Jon Anderson - Olias of Sunhillow in an audiophile MFSL edition

Olias of Sunhillow is the ambitious 1976 solo debut by Yes vocalist Jon Anderson. This cosmic concept album combines progressive rock with psychedelic soundscapes, synthesizers, exotic stringed instruments and an extensive range of percussion. Anderson composed and produced the album and played all the instruments himself. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this numbered MFSL reissue combines meticulous mastering, 180g vinyl and an elaborate reproduction of the original packaging.

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Main features

• Numbered 50th Anniversary edition, strictly limited to 2,000 copies
• 180g vinyl cut for playback at 33⅓ RPM
• Mastered by Krieg Wunderlich
• Mastering chain: 1/4-inch 15 IPS Dolby A analogue master to DSD256, analogue console and cutting lathe
• Pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing
• Deluxe Stoughton gatefold sleeve with a hinged inner panel and embossed textures
• Audiophile reissue of Jon Anderson's 1976 solo debut

Technical specifications Jon Anderson - Olias of Sunhillow

Track list

Side One

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 Two

1. Solid Space
2. Moon Ra
3. Chords
4. Song of Search
5. To the Runner

What does 180g vinyl mean?

The additional weight gives the record a substantial and stable construction. Final sound quality also depends on the mastering, cutting process and pressing quality. These elements have been carefully combined for this MFSL edition.

Advice and use

Play this LP at 33⅓ RPM. For optimum reproduction, use a correctly set-up turntable with a clean stylus and remove dust with an antistatic record brush before playing the record.