX. Close To The Edge tour, I think. 1976 or 77. Giant three-headed dragon hovering over the stage and pit, laser eyes, super loud concert. The weed was flowing freely and I still love and respect their music after around 45 years.
      • gizmo.47's avatar
        gizmo.47
        I’m also having trouble finding my copy on here if anyone can help.

        Side A (stamped) 2401019 A//1 12 16
        Side B (stamped) 2401019 B//1 1 3 5
        • stoutfellow's avatar
          stoutfellow
          Fifty years old this year (2021) but still sounds as though it could fit in with current tastes in music.

          The Steven Wilson 2013 remix has brought it up to date as regards sound quality and clarity.
          • musikrettich's avatar
            musikrettich
            Yes Fragile shootout. I just compared (Roundabout only) three different versions:
            - the Steven Wilson remastered (from the box set)
            - the 2016 Rhino Kevin Gray remaster
            - the 2006 Analogue Productions audiophile reissue

            All sound great. The Wilson slightly lighter but with a wider stereo image. I prefer the Analogue as it has more weight and „wooden warmth“.
            The MFSL 190€ edition is missing as well as some 70s original mix.
            • ianbaker's avatar
              ianbaker
              My copy has the inner gatefold printed upside down, including the booklet. Does anyone else have that?
              • metalshiflet96's avatar
                metalshiflet96
                If only there was a picture disc for this, I'd love to have one just for display
                • rDin's avatar
                  rDin
                  I have another permutation:

                  7.
                  - crediting Arnakata/Kinney Music as publisher for track A2
                  - A2 song title breaks after "Symphony"
                  - B5 song title and writers' credits on one line
                  - B-side publishers in one line
                  - *Rondor* Music

                  Matrix codes:
                  A//1 1 2 13
                  B//1 1 1 12

                  Don't know how to add this to database so leaving as a comment.
                  • ProgMan75's avatar
                    ProgMan75
                    I seem to be having a spot of trouble finding my copy on here. If anyone can help I would be most grateful. SIDE A is (etched) S2 K-50009 A3
                    SIDE B (etched) 21 K-50009 B3
                    ‘Fragile’ is printed in the centre of the upper green half of the label and ‘Made in UK’ on the left hand side in the orange half underneath STEREO. The only one I can find close to this says ‘Manufactured in UK.’
                    Thank you in advance.
                    • RECORDSCOUT's avatar
                      RECORDSCOUT
                      I am wondering why this is going for ten times more than Yes - Fragile???!!! Only for the small publishing difference on labels... Ridiculous!

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