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Incorporating YES
Introduction
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update 7th November 2008
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Incorporating YES
Introduction
| This is not a Roger
Dean web site, or a complete discography of records that he has
participated in the design of. The records listed
here**
do have the cover designed by Roger Dean, and are for sale. If you are not
too familiar
with Roger's output, you should be able to find further information
elsewhere on the Internet. However, for testament of his outstanding
contribution towards the arts and design in the rock world, and beyond, two
essential books that should be in one's possession are "Views"
and "Magnetic Storm", both published by Dragon's World Ltd,
and also reprinted in association with the Book Club Associates. Any in
stock will be listed on the labels
page. **The band Yes adopted Roger Dean's talents in design for many of their albums output (as well as their stage presentation), and this page does include records issued by Yes as an entity, and well as solo output. Obviously not all these will include an association with Roger, and this will be stated where appropriate. So to save any confusion, the Yes records are listed as a separate section. |
To compliment the design
layout of the external gatefold covers,
and to show consistency, all the images on this page are arranged as:
left image = back; right image = front * interior gatefold sleeves
are also depicted (even if not a Dean design) 
Any lyric/ illustrated inner sleeves, inserts, or posters that are present are
also shown.
As with all other merchandise depicted on this site, all the photographs
here portray the actual products that are for sale!
All the records on this
page have been professionally cleaned and play graded.
Part 1
Albums A ~ Z
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ASIA "ASTRA" ~ Geffen 1985 |
| John
Wetton (previously Edward's Hand, Family, Rare Bird, Roxy Music, etc), Geoff
Downes, Mandy Meyer (Cobra), Carl Palmer (Atomic Rooster, ELP, PM, etc) One example in stock: Sleeve front EX * back VG+ * Record NM (plays EX+) 
@ £6 |
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BUDGIE "NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON A FRIEND" ~ MCA 1973 |
| Burke
Shelley, Tony Bourge, Ray Phillips Lyrics and photos of the band within the gatefold. Great se. Worth acquiring just for the 10 minute track "Parents". One example in stock: this one is a post 1973 pressing, having the black with rainbow label Sleeve front EX+ * back VG+ * Record VG+ (plays VG+ to NM) 
@ £12 cheap ! |
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BILLY COX'S NITRO FUNCTION "NITRO FUNCTION" ~ PYE 1971 |
| Billy
Cox, Robert Tarrant, Char Vinnedge. Billy Cox had played alongside Jimi Hendrix, and this album's musical content demonstrates the influence that Jimi had on his colleagues. One example (back) in stock: Sleeve min. of VG * Record EX+ (plays EX to mainly NM) 
@ £55 |
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DR. STRANGELY STRANGE "HEAVY PETTING" ~ Vertigo 1970 |
| Norman
Barrett, George Lynton, J.D. Hughes, Jim Frank, Peter Soley, Les
Williams This fold-out sleeve is a record retailer's nightmare! There cannot be many in circulation now that at one time has been bent or torn just by sliding it into a plastic cover! Quite an intricate design, yet be aware of counterfeits! These were made at least 15 years ago. These have a counterfeit record, also having the 'swirl' label. 1) Sleeve G+ ( front left flap creasing & held by tape on fold; creasing on back same flap; tear on top in black area on back) * Record VG (plays EX- to NM) @ £55 |
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GENTLE GIANT "OCTOPUS" ~ Vertigo 1972 |
| Norman
Barrett, George Lynton, J.D. Hughes, Jim Frank, Peter Soley, Les
Williams The fourth and final album by Gentle Giant that was issued with Vertigo's 'swirl' label. Lyrics are within the gatefold. o/s |
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GRAVY TRAIN "STAIRCASE TO THE DAY" Dawn 1974 |
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Back to top | Norman
Barrett, George Lynton, J.D. Hughes, Jim Frank, Peter Soley, Les
Williams Debut album. Gatefold design inside and out by Roger, within has a photograph of member. plus lyrics and credits, One example in stock: Sleeve VG+ * Record EX+ (plays VG+ to EX+) 
@ £65 |
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GREENSLADE "GREENSLADE" ~ Warner Bros. 1973 |
| Dave
Greenslade, Andrew McCulloch (Fields, King Crimson), Dave Lawson, Tony Reeves (Colosseum, Curved Air, etc) Debut album. Exterior gatefold designed by Roger, within has photograph of each (4), plus lyrics and credits, Two examples in stock: 1) Sleeve EX (min.) * Record M- (plays min. NM) 
@ £222) Sleeve VG+ (min.) * Record EX+ (plays min. NM) @ £14 |
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GREENSLADE "BEDSIDE MANNERS ARE EXTRA" ~ Warner Bros. 1973 |
| Dave
Greenslade, Andrew McCulloch (Fields, King Crimson), Dave Lawson, Tony
Reeves (Colosseum, Curved Air, etc) Second album. Again, exterior gatefold designed by Roger, within has photograph of each (4), plus lyrics and credits, One example in stock: Sleeve VG+ * 2 x Promo Inserts: A4 sheet comprising of Introduction + track info ; A3 double-sided sheet with articles taken from NME, Melody Maker, etc. * Record VG (plays VG+ to EX+) @ £32 image on file |
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DAVE GREENSLADE "CACTUS CHOIR" ~ Warner Bros. 1976 |
| Dave
Greenslade, Tony Reeves (Colosseum, Curved Air, etc), Simon Philips John
Perry (1 trk), Mick Grabham (1 trk) Exterior gatefold designed by Roger, within has photograph of each (4), plus lyrics and credits,. Greenslade's "Time And Tide" album is listed on the Rock LP's page. One example in stock: Sleeve VG+ * 1-sided lyric insert EX * Record: side 1 EX+; side 2 VG+ (plays EX to NM) 
@ £19 |
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GUN "GUN" ~ 1968 |
| Paul
Curtis, Adrian Curtis (previously Rupert's People, later Three Man Army
with Paul), Louis Farrell (Bulldog Breed). This was Roger Dean's first LP cover commission, although the design was a re-work of an already finished painting. Includes "Race With The Devil" and other tracks with great guitar playing. Shame a lot of this is overpowered with unnecessary orchestral arrangements! Note that Paul Gurvitz and Adrian Gurvitz are the same persons as here. Three examples in stock: 1) USA 1st press with Epic sleeve & label: Sleeve VG (has wear / rubbing) * Record EX+ (plays EX to NM) 
@ £102) USA 2nd pressing with CBS sleeve & red "Columbia 360 Sound" label: Sleeve VG+ (split on top seam, o/w EX+) * Record EX+ (s1 plays NM, s2 VG+) @ £10 ,image on file 3) UK M 63552 Mono: Sleeve: laminated front min. of EX; matte back NM * Record M- (plays M-) @ £50 |
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JOHN LODGE "NATURAL AVENUE" ~ Decca 1977 |
| John
Lodge (Moody Blues), Chris Spedding (many!), Kenny Jones (Faces), Steve Simpson (Roger Chapman, Meal Ticket, etc), Mick Weaver (Wynder K Frog, Ellis, Coast Ride Drive, Jess Roden, etc), Mel Collins, Alan Williams, Billy Lowrie Two examples in stock: 1) Sleeve NM * 4-sided Lyric Insert EX+ * Record M- (plays NM 
@ £152) Sleeve EX+ * 4-sided Lyric Insert EX- * Record EX+ (plays EX+) @ £10 Moody Blues + solo venture albums in stock |
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MIDNIGHT SUN "MIDNIGHT SUN" ~ MCA 1971 |
| Allan
Mortensen (vocal), Bo Steif, Peer Frost, Carsten Smedegaard, Bent
Hesselmann, Niels Bronsted, First album from this Danish band. Peer Frost was voted Denmark's best guitarist 3 years in succession. Carsten was a drummer in Denmark's first pop group 'The Beathovens' sic. Issued on Decca's MCA label, with this one having the very short-lived red and pink design. One example in stock: Sleeve G (creasing on corners & top, spine half worn Record VG (plays EX to NM~ 90% .. honest!) @ £17 image on file |
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URIAH HEEP "DEMONS AND WIZARDS" ~ Bronze 1972 |
Back to top | Gary
Thain (previously Keef Harley Band), Lee Kerslake (previously Gods,
Toefat, National Head band), Mick Box, Ken Hensley (previously Gods, Toefat, later Blackfoot), David Byron Various photos of the band, plus art on the left, are within the gatefold. ILPS 9103 ~ base of back cover has the Bronze logo. One example in stock: 1: Sleeve EX * Record EX+ ( plays min. EX to mainly NM)  @
£18 |
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URIAH HEEP "THE MAGICIAN'S BIRTHDAY" ~ Bronze 1972 |
| Gary
Thain (previously Keef Harley Band), Lee Kerslake (previously Gods,
Toefat, National Head band), Mick Box, Ken Hensley (previously Gods, Toefat, later Blackfoot), David Byron Various photos of the band, credits, plus Dean b&w art are within the gatefold. ILPS 9213. Two examples in stock: 1: Sleeve VG (back has been autographed by the band on the back cover in 1989 (7 x autographs) @ £17 * Record : none! ,image on file 2: Sleeve NM * lyric Inner EX * Record EX+ (plays NM) @ £24 |
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Various Artists "MOTOWN CHARTBUSTERS VOL SIX" ~ Tamla Motown 1971 |
Back to top | I'm
Still Waiting, I Don't Blame You At All, We Can Work It Out, Never Can
Say Goodbye, Indiana Wants Me, These Things Will Keep Me Loving You (dif to 7"), River Deep Mountain High, Just My Imagination.., Nathan Jones, Simple Game, Heaven Must Have Sent You, It's Summer, Remember Me, Mama's Pearl, Come Round Here (I'm The One You Need), Just Seven Numbers Compared to most other 'hit's compilations, the Motown Chartbusters series certainly gave value for money, with this one having 16 unabridged tracks, and all being great singles. This was the second of two designs that Roger provided Motown, the other being a USA issue of a Rare Earth LP. The back cover here includes "MOTORTOWN REVIEW 2OO8" above the spaceship... we've waited 33 years.. not long now! Two examples in stock: 1: Sleeve VG+ (tex. cover slight creasing at the top) * Record EX, ( plays ) 
@ £92: Sleeve NM (textured cover is 'fresh') * Record M- (plays min. NM) @ £14 |
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Part 2
| In general, most
Yes albums can be found without any difficulty. However, locating
original pressings of their pre 1973 issues in exceptional condition is
not so easy! In fact, after spending considerable time playing the
ones to hand, and having to discard a few, the assumption is that many
of these did not play perfect from new? The examples on sale here have been professionally
cleaned, and then checked for their sound quality, The photographs here
illustrate some nice condition examples. |
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YES "YES" ~ Atlantic 1969 |
| Jon
Anderson, Peter Banks, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford, Tony Kaye First issues with the semi-plum label are not that common in good order, due to the sleeve being slightly 'oversize', hence are usually knocked about at the edges. Inside left of the (single card) gatefold has the inclusion "Manufactured by Polydor Records Ltd...", whereas second issues with the orange and green record labels, and with the standard size g/f sleeve, have the statement inside left of the now double card thickness "An Atlantic Record distributed by WEA Records Ltd c 1972". All issues include a lyric insert. No Roger Dean association. Four examples in stock: 1) 1st issue: Sleeve VG+ (actually, front is EX) * Insert EX- * Record EX (plays VG+) @ £85 2) 2nd issue: Sleeve EX+ * Insert EX * Record NM (plays EX to mainly NM) @ £28 3) 2nd issue: Sleeve EX- (2 short creases spine side, o/w EX+) * Insert VG+ Record NM (1st 20 seconds VG, o/w plays EX to mainly NM) @ £14 4) 2nd issue: Sleeve VG+ * Insert VG+ * Record EX+ (plays VG+ to EX+) @ £7 |
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YES "TIME AND A WORD" ~ Atlantic 1970 |
| Jon
Anderson, Peter Banks, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford, Tony Kaye Their second LP, with first issues having the semi-plum label. Non-gatefold sleeve. Includes a 1-sided lyric insert. Cover design by Laurence Sackman in association with "Graphreaks". Two examples in stock: 1) Sleeve NM * Insert M- * Record M- (plays: s1 = 10 second intro VG o/w NM; s2 intro VG+ rest NM) 
@ £852) USA with dif. front cover ~ colour photo: Sleeve EX- Record EX+ (s2 intro crackly, o/w plays EX to mainly NM)  @ £14 |
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YES "THE YES ALBUM" ~ Atlantic 1971 |
| Jon
Anderson, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford, Tony Kaye. Steve Howe. Their third album, with an uninspiring title! Original issues have semi plum labels, with mid '72 on pressings green. Sleeve design by Jon Goodchild. Three examples in stock: 1) 1st issue: Sleeve EX (one small crease on the front, o/w NM) Record EX+ (s2 trk 1 plays EX, rest NM) @ £70 image on file 2) 1st issue: Sleeve VG+ * Record VG (s1 plays EX to NM; s2 plays NM) @ £20 image on file 4) 2nd issue: Sleeve VG+ * Record NM (plays NM) @ £14 3) 3rd issue with shiny exterior sleeve, as new... Sleeve NM * Record NM (plays NM) @ £14 |
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YES "FRAGILE" ~ Atlantic 1971 |
| Jon
Anderson, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford, Steve Howe. Rick Wakeman Fourth album, nicely presented with an 8 page booklet, the contents being of photographs, and illustrations. This item is affixed within the gatefold, with later pressings of this album having the booklet housed with the disc. The design for the whole package is Roger Dean's first association with Yes. The final Yes album originally issued with the red / plum Atlantic label. Note that all the plum label issues have the Atlantic catalogue no. on the spine, while the green label pressings have the K50009 number, label and spine. This criteria applies to all of the first four Yes albums. Three examples in stock: 2) 1st issue: Sleeve EX- (solid, with no creases) * Record M- (quiet bits VG, rest EX to mainly NM) 
@ £303) 2nd press: Sleeve EX+ (booklet affixed) * Record EX- (plays NM) 
@ £174) 3rd press: Sleeve EX (booklet not affixed) * Record EX- (s1 intro crackly, o/w plays EX to NM) @ £12 |
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YES "CLOSE TO THE EDGE" ~ Atlantic 1972 |
| Jon
Anderson, Chris Squire, Bill Bruford. Steve Howe. Rick Wakeman Yes's fifth album. Original issues have a textured sleeve, a lyric inner sleeve, and the now orange & green Atlantic label. Within the g/f is a Roger Dean painting, while the back has the credits and photographs of the musicians. This LP also sports the new "YES" logo designed by Dean. One example in stock: 1) 1st press: Sleeve EX * Inner sleeve VG+ Record VG+ (plays: s1 = VG+ to NM; s2= 1st minute VG, rest VG+ to NM) |
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YES "TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS" ~ Atlantic 1973 |
| Jon
Anderson, Chris Squire. Steve Howe. Rick Wakeman, Alan White 2-LP set. Cover design outside/ within. and the label unique to this album by Roger Dean. Two examples in stock: 1) Sleeve EX+ * Records: disc 1 NM, disc 2 EX (play EX to mainly NM) @ £28 image on file 2) 1982 German pressing, with a shiny sleeve, having a lighter print externally, and the lyrics within the gatefold of more clarity. Also the label / illustrations are of different colours. Sleeve EX+ * Records M- (ex-shop stock/ new, but disc 1 plays VG+ only; disc 2 NM) @ £10 |
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YES "YESTERDAYS" ~ Atlantic 1974 |
| America,
Looking Ariund, Time And A Word, Sweet Dreams, Then, Survival, Astral
Traveller, Dear Father. Tracks from their first two albums, plus "America" as featured only previously on the 1972 compilation album "The New Age Of Atlantic" (see elsewhere on this site), and "Dear Father" as issued on the B side of the 7" single "Sweet Dreams". The card inner has on both sides photographs and the track details. Cover and label designed by Roger. One example in stock: 1) Sleeve EX- * Inner NM * Record VG- (plays VG+ to mainly NM) 
@ £14 |
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YES "RELAYER" ~ Atlantic 1974 |
| Jon
Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Patrick Moraz, Alan White The exterior of the gatefold and the unique label designed by Roger Dean. Early issues have a smooth card sleeve, with later becoming more shiny inside and out. Includes a card lyric inner sleeve. Two examples in stock: 1) Sleeve VG+ (signed by Steve Howe) * Inner NM * Record VG+ (plays VG+ to EX+) 
@ £182) Sleeve EX+ * Inner NM * Record VG+ (plays VG+ to EX+) 
@ £15 |
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YES "GOING FOR THE ONE" ~ Atlantic 1977 (45rpm) |
| 12"
Single. Tracks as taken from the album of the same name: "Going For
The Ones" 3' 40" b/w "Awaken Pt. 2" 6'
40". Two examples in stock: 1) Sleeve VG+ * Record EX 
@ £82) Sleeve VG * Record VG+ 
@ £3 |
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YES "GOING FOR THE ONE" ~ Atlantic 1977 (45rpm) |
| Jon
Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, Alan White Because of the way of the design of the fold-out sleeve, it is prone to getting creased internally. Includes a card inner sleeve with the lyrics. Cover and label design are by Hipgnosis. Two examples in stock: 1) Sleeve VG+ (crease on the inside against the right fold * Inner EX+ * Record EX+ (plays EX- to NM) 
@ £102) Sleeve VG+ (externally EX, creased by the 2 folds within) * Inner EX- * Record VG (plays VG+ to EX+) @ £5 |
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YES "TOMATO" ~ Atlantic 1977 |
| Jon
Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, Alan White Sleeve design by Hipgnosis. The Dean "YES" logo is on the front, and also the label. Two examples in stock: 1) Sleeve NM * Inner NM * Record EX+ (plays NM) 
@ £202) Sleeve NM * Inner VG+ * Record VG (intro VG, o/w plays NM) @ £7 |
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YES "DRAMA" ~ Atlantic 1980 |
| Steve
Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White, Trevor Horn, Geoff Downes Includes a lyric insert. External sleeve design by Dean. Three examples in stock: 1) Sleeve VG+ * Insert NM * Record EX+ (intro s2 VG, o/w plays NM) @ £16 ,image on file 2) Sleeve VG+ * Insert NM * Record VG+ (plays VG+ to NM) 
@ £123) Sleeve VG * Insert NM * Record M- (plays EX to M-) @ £8 |
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BADGER " ONE LIVE BADGER" ~ Atlantic 1973 |
| Tony
Kaye (Yes, Badfinger, Bonzo's, Detective, Flash), Dave Foster (numerous
albums), Brian Parrish (Three Man Army, Medicine Head, Graeme Edge), Roy Dyke (Remo 4, Family, Medicine Head, Cafe Society) Live album, recorded at the Rainbow Theatre, London on 15th / 16th December 1972. Sleeve designed by Dean. There is a pop-up badger within the gatefold. Two examples in stock: 1) Sleeve VG (not creased: light general wear, back has small graze) * Record VG+ (plays mostly EX to NM) 
@ £142) Sleeve EX- * Record EX- (plays NM) 
@ £24 = option to purchase a Promo Badge
with this album at + £20 |
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CHRIS SQUIRE "FISH OUT OF WATER" ~ Atlantic 1975 |
| Chris
Squire, Bill Bruford (played on albums by Gong, Rick Wakeman, Steve
Hillage, King Crimson, Genesis, Yes, etc) Jimmy Hastings (played with Caravan, Murray Head, Soft Machine, etc), Mel Collins (too many to list!), Patrick Moraz (Mainhorse, Refugee, Yes, etc), Barry Rose, Andrew Pryce Jackman, + orchestra Gatefold cover, designed card inner, and a poster as of the illustration on the back.. Lyrics are within the g/f. The sleeve etc, designed by Laurence Bernes (not Roger Dean). One example in stock: Sleeve VG+ (some rubbing around the external sides) * Inner sleeve NM * Poster EX+ unused Record EX+ (plays VG+ to mainly EX+) @ £ image on file |
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STEVE HOWE "BEGINNINGS" ~ Atlantic 1975 |
| Steve
Howe, Patrick Moraz, Alan White, Colin Gibson (Skip Bifferty, Legend,
Radiator, Snafu, etc), Bill Bruford, Graeme Taylor (Albion Band, Gryphon), Malcolm Bennett, Bud Beadle (albums ; Ace, Babe Ruth, Kirby, Alan White, etc) Patrick Moraz (Mainhorse, Refugee, Yes, etc), Mick Eve, etc. Exterior gatefold and label designed by Roger Dean. Three examples in stock: 1) 1979 pressing: Sleeve (shiny) NM * Record EX+ (s1 plays EX; s2 1st track (orchestral) plays VG-, rest VG+ to EX) 
@ £102) Sleeve VG * Record EX- (orchestral track 1 on s2 VG, rest plays VG+ to EX) 
@ £103) Sleeve VG: front signed by Steve Howe @ £10 
no record |
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ALAN WHITE "RAMSHACKLED" ~ Atlantic 1976 | |
| Alan
White, Peter Kirtley, Colin Gibson, Kenny Craddock, Alan marshall, Bud
Beadle, Andy Phillips, Steve Gregory, Heather Lowther . Also Jon Anderson and Steve Howe on "Song Of Innocence". Textured sleeve also has YES + the Atlantic logos embossed on the rear. Credits/ photo inner. inner, No Dean connection. One example in stock: Sleeve VG+ * Inner VG- Record: side 1 VG, s2 VG+ (plays EX to mainly NM) @ £5 |
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PATRICK MORAZ "OUT IN THE SUN" ~ Charisma 1977 |
| Patrick
Moraz, John McBurnie, Vivienne McAuliffe, Ray Gomez, Wornell
Jones, Andy Newmark, Francois Zmirou, Jean Ristori, Testa, Chacal, Isla Eckinger Lyric/ credits inner, No Dean connection. One example in stock: Sleeve VG (short creases against the spine side, o/w VG+) * Inner VG+ Record VG (plays VG in the few quiet places, rest sounds EX+) @ £5 |
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JON ANDERSON "ANIMATION" ~ Polydor 1982 |
| Jon
Anderson, Clem Clempson, Simon Phillips, Stefano Cerri, Chris Rainbow +
Jack Bruce, Morris Pert, others. Lyric/ credits inner NM. No Dean connection. One example in stock: Sleeve VG+ ('PROMOTIONAL ONLY' stamped on back) * Record EX+ @ £10 |
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