The Studio Albums: 1969–1987

~ Release by Yes (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD: Yes
2▶CD: Time and a Word
3▶CD: The Yes Album
4▶CD: Fragile
5▶CD: Close to the Edge
6▶CD: Tales From Topographic Oceans
7▶CD: Tales From Topographic Oceans
8▶CD: Relayer
9▶CD: Going for the One
10▶CD: Tormato
11▼CD: Drama
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1Machine Messiah
additional engineer:
George Chambers (engineer a/k/a George “Chappie” Chambers)
engineer:
Hugh Padgham
producer:
Eddie Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Alan White (Yes drummer)
electric guitar [Gibson The Les Paul]:
Steve Howe
keyboard:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist)
background vocals:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
lead vocals:
Trevor Horn
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Sarm Studios (1973–2013, fka Sarm Studios from 1973–1982) in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Machine Messiah
writer:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
4.3510:28
2White Car
additional engineer:
George Chambers (engineer a/k/a George “Chappie” Chambers)
engineer:
Hugh Padgham
producer:
Eddie Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Alan White (Yes drummer)
keyboard:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist)
background vocals:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
lead vocals:
Trevor Horn
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Sarm Studios (1973–2013, fka Sarm Studios from 1973–1982) in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
White Car
writer:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
41:21
3Does It Really Happen?
additional engineer:
George Chambers (engineer a/k/a George “Chappie” Chambers)
engineer:
Hugh Padgham
producer:
Eddie Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (in 1980)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Alan White (Yes drummer) (in 1980)
electric guitar [Gibson Les Paul Gold Top]:
Steve Howe (in 1980)
keyboard:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist) (in 1980)
background vocals:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist) (in 1980), Steve Howe (in 1980), Chris Squire (Yes bassist) (in 1980) and Alan White (Yes drummer) (in 1980)
lead vocals:
Trevor Horn (in 1980)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1980)
mixed at:
Sarm Studios (1973–2013, fka Sarm Studios from 1973–1982) in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Does It Really Happen? (in 1980)
writer:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
3.56:36
4Into the Lens
additional engineer:
George Chambers (engineer a/k/a George “Chappie” Chambers)
engineer:
Hugh Padgham
producer:
Eddie Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Alan White (Yes drummer)
electric guitar [Telecaster] and steel guitar [Fender Steel]:
Steve Howe
keyboard:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist)
background vocals:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
lead vocals:
Trevor Horn
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Sarm Studios (1973–2013, fka Sarm Studios from 1973–1982) in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Into the Lens
writer:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
3.658:32
5Run Through the Light
additional engineer:
George Chambers (engineer a/k/a George “Chappie” Chambers)
engineer:
Hugh Padgham
producer:
Eddie Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Alan White (Yes drummer)
electric guitar [Gibson The Les Paul] and mandolin [Martin Mandolin]:
Steve Howe
fretless bass and lead vocals:
Trevor Horn
keyboard:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist)
piano:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
background vocals:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Sarm Studios (1973–2013, fka Sarm Studios from 1973–1982) in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Run Through the Light
writer:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
3.54:43
6Tempus Fugit
additional engineer:
George Chambers (engineer a/k/a George “Chappie” Chambers)
engineer:
Hugh Padgham
producer:
Eddie Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
bass guitar:
Chris Squire (Yes bassist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Alan White (Yes drummer)
electric guitar [Fender Stratocaster]:
Steve Howe
keyboard:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist)
background vocals:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
lead vocals:
Trevor Horn
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1980) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1980)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
mixed at:
Sarm Studios (1973–2013, fka Sarm Studios from 1973–1982) in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Tempus Fugit (in 1980)
writer:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.), Warner Bros. (holding: file NO releases), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
55:22
7Into the Lens (single version)
producer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1980)
partial recording of:
Into the Lens
writer:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
33:48
8Run Through the Light (single version)
producer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1981)
partial recording of:
Run Through the Light
writer:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
34:31
9Have We Really Got to Go Through This
producer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-04-15 until 1980-04-16)
recording of:
Go Through This (from 1980-04-15 until 1980-04-16)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Howe
33:43
10Song No. 4 (Satellite)
producer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-04-15 until 1980-04-16)
recording of:
Song No. 4 (Satellite) (from 1980-04-15 until 1980-04-16)
writer:
Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
37:32
11Tempus Fugit (tracking session)
producer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1980-05-25)
recording of:
Tempus Fugit (on 1980-05-25)
writer:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.), Warner Bros. (holding: file NO releases), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
3.255:40
12White Car (tracking session)
producer:
Eddy Offord and Yes (British progressive rock band)
arranger:
Yes (British progressive rock band)
recorded at:
The Town House in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1980-05)
recording of:
White Car (in 1980-05)
writer:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
21:11
13Dancing Through the Light
producer:
Roy Thomas Baker (producer)
recording of:
Run Through the Light (in 1979-11)
writer:
Geoff Downes (English keyboardist), Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist) and Alan White (Yes drummer)
publisher:
Universal/Island Music Ltd. (for music publishing use only, formerly Island Music Ltd.) and Topographic Music, Ltd. (in 1980)
33:17
14Golden Age
producer:
Roy Thomas Baker (producer)
recording of:
Golden Age (in 1979-11)
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis), Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist), Rick Wakeman and Alan White (Yes drummer)
25:58
15In the Tower
producer:
Roy Thomas Baker (producer)
recording of:
In the Tower (in 1979-11)
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis), Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist), Rick Wakeman and Alan White (Yes drummer)
22:55
16Friend of a Friend
producer:
Roy Thomas Baker (producer)
recording of:
Friend of a Friend (in 1979-11)
writer:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis), Steve Howe, Chris Squire (Yes bassist), Rick Wakeman and Alan White (Yes drummer)
23:38
12▶CD: 90125
13▶CD: Big Generator

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Release

manufactured in:Europe
photography:Barry Wentzell
Phil Franks (Photographer)
illustration:Roger Dean (English designer)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (from 2003 until 2004)
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (from 2003 until 2004)
Rhino Entertainment Company (not for release label use!) (in 2013)
licensed from:Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US)
marketed by:Rhino Entertainment Company (not for release label use!)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/5165459 [info]
ASIN:UK: B00FAQW2RS [info]