The Yes Album is the third studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes, released on 19 February 1971 by Atlantic Records. It is their first album with guitarist Steve Howe, who replaced Peter Banks in 1970, and their last in the 1970s to feature keyboardist Tony Kaye. The album was the first by the group not to feature any cover versions of songs.
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The Yes Album is the third studio album by YES, released on 19 February 1971 on Atlantic Records. It is their first album with guitarist Steve Howe, and their last until 1983’s 90125 to feature keyboardist Tony Kaye. The album was the first by the group comprised solely of original material. The band spent mid-1970 writing and rehearsing new material at a farmhouse in South Molton, Devon, and the new songs were recorded at Advision Studios in the autumn. While the album retained close harmony singing, Kaye’s Hammond organ and Chris Squire’s melodic bass, as heard on earlier releases, the new.
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Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Yours Is No DisgraceWritten-By – Yes |
9:41 |
| 2 | The ClapWritten-By – Howe* |
3:17 |
| Starship Trooper | 9:26 | |
| 3a | Life SeekerWritten-By – Anderson* |
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| 3b | DisillusionWritten-By – Squire* |
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| 3c | WürmWritten-By – Howe* |
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| I've Seen All Good People | 6:56 | |
| 4a | Your MoveWritten-By – Anderson* |
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| 4b | All Good PeopleWritten-By – Squire* |
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| 5 | A VentureWritten-By – Anderson* |
3:16 |
| 6 | Perpetual ChangeWritten-By – Squire*, Anderson* |
8:50 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Microservice - Microfilmagens E Reproduções Técnicas Da Amazônia Ltda.
- Distributed By – WARNER MUSIC BRASIL LTDA.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Atlantic Recording Corporation
Credits
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Chris Squire
- Drums, Percussion – Bill Bruford
- Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Other [Vachalia] – Steve Howe
- Piano, Organ, Synthesizer [Moog] – Tony Kaye
- Vocals, Percussion – Jon Anderson
Notes
Made in Brazil.Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 75678 26652 2
- Matrix / Runout: 09857A MICROSERVICE76C756782665-2 2735/6
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L361
- Mould SID Code (Inner ring): IFPI 540L
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2400 101 | Yes | The Yes Album (LP, Album) | Atlantic | 2400 101 | UK | 1971 |
| SD 19131-2 132516D | Yes | The Yes Album (CD) | Atlantic | SD 19131-2 132516D | USA, Canada & UK | Unknown |
| 017 | Yes | The Yes Album (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Yess | 017 | Indonesia | Unknown |
| 317404001 | Yes | The Yes Album (LP, Album, RE) | Atlantic | 317404001 | Brazil | 1979 |
| SD 8283 | Yes | The Yes Album (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | Atlantic | SD 8283 | Canada | Unknown |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Yours Is No DisgraceWritten-By – Yes |
| A2 | The ClapWritten-By – Howe* |
| Starship Trooper | |
| A3a | Life SeekerWritten-By – Anderson* |
| A3b | DisillusionWritten-By – Squire* |
| A3c | WürmWritten-By – Howe* |
| I've Seen All Good People | |
| B1a | Your MoveRecorder – Colin GoldringWritten-By – Anderson* |
| B1b | All Good PeopleWritten-By – Squire* |
| B2 | A VentureWritten-By – Anderson* |
| B3 | Perpetual ChangeWritten-By – Squire*, Anderson* |
Companies, etc.
- Pressed By – Presswell
Credits
- Bass, Vocals – Chris Squire
- Coordinator – Brian Lane
- Design – Jon Goodchild
- Drums, Percussion – Bill Bruford
- Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Vachalia], Vocals – Steve Howe
- Mastered By – Dennis King, George Piros
- Photography By – Barry Wentzell*, Phil Franks
- Piano, Organ, Synthesizer [Moog] – Tony Kaye
- Producer – Yes
- Producer, Engineer – Eddy Offord
- Vocals, Percussion – John Anderson*
Notes
Reissue 70's with Warner Communications Company on label."PR" in label matrix = Presswell pressing
Released in a gatefold sleeve.
Produced at Advision Studios, London, Autumn 1970.
Track A2 recorded live, Lyceum, London.
All the selections are published by Cotillion, BMI.
© 1971 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
Mfg. by Atlantic Recording Corp., 75 Rockefeller Plaza N.Y. N.Y. Warner Communications Company on label.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: (Runout - Side A): ST-A-712139 A AT/GP PRP
- Matrix / Runout: (Runout - Side B): ST-A-712140-D AT/DK PR-P
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2400 101 | Yes | The Yes Album (LP, Album) | Atlantic | 2400 101 | UK | 1971 |
| SD 19131-2 132516D | Yes | The Yes Album (CD) | Atlantic | SD 19131-2 132516D | USA, Canada & UK | Unknown |
| 017 | Yes | The Yes Album (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Yess | 017 | Indonesia | Unknown |
| 317404001 | Yes | The Yes Album (LP, Album, RE) | Atlantic | 317404001 | Brazil | 1979 |
| SD 8283 | Yes | The Yes Album (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | Atlantic | SD 8283 | Canada | Unknown |
