------------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 15, 1973 ------------------------------------------------------- Source: Billboard Yes LP Breaks Ground in U.K. LONDON -- The new Yes album became the first LP in Britain to ship gold on Monday under regulations introduced by B.P.I. on April 1. The album -- "Tales From Topographic Oceans" on Atlantic -- sold $375,000 in records and tapes at dealer price, less tax, before a single copy crossed the retailers' counter to the public. Yes are currently touring Britain playing a set that mainly comprises material from "Tales From Topographic Oceans." They recently sold out five consecutive nights at London's Rainbow. Close Window YesInThePress.com For site comments, inquiries, corrections, or additions, contact yitp@yesservices.com