King Crimson - USA (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1975)

King Crimson – USA is a live album, released in 1975 and recorded in June 1974 on the band's US tour – shortly before Robert Fripp disbanded the group the same year. It documents the line-up of Fripp, John Wetton, Bill Bruford and David Cross with pieces such as “Larks' Tongues In Aspic Part II”, “Easy Money” and “21st Century Schizoid Man”. On offer is a German pressing from 1975 on Island Records (88 025 ET).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – 88 025 ET
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1975
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Rock, Live

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. Larks' Tongues In Aspic Part II
2. Lament
3. Exiles

Side B

1. Asbury Park
2. Easy Money
3. 21st Century Schizoid Man

Personnel

Robert Fripp (guitar, Mellotron), John Wetton (bass, vocals), Bill Bruford (drums, percussion), David Cross (violin, keyboards); overdubbed later: Eddie Jobson (violin on A1 and B3, piano on A2). Recorded 28 June 1974 at the Casino, Asbury Park (New Jersey), “21st Century Schizoid Man” on 30 June 1974 at the Palace Theatre, Providence. Engineer: George Chkiantz.

FAQ

Is this an original pressing?
It is a German Island edition from the release year 1975 with catalogue number 88 025 ET.

Who plays on “USA”?
Fripp, Wetton, Bruford and Cross; Eddie Jobson overdubbed violin and piano parts for the album.

What do Media NM- and Cover VG+ mean?
The record is near mint, the sleeve shows light signs of use. More at Vinyl Grading.

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

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

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