YES Announce Close to the Edge (Super Deluxe Edition) For March 7, 2025

YES Announce Close to the Edge (Super Deluxe Edition) For March 7, 2025

There are few albums in the progressive rock canon as revered as YES’s 1972 masterpiece, Close to the Edge. From the moment the needle first touched the record, it set a standard that subsequent generations of prog fans would hold in the highest esteem. On March 7, 2025, the band honours this legacy with a comprehensive new release: the Close to the Edge (Super Deluxe Edition).

This special collection comprises five CDs, one LP, and a Blu-ray disc, offering fans a meticulous exploration of the album’s creation, history, and enduring influence. Among the highlights is a newly remastered version of Close to the Edge—appearing on both CD and vinyl—and, for the first time, Steven Wilson’s 2025 mixes in Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Mix DTS-HD MA on Blu-ray.

Disc 1 & Vinyl LP: The newly remastered original album, providing the clearest, most faithful sound to date.

Disc 2: Steven Wilson’s 2025 remix and instrumental versions of the album’s seminal tracks.

Disc 3 (Rarities): A treasure trove for collectors. This disc showcases rough mixes and alternate versions of Close to the Edge staples, giving listeners insight into the band’s creative process. Three previously unreleased Steven Wilson tracks—“Siberian Khatru,” “Cord of Life,” and “Total Mass Retain”—offer intriguing perspectives on familiar classics.

Discs 4 & 5 (Live at the Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72): A complete 1972 concert from the band’s tour in support of Close to the Edge. Spread across two CDs, this show captures the raw energy and precision of YES at the height of their creative powers.

Setting the Stage With a Live Teaser
To celebrate the announcement, YES have shared the live recording of “Siberian Khatru” from the Rainbow Theatre performance. Even decades later, the vitality of this performance underlines why Close to the Edge remains so significant in the band’s history—an album that continues to resonate with music lovers worldwide.

Reflecting on an Enduring Classic
In the liner notes—written by Syd Schwartz of Jazz & Coffee—fans will find a thoughtful deep dive into the making of Close to the Edge and the band’s mindset in 1972. Guitarist Steve Howe calls Close to the Edge “the most miraculous” of YES’s records, highlighting how its 20-minute epic title track would become the template for future large-scale works. It’s a sentiment that resonates across the decades; from the multi-part suite of “Close to the Edge” to the melodic stretches of “And You and I,” the album exemplifies progressive rock at its most ambitious and innovative.

Recorded in London’s Advision Studios with producer Eddy Offord, Close to the Edge cemented the classic YES lineup—Steve Howe (guitar), Jon Anderson (lead vocals), Chris Squire (bass), Rick Wakeman (keys), and Bill Bruford (drums)—in rock history. Its release on September 8, 1972, saw the record quickly climb to number three on the Billboard 200 and eventually earn RIAA platinum certification. Over the years, Close to the Edge has received accolades from fans and critics alike, including placement on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” and a rare 9.0 rating from Pitchfork.

This new Super Deluxe Edition stands as a definitive statement on one of progressive rock’s all-time great records. Beyond the remasters and remixes, it illuminates the stories behind these enduring tracks, ensuring that even the most seasoned YES collector will discover something new. Whether you’re a dedicated longtime supporter or a newer fan dipping into the band’s monumental back catalogue, this release offers both an essential overview of Close to the Edge and an immersive listening experience to revisit time and again.

Pre-Order and Availability
The Close to the Edge (Super Deluxe Edition) is out on March 7, 2025. Pre-order and pre-save links are now available for those eager to secure their copy. With its broad scope, lavish packaging, and wealth of unreleased material, this set promises to be a cornerstone for any serious progressive rock collection—and a fitting tribute to the album that remains, in the words of Steve Howe, “YES’s career-defining record.”

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TRACKLISTING
YES – Close to the Edge (Super Deluxe Edition)

Disc 1: Original Album Remastered
Close To The Edge (2025 Remaster)
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
And You and I (2025 Remaster)
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
Siberian Khatru (2025 Remaster)

Disc 2: Steven Wilson 2025 Remix and Instrumentals

Close To The Edge (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
And You and I (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
Siberian Khatru (2025 Steven Wilson Remix)
Close To The Edge (2025 Steven Wilson Remix) [Instrumental]
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
And You and I (2025 Steven Wilson Remix) [Instrumental]
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
Siberian Khatru (2025 Remaster) [Instrumental]

Disc 3: Rarities
America (Single Version) [2025 Remaster]
Total Mass Retain (Single Version) [2025 Remaster]
And You and I (Promo Radio Edit) [2025 Remaster]
Siberia (Studio Run-Through of “Siberian Khatru”) [2025 Remaster]
Close To The Edge (Rough Mix) [2025 Remaster]
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
And You and I (Alternate Version) [2025 Remaster]
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
America (“Dry” Mix)
Siberian Khatru (Steven Wilson Edit)
Cord of Life (Steven Wilson Edit)
Total Mass Retain (Steven Wilson Edit)

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

Disc 5: Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72
Excerpts From “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
Roundabout (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
Yours Is No Disgrace (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
Starship Trooper (Live at The Rainbow, London, England, 12/16/72)
Life Seeker
Disillusion
Würm

Blu-Ray
Close To The Edge
The Solid Time of Change
Total Mass Retain
I Get Up I Get Down
Seasons of Man
And You And I
Cord of Life
Eclipse
The Preacher The Teacher
Apocalypse
Siberian Khatru

LP: Original Album

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

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Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

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