King Crimson - Red (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1974)

King Crimson – Red was released in October 1974 and is the band’s last studio album before they split up that same year. As a trio – Robert Fripp, John Wetton and Bill Bruford – King Crimson recorded their heaviest sound here, from the instrumental “Red” to the long closer “Starless”. This is the 1974 German original pressing on Island.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – 88 345 XOT
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1974
• 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. Red
2. Fallen Angel
3. One More Red Nightmare

Side B

1. Providence
2. Starless

Personnel

Robert Fripp (guitar, Mellotron), John Wetton (bass, vocals), Bill Bruford (drums, percussion); guests: David Cross (violin), Mel Collins (soprano sax), Ian McDonald (alto sax), Mark Charig (cornet), Robin Miller (oboe). Produced by King Crimson.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1974 German first issue on Island (88 345 XOT).

Why is “Red” seen as a farewell?
Robert Fripp disbanded King Crimson in September 1974, before the album came out. The band only returned in 1981 with a new line-up.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
These are grades according to the Goldmine standard. You can find what each grade means on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more progressive rock?
Yes, you can find more records in our Progressive Rock collection.

• 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.