Yes – Close To The Edge

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Genre:	Rock
Style:	Symphonic Rock
Year:	1972

Tracklist

		Close To The Edge	(18:12)
		(i) The Solid Time Of Change
		(ii) Total Mass Retain
		(iii) I Get Up I Get Down
		(iv) Seasons Of Man
		And You And I	(10:40)
		(i) Cord Of Life
		(ii) Eclipse
		(iii) The Preacher The Teacher
		(iv) The Apocalypse
		Siberian Khatru	9:50

Credits (13)

Yes
Arranged By [All Arrangements By]
Chris Squire
Bass, Vocals
Brian Lane (3)
Coordinator
Roger Dean (4)
Cover
Steve Howe
Guitar, Vocals
Rick Wakeman
Keyboards

Notes

Close To The Edge was released on 13 September 1972 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest progressive rock albums ever recorded. Inspired by Siddharta and their “state of mind” at the time, Yes’s 5th album is widely regarded as their masterpiece. The Gold-certified work remains a crowning achievement in the band’s illustrious career. It reached the Top Ten in both the U.K. and in the U.S., where it spent thirty-two weeks on the charts. Close To The Edge includes the epic standout ‘And You And I.’ Guitar World named it one of their ‘100 Greatest Guitar Albums of All Time.’ This flawless classic is also included in the book, ‘1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die’.

Single from this release:
And You And I

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, Textured Gatefold	Atlantic – K 50012	UK	1972	UK — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, RI - Richmond Pressing	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold	Atlantic – ATL 50 012		1972	— 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album	Atlantic – GX 01-588	Mexico	1972	Mexico — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album	Atlantic – SD 7244	New Zealand	1972	New Zealand — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Gatefold	Atlantic – SD-7244	Australia	1972	Australia — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album	Atlantic – 2400 226	Greece	1972	Greece — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, Textured gatefold	Atlantic – 50012		1972	— 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Gatefold sleeve	Atlantic – ATL 50012	Netherlands	1972	Netherlands — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, PR-Presswell Pressing, Gatefold	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold	Atlantic – SD 7244	Italy	1972	Italy — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, Textured, Quality Records Pressing	Atlantic – SD 7244	Canada	1972	Canada — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve	Atlantic – K50012	UK	1972	UK — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Gatefold	Continental (3) – ATLP-028	Brazil	1972	Brazil — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge = 危機 LP, Album, Gatefold	Atlantic – P-8274A	Japan	1972	Japan — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Club Edition	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo	Atlantic – 62 075		1972	— 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album	Atlantic – K 50012	Israel	1972	Israel — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Promo, Mono	Atlantic – 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, SP-Specialty Pressing	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, CTH	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, RI, Gatefold	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Club Edition, Gatefold	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Gatefold	Atlantic – SD 7244	Canada	1972	Canada — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold Sleeve	Atlantic – ATL 50012	Netherlands	1972	Netherlands — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold, Textured Sleeve	Atlantic – SD7244	Australia	1972	Australia — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, Monarch Pressing, Gatefold	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold	Atlantic – 404	Turkey	1972	Turkey — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge 8-Track Cartridge, Album	Atlantic – ATL TP-7244	US	1972	US — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Club Edition	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Club Edition	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Gatefold	Atlantic – SMAS-94850	US	1972	US — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, White Label, Stereo	Atlantic – K 50012	UK	1972	UK — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Presswell Pressing	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Stereo, Textured Non-Gatefold Sleeve	Atlantic – K 50012	UK	1972	UK — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Gatefold	Atlantic – No 50 012		1972	— 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge LP, Album, Club Edition, CSM, Textured Sleeve	Atlantic – SD 7244	US	1972	US — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge Cassette, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, CRC Release	Atlantic – ALM 57244	US	1972	US — 1972	Recently Edited
	Close To The Edge 8-Track Cartridge, Album	Atlantic – A8TC-7244	Canada	1972	Canada — 1972	New Submission
	Close To The Edge Cassette, Album, Stereo	Atlantic – M5 7244	Australia	1972	Australia — 1972	New Submission

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Reviews

THEREAPPER Jun 3, 2025
referencing Close To The Edge (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered) 7567-82666-2

Close to the Edge is both a challenge and a reward. The title track (18+ minutes) is a multi-part suite that transitions through meditative calm, chaotic crescendos, and soaring melodies—like a symphonic rock opera. Jon Anderson's ethereal vocals, Steve Howe's intricate guitar work, Chris Squire's growling bass, Rick Wakeman’s majestic keyboards, and Bill Bruford's inventive drumming form an unmatched synergy.
peter.pavlik.421 Jun 2, 2025
referencing Close To The Edge (CD, Album, Reissue, Repress) 250 012

Barry Diament mastering mentioned in credits inside the booklet.
CD Sounds great
Vinyljch May 27, 2025
referencing Close To The Edge (LP, Album, Reissue, Half Speed Mastered) MFSL 1-077

Amazing. It’s a bit quieter press than the original. Which I think brings out the bass and electric piano/organ amazingly. The detail is clear as day.
13Rebotco May 25, 2025
referencing Close To The Edge (LP, Album, Reissue, Impact pressing) KSD 19133

My copy's center hole is off centered, plays poorly. Anyone else?
music-room- May 12, 2025
referencing Close To The Edge (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Remixes, CD, Compilation, Stereo, 2×CD, Stereo, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Multichannel, Atmos, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition) R2 727100

The previous SW mix is better that this one.. in song 3 (lack of power just after the introduction and in song 2 voice it’s a bit far in the beginning …
phantomlat May 10, 2025
referencing Close To The Edge (LP, Album, Gatefold) HATS 421-95

Lots of distortion on Side A, and some on the inner grooves of Side B. Reading reviews, it seems to be a common problem in early Yes pressings. Maybe a better system gets better results with this.
charkenman Apr 28, 2025
referencing Close To The Edge (LP, Album, Stereo, Monarch Pressing, Gatefold) SD 7244

100% agree with logdoghay, this pressing is the best you can get!
MattDi94 Apr 27, 2025
referencing Close To The Edge (LP, Album, Reissue, Half Speed Mastered) MFSL 1-077

The audio quality is genuinely amazing, I’ve never heard this album sound anywhere near this good before
bamjuggler Apr 16, 2025
referencing Close To The Edge (CD, Album, Reissue) SD 19133-2

I own a copy with another variant, call it Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): 3 19133-2 SRC-07 M10S2
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Rockstuff Apr 12, 2025
referencing Close To The Edge (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Remixes, CD, Compilation, Stereo, 2×CD, Stereo, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Multichannel, Atmos, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition) R2 727100

The source of CD4-3 "Heart Of The Sunrise" is incorrect. It was not recorded Live At The Rainbow, London, England on 16 December, 1972. This fantastic live rendition of Heart Of The Sunrise" was actually recorded at Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina on 12 November, 1972.