Yes released Aurora Deluxe Edition with 20 tracks on 2 October

The InsideOutMusic/Sony Music release adds instrumental versions of every Aurora track and a new Ariadne video to Yes's 24th studio album.

Yes released the Aurora Deluxe Edition on 2 October 2026, expanding the progressive-rock band's 24th studio album with instrumental versions and a new Ariadne video. The edition was issued through InsideOutMusic/Sony Music.

Yes turn Aurora into a 20-track deluxe set

The digital release contains 20 tracks: the album's ten songs are followed by instrumental versions of the same programme. It is offered as a high-resolution download in 24-bit/48 kHz audio, with streaming and download access listed on the label's release page. That arrangement preserves the full album while adding a second, instrumental pass through its ten-song sequence. Yes therefore presents Aurora in two related forms rather than as a simple expanded playlist.

Physical configurations extend the package beyond the digital edition. The format list from Grateful Web names a limited deluxe 180g 2LP, 2CD and Blu-ray artbook with poster. It also lists a deluxe 2CD, Blu-ray and artbook version, alongside standard vinyl, a special-edition CD Digipak and the digital album.

Yes place Aurora inside a long progressive-rock run

Yes have a five-member line-up: Jon Davison on vocals, Steve Howe on guitar and Jay Schellen on drums. Geoff Downes plays keyboards, while Billy Sherwood plays bass. Those names appear in the official band biography, which also describes Yes as pioneers of progressive rock. That line-up connects the deluxe edition with the active group rather than a catalogue-only reissue.

The band formed in London and has built a catalogue around progressive rock, expansive songs and elaborate album art. Fragile and Close to the Edge remain central titles in that catalogue, alongside the newer Aurora. By pairing full-band tracks with instrumental counterparts, the deluxe release presents Aurora as both a song cycle and an arrangement-led work. This gives the 2 October 2026 edition a clear relationship with Yes's album-focused identity.

Ariadne adds a visual strand to Aurora

The accompanying video gives Ariadne a separate visual strand within the expanded edition. Matt Hutchings directed it, and the announcement links the song with Jon Davison's interest in Greek mythology. That detail adds a screen component without changing the album's musical sequence. The ten original tracks remain present, followed by their instrumental counterparts on the 20-track digital release.

InsideOutMusic handles the release, with Sony Music named alongside the label in the announcement. The physical versions place the instrumental material beside Blu-ray audio and art-book content.

Yes: what fans in Germany need to know

• The Aurora Deluxe Edition was released on 2 October 2026 as a 20-track digital edition with instrumental versions.
• InsideOutMusic issued it with Sony Music; formats include 24-bit/48 kHz digital audio, 180g 2LP, CD, Blu-ray and artbook editions.
• Streaming and download details are listed at insideoutmusic.bandcamp.com.

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Yes: frequently asked questions

When was Yes's Aurora Deluxe Edition released?

Yes released the Aurora Deluxe Edition on 2 October 2026. InsideOutMusic issued the 20-track digital edition.

What does the Yes Aurora Deluxe Edition contain?

It contains the ten Aurora tracks plus instrumental versions, making 20 tracks in all. The wider package includes 2LP, CD, Blu-ray and artbook editions.

Who are the current members of Yes?

The current line-up is Jon Davison, Steve Howe, Jay Schellen, Geoff Downes and Billy Sherwood.