YES GOING FOR THE ONE 1st UK PRESS MiNt ViNyL/AuDiO (Wakeman) ArChIvE PROG ROCK

	£		78
	$		103

[zipedit] YES 'Going For The One'
1st UK Pressing Cat No. K 5039 1976
Near Mint Vinyl! Near Mint Audio Quality!
Vinyl Looks Unplayed! No Spider Marks!
Complete with original lyric Record Sleeve!
Tri Gate Fold Cover in Superb Condition!
Early A36 Matrix Endings! 1st issue "FOON Sean" Master Pressers Signature!




Another from my personal collection of over 50,000 UK albums that I have accumulated over a period of more than 45 years! This album was purchased from new in 1976 and never played until this listing! The album is in stunning condition and looks almost as good as it did when purchased new over 40 years ago! (This is a very early 1st UK variation featureing 'A36' Matrix variation most that I have seen feature slightly later a38 matrix endings variation) The album has always been stored in a case with the vinyl separated from the cover and sleeve to prevent ring wear this is how I have always stored my records! This is the original 1st UK pressing and in stunning top condition rarely seen like this! An awesome Progressive Rock album! I have played the vinyl three times prior to this listing at very loud volume on top systems one time digitally recorded so that you can hear the album for your selves. Listen to the complete lp in the player provided below! The vinyl looks in almost un-played condition in my opinion!
Listen to the complete lp in the player below (Actual recording from the vinyl)




Going for the One is the eighth studio album from the English progressive rock band Yes, released on 7 July 1977 on Atlantic Records. The album was recorded in Switzerland after their extended break for each member to release a solo album and their 1976 tour of North America. It marks the departure of keyboardist Patrick Moraz and the return of Rick Wakeman, who left over differences surrounding Tales from Topographic Oceans (1973) to pursue his solo career. Formed of five tracks with no unifying theme or concept, Going for the One saw Yes produce their shortest songs since Fragile (1971), except for the fifteen-minute track "Awaken."






Going for the One was a commercial success and received a mostly-positive critical response. It topped the UK album chart for two weeks and peaked at number 8 in the US. Two singles were released, "Wonderous Stories" and "Going for the One," the former peaking at number 7 in the UK. Going for the One has sold over one million copies worldwide, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. A remastered edition was released in 2003 that contains several previously unreleased tracks from the album's.




In August 1975, after touring in support of Relayer (1974), Yes took an extended break so that each member could record and produce a solo album. The band's lineup during this time consisted of singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, and keyboardist Patrick Moraz. Yes then regrouped and completed a 1976 tour of North America, after which they relocated to Switzerland on tax exile to produce a new album.




During the early recording sessions, Moraz was let go from the band unexpectedly. Anderson thought he "just wasn't playing like he was involved" and that his sound was not "too good, and that affected his vibe ... it was obvious that he just wasn't getting off on what we were doing." Moraz commented on his exit: "I had to leave because of the enormous psychological pressures at the time within the group ... I felt there were a few things going on that I didn't know ... Unfortunately some people did not play the game fair, although the final decision was taken by all members." The decision was made after Rick Wakeman, who left Yes in 1974 over differences surrounding Tales from Topographic Oceans (1973) to pursue his solo career, was invited to contribute to the new album as a session musician by Alex Scott, a business partner of Brian Lane, the group's manager, who also met with Wakeman about the idea of his return.




After Wakeman agreed to see the band in Switzerland, he was surprised how much the band had changed since his departure. "To my surprise ... I found that they had changed drastically ... the health-food kick had also changed ... we began relating to each other for the first time. I think we had all grown up and became much more mature. Maybe I had to grow up more than them."




Recording took place at Mountain Studios in Montreux with engineers John Timperley and David Richards. In a departure from their previous four studio albums, engineer and producer Eddy Offord was absent for Going for the One.




The album's production duties were completed by the band itself. After constructing extended tracks since 1973, Yes decided to scale things back and record songs that critic and author Chris Welch described as "user friendly". As Anderson described the album's direction:




The album is a kind of celebration  Over the last two or three years we've been experimenting a lot and we're happy to have been given that chance. Any musician should be given the chance to extend his horizons and luckily we've been successful enough to do so. But generally we think of this as a more eventful album.




We've come back to a happier medium. It's something we felt we wanted to do at this time. If we wanted another 'Tales' concept we would have gone in that direction, but we needed to relax for a while—a little more laughing and jive.




Wakeman plays the pipe organ at St. Martin's church in Vevey, which was simultaneously recorded through high fidelity telephone lines while the rest of the band played in the studio in Montreux. Wakeman described the experience as "absolute magic.""Awaken" features a choir performed by the Richard Williams Singers whose musical arrangement was directed by Wakeman.




 Wakeman changed his sound on the album with the use of a Polymoog, a polyphonic analogue synthesiser, which replaced his traditional use of the Mellotron, Hammond organ, and RMI Electra Piano.




Side one
1. "Going for the One"
2. "Turn of the Century"
3. "Parallels"



Side two
1. "Wonderous Stories"
2. "Awaken"





The Matrix
Side 1 "I-46 K 50379-A36"
Side 2 "I47 K-30379-B36"






The Mother Stampers
Side 1 "" "2" "FOON Sean" Hand Etched only 1st press)
Side 2 "" "1/O 2" "FOON Sean" Hand Etched only 1st press)







The Vinyl
There is not much to say about the vinyl. On visual inspection this looks as new in my opinion. I find it hard to even see a blemish on the playing surface, any that could possibly be seen would be sleeve removal type only, but I can't see any. The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free of any warping. Importantly, there are no visual marks that would cause any loud constant clicks or pops during the play of this vinyl.

The Audio Quality.
I have play tested the vinyl three times on two different turntables/systems at very loud volume prior to this listing. Once for you to hear the complete album. (Can be heard in the player above)
The moment that the needle hits the playing surface it is obvious to me that this has barely ever been played at all. Crystal clear and vibrant stunning top audio throughout the play of this vinyl. This is probably one of the best sounding copies that I have heard of this pressing. Any static heard was isolated and minimal perhapes heard in quieter place only, but I am sure with constant cleaning this will clear up even better.  I would grade the audio at least excellent plus to near as mint through out!
An audio Archive copy never need to upgrade from this vinyl in my opinion!

Please note! Allowances must be made for these mid seventies Atlantic pressings. They are notorious for static ticks in quieter places. I always add this disclaimer! Please allow for isolated static type tick here and there that might be noticed in quieter places, but not consistent through out the audio. Debrit was noted on the playing surface after play. A constant clean before each play is recommended because this vinyl has been stored in a case laying dormant for over 40 years. A build up of dirt and dust in the grooves causes static ticks/ crackle. constant cleaning before each play will reduce this and enhance the audio quality.
 
The Labels
These are the original 1st issue UK Atlantic labels  I find it hard to see any spindle marks at all.  There is little if no spindle wear the hole is perfectly round. This has only ever been played three times by me only.

The Record Sleeve.
This is the original 1st issue card lyric record sleeve printed in England. This is as new condition because the vinyl has always been stored seperately from the sleeve and cover. No splits or tears what more can I say! The vinyl is always stored seperately from the vinyl. This is how I have always stored my records.

The Cover
This is the original 1st issue Un laminated UK tri gate fold cover. Super clean and straight. No nasty creases to report very minor, tiny creases near spine and any storage wear is only really noticed if looked for in my opinion any rubbing at edges would be minor. (very slight at the edges and spine coners to mention) Ant indents are minor you have to look to notice. Super bright and very clean, so rare to see originals in this condition. I would grade this cover at least excellent to excellent plus in my opinion.

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLE WRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

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