Yes – Symphonic Live (Limited Edition 4 LP Half-Speed Master with Etched 8th Side) (Quick Ship)

Symphonic Live captures Yes in a rare and deeply satisfying setting: the band’s intricate progressive rock woven into the power and color of a full orchestra. Recorded at the height of their symphonic tour, this performance reframes classics like “Close to the Edge,” “Long Distance Runaround,” and “Gates of Delirium” with arrangements that feel expansive without ever drowning the band’s signature precision. This limited edition 4 LP set is half-speed mastered, giving the music a wider soundstage, more air around the vocals, and a low end that feels solid yet controlled—exactly what these dense arrangements demand on vinyl. The eighth side is etched, turning the final disc into a visual artifact as much as an audio one. For longtime fans, this is a chance to hear familiar epics reborn with strings, brass, and woodwinds amplifying the drama and nuance that were always there in the compositions. For newer listeners, it’s an accessible entry point into the band’s catalog, highlighting their melodic sense as much as their technical prowess. If your shelves lean toward ambitious rock and audiophile pressings, this edition earns its space both as a listening experience and as a collector’s piece.