King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1973)

King Crimson – Larks' Tongues In Aspic was released in 1973 and recorded in January and February 1973 at Command Studios in London. The new line-up around Robert Fripp with John Wetton, Bill Bruford, David Cross and percussionist Jamie Muir combines ferocious improvisation, violin and delicate ballads; the two-part title piece opens and closes the album. On offer is the German original pressing on Island Records (86 730 IT) from 1973.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – 86 730 IT
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1973
• 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

1. Larks' Tongues In Aspic, Part One (13:36)
2. Book Of Saturday (2:49)
3. Exiles (7:37)

Side B

1. Easy Money (7:57)
2. The Talking Drum (7:28)
3. Larks' Tongues In Aspic, Part Two (7:10)

Personnel

Robert Fripp (guitar, Mellotron, electronics), John Wetton (bass, vocals), David Cross (violin, viola, Mellotron), Bill Bruford (drums), Jamie Muir (percussion). Produced by King Crimson, engineer: Nick Ryan. Cover design: Tantra Designs.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the 1973 German first edition on Island Records (86 730 IT), manufactured by Ariola Eurodisc. The matrix reads “C 86730 A” / “C 86730 B”.

Who plays on “Larks' Tongues In Aspic”?
Robert Fripp with John Wetton, Bill Bruford, David Cross and Jamie Muir. David Cross’ violin and Muir’s percussion clearly shape the album’s sound.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
Record and sleeve show light signs of use. The record plays cleanly but may have occasional light surface noise. See our vinyl grading guide for details.

Do you have more progressive rock?
Yes, browse our Progressive Rock collection.