YES Fragile LP 1971 & Booklet RED PLUM 1st press

	£		57
	$		75

For sale here is aVERY rare LP. the FOURTH (especially in this condition) by PROG ROCK MASTERS... YES  called " FRAGILE " and is an ORIGINAL 1971 UK STEREO 1st Pressing on the 1st Press RED/PLUM ATLANTIC label.THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. THIS IS ONE OF KING YES's RAREST LP's EVER, AND HARDLY EVER TURNS UP FOR SALE... TRY AND GET HOLD OF ANOTHER ONE!..NOT ONLY THAT BUT THIS LP IS IN SUPERB CONDITION...(have a look at my photo's) THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UK 1971 STEREO 1st PRESSING ON THE 1st PRESS RED/PLUM ATLANTIC LABEL. 1st PRESS A1 / B1 MATRIXES, AND 1st PRESS GOTHIC PRINT FINISHERS LTD GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH 1st PRESS PICTURE BOOKLET IN MINT CONDITION!!!...THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND - SO DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ULTRA RARE RECORD...this is the ORIGINAL RED/PLUM ATLANTIC UK STEREO 1st pressing from 1971 and is in SUPERB condition!..The record is pressed on a slab of THICK black quality vinyl. The Cat no. is 240119 on the 1st press RED/PLUM ATLANTIC label...(have a look at my photo's) and is a UK STEREO 1st Pressing..

Labels are the sensational red/plum ATLANTIC format in excellent condition. With the ATLANTIC logo to the right of the central holes on both labels to confirm that this is the very first issue of this magnificent rarity. Both labels have very light minor spindle lines and one light scuff to side 2. but no damage of any kind. NO graffiti , NO rips NO tears, and NO stickers. Would therefore grade as excellent+ condition!!!

Vinyl

Thickly pressed heavy weight  vinyl pressing with jet black mirrior like surfaces That have that just pressed look!!. A magnificent vintage classic . Against a strong halogen light and angled at 45 degrees , There are NO surface marks, scratches or blemishes at all. NO tiny faint wispy lines are visible at all. A remarkable visual and impossible to locate  in this in this condition! and would therefore grade as near as mint!!

Sleeve

First issue matt finished gothic print finishers ltd sleeve is showing only a miniscule amount of wear . The sleeve has NO rips, NO tears or stickers and absolutley NO graffitti whatsoever,and is a pleasure to view.The sleeve is in excellent+++ condition and a Fantastic collectors item . The Spine is straight and clearly legible. This is a fine example of this sensational ATLANTIC classic .

original picture booklet is fully intact and in mint condition!!!!! 

Matrix Numbers  2401019 A//1   2401019 B//1

Fragile is the fourth album by the British progressive rock band Yes, released on Atlantic Records, catalogue 7211. It was the band's first album with keyboardist Rick Wakeman after the departure of Tony Kaye, and the first to feature cover art by Roger Dean, his work emblematic of both the band and progressive rock as a whole. Fragile was issued in the UK in November 1971, but was held back in North America for two months because of the chart momentum of The Yes Album. It peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 during a stay of 46 weeks, and as Atlantic 2401 019 reached #7 in the UK album chart.

ARTWORK

The cover design by Roger Dean depicts a tiny planet on the front. On the back, the planet has begun to break up and the population is escaping in a wooden space glider - a concept that was to inspire Anderson's Olias of Sunhillow, as well as the film Floating Islands. The artwork of Yessongs is believed to continue the narrative.

The LP's accompanying promotional booklet contains two additional Dean paintings; the front cover depicts five different creatures huddled under a root system; the back cover depicts a person climbing up a rock formation. The inside of the promotional booklet consists of several different photographs of the band members interspersed with smaller Dean illustrations and photographs of their wives, including Jenny Anderson and Nikki Squire, and children. On Wakeman's allotted page he features a photograph of his dog along with a list thanking everyone who helped further his musical career. Notably, he remarks "God Bless Brentford Football Club" (he now supports Manchester City F.C. after a dispute), along with "P.S. One future offspring."

 Personnel

• Jon Anderson - vocals
• Steve Howe - electric guitar, steel-string acoustic guitar, backing vocals
• Rick Wakeman - Hammond organ, piano, RMI 368 Electra-Piano and Harpsichord, Mellotron, Moog synthesizer
• Chris Squire - bass, backing vocals
• Bill Bruford - drums, percussion

 Track listing

 Side one

1. "Roundabout" (Anderson/Howe) – 8:30
2. "Cans and Brahms (Extracts from Brahms' 4th Symphony in E Minor, Third Movement)" (Brahms, arranged Wakeman) – 1:38
3. "We Have Heaven" (Anderson) – 1:40
4. "South Side of the Sky" (Anderson/Squire) – 8:02

 Side two

1. "Five Per Cent for Nothing" (Bruford) – 0:35
2. "Long Distance Runaround" (Anderson) – 3:30
3. "The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)" (Squire) – 2:39
4. "Mood for a Day" (Howe) – 3:00
5. "Heart of the Sunrise" (Anderson/Squire/Bruford) – 11:27

my records are condition graded visually in accordance with Record Collector's Grading System as follows:

MINT (M): Unplayed, pristine condition, often still sealed.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record itself is in almost brand new condition with no apparent surface marks, full original vinyl lustre, and no deterioration in sound quality.The cover and any extra items are in near perfect condition.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and/or packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record obviously has been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover and/or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated noticeably, perhaps with some distortion and/or scratches. The cover and/or contents may suffer from folding, scuffing, spine-splits, major discolouration, etc.

+ or - indicates a grading in between the given categories

Postage and Packing: UK 2nd class £3.50 ; Europe airmail £8.00; ROW airmail £9.00 sent fully insured & signed for

I offer reduced postage rates for combined multiple purchases as follows:

UK mainland: Price as quoted above for the first LP  plus £1.50 for each additional LP

Overseas: Price as quoted above for the first LP plus £2.00 for each additional LP

The above prices apply to a maximum combination of 4 x LP records only. Purchasers of multiple items should await invoice before making payment. fully insured & signed for

Please note that, all my vinyl will be packed in proper mailers with at least 2 cardboard stiffeners for added protection to ensure that you will receive it in the same condition as despatched

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