King Crimson – Beat (Vinyl LP | EU Reissue | 1987)

King Crimson – Beat was originally released 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 writers, it combines interlocking guitars, Chapman Stick and new wave edges into accessible, rhythmically sophisticated prog. It includes Neal And Jack And Me, Heartbeat, Waiting Man and Neurotica.

On offer is the 1987 EU reissue on EG (207 942-620) in stereo with the original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EG (207 942-620)
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Reissue
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1987
• Genre: Progressive Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is the 1987 EU reissue on EG (207 942-620). The album was originally released in 1982.

What is the album about?
The songs are inspired by the Beat Generation – Neal And Jack And Me refers to Neal Cassady and Jack Kerouac.

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.