Yes – Yes (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1971

Yes is an LP by Yes from 1971 released on the Atlantic label.

About this album

Yes introduced the band’s distinctive blend of tight harmonies, virtuoso playing and forward-looking songcraft, setting the foundations for prog rock’s next phase. Their 1969 debut mixes original material with striking interpretations of ‘Every Little Thing’ and ‘I See You’, showing a young group already balancing pop instinct with ambition. John Renbourn-era? Not applicable here; the record instead captures the pre-Fragile line-up before the band’s most celebrated run, with Jon Anderson’s vocal clarity and Chris Squire’s driving bass becoming central to their identity. It established Yes as one of the most musically adventurous British rock acts of the era.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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