1982 · USBest editionVinyl
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab — MFSL 1-077
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The 1982 MFSL half-speed master LP is legendary on SHF for its detail and dynamics, a top vinyl choice despite some debate over bass.
- Mastered by
- Stan Ricker
Close to the Edge was recorded between January and August 1972 at Atlantic Recording Studios in New York City. The album was produced by Yes and engineer Eddie Offord, who had worked with the band on previous projects and became instrumental in shaping their progressive sound. The recording sessions utilized cutting-edge 16-track recording technology, which allowed the band to layer complex arrangements and experiment with overdubbing techniques that pushed the capabilities of the equipment at the time. The three-part title track was recorded across multiple sessions and showcased the band's ambitious approach to composition and arrangement. The album marked a peak of Yes's creative ambition in the early 1970s progressive rock movement and was released in September 1972 to critical acclaim.
Tracklist · 3 tracks
- 1Close to the Edge: I. The Solid Time of Change / II. Total Mass Retain / III. I Get Up I Get Down / IV. Seasons of Man18:45
- 2And You and I: I. Cord of Life / II. Eclipse / III. The Preacher the Teacher / IV. Apocalypse10:12
- 3Siberian Khatru8:55
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