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Prog legends Yes have become the latest iconic 70s group to sell their back catalogue.
Variety is reporting that the band have sold the recorded-music rights and income streams from their Atlantic Records catalogue to the Warner Music Group, who have also recently secured high-profile catalogue deals with David Bowie’s estate and Madonna.
“The entire Yes family came together and worked enthusiastically with Warner Music Group to secure this historic deal, ensuring that these iconic recordings will continue to be curated in the optimum manner to delight their fans across more than five decades, while also finding and developing new audiences for this timeless music,” the band said in a statement.
Warner’s president of global catalogue, Kevin Gore added; “My introduction to Yes came while working at a record store in Ohio in 1983. I’ve been a fan ever since and we’re absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured that the strong relationship between Yes and Warner Music will continue forever.”
The deal includes every Yes studio album from 1969’s self-titled debut through to 1987’s Big Generator, the live releases Yessongs, Yesshows, 9012Live: The Solos, The Word Is Live, Progeny: Seven Shows from Seventy-Two, Topographic Drama: Live Across America and Yes 50 Live, and the compilations Classic Yes, Yesyears, Yesstory, Highlights: The Very Best of Yes, In A Word: Yes (1969-), Yes Remixes, The Ultimate Yes: 35th Anniversary Collection, High Vibration and The Steven Wilson Remixes.
Last September Genesis announced that they had sold a portion of their music rights to Concord, including publishing copyrights and streaming income from their post-1978 output, and solo albums by Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford, for a reported £270 million. Pink Floyd are also believed to be ion negotiations ove their catalogue.
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- Yes - The Yes Album - UK - vinyl LP - £15.00, $18.45, €17.70 (New Item) (arrived 16-Jan-2025 18:00)on January 21, 2025 at 8:19 pm
YES The Yes Album (1972 UK second issue of the superb 1971 6-track LP on the orange & green Atlantic label, matte gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelf/cornerwear and the vinyl remains near 'as new' with few signsof play K40106)
- Yes - Going For The One - UK - 12" vinyl - £10.00, $12.30, €11.80 (New Item) (arrived 18-Dec-2024 16:39)on January 21, 2025 at 8:19 pm
YES Going For The One (1977 UK Special Limited Edition 12" vinyl single on the green & orange Atlantic label, also including Awaken Pt 1. The picture sleeve shows some edgewear & scuffing. Whilst the vinyl remains in Excellent condition. A triumphant return for Wakeman on keys! K11047)
- Yes - The Yes Album - 180g - US - vinyl LP - £24.99, $30.74, €29.49 (New Item) (arrived 06-Dec-2024 13:09)on January 21, 2025 at 8:19 pm
YES The Yes Album (2013 US issue 6-track LP, pressed on 180gram Vinyl , the groups third studio album originally released in 1971. Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve with barcode sticker on the reverse. The sleeve shows just the slightest of edge wear and the vinyl reveals no obvious signs of play R173788 )
- Yes - Fragile - 3rd + Booklet - UK - vinyl LP - £25.00, $30.75, €29.50 (New Item) (arrived 06-Dec-2024 13:20)on January 21, 2025 at 8:19 pm
YES Fragile (1976 UK issue of the classic 1971 9-track LP, complete with eight-page full colour photo booklet, Roger Dean designed gatefold picture sleeve with lyrics inside. The sleeve shows light general age wear and a little spinewear. Thevinyl is Excellent & shows only light signs of play and handling K50009)
- Yes - The Yes Album - 180g - US - vinyl LP - £24.99, $30.74, €29.49 (New Item) (arrived 06-Dec-2024 18:00)on January 21, 2025 at 8:19 pm
YES The Yes Album (2013 US issue 6-track LP, pressed on 180gram Vinyl , the groups third studio album originally released in 1971. Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve with barcode sticker on the reverse. The sleeve shows just the slightest of edge wear and the vinyl reveals no obvious signs of play R173788 )
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