Jon Anderson - Olias Of Sunhillow (Vinyl LP | Gatefold | 1976)

Jon Anderson – Olias Of Sunhillow was released in 1976 on Atlantic and is the first solo album by the Yes singer. Anderson recorded the concept album largely on his own, telling a fantastical story about the building of the airship "Moorglade". Dreamy art rock and prog with dense layers of sound, from "Ocean Song" to "To The Runner".

On offer is the UK pressing from 1976 on Atlantic (K50261) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Atlantic – K50261
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: Atlantic K50261
• Country: UK
• Released: 1976
• Genre: Rock, Art Rock, Prog Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Ocean Song
2. Meeting (Garden Of Geda)
3. Sound Out The Galleon
4. Dance Of Ranyart
5. Olias (To Build The Moorglade)
6. Qoquaq Ën Transic
7. Naon
8. Transic Tö
9. Flight Of The Moorglade

Side B

1. Solid Space
2. Moon Ra
3. Chords
4. Song Of Search
5. To The Runner

Personnel

Jon Anderson (Performer, Written-By), Hipgnosis (Art Direction), Dave Roe (Illustration, Design), Mike Dunne (Engineer), Brian Gaylor (Electronics).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the UK pressing from 1976 on Atlantic (K50261) in a gatefold sleeve.

What is the album about?
It is a concept album: Jon Anderson tells the story of Olias, who builds the airship "Moorglade" – set to music as one continuous art rock flow.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Progressive Rock collection.