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The 2013 definitive edition of Yes's Close to the Edge represents a major milestone for audiophiles, as it was the first in a series of expanded editions to feature new high-resolution mixes. While various digital versions exist, the FLAC 24-bit / 192 kHz format is specifically associated with the "Flat Transfer" of the original 1972 master tape. High-Resolution Audio Specs
Bonus Content: Includes the single version of "America" at 24/192 and high-resolution instrumental versions.
Available on the Blu-ray and DVD-A physical versions, also handled by Wilson, providing a greater sense of space. Additional Content in the 2013 Series Yes - Close To The Edge -2013- -FLAC 24-192-
The Anatomy of a Masterpiece
Before dissecting the bits and samples, we must acknowledge the source. Close to the Edge is not background music. It is a singular, 38-minute suite split into three movements: The Solid Time of Change, Total Mass Retain, and I Get Up, I Get Down. The 1972 recording was famously complex—Eddy Offord’s production involved punching in tape edits so intricate that the master reels looked like a jigsaw puzzle.
The Technical Verdict
- Prog purists who want to hear the album as the band heard it in the control room.
- Audiophiles with high-end headphones (Sennheiser HD 800, Audeze LCD) or floor-standing speakers.
- Vinyl lovers who hate pops and clicks but love warmth.
The 2013 high-resolution reissue of Yes’s progressive rock masterpiece, Close to the Edge, represents a definitive moment for audiophiles and fans of the genre. Presented in FLAC 24-bit/192kHz, this release offers a surgical level of detail that brings new life to the intricate layering of Jon Anderson’s vocals, Steve Howe’s guitars, and Rick Wakeman’s symphonic keyboards. The 2013 Definitive Edition
Bonus Tracks: Includes the full-length version of "America" (Simon & Garfunkel cover) and previously unreleased "Early Assembly" or rough mixes of the title track. The 2013 definitive edition of Yes's Close to
The physical editions included a 20-page booklet with new liner notes by Sid Smith and unreleased Roger Dean artwork.