Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine – Issue 20 – YES – 2011 – With Additional Cover & CD Sleeve

Original UK Classic Rock Presents Prog magazine, Issue 20, featuring legendary progressive rock band YES, with extensive coverage of the band's 40-year history, interviews, album discussions and contemporary developments.

Published by Future Publishing, this collectible edition celebrates the influential progressive rock group YES, alongside features on other major artists including Steven Wilson, Peter Gabriel, Radiohead, Steve Hackett, Pink Floyd, Mastodon, Three and Bill Nelson.

The photographs also show an additional alternative cover and a promotional CD sleeve entitled Prog Rocks!

Main Cover – YES: 40 Years of Fragile

The front cover is dominated by spectacular fantasy artwork associated with YES and their classic progressive rock imagery.

A richly illustrated green woodland landscape forms the background, with towering trees, dense vegetation and unusual organic shapes.

At the centre is a circular blue-and-white illustration surrounded by a golden-yellow border.

Two large, brightly coloured fantasy creatures appear on either side of the famous YES logo. Their elaborate purple, green, orange and red designs complement the surreal landscape.

The YES logo is presented in bold, flowing orange and yellow lettering with contrasting green outlines.

The artwork reflects the distinctive visual identity associated with YES and the progressive rock movement, particularly the elaborate fantasy imagery frequently found on the band's classic album covers.

Main Cover Headlines

40 years of Fragile and Yes are still arguing!

Plus: New album, new tour – new Yes confront their critics

The issue explores the band's complicated history, musical achievements, personal relationships and continuing evolution.

YES – Featured Interviews

The front cover advertises all-new interviews with four important musicians associated with YES:

Jon Anderson – The band's distinctive vocalist and a central figure in its classic progressive rock sound.

Bill Bruford – Influential drummer who performed with YES during its early years before joining King Crimson.

Rick Wakeman – Celebrated keyboard player recognised for his elaborate keyboard arrangements and extensive solo career.

Steve Howe – Guitarist whose distinctive playing helped define the band's progressive rock sound.

The cover includes contrasting quotations from Jon Anderson and Bill Bruford, highlighting the different perspectives of musicians involved in the band's history.

The issue is particularly appealing to collectors interested in the classic YES line-ups, the album Fragile, progressive rock history and the band's later career.

Steven Wilson

The upper cover features a photograph of Steven Wilson, the musician, songwriter and producer associated with Porcupine Tree and numerous progressive rock projects.

His featured section references his admiration for King Crimson and the influence of progressive rock on his musical development.

This makes the issue relevant to collectors of Steven Wilson, Porcupine Tree and modern progressive rock.

Peter Gabriel

The upper-right section features Peter Gabriel, the original lead vocalist of Genesis.

His cover feature discusses Genesis and the possibility of the band's historic musical project being revisited.

Gabriel is one of the most recognisable figures associated with the development of progressive rock during the 1970s.

Additional Artists Featured

The front cover also advertises:

• Radiohead – British alternative rock band known for experimental music and progressive influences.

• Steve Hackett – Former Genesis guitarist and established progressive rock solo artist.

• Mastodon – American progressive metal band.

• Pink Floyd – One of the most influential progressive and psychedelic rock groups.

• Three (3) – Progressive rock group.

• Bill Nelson – British guitarist, songwriter and former Be-Bop Deluxe frontman.

The combination of classic and contemporary artists makes this an interesting magazine for collectors of progressive rock history.

Additional Cover – YES Long Distance Runaround

A separate Classic Rock Presents Prog cover is visible in the photographs.

This additional cover features a collection of vintage-looking suitcases and travel cases arranged against a dark background.

The largest suitcase is decorated with colourful travel stickers, labels and badges, creating a nostalgic touring theme.

The main headline reads:

LONG DISTANCE RUNAROUND

The accompanying text references YES on tour, a new band and the question of whether the group is carrying the same old baggage.

The design provides an alternative visual interpretation of the band's long history and ongoing musical journey.

The title also references Long Distance Runaround, a classic YES song from the album Fragile.

Prog Rocks! Promotional CD Sleeve

The photographs show an additional Prog Rocks! promotional CD sleeve.

The front artwork is designed as a collage of progressive rock album covers and related imagery, surrounding a large central Prog Rocks! logo.

The subtitle reads:

The genius of progressive rock on one fantastic free CD

The sleeve celebrates both classic progressive rock and more contemporary progressive music.

Printed 15-Track Compilation

The reverse sleeve lists the following recordings:

1. Jethro Tull – Locomotive Breath

2. Van Der Graaf Generator – Refugees (Single Version)

3. Barclay James Harvest – Galadriel

4. Eloy – Castle In The Air

5. Hatfield And The North – Lounging There Trying

6. Steve Hackett – Cell 151

7. J Tullion – Punch And Judy

8. The Flower Kings – Monkey Business

9. Riverside – Conceiving You

10. Ayreon – Comatose

11. Transatlantic – Overture And Whirlwind

12. The Tangent – The Company Car

13. ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead – Pure Radio Cosplay

14. Beardfish – Tightrope

15. Karmakanic – Turn It Up

The reverse also includes EMI Records information, Future Publishing details and a reference to mastering at Abbey Road Studios.

Important: The promotional CD sleeve is visible, but the actual disc is not separately shown. The disc's presence and playability cannot be confirmed from the supplied photographs.

Magazine Details

Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog
Issue: 20
Year: 2011 (indicated by the promotional sleeve; exact magazine month not confirmed)
Publisher: Future Publishing
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Main Cover: YES
Featured Musicians: Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman and Steve Howe
Additional Features: Steven Wilson, Peter Gabriel, Radiohead, Steve Hackett, Mastodon, Pink Floyd, Three and Bill Nelson
Additional Cover: YES – Long Distance Runaround
Promotional Sleeve: Prog Rocks! – 15-track compilation
Genre: Progressive Rock / Classic Rock / Progressive Metal
Condition: Pre-owned

Condition – Please Read Carefully

This is a pre-owned collectible magazine showing signs of previous handling, age and storage.

Main YES Cover

The main front cover retains its vibrant colours, with the distinctive fantasy artwork and YES logo clearly visible.

There are light surface scratches, rubbing and scuff marks across the glossy finish.

Some handling marks and light creases are visible, particularly around the edges.

The lower-right corner shows noticeable creasing and rubbing, with a small area of corner wear.

The lower edge has minor rubbing and surface wear.

The upper corners and outer edges show general handling wear.

The spine area shows light creasing consistent with previous reading and storage.

The magazine is not being described as mint or pristine.

Additional Long Distance Runaround Cover

The additional cover appears generally well presented, although visible rubbing and light scratches are present.

There is minor edge and corner wear.

The darker areas of the cover show some handling marks.

The cover remains visually attractive, with the main artwork and lettering clearly visible.

Prog Rocks! Promotional Sleeve

The promotional sleeve shows some light surface wear and handling marks.

The printed artwork and reverse track listing remain clearly visible.

The physical CD is not separately visible, so its condition cannot be assessed.

Interior Pages

The interior pages have not been individually photographed.

Their complete condition and page-by-page completeness cannot be verified from the supplied photographs.

Overall Condition

Pre-owned condition with visible surface rubbing, light creasing, edge wear and corner wear.

The main artwork remains bright and attractive.

Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing, as they show the actual items and form an important part of the condition description.

Included Items and Missing Extras

The photographs show:

• Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine – Issue 20.

• Main YES fantasy-art cover.

• Additional YES Long Distance Runaround cover.

• Prog Rocks! promotional CD sleeve with printed track listing.

Any other original promotional items, free gifts, inserts, supplements or accessories that may have accompanied the magazine are no longer included unless clearly shown and confirmed.

The actual promotional CD is not separately visible in the photographs and is therefore not guaranteed.

Only the photographed and confirmed items are included.

Packaging and Delivery

UK Orders: Carefully packaged and dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Carefully packaged and dispatched in a cardboard mailer-size box for additional protection during international shipping.

SKU: 1579