VIA PRESS RELEASE |“Fragile was Yes’ breakthrough album, propelling them in a matter of weeks from a cult act to an international phenomenon; not coincidentally, it also marked the point where all of the elements of the music (and more) that would define their success for more than a decade fell into place fully formed.” —Bruce Eder, AllMusic
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab announced today that it has selected Yes’ classic Fragile as the next release in its UltraDisc One-Step vinyl series. Mastered at Mobile Fidelity’s private studios in Sebastopol, California, from the original master tapes, Fragile will be available in a strictly limited quantity of 7,500 numbered copies. Each 2LP set, pressed at boutique record manufacturer RTI on MoFi SuperVinyl, will be packaged in a deluxe box with a bonus art insert and foil-stamped jackets. Mobile Fidelity expects to begin shipping the reissue to customers and retailers in mid-fall 2019.
Recorded at Advision Studios in London, the platinum-selling Fragile catapulted Yes into the mainstream and became a seminal progressive-rock album. Featuring the hits “Roundabout”, and “Long Distance Runaround”, Fragile is the first Yes effort to feature classically trained pianist Rick Wakeman, who passed up an opportunity to join David Bowie on tour in favor of joining Yes. Fragile also introduces Moog and Mellotron elements to the group’s sound. Experienced in analog, it comes across as a highly cinematic adventure that merges technical prowess, strong musicality, and rock edginess.
The UltraDisc One-Step edition of Fragile will be released as a 180-gram 45RPM 2LP box set. It is available to preorder now via MoFi.com and select Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab retailers.
