This is one of the very first 'Campbell Connelly & Co' presses (approximately 2000 pressed). A Very Good to Excellent copy of this iconic album.  Please see Condition Description and photos for a good overview of this records condition.  Vinyl is VG, cover is EX.
Matrices: 2400101 A#1 2400101 B#1

The Yes Album is the third by the English band , released on 19 February 1971 by . It is their first album with guitarist , who replaced in 1970, and their last in the 1970s to feature keyboardist .

The album was the first by the group not to feature any of songs. The band spent mid-1970 writing and rehearsing new material at a farmhouse at , , and the new songs were recorded at in London in the autumn. While the album retained singing, Kaye's and 's melodic bass, as heard on earlier releases, the new material also covered further styles including , funk and , with all band members contributing ideas, and tracks were extended in length to allow music to develop. Howe contributed a variety of guitar styles, including a , and recorded a solo acoustic guitar piece, "Clap", live at the .

The album was a critical success and a major commercial breakthrough for Yes, who had been at risk of being dropped by Atlantic Records due to the commercial failures of their first two albums. It reached number 4 in the United Kingdom and number 40 in the United States, and was later certified by the for surpassing one million copies. The album has been reissued on CD several times, and was given a release in 2014 remixed by .

I use The Vinyl Factory Record Grading System

Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and usually sealed.

Near Mint (NM) – The record has been on a shelf between other records. The vinyl looks glossy and clearly has only been played a few times. There are no marks on the vinyl and the whole package is complete.

Excellent (E) – Same but I’d tolerate very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.

Very Good Plus (VG+) – A few further faults are acceptable, but nothing that really compromises the record visually or audibly. A little rub, light inaudible marks, a little background crackle.

Very Good (VG) – It’s seen a bit of life, but is still usable. Light pops and clicks, an edge split, light visible scratches. You can still listen to it and enjoy looking at it, but it is visually and audibly USED.

Good (G) – To be honest you’re making trouble for yourself here, as Good means Bad. I’d only be selling something really desirable in this condition, with a bargain price and a full, no holds barred description to match.

Poor (P), Fair (F) Attempting to listen will be a disturbing experience. Expect major noise issues, skipping or repeating. The record itself is cracked, badly warped and has deep scratches. The cover is also approaching death.