In this video I compare to the long awaited (but not the newest release in this test) Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 series release of Yes' 1971 classic: Fragile.
To what do I compare it? Well, my UK 1971 'red & plum' Atlantic original, the 2019 Mobile Fidelity One-Step 2 x 45rpm pressing, the 2023 Rhino Atlantic 75 crystal clear vinyl, version which was cut by legendary mastering engineer Kevin Gray, and by complete surprise the newest release of all: a reissue of the 2015 Steven Wilson Remix. So, five versions on vinyl. Which one(s) come out on top?
Chapters:
00:00 Intro.
01:27 The Benchmark 1971 UK original
04:26 2025 Steven Wilson 2015 Remix
15:49 2019 MOFI One-Step 2 x 45rpm
22:50 2023 Atlantic 75th Anniversary 33rpm
25:58 1971 UK original
27:54 2025 Analogue Productions Atlantic 75th Anniversary 2 x 45rpm
I purchased my copy of the Analogue Productions Atlantic 75th Anniversary direct from Acoustic Sounds at: https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/181500/Yes-Fragile-45_RPM_Vinyl_Record
I purchased my Steven Wilson Remix locally from Raves From The Grave: https://ravesfromthegrave.com