Yes - Multiple titles - LP albums (multiple items) - Stereo - 1971

Artist: Yes
Title: Yes Album
Label: Atlantic Records – W 40106
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold
Country: Italy
Year: 1976
Runout Side A: S59 40106 1L 5-3-76
Runout Side B: S59 40106 2L 5-3-76
Condition Vinyl: VG+
Condition Sleeve: VG+
Center Hole: As new
Description:
Italian 1976 reissue of The Yes Album, originally released in 1971 and widely considered the breakthrough record of Yes’ classic progressive era. This pressing on Atlantic (catalogue W 40106) features the original gatefold sleeve and Italian SIAE matrix inscriptions dated 5-3-76 in the runouts.
Musically, the album represents a decisive stylistic leap for the band, marking the arrival of guitarist Steve Howe and the consolidation of their symphonic progressive sound. The interplay between complex time signatures, layered vocal harmonies, and extended instrumental passages is particularly evident in “Yours Is No Disgrace,” “Starship Trooper,” and “I’ve Seen All Good People.” The production retains the dynamic clarity typical of early Atlantic pressings, with strong stereo separation and detailed high frequencies.
Vinyl condition (VG+):
The record shows light surface signs consistent with careful use. No deep scratches. Playback is strong and clean, with only occasional minimal background noise in quieter passages.
Sleeve condition (VG+):
Gatefold cover remains structurally solid, with minor edge wear and light handling marks. Colors remain vivid. No seam splits. Spine readable.
Center hole:
Tight and clean, showing virtually no signs of spindle wear — close to new condition.
A solid and honest collector’s copy of a cornerstone progressive rock album, ideal for both listening and collection purposes.

Artist: Yes
Title: Going for the One
Label: Atlantic Records – W 50379
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Italy
Year: 1977
Runout Side A: K50319 A 30 FOON-SEAN 59.19106 1L 11.7.77
Runout Side B: K50319 B 30 FOON-SEAN 59.19106 2L 11.7.77
Pressing: First Italian Pressing (1977)
Condition Vinyl: VG+
Condition Sleeve: VG+
Description:
Original 1977 Italian first pressing of Going for the One, released by Atlantic Records under catalogue W 50379. The runout inscriptions dated 11.7.77 confirm manufacturing in the year of release, consistent with the initial Italian production batch.
The album marks a stylistic refinement following the expansive double-LP era of Tales from Topographic Oceans. Yes return to more concise yet still architecturally complex compositions. The record includes the symphonic epic “Awaken,” one of the band’s most ambitious studio achievements, alongside more direct and rhythmically driven tracks such as “Going for the One” and “Parallels.”
The matrices featuring “FOON-SEAN” and the Italian-style date format further support identification as a first Italian pressing from July 1977.
Sonically, the album presents a bright, dynamic mix, with prominent church organ textures, intricate guitar work by Steve Howe, and Jon Anderson’s soaring vocal harmonies. The production balances progressive sophistication with tighter structural focus, making this release a pivotal entry in the band’s catalogue.
A key late-70s progressive rock title in its original Italian configuration, increasingly sought after in clean condition.

Artist: Yes
Title: Yesshows
Label: Atlantic Records – W 60142
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Italy
Year: 1980
Runout Side A: K60142 A – 17 STRAWBERR – sigla 17
Runout Side B: K60142 B – sigla
Runout Side C: K60142 C – 17 STRAWBERR – sigla
Runout Side D: K60142 D – sigla
Pressing: First Italian Pressing (1980)
Condition Vinyl: VG+
Condition Sleeve: VG+
Description:
Original 1980 Italian first pressing of Yesshows, the second official live album by Yes, issued by Atlantic Records under catalogue W 60142. This double LP documents performances recorded between 1976 and 1978, capturing the band during the transitional post-Roger Dean era, featuring material from Going for the One and Tormato.
The presence of “STRAWBERR” in the runout grooves indicates lacquer cutting associated with Strawberry Mastering, a well-regarded UK cutting facility active during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The matrices correspond to the original 1980 manufacturing batch for the Italian market, confirming this as a first Italian pressing.
Musically, Yesshows presents extended live renditions characterized by elaborate instrumental interplay, dynamic contrasts, and symphonic textures. Tracks such as “Parallels,” “Time and a Word,” and the epic “Ritual” highlight the band’s technical precision and expansive stage sound. The recording emphasizes layered keyboards, intricate guitar phrasing, and powerful rhythm section work, delivering a wide stereo image typical of late-1970s live productions.
A historically relevant live document from one of progressive rock’s most influential acts, representing their late-70s touring power at full scale.

Artist: Yes
Title: 90125
Label: ATCO Records – 79 0125-1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Italy
Year: 1983
Runout Side A: ST-C835337-B 79-125 – 1A (sigla)
Runout Side B: ST-C835337-B 79-125 – 1B (sigla)
Pressing: First Italian Pressing (1983)
Condition Vinyl: VG+
Condition Sleeve: VG+
Description:
Original 1983 Italian first pressing of 90125, issued by ATCO Records under catalogue number 79 0125-1. The runout inscriptions with suffixes “1A” and “1B” are consistent with an early production batch manufactured in Italy during the year of release.
90125 represents a decisive stylistic reinvention for Yes, marking the band’s transition into a more streamlined, radio-oriented sound shaped by producer Trevor Horn and guitarist Trevor Rabin. The album blends progressive roots with contemporary 1980s production aesthetics, characterized by layered synthesizers, gated drum textures, and precise guitar-driven arrangements.
The global hit “Owner of a Lonely Heart” propelled the band to a new commercial peak, while tracks such as “Changes” and “Hearts” retain structural sophistication and dynamic development, bridging classic progressive sensibility with modern pop-rock architecture.
Sonically, the record offers a clean, punchy mix with strong low-end definition and crisp high frequencies typical of early-1980s ATCO productions. The stereo image is wide and well-balanced, enhancing the album’s polished production values.
A milestone release in the band’s catalogue, highly significant both artistically and commercially, presented here in its original Italian vinyl configuration.