YES VERY RARE SEALED GF LP FRAGILE 1977 USA PRESS W/HYPE STICKER NO CUTOUTS

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EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY SEALED VINTAGE GATEFOLD PRESSING OF "FRAGILE" BY YES ON  ATLANTIC RECORDS(SD-19132)- 1977 USA PRESSING-ALBUM IS VERY HEAVY! -NO COMMON CUTOUTS-NOT A CLUB-FULL TIGHT GLOSSY SHRINK(-NO RIPS OR TEARS)-SHOULD HAVE BOOKLET INSIDE --NICE THICK & HEAVY OLD-STYLE CARDBOARD COVER SLICKS--ALBUM IN EXC++ CONDITION-WILL BE CAREFULLY SHIPPED IN A HEAVY CUSTOM CORRUGATED BOX WITH 2 STIFFENERS AND HEAVY BUBBLEWRAP-I KNOW HOW TO PACK THESE DELICATE ITEMS -I DO GIVE GENEROUS COMBINED S/H DISCOUNTS -I DO SHIP OVERSEAS $22.50 FLAT FEE, $16.00 TO CANADA(I WILL REFUND THE DIFFERENCE TO CANADA) 
Yes released an edited version of "Roundabout" as the album's single in the US which reached number 13, and remains one of the band's best known songs. Fragile is certified 2× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over two million copies in the US-The album's sleeve was designed and illustrated by English artist Roger Dean, who would design many of Yes's future album covers, including their "bubble" logo
The LP's accompanying promotional booklet contains two additional Dean paintings; the front cover depicts five creatures huddled under a root system; the back cover depicts a person climbing up a rock formation. The inside shows several photographs of the band with an individual page dedicated to each member, with smaller illustrations and photographs of their wives and children. First page contains art by Dean. Second page containing individual pictures of the band members. Third page is of Anderson with his wife and daughter and contains a short poem. Fourth page contains two photos of Bill Bruford on drums during a show. Fourth page contains a photo of Chris Squire with his daughter and wife. Along with another photo with him playing bass. Fifth page contains a photo of Steve Howe with his guitar collection with another photo of him playing guitar. Sixth page shows Wakeman and contains a list of acknowledgements, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The White Bear pub in Hounslow, and Brentford F.C.. Booklet ends with another Dean artwork