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I now own both Japanese SACD, 7" mini LP editions of Yessongs. All packaging, catalog numbers, booklets and quad jacket are exactly the same including ink color in both versions. The new version has a more pale green on the two disc, Atlantic Label. Both OBI strips say all the same wording including "Yes High Vibration SACD".
The only difference is one OBI strip say's 14/8/27 and the 70th anniversary says 17/2/22. There is also a Atlantic 70th sticker on the front of the new stereo SACD.
The copy I purchased along with Big Generator in 2014 was, (both) horrible, the early pressing RBCD, way better.
This version I expected to be the exact same but am happy to say it is more open with a wider soundstage, the rhythm section is not muddled like the 2014 SACD.
I compared the two before I wrote this and I believe I am correct.
I have found nothing in writing to backup my personal experience. Based on what is in my possession the Japanese added this and Big Generator from 2014 to be in addition to the new 5 mini LP's. Only changing the date on the OBI strip.
This leaves me not trusting my A/B test, but I hear what I hear.
So, Mark, is this the improved version?: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/WPCR-17606
I know the YES box set was lambasted when it was first released on SACD.