--- product_id: 8511653 title: "Relayer" brand: "yes" price: "€ 257.20" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/8511653-relayer store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Relayer **Brand:** yes **Price:** € 257.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Relayer by yes - **How much does it cost?** € 257.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/8511653-relayer) ## Best For - yes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description UK CD + Blu-ray pressing. Digitally remixed, remastered and expanded 40th Anniversary edition of the Prog band's 1974 album. RELAYER has been mixed for 5.1 Surround Sound from the original studio masters by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) and is fully approved by Yes. The CD features a completely new stereo album mix by Steven Wilson plus the two promo singles edits taken from the album. Blu-ray features a new album mix in 5.1 LPCM Surround Sound and in DTS-HD MA 5.1 (24 bit/96 khz), new High Resolution Stereo mixes (24 bit/96 khz), the original album mix in High Resolution stereo (24 bit/192 khz), a complete alternate album running order drawn from demos and studio run-throughs, additional demo/studio run-throughs, full album instrumental mixes, a full album needle-drop of an original UK A1/B1 vinyl pressing, singles edits, live tracks and needle-drops of the banded tracks from the original US vinyl promo album. Original artwork expanded, restored and approved by Roger Dean. Presented as a double digipak format in a slipcase with new sleeve notes by writer Sid Smith. ## Images ![Relayer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91svDSnlsuL.jpg) ![Relayer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aM56KCZiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best version yet of classic album. *by L***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2014* Received Yes Relayer Blu-ray/CD 5.1 2014 Steve Wilson remaster or whatever they are calling it. I listened to Gates of Delirium & Sound Chaser; had 2 leave but will finish later & give Blu-ray a listen, I am sure. Just some background--I saw the 1974-75 performances of Relayer 4 times. Each performance was unique--2 Be Over performed in 1st 2 shows only in 74 & 75. I did not realize at the time how good these shows were. I was still peaved that Bill Bruford left (totally would not have fit on Tales or Relayer) & same for Rick Wakeman's departure after Tales tour & for Relayer recording sessions. Rick would not have fit on Relayer.Now, my thoughts on the new "improved" mix. Gates of Delirium is a great improvement when compared to the 1994 remastered version. All 5 performers are enhanced on this mix from original analog tapes. However, only so much can be done. Chris bass mix was low on original "74 LP, '88 CD & '94 remaster. But, this "Gates" is the best studio version so far. Tape hiss is reduced & high end fidelity is enhanced. I would have liked "maximum bass", but, engineer had his own take on that. Maybe just would not have added to unity of total recording. As for Sound Chaser, a selection that has taken 30 years for me to really appreciate, this version is superior to all previous presentations including aforementioned studio releases & Yes Word Is Live Box Set board recorded version from Oakland '75 (I think was there). The high end certainly is featured & very well "cleaned up". Fidelity & balance of instruments & vocals are bright & well balanced 2gether. Patrick's keys are brought up very good. Steve shines on both "Gates" & "Sound Chaser". Very bright & high infidelity in solos & all around. Overall, great job by Steve Wilson. That's all of my "longwinded", layman's take review.I have read some negative reviews concerning missing "battle sound" effects & not having "maximum bass", etc. These may be legitimate comments. But overall, I was very impressed by the new CD stereo remix in this release of the Blu-ray/CD edition. Don't let a few negative reviews scare you away from purchasing this release. It's enjoyable, exhilarating & gave me "goose bumps". ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great mix makes a brilliant album shine even brighter *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2019* I have long struggled with Relayer. This is a challenging album that deviates from most of Yes' other work. The album was made at a time when Mahavishnu Orchestra and Return to Forever were defining new milestones for innovation and creativity. This album is clearly inspired by that work and takes the searing guitar work featured in the work of McLaughlin and DiMeola and takes it to a different plane of metric complexity, harmonies and voices that were more complex and varied than in Prog Rock domain, and turns the dial up to "11." Keyboardist Patrick Moraz brings a comping and soloing style that are immerse in Jazz fusion sensibilities. Chris Squire and Alan White do their best work grounding all of this metric and harmonic complexity with a symbiosis of their sounds that make it sound like they were tied at the hip throughout the creation and recording process.My prior problem with the original version of this album is that the mix was awful. All of those complex sounds and rhythms all too often sitting at the same place in the mix--it sounded muddy and it was hard to appreciate the individual performances. This amazing mix unleashes all of the beauty of the work that went into this album so that now sounds clean, distinct, balanced. I can really appreciate Steve Howe's multi-tracked guitars and the nuances of Moraz's different synth lines, solos, and (somehow) lusher pads. I now love this album. It stand amongst the best of its time. Really a pinnacle of creativity for an already creative band. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ At Last A Listenable Version *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2014* The "Relayer" CD/Blu-Ray has proven, once again, that Steven Wilson is the master at transforming the music into a surround sound feast for the aural senses. "The Gates Of Delirium" was always a difficult listen for me because of the perceived dissonance, which emanated from the original mix, as well as the war theme. After listening to it last night, I've discovered (heard) the contributions from Patrick Moraz as I imagine they were intended initially. There are so many nuances that were lost in the original mix but are now found and have taken their rightful place in the Blu-Ray 5.1 soundscape. "The Gates Of Delirium" opens like a Venus Flytrap and pulls you into the surround environment, holding you captive without smothering you, until you actually find yourself not wanting the track to end. This is the first time I've ever thought that about this track, let alone stated it. "Sound Chaser" and "To Be Over" clear the smoke, the wounded, and the dying from the battlefield of the first track and afford the listener an opportunity to take in the smooth and joyous melodies of what one traditionally expects from the band. I suppose what surprised me the most is the clarity that resulted from the chaos of the original mix and the intricacy and fire in Steve Howe's guitar contributions on this album. I hope you are able to acquire this new "old" release and add it to your collection, if you haven't already. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/8511653-relayer](https://www.desertcart.at/products/8511653-relayer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*