King Crimson – Beat (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1982 | VG+/VG+)

King Crimson – Beat came out in 1982 and is the second album by the 80s line-up of Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Bill Bruford. Inspired by the Beat Generation, as titles like "Neal And Jack And Me" and "Sartori In Tangier" show, it combines interlocking guitar figures with songs such as "Heartbeat" and "Waiting Man". Produced by Rhett Davies.

On offer is the 1982 German original pressing on EG / Polydor (2311 156) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EG / Polydor (2311 156)
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Progressive Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (signs from a sticker on front of sleeve)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Neal And Jack And Me (4:21)
2. Heartbeat (3:54)
3. Sartori In Tangier (3:35)
4. Waiting Man (4:22)

Side B

1. Neurotica (4:47)
2. Two Hands (3:22)
3. The Howler (4:10)
4. Requiem (6:30)

Personnel

Robert Fripp (Guitar, Organ, Frippertronics), Adrian Belew (Guitar, Lead Vocals, Lyrics), Tony Levin (Stick, Bass, Backing Vocals), Bill Bruford (Drums), Rhett Davies (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1982 German original pressing on EG / Polydor with original inner sleeve.

Who plays on "Beat"?
Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Bill Bruford.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Progressive Rock collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (signs from a sticker on front of sleeve)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.