King Crimson - The Young Persons' Guide to King Crimson (Vinyl 2LP | UK Reissue | 1975)

King Crimson – The Young Persons' Guide To King Crimson is a double-LP compilation assembled by Robert Fripp, covering the band's Island years – from the debut to the Red era. Moving between prog, jazz rock and avant-garde, it shows the band's full range, including a previously unreleased version of I Talk To The Wind. Tracks include Epitaph, Moonchild, Starless, Red and Cat Food.

On offer is the 1975 UK pressing on Island Records (ISLD 7) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve, with original inner sleeves and booklet.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – ISLD 7
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Compilation, Stereo
• Pressing: UK Reissue
• Country: UK
• Released: 1975
• Genre: Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz Rock, Avant-Garde – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve, original inner sleeves, booklet (in perfect condition)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: Vinyl 1: VG+ / Vinyl 2: NM-
• Cover: VG (strong wear)

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

Tracklist

1. Epitaph (8:52)

Side A

1. Cadence & Cascade (3:36)
2. Ladies Of The Road (5:27)
3. I Talk To The Wind (Previously Unreleased Version) (3:15)

Side B

1. Red (6:18)
2. Starless (12:17)

Side C

1. The Night Watch (4:38)
2. Book Of Saturday (2:52)
3. Peace - A Theme (1:14)
4. Cat Food (2:43)
5. Groon (3:30)
6. Coda From Larks' Tongues In Aspic, Part I (2:09)
7. Moonchild (2:24)

Side D

1. Trio (5:36)
2. In The Court Of The Crimson King (9:21)

Personnel

Robert Fripp (Compiled By, Concept By), Greg Lake (Bass, Vocals), John Wetton (Bass), Bill Bruford (Drums, Percussion), Michael Giles (Drums), Peter Sinfield (Featuring).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
According to the shop listing it is a 1975 UK reissue on Island Records (ISLD 7), with gatefold sleeve, original inner sleeves and booklet.

Which periods of the band does the compilation cover?
The Island years from 1969 to 1974 – from the debut with Epitaph and Moonchild to Red and Starless.

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: Vinyl 1: VG+ / Vinyl 2: NM-
• Cover: VG (strong wear)

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