King Crimson - Starless And Bible Black (Vinyl LP | DE Original | Gatefold | 1974)

King Crimson – Starless And Bible Black came out in 1974 and shows the Fripp, Wetton, Cross and Bruford line-up at its most experimental. Studio recordings from AIR Studios in London sit alongside largely improvised live passages, from the opener "The Great Deceiver" through "The Night Watch" to the mighty "Fracture". Dark, angular prog rock for serious collectors.

On offer is the 1974 German original pressing on Island Records (87 751 IT) in a gatefold sleeve with insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – 87 751 IT
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1974
• Genre: Rock, Progressive Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve, insert included

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. The Great Deceiver
2. Lament
3. We'll Let You Know
4. The Night Watch
5. Trio
6. The Mincer

Side B

1. Starless And Bible Black
2. Fracture

Personnel

Robert Fripp (Guitar, Mellotron, Devices), John Wetton (Bass, Voice), David Cross (Violin, Viola, Keyboards), Bill Bruford (Percussion), King Crimson (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1974 German original pressing on Island in a gatefold sleeve, including the insert.

Which pieces are best known?
Above all "The Great Deceiver", "The Night Watch" and the long instrumental "Fracture".

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.

• 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.