King Crimson - Islands (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1971)

King Crimson – Islands was released in November 1971 and shows the band in the line-up of Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Boz Burrell and Ian Wallace – moving between chamber-like, orchestral passages and jazzy improvisations. Highlights are “Formentera Lady”, “Sailor's Tale” and the title track. On offer is a 1971 German repress on Island Records (85 806 IT) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – 85 806 IT
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Stereo
• Pressing: German repress
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1971
• Genre: Rock; Style: Art Rock, Prog Rock
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve

Condition

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

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the copy on offer.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Formentera Lady
2. Sailor's Tale
3. The Letters

Side B

1. Ladies Of The Road
2. Prelude: Song Of The Gulls
3. Islands

Personnel

Robert Fripp (guitar, Mellotron, harmonium), Mel Collins (flute, bass flute, saxophone, vocals), Boz Burrell (bass, vocals), Ian Wallace (drums, percussion, vocals), Peter Sinfield (lyrics, sounds, cover painting); guests: Keith Tippett (piano), Paulina Lucas (soprano), Mark Charig (cornet), Robin Miller (oboe), Harry Miller (double bass). Produced by King Crimson.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
The 1971 German edition on offer on Island Records (85 806 IT) is listed as a repress, not as a first pressing.

Which edition is on offer?
A German stereo LP on Island Records with the catalogue number 85 806 IT. The original inner sleeve is included.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ means very good condition with light signs of wear. More on this on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is there more progressive rock?
Yes – browse our Progressive Rock collection.

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

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the copy on offer.