YES-Fragile-Plum/red A2/B1/booklet/ stunning copy

	£		90
	$		119

Yes – FRAGILE

Red/Plum Atlantic 2401019

B1/A2  additional stampers 1/2/1/0

                                               1/1 1

The above info confirms the earliest press of this monumental classic.

This particular record on Atlantic Plum is mega rare and it is certain that there are only a small fraction of these labels compared to the re-pressed orange and green versions. These plum Atlantic copies including the Led Zeppelin vinyls are in the same category as this one. Fragile by Yes is probably the hardest one to find . Any Plum record from 1971 , the year of the Kinney changeover are really scarce and the later that year they were issued, the rarer they are! This record was recorded in Sept 1971 and must be one of the very last records (if not THE FINAL ONE) to be pressed on the Plum label!

Sleeve

Opening gatefold sleeve with coloured booklet firmly attached.The best I have yet seen.In beautiful condition. Many of the booklets were either torn, ripped or dislodged from the album cover. This stapled booklet is strongly attached to the sleeve and  is very near perfection.Later copies had these booklets added as an insert.

The sleeve is made from a soft card with a matt finish, notorious for wear and damage.This one is in fantastic condition and have not seen better to date.Spine is square and solid, clearly showing title.Two of the corners are very slightly scuffed and very slight wear to top/ bottom edges.Excellent outer faces with no ring wear visible on front cover.No sticker marks and number printed on spine with title of record.Shows a true first issue.Colours are unfaded and remain vibrant and strong.Hardly any thickening to opening edge. Textured inner faces are virtually perfect.

In remarkable condition and far better than most.

Labels

Atlantic Plum/reds in near perfect format. Only a very few spiderlines, only detected when angled under a bright light.Shows a very careful handling history with only a handful of plays.No mottling/no peeling/no damage of any kind.Appear sensational against the jet black of the vinyl.

Audio

Opens with near silent grooves and is quite honestly a very near perfect aural delivery.These grooves have hardly been disturbed over the years and operate with crystal clarity.Warm tones are conveyed with a razor sharp edge.Phenomenal audio with no surface noise or disturbance. Heard as it should be, with no crackles , hisses or pops.Audio graded with a sensitive needle and was quite breathtaking to say the least.

Vinyl

Appearance is very near perfect under ordinary light conditions.Thick and chunky, a delight to hold.Very faint hairlines can be detected if scrutinised intensely under a halogen bulb. However, have not seen a better copy than this as the vinyl surfaces reflect a mirror like sheen, and appears fresh and virtually factory new!Looks sensational and must be extremely rare in this condition.

Summary

Probably the rarest red/plum copy that you are ever likely to have a chance of owning!

A remarkable album in every respect. An excellent album sleeve with a near perfect booklet,near perfect playing surfaces displaying a sheen very similar to mint vinyl,very rare plum red labels , possibly being the final ones ever made and a breathtaking audio,which puts the icing on an already ,very rich cake.

A stunning copy of a monumental rock classic. In true investment quality. Will find impossible to match. My guarantee of a full refund if not completely happy with your purchase.Don’t let this one pass you by. Will never find better and becoming increasingly difficult to locate in this sensational condition.

Awesome!!!

Shipping

UK-£3.00

Europe-£5.00

USA/Japan-£7.00