Fragile (Super Deluxe Edition) (LP/4CD/BD)
Yes's fourth album, FRAGILE, first reached the American Top 10 in February 1972. Reaching platinum in the U.K. and double platinum in the U.S., the record launched the to new heights with hits like “Roundabout” and its beloved B-side, “Long Distance Runaround.”
FRAGILE (SUPER DELUXE EDITION) is an extensive reissue featuring a newly remasteredversion of the original album on both CD and vinyl, plus rare and unreleased recordings. A Blu-ray disc completes the collection with Steven Wilson's new mixes, including the album in Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Mix DTS-HD MA.Renowned audi o engineer Bernie Grundman cut lacquers for the set’s LP.
FRAGILE marked keyboardist Rick Wakeman’s debut with Yes, which included Jon Anderson (lead vocals), Chris Squire (bass, vocals), Bill Bruford (drums), and Steve Howe (guitar). After he joined in the summer of 1971, the band recorded nine songs for the album, four group arrangements (“Roundabout”), and five individual compositions, including Anderson’s “We Have Heaven” and Howe’s instrumental “Mood For A Day.”
FRAGILE (SUPER DELUXE EDITION) introduces a new remix of the album and instrumental mixes by Wilson. In addition, two discs of rarities provide a glimpse of the album’s creative journey, from early versions of “Roundabout” and “South Side Of The Sky” to unreleased live recordings from the Fragile Tour, including “Long Distance Runaround / The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus).”
FRAGILE holds a special place in Yes’ history as the first album to feature artwork by English artist Roger Dean, whose style is now synonymous with the band. Music journalist Syd Schwartz describes the deep connection between the two. “Few marriages of sound and vision are as perfectly suited as Yes and Roger Dean – it was like they grabbed the same shooting star simultaneously. The iconic Yes logo was still an album away, but Fragile established a cosmic vibe forever associate
Disc 1: Original Album Remastered
1. ROUNDABOUT [8:32]
2. CANS AND BRAHMS [1:38]
3. WE HAVE HEAVEN [1:40]
4. SOUTH SIDE OF THE SKY [7:56]
5. FIVE PER CENT FOR NOTHING [0:36]
6. LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND [3:30]
7. THE FISH (SCHINDLERIA PRAEMATURUS) [2:38]
8. MOOD FOR A DAY [2:58]
9. HEART OF THE SUNRISE [11:26]
Disc 2: 2024 Remixes & Instrumentals
2024 Remixes
1. ROUNDABOUT [8:32]
2. CANS AND BRAHMS [1:40]
3. WE HAVE HEAVEN [1:42]
4. SOUTH SIDE OF THE SKY [8:02]
5. FIVE PER CENT FOR NOTHING [0:36]
6. LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND [3:30]
7. THE FISH (SCHINDLERIA PRAEMATURUS) [2:39]
8. MOOD FOR A DAY [2:58]
9. HEART OF THE SUNRISE [10:38]
10. WE HAVE HEAVEN (Reprise) [0:48]
2024 Instrumental Mixes
11. ROUNDABOUT [8:31]
12. WE HAVE HEAVEN [1:40]
13. SOUTH SIDE OF THE SKY [8:04]
14. LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND [3:30]
15. THE FISH (SCHINDLERIA PRAEMATURUS) [2:39]
16. HEART OF THE SUNRISE [10:39]
17. WE HAVE HEAVEN (Reprise) [0:47]
Disc 3: Rarities
1. ROUNDABOUT (US Single Edit) [3:27]
2. LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND (US Single Edit) [3:15]
3. ALL FIGHTERS PAST (Steven Wilson Mix) [2:33]
4. SOUTH SIDE OF THE SKY (Early Take) [6:20]
5. ROUNDABOUT (Rehearsal Take/Early Mix) [8:10]
6. MOOD FOR ANOTHER DAY [2:59]
7. WE HAVE HEAVEN (Full Version) [Steven Wilson Mix] [2:20]
8. SOUTH SIDE OF THE SKY (Early Version) [Steven Wilson Mix] [5:10]
9. LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND (Steven Wilson Edit)* [3:38]
10. HEART OF THE SUNRISE (Steven Wilson Edit)* [4:06]
11. AMERICA [10:30]
12. ROUNDABOUT (Early Rough Mix) [8:34]
13. WE HAVE HEAVEN (Acapella) [Steven Wilson Mix] [1:59]
Disc 4: More Rarities & Live
1. FIVE PER CENT FOR NOTHING (Alternate Version)* [0:44]
2. HEART OF THE SUNRISE (Alternate Version)* [10:39]
3. LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND/THE FISH (SCHINDLERIA PRAEMATURUS) (Alternate Version)* [6:02]
4. THE DEAN [3:45]
5. AMERICA [Instrumental]* [10:31]
6. LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND/THE FISH (SCHINDLERIA PRAEMATURUS) (Live)* [12:35]
7. PERPETUAL CHANGE (Live)* [10:45]
8. YOURS IS NO DISGRACE (Live)* [13:37]
Tracks 6-8
Recorded live at ACADEMY OF MUSIC, New York, NY (2/19/72)
[Previously Unreleased]
Blu-Ray:
2024 Dolby Atmos Mix
2024 5.1 Mix DTS-HD MA
2024 Stereo Remix
2024 Stereo Remaster
2024 Instrumental Mix
1. ROUNDABOUT [8:32] 2024 Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
2. CANS AND BRAHMS [1:40] 2024 Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
3. WE HAVE HEAVEN [1:42] 2024 Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
4. SOUTH SIDE OF THE SKY [8:02] 2024 Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
5. FIVE PER CENT FOR NOTHING [0:36] 2024 Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
6. LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND [3:30] 2024 Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
7. THE FISH (SCHINDLERIA PRAEMATURUS) [2:38] 2024 Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
8. MOOD FOR A DAY [2:58] 2024 Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
9. HEART OF THE SUNRISE [10:39] 2024 Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
10. WE HAVE HEAVEN (Reprise) [0:47] 2024 Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
11. AMERICA [10:30] 2024 Steven Wilson Atmos Mix
LP: Cut from the original analog master by Bernie Grundman
Side A
1. ROUNDABOUT [8:32]
2. CANS AND BRAHMS [1:38]
3. WE HAVE HEAVEN [1:40]
4. SOUTH SIDE OF THE SKY [7:56]
Side B
1. FIVE PER CENT FOR NOTHING [0:36]
2. LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND [3:30]
3. THE FISH (SCHINDLERIA PRAEMATURUS) [2:38]
4. MOOD FOR A DAY [2:58]
5. HEART OF THE SUNRISE [11:26]
*Previously Unreleased