Tracklist
| A1 | Roundabout | |
| A2 | Cans And Brahms (Extracts From Brahms' 4th Symphony In E Minor, Third Movement) | |
| A3 | We Have Heaven | |
| A4 | South Side Of The Sky | |
| B1 | Five Per Cent For Nothing | |
| B2 | Long Distance Runaround | |
| B3 | The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus) | |
| B4 | Mood For A Day | |
| B5 | Heart Of The Sunrise |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Polydor Records Ltd.
- Licensed From – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Recorded At – Advision Studios
- Printed By – MacNeill Press Ltd.
- Made By – MacNeill Press Ltd.
- Marketed By – Polydor
- Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
- Published By – Yessongs
- Published By – Arnakata Music Ltd.
- Published By – Kinney Music
- Pressed By – Phonodisc Ltd.
Credits
- Artwork [Sleeve Drawings], Photography By – Roger Dean (4)
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Chris Squire
- Drums, Percussion – Bill Bruford
- Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve Howe
- Engineer [Assisted By] – Gary Martin (3)
- Engineer [Engineered By] – Eddy Offord
- Organ, Grand Piano, Electric Piano, Harpsichord, Mellotron, Synthesizer – Rick Wakeman
- Photography By [Colour Photograph Of Bill Bruford On Drums] – David Wright (16)
- Producer [Produced By] – Yes
- Vocals – Jon Anderson
Notes
Original UK release in matte gatefold sleeve with attached booklet on red/plum Atlantic labels.
First cat. no. on spine & gatefold inner, 2nd on labels.
Atlantic Deluxe on spine & gatefold inner.
℗ 1971
MADE IN Gt. BRITAIN
Recorded at Advision Studios, London, September 1971
Published by:
Rondor Music (London)/Yessongs (tracks A1, A3 to B5)
Arnakata/Kinney Music (track A2)
Polydor Records Limited
Under license from Atlantic Recording Corp., U.S.A.
What makes this release labels unique:
- crediting Arnakata/Kinney Music as publisher for track A2.
- A2 song title breaks after 'Symphony'.
- B5 song title and writers' credits on one line.
- Side B publishers in one line.
- Ronder Music instead of Rondor Music on label side B only.
Runouts are stamped.
First cat. no. on spine & gatefold inner, 2nd on labels.
Atlantic Deluxe on spine & gatefold inner.
℗ 1971
MADE IN Gt. BRITAIN
Recorded at Advision Studios, London, September 1971
Published by:
Rondor Music (London)/Yessongs (tracks A1, A3 to B5)
Arnakata/Kinney Music (track A2)
Polydor Records Limited
Under license from Atlantic Recording Corp., U.S.A.
What makes this release labels unique:
- crediting Arnakata/Kinney Music as publisher for track A2.
- A2 song title breaks after 'Symphony'.
- B5 song title and writers' credits on one line.
- Side B publishers in one line.
- Ronder Music instead of Rondor Music on label side B only.
Runouts are stamped.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Price Code: Deluxe
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 1): 2401019 A//1 1 4 1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 1): 2401019 B//1 1 3 7
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 3): 2401019 A//1 1 3 1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 3): 2401019 B//1 1 3 6
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 4): 2401019 A//1 11 13
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 4): 2401019 B//1 11 15
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 5): 2401019 A//1 12 6
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 5): 2401019 B//1 11 14
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 6): 2401019 A//1 12 5
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 6): 2401019 B//1 11 1 2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 7): 2401019 A//1 11 8
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 7): 2401019 B//1 11 13
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, variant 8): 2401019 A//1 12 1 4
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, variant 8): 2401019 B//1 11 20
Other Versions (5 of 399)
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Fragile (LP, Album, Gatefold) | Atlantic | 50.009, N° 50.009 | 1971 | |||
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Fragile (LP, Album, No SIAE printed) | Atlantic | K 50009 | Italy | 1971 | ||
| Fragile (LP, Album) | Atlantic | 2401019, 2401 019 | UK | 1971 | |||
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Fragile (LP, Album) | Atlantic | 2401019, 2401 019 | UK | 1971 | ||
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New Submission
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Fragile (LP, Album) | Atlantic | 2401019, 2401 019 | UK | 1971 |
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Reviews
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To me this is the best album by Yes and this UK pressing sounds great. The sound is well balanced and analog warm. There is enogh air and top end to enjoy the music. -
Edited 2 years agoI have the label variant 3 above, and my inner gatefold sleeve is signed by a label executive the day after its release, the 27th November 1971. It is also confirmed that this guy delivered the record to the particular thrift store that I purchased it from. How come this variant have matrix runout #5 listed on the label-variant-1? They use the same set of metal work for the first run. It would be interesting to investigate why all these label-print of the red plum were so messed up for only its 5 initial weeks in 1971. Since I have the one purchased the day after release, it must be the definitive first UK pressing (label variant 3). Anyone have more in depth and "proof" of the different variants?
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When I was 19 years old I saw Yes live in El Paso, TX. Close To The Edge tour, I think. 1976 or 77. Giant three-headed dragon hovering over the stage and pit, laser eyes, super loud concert. The weed was flowing freely and I still love and respect their music after around 45 years.
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I’m also having trouble finding my copy on here if anyone can help.
Side A (stamped) 2401019 A//1 12 16
Side B (stamped) 2401019 B//1 1 3 5 -
Fifty years old this year (2021) but still sounds as though it could fit in with current tastes in music.
The Steven Wilson 2013 remix has brought it up to date as regards sound quality and clarity. -
Yes Fragile shootout. I just compared (Roundabout only) three different versions:
- the Steven Wilson remastered (from the box set)
- the 2016 Rhino Kevin Gray remaster
- the 2006 Analogue Productions audiophile reissue
All sound great. The Wilson slightly lighter but with a wider stereo image. I prefer the Analogue as it has more weight and „wooden warmth“.
The MFSL 190€ edition is missing as well as some 70s original mix. -
My copy has the inner gatefold printed upside down, including the booklet. Does anyone else have that?
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I have another permutation:
7.
- crediting Arnakata/Kinney Music as publisher for track A2
- A2 song title breaks after "Symphony"
- B5 song title and writers' credits on one line
- B-side publishers in one line
- *Rondor* Music
Matrix codes:
A//1 1 2 13
B//1 1 1 12
Don't know how to add this to database so leaving as a comment.
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I seem to be having a spot of trouble finding my copy on here. If anyone can help I would be most grateful. SIDE A is (etched) S2 K-50009 A3
SIDE B (etched) 21 K-50009 B3
‘Fragile’ is printed in the centre of the upper green half of the label and ‘Made in UK’ on the left hand side in the orange half underneath STEREO. The only one I can find close to this says ‘Manufactured in UK.’
Thank you in advance.
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