King Crimson Vinyl Records

King Crimson on Vinyl

King Crimson was formed in London in 1968 around guitarist Robert Fripp and is regarded as one of the defining bands of progressive rock. The debut “In The Court Of The Crimson King” (1969) was released on Island and remains a milestone of the genre to this day. With changing line-ups, albums such as “Larks' Tongues In Aspic” (1973), “Red” (1974) and “Discipline” (1981) followed.

Here you will find King Crimson records, mainly used pressings from the 70s and 80s, including many German original pressings, gatefold sleeves and more recent reissues. Every used record is graded to the Goldmine standard, and the photos show the actual copy.

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FAQ about King Crimson

Which King Crimson albums are the most important?
The place to start is “In The Court Of The Crimson King” (1969). Add to that “Larks' Tongues In Aspic” (1973), “Red” (1974) and, for the 80s line-up, “Discipline” (1981).

Which King Crimson pressings are sought after?
The most coveted are early British Island pressings of the debut. Well-preserved German original pressings from the 70s are also in demand. Modern reissues on heavyweight vinyl are a good alternative if sound is your main concern.

Do you also buy progressive rock collections?
Yes, with handover in Bonn-Bad Godesberg. More about selling your records.