Lot # 42 - Yes – Close to the Edge (1972) & Tales from Topographic Oceans (1973)

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 10-Feb-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 17-Feb-2026 7:41:00 PM
Current bid:

$6.00

Highest bidder:

rod

Auction has ended

Description :

A collector’s set of two defining progressive rock albumsfrom Yes. Both Close to the Edgeand Tales from Topographic Oceansare original Atlantic pressings, featuring elaborate gatefold packaging and surreal artwork by Roger Dean. These albums capture the band’s peak creativity and are essential for fans of classic rock and vinyl collectors.


Item Details:

  • Artist:Yes

  • Label:Atlantic Records

  • Format:2x Vinyl LPs (one LP per album)

  • Edition:Original pressings with gatefold sleeves & printed inner sleeves

  • Cover Art:Surreal fantasy landscapes by Roger Dean

  • Band Lineup:Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, Bill Bruford / Alan White

  • Condition:Vinyl visually clean; covers show light shelf wear; lyric sleeves intact

  • Extras:Includes original lyric sleeves and full gatefold artwork


Track Listing by Sides:

Close to the Edge (1972)

  • Side 1:

    • Close to the Edge(The Solid Time of Change / Total Mass Retain / I Get Up I Get Down / Seasons of Man)

  • Side 2:

    • And You And I(Cord of Life / Eclipse / The Preacher the Teacher / Apocalypse)

    • Siberian Khatru


Tales from Topographic Oceans (1973)

(Double LP 4 sides)

  • Side 1:

    • The Revealing Science of God (Dance of the Dawn)

  • Side 2:

    • The Remembering (High the Memory)

  • Side 3:

    • The Ancient (Giants Under the Sun)

  • Side 4:

    • Ritual (Nous sommes du soleil)


Auction History

Highest bidder is rod

Date Bid User
17-Feb-2026 2:40:20 PM $6.00 rod
13-Feb-2026 9:37:48 PM $5.00 Retrogirl

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