Sold Date: February 4, 2023
Start Date: January 31, 2023
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
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Yes Fragile Vinyl LP - Atlantic SD 7211 VG+ First Pressing (1971) with Color Booklet
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity. Original gatefold cover is in excellent shape with light shelf wear, and includes original color booklet with art and photos.
Fragile is the fourth studio album by the band Yes, released in 1971 by Atlantic Records. It was the band's first album to feature keyboardist Rick Wakeman, who replaced founding member Tony Kaye after the group had finished touring their breakthrough record, The Yes Album.
The band entered rehearsals in London in August 1971, but Kaye's reluctance to play electronic keyboards led to his departure from the group. He was quickly replaced by Wakeman, whose experience with the electric piano, organ, Mellotron, and Minimoog synthesiser expanded the band's sound. Due to budget and time constraints, four tracks on the album are group compositions; the remaining five are solo pieces written by each band member. The opening track, "Roundabout", became a popular and iconic song. The artwork for the album was the band's first to be designed by Roger Dean, who would design many of their future covers and stage sets.
Fragile received a positive reception upon its release, and was a commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the US Billboard chart and No. 7 on the UK Chart. An edited version of "Roundabout" was released as a single in the US in January 1972, which reached No. 13. Fragile has since been certified double platinum by the RIAA. 
Track listing
Side one 1."Roundabout"Jon Anderson, Steve Howe8:29 2."Cans and Brahms" (instrumental)Johannes Brahms, Arranged by Rick Wakeman1:34 3."We Have Heaven"Anderson1:38 4."South Side of the Sky"Anderson, Chris Squire7:57
Side two 1."Five per Cent for Nothing" (instrumental)Bill Bruford0:35 2."Long Distance Runaround"Anderson3:28 3."The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)"Squire2:36 4."Mood for a Day" (instrumental)Howe2:55 5."Heart of the Sunrise"Anderson, Squire, Bruford11:16
Yes Jon Anderson – lead & backing vocals, acoustic guitar on “We Have Heaven” Steve Howe – electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals Chris Squire – bass guitars, backing vocals, additional electric guitar Rick Wakeman – Hammond organ, grand piano, Piano and Harpsichord, Mellotron, Minimoog synthesiser Bill Bruford – drums, percussion
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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