Tales From Topographic Oceans Slip Mat - featuring the iconic YES Balloon

In 1973, Atlantic Records, wanting to make a big splash for the new album, Tales From Topographic Oceans, thought, "Yeah, why not? It’s big and different," after being approached by the owners of the balloon. Effectively a touring billboard in the sky, the fully hand-decorated and painted, full-sized balloon would be a huge success and a massive challenge at the same time.

The project began in 1973 when the idea was floated to Roger Dean in England by the US-based balloonist Donn Miller, along with 18-year-old Julie Britton. After being given the go-ahead by YES’ manager and Atlantic Records, it was up to Donn to arrange for both the balloon and the artwork. This project was, from the beginning, a YES-fan’s idea. The artist found to recreate Roger's work in the United States was a young Kansas girl named Julie Britton.

Please note, this item is for preorder and is expected to ship on or around February 6th. To receive any non-preorder items sooner, please place a separate order.