YES Rock Group to Release “Close to the Edge” Super Deluxe Edition

Progressive Rock Pioneers YES Announce Expansive Reissue of Classic Album Featuring Unreleased Material

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award-winning Yes Rock Group, YES, are set to unleash a definitive Super Deluxe Edition of their seminal album, Close to the Edge, on March 7, 2025. This comprehensive collection offers an immersive experience for fans, featuring a newly remastered version of the platinum-certified record alongside a treasure trove of previously unreleased rarities.

This meticulously curated set, available as a 5CD/LP/Blu-ray package, is a must-have for any devotee of the yes rock group and progressive music. The Blu-ray disc is a particular highlight, boasting brand new 2025 Steven Wilson mixes in Dolby ATMOS and 5.1 Mix DTS-HD MA, offering an unprecedented sonic depth to this iconic album. Furthermore, Steven Wilson’s remixes and instrumental versions are also included on CD-2.

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Disc 3, dedicated to rarities, provides an intimate glimpse into the album’s creation with rough mixes, alternate takes, and edits of Close to the Edge classics. Among these gems are three previously unreleased Steven Wilson tracks: “Siberian Khatru,” “Cord of Life,” and “Total Mass Retain,” adding significant value for collectors and enthusiasts of the yes rock group’s creative process. Discs 4 and 5 transport listeners back to December 16, 1972, with a complete live show from The Rainbow in London, captured during the band’s tour supporting Close to the Edge. This live recording showcases the yes rock group at the peak of their performance powers.

The Super Deluxe Edition includes insightful liner notes by Syd Schwartz of Jazz & Coffee, delving into the history and making of Close to the Edge, often hailed as the quintessential YES album. Schwartz’s notes illuminate the collaborative spirit and innovative techniques that defined this era of the yes rock group.

Guitarist Steve Howe reflects on the album’s significance, stating, “Close To The Edge is YES’ most miraculous album; it has our first 20-minute epic, the template for many large-scale tracks that followed, accompanied by two ten-minute tracks, similarly recorded with the highest musical and technical integrity. Recording Fragile was an experience that enabled us to make Close To The Edge Yes’s career-defining album.” This quote emphasizes the album’s pivotal role in the yes rock group’s discography and progressive rock history.

The lineup of Steve Howe (guitar), Jon Anderson (vocals), Chris Squire (bass), Rick Wakeman (keys), and Bill Bruford (drums) convened at Advision Studios in London with producer Eddy Offord to craft Close to the Edge. Their combined talents resulted in timeless progressive suites like the title track, “And You and I,” and the energetic “Siberian Khatru.” Released in September 1972, Close to the Edge reached the Top 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and achieved platinum certification. Its enduring legacy is further cemented by its inclusion in Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” and Pitchfork’s glowing “9.0” rating, solidifying its status as a crowning achievement for the yes rock group.

TRACKLISTING

YES – Close to the Edge (Super Deluxe Edition)

Disc 1: Original Album Remastered

1. Close To The Edge (2025 Remaster)
   I. The Solid Time of Change
   II. Total Mass Retain
   III. I Get Up I Get Down
   IV. Seasons of Man
2. And You and I (2025 Remaster)
   I. Cord of Life
   II. Eclipse
   III. The Preacher The Teacher
   IV. Apocalypse
3. Siberian Khatru (2025 Remaster)

Disc 2: Steven Wilson 2025 Remix and Instrumentals

1. Close To The Edge (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
   I. The Solid Time of Change
   II. Total Mass Retain
   III. I Get Up I Get Down
   IV. Seasons of Man
2. And You and I (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
   I. Cord of Life
   II. Eclipse
   III. The Preacher The Teacher
   IV. Apocalypse
3. Siberian Khatru (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
4. Close To The Edge (2025 Steven Wilson Remix) [Instrumental]
   I. The Solid Time of Change
   II. Total Mass Retain
   III. I Get Up I Get Down
   IV. Seasons of Man
5. And You and I (2025 Steven Wilson Remix) [Instrumental]
   I. Cord of Life
   II. Eclipse
   III. The Preacher The Teacher
   IV. Apocalypse
6. Siberian Khatru (2025 Remaster) [Instrumental]

Disc 3: Rarities

1. America (Single Version) [2025 Remaster]
2. Total Mass Retain (Single Version) [2025 Remaster]
3. And You and I (Promo Radio Edit) [2025 Remaster]
4. Siberia (Studio Run-Through of “Siberian Khatru”) [2025 Remaster]
5. Close To The Edge (Rough Mix) [2025 Remaster]
   I. The Solid Time of Change
   II. Total Mass Retain
   III. I Get Up I Get Down
   IV. Seasons of Man
6. And You and I (Alternate Version) [2025 Remaster]
   I. Cord of Life
   II. Eclipse
   III. The Preacher The Teacher
   IV. Apocalypse
7. America (“Dry” Mix)
8. Siberian Khatru (Steven Wilson Edit)
9. Cord of Life (Steven Wilson Edit)
10. Total Mass Retain (Steven Wilson Edit)

Disc 4: Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72

1. Siberian Khatru (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
2. I’ve Seen All Good People (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
   a. Your Move
   b. All Good People
3. Heart of the Sunrise (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
4. And You and I (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
   I. Cord of Life
   II. Eclipse
   III. The Preacher The Teacher
   IV. Apocalypse
5. Close To The Edge (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
   I. The Solid Time of Change
   II. Total Mass Retain
   III. I Get Up I Get Down
   IV. Seasons of Man

Disc 5: Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72

1. Excerpts From “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
2. Roundabout (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
3. Yours Is No Disgrace (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
4. Starship Trooper (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
   a. Life Seeker
   b. Disillusion
   c. Würm

Blu-Ray 2025 mixes by Steven Wilson in Dolby ATMOS and 5.1 Mix DTS-HD MA

1. Close To The Edge
   I. The Solid Time of Change
   II. Total Mass Retain
   III. I Get Up I Get Down
   IV. Seasons of Man
2. And You And I
   I. Cord of Life
   II. Eclipse
   III. The Preacher The Teacher
   IV. Apocalypse
3. Siberian Khatru

LP: Original Album

Side 1

1. Close To The Edge
   I. The Solid Time of Change
   II. Total Mass Retain
   III. I Get Up I Get Down
   IV. Seasons of Man

Side 2

1. And You and I
   I. Cord of Life
   II. Eclipse
   III. The Preacher The Teacher
   IV. Apocalypse
2. Siberian Khatru

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• Fragile Super Deluxe Edition: Another super deluxe offering, this time for the groundbreaking Fragile album by the yes rock group. Find Out More

• Mirror to The Sky: Explore the latest studio album from the yes rock group, showcasing their ongoing creativity. Listen Now

This Super Deluxe Edition of Close to the Edge is a testament to the enduring legacy of the yes rock group and their profound impact on progressive music. Pre-order your copy today and experience this classic album like never before.