Yes's 1972 3-track recording masterpiece, “Close to the Edge”, presents a snapshot of an adventurous rock band at the peak of its powers, daring to push itself musically, both as individuals and as a unit.

The first half of the 1970s was an especially fertile period for British progressive rock, laying claim to classics such as “Tarkus”, “Selling England by the Pound”, “Larks' Tongues in Aspic”, “The Dark Side of the Moon”, and “Thick as a Brick”. Collectively these and other works represent the best British progressive rock had to offer. Yet, many reviewers cite “Close to the Edge” as the ultimate prog rock album.

Media	Music VINYL LP (Vinyl)
Number of records	2
Released	August 15, 2025
EAN/UPC	0753088754470
Label	Analogue Productions AGUE4445.1
Genre	Rock Progressive Rock
Dimensions	323 × 325 × 66 mm · 738 g