King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | Gatefold | 1972)

Name: King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | Gatefold | 1972)
Brand: King Crimson
SKU: DV083
Price: 42.90 EUR
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Description

King Crimson – In The Court Of The Crimson King is King Crimson's 1969 debut album featuring Robert Fripp, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald, Michael Giles and lyricist Peter Sinfield, recorded at Wessex Sound Studios in London. With “21st Century Schizoid Man”, “Epitaph” and the title track it is regarded as a cornerstone of progressive rock. On offer is a German 1972 reissue on Island Records (85 796 IT) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – 85 796 IT
Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
Pressing: DE Reissue
Country: Germany
Year: 1972 (original: 1969)
Genre: Progressive Rock, Rock

Condition

Condition: Second hand
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

21st Century Schizoid Man (including “Mirrors”)
I Talk To The Wind
Epitaph (including “March For No Reason” and “Tomorrow And Tomorrow”)

Side B

Moonchild (including “The Dream” and “The Illusion”)
The Court Of The Crimson King (including “The Return Of The Fire Witch” and “The Dance Of The Puppets”)

Personnel

Robert Fripp (guitar), Greg Lake (bass, lead vocals), Ian McDonald (reeds, woodwind, keyboards, Mellotron, vibraphone, vocals), Michael Giles (drums, percussion, vocals), Peter Sinfield (words). Produced by King Crimson; engineer: Robin Thompson. Cover art: Barry Godber.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No – the album was released in 1969; in Germany it first appeared on Columbia. This copy is a German Island reissue from 1972.

What does “An Observation By King Crimson” mean?
It is the album's subtitle; on the German Island editions it only appears inside the gatefold, not on the front cover.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
Record and sleeve show light signs of use that do not affect playback. See our Vinyl Grading page for details.

Do you have more prog?
Yes – browse our Progressive Rock collection.

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