Classic Yes

Classic Yes is the second compilation album by the English progressive 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 No. 142 on the US Billboard 200. Some pressings included a free 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

Personnel

Yes

• Jon Anderson – lead vocals
• Steve Howe – guitars, vocals
• Chris Squire – bass guitar, vocals
• Tony Kaye – keyboards on "Yours Is No Disgrace" and "Starship Trooper"
• Rick Wakeman – keyboards on everything else
• Alan White – drums on "Wonderous Stories", "Roundabout", and "I've Seen All Good People"
• Bill Bruford – drums on everything else

Production

• Chris Squire – album compilation
• Yes – production
• Eddie Offord – production, engineer

Charts

Certifications

References

1. Yes discography
2. Yes (band)
3. Alan White (Yes drummer)
4. The Quest (Yes album)
5. Roundabout (Yes song)
6. List of Yes band members
7. Drama (Yes album)
8. Heaven & Earth (Yes album)
9. Open Your Eyes (Yes album)
10. Yes bubble logo
11. Jon Anderson discography
12. Santa Claus
13. Chris Squire
14. Yes L.A.
15. I've Seen All Good People
16. Mirror to the Sky
17. Yours Is No Disgrace
18. Heart of the Sunrise
19. Shay Hatten
20. Yes Minister