YES - 'FRAGILE' - New Vinyl Edition Unboxed

[@mcolville]

I like how they did the cover, makes it look new while being essentially the same.

[@stephenchen1420]

Yes it was on the Atlantic plum label - I have one.

[@fairmania]

That looks lovely, one of my Yes favourites! It seems to have been treated very well, varied but not beyond recognition.

[@gregorypegg7402]

Ordered from my local shop last week. Can't wait!

[@ericbgordon1575]

The ecological nature of this repackaging is something I can relate to. I keep thinking about how accustomed everyone I every new had become to Jewel cases on compact discs, but it was a bit of a saving grace when they started being packaged in slender cardboard cases. For my own part, I've only had one solo record put on cd, but I would definitely want them put in cardboard packaging of this type if I had any other work of mine pressed onto CDs. *Fragile* is my first full-length Yes album. It'll always be my go-to when it comes to their music, even if the follow-up album, *Close to the Edge,* takes a close second.

[@wilfarnold6747]

Coincidentally Fragile is due to land in the UK in its Atlantic 75th Anniversary guise at the end of the month - a 45 rpm double album - also remastered. If it's anywhere near as good as its 'Selling England' counterpart it should be quite an audio treat!

[@alanchampion6519]

I already have it. IMO it eclipses Selling England and is nothing short of a masterpiece.

[@ashratempel5094]

Masterpiece from the summer of my years!

[@tlpowell51]

Interesting...Thank you.

[@ricardocastillo1120]

Awesome 📀🔊🎧🎶

[@seethroughhead505]

Yes; the original pressing was on the plumb label.

[@paulgolding1009]

First Yes album I purchased on vinyl

[@kwacker45]

My 2nd

[@BobbyBass-x6i]

Yes I love the ELP t-shirt and the Fragile album. Rhino does excellent work with reissues. They keep me buying physical music. I’m not buying vinyl anymore but the Steve Wilson remixes of the Yes albums are interesting. I have on CD with the BluRay discs. Some are better than the original IMO. Please keep sharing unboxing of classic reissues. Rock on!

[@rcpsammy7186]

I've had this remix since the box came out a few years ago. Fantastic improvement over the original.

[@onsenkuma-l2p]

This was part of a limited vinyl box set of Steve Wilson mixes from 2018 that included everything from The Yes Album through Relayer. All have similarly 're-imagined' art work. In addition to coloured vinyl it looks like they've given it a glossier sleeve this time.

[@FormulaProg]

If I'm not mistaken and I don't think I am because I have it in my collection, but fragile was also released as part as the start of your ear right campaign last year. But it was the normal album, not the Wilson remix on clear vinyl... I know people like to overuse the term cash cow for reissues, but this one does seem a bit silly especially at import prices.

[@kwacker45]

I was interested in this one, I’ve got the original album and this would fit in nicely. I know how it sounds and I like this mix so ….

[@danielsolano602]

I dig how you talk about the sound of the band becoming its own thing from "Fragile" going forward. but at the same time man, I love "The Yes Album" and "Fragile" as a pair. I think they complement each other perfectly. I love how even "Starship Trooper" has a wildness about it that still keeps me tripping in the forest rather than launching me into space. But of course by "The Heart of the Sunrise", I'm in deep space. But I digress! It's all about fragile today.

[@jboard3094]

We always put vinyl on the floor that was green too and a yellowy one in the kitchen . It was safer than a fluffy fabric back in the day with a log & coal burning in the fireplace You bought a new record by Yes , nice enjoy it's a good un

[@davidwatts6478]

Analog Productions has release a 2LP 45RPM version of Fragile as part of it's Atlantic 75 Series. It is getting very good reviews.

[@rcpsammy7186]

All analog, which this is digital. Analog Productions don't mess around. Their releases are top notch and hard to beat.

[@markgreene1162]

​@rcpsammy7186 Yeah, it's interesting that we're getting so many verities to choose from. I bought the deluxe boxset last year. So I'm tempted to buy one of these new ones. The analog product is probably double the price though. You're opinion, thanks.

[@Baz63]

but at approx £80.

[@andrewbrazier9664]

​@@Baz63Couldn't personally justify £80 for any single album. One for collectors rather than just music listeners imo

[@davidwatts6478]

@@Baz63 They also have a SACD version at a lower price ($35 vs $60 U.S.) If you have a SACD player.

[@PawelTomal]

Hey there, love your channel and videos, but, and there is a but... I would expect a little bit of constructive criticism. Hopefully to come with other reviews. Myself and my friend, fans of Yes (well, I am more of an aprentice of a big fan) enrolled on a 5.1 journey a while ago and missed the boat with some of the CD/DVD or BR combo releases and now what Yes (or the label) are doing is simply wrong. No standalone releases of BR disc with Surround mixes, or even as previously CD/BR combos, just the new shiny Vinyl/CDs/BR edition - for fans there must be a way to differentiate. All I need is the BD. Already have CD\Vinyl. It's a lot of money to pay for the bundles like that... Same could be said about other musicians and their price points. David Gilmour - wanna CD & Bluray buy both (but there is no bundle). This is sickening, it really is. Aphrodite's Child 666 - Bluray up-mix - Really? Just release it on it own... UGH. You reviewed it as great box set, and as such it is, but because you do not own a surround set-up that review is slightly misleading... ah well, rant finnished. Again, really enjoying the content...

[@chrissearle2055]

I was in the upper sixth when this came out and what a stunner it was and I guess still is….

[@jimmycampbell78]

I also remember some stunners when I was in the upper sixth oo er missus

[@johnbrazzell9469]

Rhino also just recently released the 75th anniversary of fragile on clear vinyl

[@joelsislak8031]

That album came our 75 years ago?

[@johnbrazzell9469]

No but Atlantic records started 75 years ago fragiles on their 75th anniversary series on clear vinyl

[@stoptheworldiwannagetoff4780]

I'm not a big 'Yes' fan but 'Fragile' is a great album.

[@werideatdusk]

Have you heard The Yes Album and Close to the Edge?

[@stoptheworldiwannagetoff4780]

@@werideatdusk I have. I have recently started revisiting bands that I wasn't keen on back in the day to give them another go. Haven't got round to Yes yet......but I will! I saw them in concert back in the 90s I believe and they were great live.

[@1990-t1j]

Good album.

[@paddyboyle7107]

While early Yes are great listen to Jade Warrior, the Island Label records for some real inventive music.

[@jonathanlake6053]

Not a review if you can't play or listen to it,& you have 2 versions,why don't you just play the CD or download it,& buy something you can listen to.I don't understand the purpose of this review.

[@classicalbum]

I could play the CD, but is not the vinyl

[@BigBill55]

Exactly. It’s not a review if you don’t play it on a decent Hifi. Five minutes of waffle. Complete and utter rubbish.

[@48musicfan]

Excellent album!

[@2visiondigital]

Agreed, what's the point of this ?

[@thewinenut9800]

It’s an Unboxing Video… what did you expect beyond and unboxing?

[@johnnyjolijt2]

Hey, now I feel guilty that I ever commented that you don't have a record player! : (

[@cremersalex]

Fragile doesn't need remixing.

[@rickmilam413]

I purchased the Steven Wilson 4 album boxed set. I don't care for it at all. I would greatly prefer a cleaned up, better sounding, original mix. Incidentally there are some new mixes available of The Yes Album, Fragile, and Close to the Edge from Acoustic Sounds in Kansas, U.S. These are mastered and pressed from the origianl master tapes by Kevin Gray (superb) and is part of the Atlantic 75. I have The Yes Album and Close to the Edge and they are the best versions I've ever heard including my early original pressing. I thought my copy of Fragile was good enough but ten I hear these. On the way. Oh, these are from Atlantic 75, not Acoustic Sounds own projects which are typically very, very good. Ooh, my Bad Company album just arrived. And, weird as it seems, I listen to at least classical stuff these days. The pop offerings "Sell By Date" just comes up too quickly.

[@peterstone68]

Strange they didn't add the booklet

[@johnfeole1660]

I have the original first is press on plum label.

[@stevesmith3990]

I already have this as part of the SW boxset, to be honest i prefer the sound of the original vinyls.

[@mellotronin54]

Do not get me wrong Yes are and have been my favourite band for 50 years . Bur I do not need another copy of Fragile I have vinyl cd and Steven Wilson remaster. Cover looks great but as the music is and has been in my soul for 5 decades I almost never need to hear it again (though I will) but certainly not buy it again.

[@makka7890]

Nice t-shirt Barry, can you put a purchase link in below.

[@richard127gm]

£40 for a single album! No chance. Total rip off.

[@thestevenjaywaymusic7775]

Bye a record deck! Oh my god, what are you like?

[@christopherdavies3079]

I was expecting Barrie to say “ Enough of this film flam “ like he normally does at the beginning of his podcasts lol.

[@alanfranklin766]

FLIM flam

[@christopherdavies3079]

@@alanfranklin766 It was late and I was tired when I wrote that but you knew what I meant

[@ccapri9357]

So the definitive release was not definitive...I have a Japanese edition CD with the same artwork... Is this the same but in green vinyl? Is it worth it if I already have the "not anymore" definitive edition + that Japanese CD + a 70s edition + an 80s CD + an 90s (HDCD) Japanese CD + Tidal?

[@dansmusic5749]

What is the plum label?

[@threadnugent]

I stay away from re-releases, cds on vinyl in many cases…best to find nice vintage copies…way cooler

[@pipandkitty2004]

It will look nice on a wall if it was in that colour 😂

[@retromania5835]

I humbly suggest you get a Record player AKA Turntable. Hmmm,🤔

[@Bonnev-jt8hl]

Where do you get all these awesome tshirts?

[@FormulaProg]

Probably red bubble

[@JimmyV1530]

I find these vinyl unboxing /reviews very funny, reviewing albums that you never actually listen to because you don't own a turntable, but what do I know? I'm just a bloody American. 😁

[@FredBloggs919]

Don’t bother reading the lyrics just play a game of Scrabble and read out the words at the end of the game.

[@GuyReed-mh6sv]

THE Yes album. But I refuse to spend money on an another retread. Since a lot of these bands are long gone or on their last legs, reissues are the only way they can make money. No thanks.

[@gregdale1066]

That link lets me see the album but not purchase :(

[@classicalbum]

I can't find a link

[@leqin]

If you can send it to me I will play it for you on my Rega and let you know if it is any good.

[@paultown6572]

Yes-No

[@JeffRogers1962]

Does it come with the booklet

[@FredBloggs919]

Kamala Harris has less word-salad than Yes lyrics.

[@watdanuqta-mf5ms]

You don't listen to them? So this is a review of the cover art?

[@FransbertSchermerMV]

What a useless item. Nothing about sound quality or comparision with the AP Atlantic 75 edition, just released! Sales talk only.. 😢