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1981 greatest hits album by Yes
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Classic Yes is the second compilation album by the English rock band Yes , released in November 1981 by Atlantic Records . It was released after the group had disbanded in early 1981 following their 1980 tour in support of their tenth studio album, Drama (1980). The tracks were compiled by bassist Chris Squire and the cover was designed by Roger Dean .
Upon its release, it charted at number 142 on the US Billboard 200 . Some pressings included a free live single of previously unreleased live versions of "Roundabout " and "I've Seen All Good People ". The album became a strong seller, and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over one million copies.
Track listing
1994 CD remaster Title 1. "Heart of the Sunrise" 10:35 2. "Wonderous Stories" 3:50 3. "Yours Is No Disgrace" 9:41 4. "Starship Trooper
A. "Life Seeker"
B. "Disillusion"
C. "Würm"" 9:25 5. "Long Distance Runaround" 3:30 6. "The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)" 2:37 7. "And You and I
A. "Cord of Life"
B. "Eclipse"
C. "The Preacher and the Teacher"
D. "The Apocalypse"" 10:07 8. "Roundabout" (live version recorded at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California, USA, October 1978) 7:53 9. "I've Seen All Good People
A. "Your Move"
B. "All Good People"" (live version recorded at the Empire Pool, Wembley, London, UK, 28 October 1978) 7:29
Personnel
Yes
Production
Chris Squire – album compilation
Yes – production
Eddy Offord – production, engineer
References
Sources
AllMusicGuide.com
"Top Pop Albums 1955–2001", Joel Whitburn, c.2002
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