★ Yes – Fragile Yes' 1971 album "Fragile" is a milestone in the history of progressive rock. With this album, keyboardist Tony Kaye left the band and Rick Wakeman joined. Wakeman's keyboard work, especially on the Moog synthesizer, became a defining element of the album. The album is known for its complex compositions that combine elements of rock, classical music and jazz. Each member of the band contributed to the songwriting, resulting in a diverse range of styles and sounds. "Fragile" contains some of Yes' best-known tracks, including "Roundabout" and "Long Distance Runaround". These songs became hits and are still celebrated by progressive rock fans. The album features instrumental showcases for each band member, highlighting their virtuosity and musicianship. Tracks such as "Cans and Brahms" (based on Brahms' Symphony No. 4) and "The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)" are examples of this aspect of the album. The album's iconic cover, designed by artist Roger Dean, features a distinctive landscape with a floating island and a spaceship. Dean's artwork has been closely associated with Yes and the entire genre of progressive rock. Overall, "Fragile" is widely regarded as one of Yes' best albums and a classic of the progressive rock genre. The innovative music and sophisticated compositions continue to captivate listeners more than five years later. Traglist: A1 Roundabout A2 Cans And Brahms (Extracts From Brahms' 4th Symphony In E Minor, Third Movement) A3 We Have Heaven A4 South Side Of The Sky B1 Five Percent For Nothing B2 Long Distance Runaround B3 The Fish (Shindleria Praematurus) B4 Mood For A Day B5 Heart Of The Sunrise Bass Guitar, Vocals – Chris Squire Drums, Percussion – Bill Bruford Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve Howe Organ, Electric Piano, Harpsichord, Mellotron, Synthesizer, Grand Piano – Rick Wakeman Vocals – Jon Anderson Included in a gatefold cover with an 8-page booklet and insert with liner notes by Tsuneo O'Mori Matrix / Runout (Runout side A stamped): P - 8206 A1 4 - 3 - 2 1 - A - 4 Matrix / Runout (Runout side B stamped): P - 8206 A2 1 - A - 3 (1) Condition: LP / Mint (only fine slight scratches from the years in the unrecorded areas with no effect) wonderful Cover / NM (light whithe poits on the spine) wonderful Booklet / Mint Insert / Mint (the pictures are an integral part of the condition of the LP) ★★ Another Prog Rock "Must have " In Wonderful Collectors Comdition ★★ Thank`s for your interest. Check out my other rare items on Catawiki BlackGold-Memorabilia ★★★ For every rare single & LP I add a new inner sleeve with acid-free plastic so that you can enjoy the singles & LPs for a long time ★★★ You will receive all of your valuable auctions in a special LP box so that nothing can happen to your LP during transport (see pictures) ★★★ Each LP/Single is washed again with a special record washing machine (see picture) before it is sent (this machine is of course not included in the scope of delivery) An offer exclusive from the seller : BlackGold-Memorabilia Thank´s for your interest. Check out my other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki ★★★ Delivery to Lithuania, Portugal,Romania, Bulgaria and Norway only by Express Post ★★★ The B/W picture of is not included in the scope of delivery and are only used for documentation.