One of the most anticipated & frequently requested high quality vinyl reissues finally returns to the 12" format.
Featuring the original 1969 stereo mix, Pressed on 200 gram super-heavyweight vinyl.
Newly cut from masters approved by Robert Fripp. Complete with the original iconic gatefold sleeve
In The Court Of The Crimson King has been unavailable on vinyl for 20 years.
Recorded over a period of 10 days in August 1969 & released on October 10th of the same year In The Court Of The Crimson King stands as one of the defining albums of British rock music & one of the finest debut albums of all time. Described at the time as Òan uncanny masterpieceÓ by Pete Townshend, the album has achieved legendary status over the years. It is the only studio document of an extraordinary year in the life of King Crimson; a year that began with the group's first rehearsals on January 13th, included a residency at the Marquee Club, a concert in Hyde Park with The Rolling Stones, the recording and release of the album and ended with the dissolution of the lineup at the close of Crimson's 1st American tour in December.
Robert Fripp: guitar
Ian McDonald: reeds, woodwind, vibes, keyboards, mellotron, vocals
Greg Lake: bass guitar, lead vocals
Michael Giles: drums, percussion, vocal
Peter Sinfield: words and illumination
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Nice reissue!
From Marc Bonadies of Chicago, Illinois on .
This new vinyl reissue is great! Nice reproduction of the original sleeve with (IMO) improved sound. The LP was taken from the current Heyworth/Fripp stereo remaster of the original mix and then tweaked for the LP format. Comes with a download code for a 320K mp3 rip of an original 1969 pressing of the album. Crafty listeners can then don their headphones and scrutinize the differences in the versions...
...Jolly good, but...
From Theo of Athens, Greece on .
187gr instead of 200 ? I'VE BEEN ROBBED!
...just kiddin'...I am sure it sounds great, but i am quite happy with the new cd/dvd audio new edition... After all, i have already bought the album five times since 1970 !
187g... 200g... Who Cares?
From MattUmmagumma of Midland, Texas on .
So what if it is three grams short, it's a (great) album, not a bag of weed!
GREAT !! GREAT !! GREAT !!
From Federico of VENICE, Italy on .
EXCELLENT ! SUPERB VINYL RE-MASTERING !! SUPER QUALITY VINYL ! THANKS !!
Time Appreciate What You Avoid
From Rob of Quincy, Massachusetts on .
Thats all I have to say is it took forty one years for this album to become a steady turntable favorite. I became a huge Crimson fan right after the red, blue and yellow albums {Discipline, Beat and Perfect Pair} were released thanks to my cousin Mark in NY. But when he pulled out ITCOTCK {which was often} I hated it. Years have passed since then and when I hear the songs 'Epitaph' and 'Talk To The Wind' I appreciate now just what my cousin was trying to get me to appreciate way back then. This new 200 gram vinyl copy came in the mail two days ago and it sounds fantastic. Robert Fripp approved the new mastered tape version. That in turn convinced me that it was not going to sound anything short of amazing. Call me crazy but this album has stood the test of time. Special thanks to my cousin Mark from Queens NY, Manny and all the other South Ozone Park Crimson fans for opening my eyes to one of the greatest albums of all time.
Rob/Boston
It is not 200g. actualy 187g Why?
From Papadon of Tokyo, Japan on .
It is super curious things. Liyer. Please it makes again at actual 200g vinyl.
Does You make laugh for consumer? I'm very sad that things.
Vinyl Addicts Rejoice!
From Dave Reckamp of Tacoma, Washington on .
It's about f-f-fu-fu- damn time! There is now an audiophile-quality pressing available at a price YOU can afford! So, please, buy a copy or two, and maybe sufficient enthusiastic response will pressure the guys into releasing more (all?) of the other titles on vinyl. Only thirty bucks! C'mon!!
In your court...
From jay caspar of copenhagen, Denmark on .
Buy it now. Today. 200 grams of worthiness. A miracle in sound and vision. No regrets. Go figure.
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